by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Mar 30, 2020 | NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, New Grad RN, New Graduate Nurses, Studying, Work-Life Balance
With all of the uncertainties we’re all experiencing as of late, one thing I wanted to to do is to provide everyone with some insight on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected those who are scheduled to take the NCLEX and those who are anticipating scheduling...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 23, 2019 | NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, New Graduate Nurses, Repeat Test-Takers, Strategies for Success, Test-Anxiety, Test-Taking Strategies
Have you failed the NCLEX? Did you know that more than 20% of new graduate nurses have a difficult time passing? If you are a repeat test-taker, the first thing I want you to know is that it’s NOT your fault! The NCLEX is not a test of intelligence and it...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jun 25, 2018 | Bullying, Coping with Stress, Critical Thinking, Inspirational, New Grad RN, New Graduate Nurses, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing School, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance
Many of my nursing student clients have asked for a new perspective on the way that they receive helpful tips and strategies for success. With great thought, I’ve decided to try something new. I believe it could be fun and engaging for nursing students and new...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Jun 20, 2018 | New Grad RN, New Graduate Nurses, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing School, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Uncategorized, Work-Life Balance
Now that you’re celebrating your victory as a new grad nurse, you’re probably eager to pass the NCLEX and start working as a licensed nurse. Before accepting the first nursing position offered to you, make sure you ask for a “share day”...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | May 2, 2018 | Coping with Stress, New Graduate Nurses, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing School, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance
With all of the stress of successfully graduating nursing school, passing the NCLEX, and now acclimating to your new role as a nurse – self-care has never been more important! In this article, I will discuss 5 self-care tips that will help you stay energized and...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Apr 25, 2018 | New Graduate Nurses, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance
As you begin to put together a nursing resume for a job, it is important to understand what nurse recruiters are looking for in an employee. Here are five essential components to make your nursing resume stand out from the rest of the competition: Make it concise and...