Not all NCLEX advice is worth following. Discover which test-taking strategies are myths (tricks) and which ones actually help you pass (treats).

These NCLEX mistakes might seem small—but they’re failing smart students every day. Learn what they are and how to avoid them before it’s too late.

Feeling NCLEX stress? Learn the difference between normal test anxiety and true burnout—and 3 simple ways to reset before exam day.

Think you’ve mastered the basics? Think again. These “easy” NCLEX questions—on PPE, delegation, and prioritization—are failing smart students every day. Here's why.

A personal story of identity loss through chronic illness and burnout—and how to begin again when the job (or life) reshapes you in ways you didn’t choose.

Sometimes survival looks like silence. Sometimes it looks like cutting yourself down until there’s nothing left for others to target.
For one nurse, it looked like a haircut. Read her story here.

Discover why 'tough love' in nursing often creates survivors, not leaders—and how mentorship can safely build confidence and competence.

The hardest part of your first year often isn’t the work.
It’s how you’re treated while you’re doing it.

Some new nurses call it “paying your dues.”
Others call it “sink or swim.”
I call it what it is—a quiet hazing that leaves too many good nurses questioning if they belong.

In this week’s post, I’m sharing:

• What hazing in nursing actually looks like today (it’s not always obvious)
  

• Real stories from nurses who’ve been through it
  

• How to recognize the signs early—and protect yourself without burning bridges

You’re wondering if this is what nursing is supposed to feel like.

Nursing school didn’t prepare you for this part.
The part where it’s not just about clinicals or care plans.
It’s about you — your body, your mind, your identity — being stretched in ways no textbook ever warned you about.

No one talks about how disorienting the first two years can be.
So that’s what we’re going to do here.

Not to scare you.
But to show you: if you’re struggling, you’re not failing. You’re not broken. You’re not alone.
You’re just walking through the part that no one talks about — until now.

Weather emergeny or man-made disaster? We talk a lot about how to prioritize care in theory—but in a disaster, theory goes out the window. Resources are limited. Emotions run high. And decisions get very real, very fast. This isn’t a test. This is disaster nursing.

Leadership in nursing isn’t about rank—it’s about how you show up. Learn practical ways to lead from the bedside and improve your team culture.

Learn how to handle conflict in nursing with confidence. Real-life scripts and strategies to navigate team tension, protect patient safety, and lead with professionalism.

Learn how mentorship can help new nurses thrive and end the harmful cycle of "eating our young" in healthcare.

Feeling alone as a new nurse? Learn how to build your nursing crew, find mentorship, and survive the stress of nursing life—without going it alone.

Master antibiotics the fun way! This NCLEX-friendly guide breaks down drug classes, actions, uses, and side effects—with memory-boosting stories for new nurses and students.

Working July 4th? These essential tips for nurses will help you handle your shift with confidence, compassion, and team spirit.

New nurses often carry emotional weight no one warned them about. Learn how to process difficult shifts, prevent burnout, and protect your heart in nursing.

Learn wound care basics for new nurses — types, staging, dressing selection, and mistakes to avoid. What nursing school didn’t teach, we’re covering here.

Discover how nursing pioneers like Szold, Wald, and Mahoney shaped healthcare—and how their stories inspire today’s nurses to advocate for respect, equity, and excellence.

Learn how to prevent medication errors in nursing — from the 6 rights to real-world strategies for new nurses and NCLEX prep.