The Nursing Student Podcast
The Nursing Student Podcast is hosted by Thomas Uzuegbunem and focuses on nursing school and what it takes to become a nurse. It covers student nurse life, getting into nursing school, surviving nursing school, and the first year as a new grad nurse. Listeners hear advice and lessons so they can avoid mistakes made by nurses before them. More information is available at thenursingstudentpodcast.com and nursemoneytalk.com.
Episodes
#025 Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? | 40 and 50+ as a Nursing Student
I'm going to cover the different things that could make going to nursing school as an older student more difficult. I'll also cover some of the points that will make being a nursing student as a non-traditional student a lot easier when compared to your younger peers.➔ Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/am-i-too-old-to-go-to-nursing-school➔ Look for Nursing Schools: htt
#024:NP School With No Nursing Experience: Smart Move or Mistake?
Should you go to nurse practitioner school with no nursing experience? Or is it smarter to get a year or two as an RN first?In this episode, I share my honest take after close to 8 or 9 years as an LPN and RN before NP school, and a couple of years now working as a nurse practitioner. We'll cover the case for going straight into NP school and the case for getting experience first.Some links me
#023: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Spending 10 Years in Healthcare
10 Hard Lessons After 10 Years in HealthcareAfter a decade working in healthcare, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. Lessons I wish more nurses and healthcare professionals talked about openly. In this video, I break down the hard-earned truths about nursing, career longevity, burnout, personal branding, networking, communication, and why staying in the wrong job can quietly destroy your care
#022: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro For Nursing Students
In this episode, I answer a real question from a nursing student asking a simple but important question: MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for nursing school?We break down the actual differences that matter for nursing students, including performance needs, battery life, portability, longevity, and price. I explain what tasks nursing school really demands from a laptop, where the MacBook Pro is overkill
#021: How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School | Reasons Why Its Hard To Get Into Nursing School
Getting into nursing school requires more than a high GPA. There are a lot of factors affecting your nursing school application. In this video, you'll learn how hard it is to get into nursing school, and why it's so difficult to get into nursing school. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nu
#020: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School | Truth About Nursing School!
Are you planning on going to nursing school? Here are some of the things I wish I knew about nursing school before I started.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
📖 What to Expect the First Day of Nursing
#019: Am I Smart Enough to Be a Nurse? — Here's the Answer!
The road to becoming a nurse is not easy. In this video, I will talk about how you can become a nurse even if you think that you're not smart enough for nursing school. Even if you don't want to watch the video, then know this...Yes! You are SMART enough to become a nurse! Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nurs
#018: This is How Much You'll Make as a New Grad Nurse | Your Starting Nurse Salary
Here's how much you can expect to make as a new grad nurse in the United States. You'll also see how much your starting wage as a new nurse could vary.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs 📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/how-much-do-nurses-make📖
#017: How to Pass Dosage Calculations | Tips + Tricks To Pass Dosage Calc!
So many nursing students find dosage calc hard because it’s very much based on math. In this video, I will share with you some tips and tricks to pass dosage calculations in nursing school. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoney
#016: Is Dosage Calc Hard? | Here Are the Reasons
Let's dive into the main reason why so many nursing students complain about dosage calculations.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/is-dosage-calculations-
#015: What is Dosage Calculations? | Do Nurses Use It?
Dosage Calculation is a struggle for many nursing students, but what exactly is it, and do nurses use it. I'm talking about all of that in this video. Make sure you check out the link below for resources to help you do well in dosage calc.Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.co
#014: How I Got a Job in the ICU as a New Grad Nurse | Nursing Job Tips!
I'm talking about how I got a job in the ICU as a new grad nurse. I'll also give you tips on how you can get a job in the ICU or any department you want as a new nurse. Some links mentioned below are affiliate links. 🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools 🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs ❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask📖 How t
#013: 10 Inspiring Quotes to Get You Through Nursing School | Keeps You Motivated!
Are you currently having a tough time in nursing school? Here are 10 inspiring quotes to help you stay motivated and on fire through nursing school.
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🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
📖 Notes/Further Re
#012: 5 Hardest Parts of Nursing School | How to Overcome Them | Nursing School Tips
Being in nursing school is not as easy as you think! In this video, I'm going to give you tips on how you can overcome the hardest parts of nursing school.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
📖 Notes/Further
#011: Why I Chose to Be a Nurse Instead of a Doctor | Nurse vs Doctor
I've received a series of questions on which is better becoming a nurse or becoming a doctor. Ultimately it will boil down to what's important to you but, here are all the reasons why I decided to go to nursing school instead of med school.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneyt
#010: Don't Take the ACLS as a Nursing Student! | My Honest Opinion
If you're wondering if you can/should take the ACLS certification as a nursing student watch this video to know my honest opinion about this.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk.com/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/can-nursing-students-take-a
#009: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Nurse
Being a nurse is not that easy. If you plan on becoming one, here are some things you should know before becoming a nurse.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
❓ Want to Ask a Question: https://nursemoneytalk.com/ask
📖 Notes/Further Reading: https://nursemoneytalk.com/b
#008: Next Gen NCLEX | First Impressions!
I'm sharing my first impression of the New "Next Gen NCLEX" the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is planning. Make sure to subscribe because I'm going to have other videos talking more about the NCLEX update.
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📖 Notes/Further Reading on Next Gen NCLEX: https://nursemoneytalk.com/nextgen
🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk
#007: Is Being a Nurse Still Worth it in 2022? | You Should Know This!
Working in healthcare has been really hard the last couple of years. Many people have left the nursing profession out of frustration for one reason or the other. This has left many more wondering if being a nurse is still worth it.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
#006: I Tried to Negotiate My Salary as a New Grad Nurse—Here's What Happened | Negotiating Your Salary as a New Grad Nurse
New grad nurses, don't have that much leverage when negotiating their salaries. But there might be a chance, that’s why you always try. Here’s what you need to know about if you can negotiate your salary as a new grad nurse. Plus, tips on how you can negotiate your salary as a nurse.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
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#005: How Hard is it to Get into Nursing School?
Getting into nursing school requires more than a high GPA. There are a lot of factors affecting your nursing school application. In this video, you'll learn how hard it is to get into nursing school, and why it's so difficult to get into nursing school.
Some links mentioned below are affiliate links.
🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nurs
#004: Is Being a Nurse For You? — Take the Quiz
Are you thinking about going to nursing school? Are you wondering whether or not being a nurse would be a good fit for you? You should take this quiz to give you some ideas of what to consider.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
📖Link to Quiz: https://nursemoneytal
#003: 10 Best Places to Study — My Favorite Spots
Do you have a test coming up? Can't study at home? Here are the best places to study near you that you should check out.
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🏫 Look for Nursing Schools: https://nursemoneytalk/schools
🔍 Look for Nursing Jobs: https://nursemoneytalk.com/jobs
📖 Do Grades Matter in Nursing School: https://nursemoneytalk.com/blog/do-grades-matter-in-nursing-school
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#002: Does it Matter What Nursing School You Go to?
So many students ask these two questions "does it matter which nursing school you go to?" "does the prestige of a nursing school matter? In this session, I'm going to discuss why your nursing school selection may or may not be as important as you think. I'll also tell you some key things you really should be looking at when you're selecting nursing schools.
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#001: Introduction | Show Formalities | What to Expect
An introduction to The Nursing Student Podcast by NurseMoneyTalk.com. In this episode, I'll cover what this podcast will be about, the topics I'm going to cover, and what you can expect from me. I'll go over a little bit about who I am, my interests, and my background as a nurse. Please give us a good review on your podcasting platform of choice and check out the podcast page at TheNursingStudentP
