In this episode, I sit down with Professor Kelly and fellow nursing student Hannah to talk all things nursing school—from clinicals and practicums to study struggles and finding your path. We share real stories, clear up confusing terms, and talk honestly about the ups and downs of the nursing journey. If you’re a nursing student (or thinking about becoming one), this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:40 Path to Masters
04:30 What is a clinical Instructor
09:10 Clinical Instructor procedure
09:50 Clinical Clarification from previous episodes
11:30 Clinical Vs. Practicum
12:40 Progression of Clinical and Practicum
14:00 Difference between ASN & BSN clinicals and practicum
15:50 Bridge program
19:00 Difference Paths/ Degrees
20:45 Information is key (Networking)
22:00 Core classes Vs. Nursing Classes
24:55 Nursing tests & Taxonomy explained.29:30 Failing tests in nursing
30:05 Adapting/ changing study style and time
33:00 Teaming up with high achievers (study groups)
36:15 Resources
37:50 NCLEX
42:30 The Nursing Faculty
45:30 Importance of Faculty
48:13 Applying theory in clinicals
49:30 My first experience regarding nursing
51:20 What should you NOT do in clinicals
1:00:25 Hospital Settings (Work vs. Hospital Visit)
1:01:30 Difference between Male and Female Nurses
1:03:15 Accountability
1:06:25 Stories
1:12:50 Nursing Endless Possibilities
1:13:30 Dealing with Death
1:18:00 Tradition
1:22:20 Mentorship
1:23:20 Impostor Syndrome/ Jester
1:23:45 Nursing Turnover Rate
1:25:55 Thoughts and last words