Are You Too Old For Nursing School?

Are You Too Old For Nursing School?

Author: Nurse Melanie September 26, 2022 Duration: 7:05
Send a text It's a common question, and if you're asking yourself if you're too old to go to nursing school, you are not alone. If you are a "non-traditional" student, you actually have a few advantages! Some special challenges that I'll address, for sure, but some definite advantages. If you are struggling with this very life-changing decision to go back to school again or not, I have been there. It's not an easy decision. I spent too much time trying to make up my mind. (We're talking years...

Think of Nursing School Week by Week as the honest conversation you’d have with a friend who’s a few steps ahead on the path. Hosted by Nurse Melanie, who navigated the journey herself, this podcast breaks down the overwhelming process of becoming a nurse into manageable, weekly pieces. You’ll hear specific, actionable advice on everything from creating a study schedule that actually works to handling the unique pressures of clinical rotations. Melanie delves into the mental and physical stamina required, offering practical wellness tips alongside academic strategy. The discussions go beyond textbooks to address the real-world skills needed to transition from student to professional, including how to approach that first job search with confidence. It’s a blend of straightforward coaching and genuine empathy, meeting you exactly where you are-whether you’re staring down a pharmacology exam or practicing your first IV insertion. This isn’t about generic inspiration; it’s a detailed, week-by-week companion built on lived experience, designed to help you build competence and resilience throughout your entire program. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at the challenges and triumphs, all aimed at helping you not just survive nursing school, but truly master it.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 46

Nursing School Week by Week
Podcast Episodes
Physical Assessment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:25
Send a text Doing a head to toe assessment is something you will be doing day in and day out for the rest of your nursing career, so let’s learn how to do it quickly, and efficiently. Connect with me on: Instagram: @Nurs…
Tissue Integrity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:22
Send a text For the 1st week of nursing school, the most high-yield topic is tissue integrity. Well, what is tissue integrity? It’s your skin’s ability to repair itself and stay healthy. Let's talk about it! Connect with…
10 Essential Nursing Supplies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:12
Send a text Today we’ll be talking about the 10 essential supplies you need for nursing school. Then I’ll run through about 15 more things that are nice to have. This list may be a little different for each school, so if…
What to Expect at Nursing School Orientation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
Send a text Nursing school orientation is just one of the many things that is so different in 2020. At orientation, your professors will go over the dress code for skills lab and clinicals, the schedule that you could ha…
You've Been Accepted! Now What? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:26
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re going to be talking about all the little requirements that have to be met in the months leading up to nursing school. This is after you’ve been accepted, but before the actual start date of y…