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Diary of a Busy Nursing Student!

Hi! I'm Margot and I'm a nursing student in Atlanta, I am also on the board of a nonprofit, and I nanny some wonderful children!

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- November 15, 2017

As said at the top of this blog, I am on the board of a lovely non-profit! If you are interested, donate to this link! https://www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/mealsbygrace/p/MargotLakus

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25 Nursing School Interview Questions

- January 14, 2018

I never had an interview going into my nursing school, but I do know that many nursing schools do require an interview. For those of you who are concerned about the types of questions that might be asked here are some inquiries I've compiled. 1. Why do you want to become a nurse? 2. What are some of your hobbies & passions? 3. If you see a classmate stealing, what would you do? 4. A nurse at a clinical practicum site is acting unethically. What would you do? 5. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 6. What would your previous bosses and classmates say about you? 7. Why do you want to be admitted into our nursing program? 8. What would you do if you find yourself struggling in a nursing course? 9. What would you do if you have a conflict with a professor? 10. Tell us why you're the best candidate for our nursing program? 11. Do you have questions for us? 12. What is your proudest achievement to date? 13. What qualities do great nurses possess? 14. What would ...

Tried & True Study Methods

- January 11, 2018

Nursing school is a whirlwind, I think it's something that everyone can agree on. Something that I've learned throughout being over a full year of nursing school, is that every course offers very different things. It's up to you to find what works for you and to add in what each course offers. There's no possible way pass through nursing school with one specific study method that is special to you and never change. In order to grasp the most out of your education, you have to change and evolve with the different courses that are offered to you. Here's a method of some powerful study techniques to try out!

Nursing School So Far...

- October 12, 2017

I personally go to school year round and have been going since January of 2017, but my school currently has 8-week sessions for classes, and two 8-week sessions a semester. Needless to say, things go by pretty quickly. I am currently in the first-floor study room thinking back on everything I've taken so far. Some of my classes have been online, while some have been on campus in 4-hour chunks. (This might be something to consider if you are starting to apply to nursing schools - pay attention to the small details, they might bug you later more than you think). The entire experience has been quick, manageable, and somewhat insane. Although its all of those things, it does take a while to get used to the pattern, and if you aren't prepared it can whiplash you. (If you feel like anything is ever getting out of control with school always go to advisors and workshops, they help immensely). There is one thing that is HUGE, and that is TIME MANAGEMENT. There's something that they...