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How to Become NCLEX Ready with Only One Month to Go

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Time is drawing near, and you have finally hit the one-month mark in your countdown to your NCLEX! While this is an exciting time, it can also be paired with unsettled nerves, especially if you are not feeling as prepared as you had originally anticipated. If this is you, do not fear; you have more knowledge than you may realize, and one month is still an extremely decent amount of time to make headway, so long as you use your remaining time effectively. If you're in need of some guidance, let's take a look at how you can become NCLEX-ready with only one month to go. The blog covers: 1. If you do not have a calendar, now is the time to invest in one 2. Utilize your resources 3. Take practice tests 4. Review rationales 5. Get your nerves in check 6. Do...

3 Important things to build innovation into your Project Team

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I am sure you are familiar with the idea that innovation is a company's key to success. Innovation and creative thinking allow the best companies to stay ahead of the competition and discover solutions to problems that may not even exist yet. That all sounds great in theory, but in reality, these practices can often be quite difficult to implement. The truth is, many project managers are hesitant to let their teams innovate in the real world. Most leaders and people, in general, like to think of themselves as open-minded and collaborative. However, when faced with tight deadlines, unhappy stakeholders, or complex dependencies, it is a project manager's natural instinct to manage risk. We want our projects to be completed successfully, on time, and on budget. Potentially, allowing teams to innovate increases the risk of work not being completed on time or even compromises the quality of the work done. However, "innovation" does not have to mean "gold plating,...

Encountered Struggles: The First Year as a Registered Nurse

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There will inevitably be a large learning curve during the very first year of practicing as a registered nurse. Up until this point in time, you have never been more than a student nurse, and with that comes additional pressure and responsibility. To say that I learned a lot during my initial year as a registered nurse would be a drastic understatement, but with learning also comes struggle. Here is a snapshot into the various hardships I faced during my first year as an RN and the actions I utilized to overcome them. The blog covers 1. Lateral Violence 2. Anxiety before shifts 3. Trying to remain in a field I knew I did not enjoy 4. Burnout 1. Lateral violence You learn about this in school, and wh...

Frequently Asked Questions About NCLEX Prep

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Do you have questions about how to navigate your NCLEX preparation? If so, you're not alone! At this point in time, you have most likely mastered the ways in which you prefer to prepare for nursing school exams. However, you may be overwhelmed trying to decipher if what you have been doing for previous assessments will set you up well for your boards. Given that the NCLEX is an entirely different beast, your concerns are valid, and the questions you may have are likely on the minds of others in your current shoes, as well. Do not fret, you still have plenty of time to sift through resources and create a study plan that works flawlessly for you. Let's take a look at some frequently asked questions to ease your mind about how you can best prepare for the NCLEX. The blog covers: 1. How long should I study? 2. How should I study? 3. Should I inve...

When Are You Eligible for the ARE 5.0?

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Before you start trying to schedule your first ARE 5.0 division exam, you first need to understand the three key components of getting your architect's license: education, experience, and examinations. The blog covers 1. Education 2. Experience 3. AXP Experience Area / Hours Required 4. Examination 5. Timeline 1. Education In most states, you must have a professional degree from a NAAB-accredited program in order to become a licensed architect. This is the most common route to licensure. If you already graduated from architecture program, hopefully you considered the NAAB-accreditation requirement when you decided where to go. If you are still looking at schools, be sure that the schools you are considering are accredited by going to the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) website and using the "School Search" tool 1 . I would say that unaccredited architecture pr...

How to Study for the NCLEX Before Exam Day

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The day before your NCLEX will likely bring about feelings of both enthusiasm and hints of anxiety. The moment you have worked so hard to get to is finally here, and while that is extremely exciting, it can be equally as overwhelming. While it may not be possible to eliminate all of your stress the days leading up to the big day, there are some definite actions that can be put in place to make sure that you are feeling prepared and ready to roll on NCLEX day. To help aid in calming some nerves, let's discuss ways in which you can effectively study the day before your exam. The Blog Covers 1. Don't Panic 2. Take a study exam that mimics your NCLEX two days prior 3. Don't spend the entire day studying 4. Remember your labs 5. Study with a friend ...

How to Study for Your NCLEX: Your Ultimate Guide

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Preparing for your NCLEX can feel quite intimidating when you first set out to begin your review. Learning the appropriate ways to study that benefit your learning style can feel like a full-time job in and of itself, but there are ways you can set yourself up beforehand to be sure that you are on the right track toward success. Studying for your NCLEX doesn't need to be confusing-you have made it this far, so let's focus on simplifying the remainder of the process. Here is your ultimate guide on how to study for your upcoming boards. The Blog Covers 1. Get organized 2. Create a schedule 3. Take care of yourself 4. Add variety to keep your studies from getting boring 5. Put your phone away 6. Find some peers to review with ...