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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWell, we don\u2019t think nursing school is easy. Of course, there\u2019s one thing that will always stay true: If you want to pass the NCLEX\u00ae (The National Council Licensure Examination), you have to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Picmonic is a great visual study aid that teaches you with nursing mnemonics<\/a> that you will actually remember come test day that follows along with your nursing program curriculum. This way, learning feels more like a fun game than a tedious thing you have to do between eating, sleeping, clinicals, and class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you go a week without seeing your favorite people because of school, something is wrong. Is it that nursing just isn\u2019t your passion, so the work seems torturous and you end up procrastinating? Or is that your study habits are terrible? Find out what\u2019s really causing the lack of time. If nursing isn\u2019t your passion, that\u2019s okay! That happens! There\u2019s a lot you can do within the medical field, you don\u2019t have to be a nurse. Even further, there\u2019s a lot you can do as a nurse that is not what traditional nursing looks like. With a nursing degree, you can go into many areas; education, public health, administration\u2026the list goes on. Don\u2019t think you have to be pigeon-holed into bedside nursing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you\u2019re finding it difficult to study, or studying a lot but still doing poorly on nursing tests, it\u2019s time to dig deeper and examine the way you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember the school nurse from elementary school who gave you an ice pack when you fell off the swings? What about the kind nurse who took your temperature at the doctor\u2019s office as a kid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The truth is, there are a ton of places nurses can work<\/a> after they\u2019ve passed the NCLEX\u00ae nursing exam, such as schools, clinics or even in a private home, and if you find you love one specialty over another, you can always go back to school to become certified in it. Just like we mentioned above, being a nurse opens lots of doors for you professionally, so don\u2019t box yourself into one idea just because that\u2019s \u201cwhat you heard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Is nursing school hard? Yes, it takes a lot of hard work and studying<\/a> to get your nursing degree and pass the NCLEX\u00ae nursing exam, however, just because you\u2019re done with school doesn\u2019t mean you stop learning. Nursing is a science, and science is constantly updating rules, regulations, procedures, and information so something you learn your first month of school may not even be correct by the end of your first semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t be afraid to learn a new technique or fact that can help you be the best nurse possible even years after you\u2019re finished with nursing school. As science is progressing, and as new research and regulations emerge, your nursing practice will have to adapt as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems silly, right? The school you paid to get into wants to see you fail so you can\u2019t graduate or help people live healthier lives? Yes, the nursing tests<\/a> are hard, the nursing programs are hard -sometimes really hard- but it\u2019s just preparing you to get thick skin so you can take on real-life out there in the field. If you can take on nursing school, think about how much stronger you will be at the end of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurses are laughing at this nursing school myth all the way to the bank. Nurses actually make good money. Some nursing professions, like nurse researchers, even make between $105 and 130k annually. While the median pay for most nurses is roughly $70k per year, that\u2019s still a nice paycheck to take home, so don\u2019t let someone fool you into thinking it\u2019s not. Nurses are paid well because they work hard and they deserve to take home a paycheck that reflects that. Not only that, travel nursing contracts will sometimes add in bonuses, especially during times of public health crisis when nurses are in huge demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know these nursing school myths are just myths, nursing school should be easy, right? Well, kind of. Nursing school will still take work, but let Picmonic for Nursing<\/a> be your favorite study guide. Picmonic can help you learn better every day with mnemonic visual study aids that help you retain more information in less time with fun stories and characters that boost retention up to 331%! <\/p>\n\n\n\n While plenty of people might want to scare you into thinking nursing school is really that bad, the truth is, it\u2019s only difficult if you don\u2019t make the effort to learn, study, and prepare for what\u2019s next. Nursing school is what you make of it, so as long as you give it all you\u2019ve got, it won\u2019t be as hard as everyone says.<\/p>\n\n\n Never fear, if there are more questions you have about the myths floating around about nursing school, we\u2019ve got the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nursing school definitely isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s not the biggest hurdle in the world either. Nursing school exams are challenging, and the workload can be heavy, but it\u2019s not impossible to pass and keep organized. It definitely may be a bit of a learning curve at first, but nursing school gets easier once you learn how to study<\/a>, make use of your time, and answer NCLEX-like questions to the best of your ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hardest part of nursing school is learning how to manage your time wisely between learning, studying, exam-taking, and self-care. You may feel inclined to sacrifice basic needs such as sleep to keep moving along, but to ease stress, learn effectively, and stay motivated, create a routine that works for you and make time for things that make you happy outside of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why of course it can be fun! If you enjoy learning and are truly passionate about becoming a nurse, no day in nursing school will be boring. Through engaging classes, meeting your peers, and being supported and challenged by your instructors, you\u2019ll gain critical thinking skills and nursing technical skills all while having the time of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make the most of your nursing school experience by creating a study plan and getting organized. List your upcoming exams in a planner, find the study method that works best for you, and don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to your peers for study groups, clubs, or just to hang out. You don\u2019t have to dedicate every second of every day to learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not as common as you think. Nursing school is worth it, and you may hear that plenty of people drop out, but that\u2019s simply not true. Look up your nursing school\u2019s retention rates to see how many students make it\u2014it\u2019s most likely in the 80 to 90% range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students can drop out for plenty of reasons, whether they be personal or external, don\u2019t let the misconception that lots of students quit scare you away from following your dreams. On average, 20% of nursing students drop out of nursing school, according to the National League of Nursing. A majority of students pass nursing school, and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission set the desirable retention rate at 80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer varies from nursing student to nursing student, but in general, the hardest nursing classes<\/a> are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, just because these classes are \u201chard\u201d, doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re impossible to pass. Use your tried and true study methods, use flashcards, and take some practice exams before you have that big test. The best way to prevent failure is to prepare for success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, the answer varies from student to student for this one too. Some say their first semester was difficult as they began learning how nursing school works, but they eventually got the hang of it. Your semester may vary in difficulty depending if you\u2019re in a PLN, BSN, or ADN program, if you\u2019re doing clinical hours, if you\u2019re working, on the number of classes you\u2019re taking, or on your teachers. But, you\u2019ll have easier semesters too! You can read how to prepare for the first semester of your nursing program<\/a>, but if you\u2019re having a tough semester, hang in there. One hard semester does not reflect your ability to pass nursing school. We\u2019re rooting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download our mobile app and take Picmonic on the go!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/a>Myth 1: Say Goodbye to Your Friends and Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Myth 2: You\u2019ll Just End Up Working in a Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Myth 4: Nursing School Wants You To Fail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Myth 5: You\u2019re Never Going to Make Money as a Nurse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fact or Bad Rap: Is Nursing School Hard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why is nursing school so hard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is the hardest part of nursing school?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can nursing school be fun?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How can I make the most out of my nursing school experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is it common to fail nursing school?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What percentage of nursing students quit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is the hardest nursing class?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Which semester of nursing school is the hardest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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