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This is where you hear my passion and what I really love about nursing, and how to help nursing students and new nurses. My blogs are published every Saturday at 9 am. If you are on our mailing list, you will receive an email telling you about the blog for the week and a preview of next week Here is the link to subscribe if you want:

Rhoda Sommer 8/29/26 Rhoda Sommer 8/29/26

I Wish I Had Someone to Talk To About That Shift I Can't Stop Thinking About

Some nursing shifts stay with us long after they're over. Learn how to process difficult experiences, let go of guilt, and grow in confidence as a new nurse.

Rhoda Sommer 8/22/26 Rhoda Sommer 8/22/26

I Wish I Had Someone to Talk To About Whether I Really Belong Here

Have you ever wondered if you really belong in nursing? Learn why self-doubt is common for new nurses, how confidence develops over time, and why you belong more than you think.

Rhoda Sommer 8/15/26 Rhoda Sommer 8/15/26

I Wish I Had Someone to Talk To About Talking to Providers

New nurses often feel nervous about calling providers. Learn why provider communication feels intimidating, how to prepare for calls, and how confidence grows with experience.

Rhoda Sommer 8/8/26 Rhoda Sommer 8/8/26

How to Pass the NCLEX

Wondering how to pass the NCLEX? Learn why memorizing isn't enough. Discover Rhoda's Three-Question Method, how to recognize patient clues, and build the clinical judgment the NCLEX is really testing.

Rhoda Sommer 8/1/26 Rhoda Sommer 8/1/26

I Wish I Had Someone to Talk To About Feeling Like I'm Failing

Feeling overwhelmed as a new nurse? Learn why so many nurses feel like they're failing and how to build confidence during your first year.

Rhoda Sommer 7/25/26 Rhoda Sommer 7/25/26

The Pressure to Look Confident as a New Nurse

New nurses often feel pressure to appear confident while silently struggling with self-doubt, overwhelm, and imposter syndrome. Learn why confidence isn’t something you have—it’s something you build.

Rhoda Sommer 7/18/26 Rhoda Sommer 7/18/26

What No One Told New Nurses Don’t Need More Shadowing — They need more supported decision-making

Many new nurses complete orientation able to perform tasks but still struggle with clinical judgment. Learn why supported decision-making may be the missing link between shadowing and nursing confidence.