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