• Michigan Funds Program to Help High School Students Prepare for Nursing School

    Here’s a perfect example of why nurses should pay attention to political issues. The state of Michigan is funding a program to better prepare high school students for nursing school. One of the reasons nursing students don’t succeed in nursing school is that they have difficulties with the math or reading. This poor success rate is why so many nursings schools have now instituted entrance exams to exclude students who don’t have the math, reading and science skills to pass. This type of program is designed to help high school students achieve the necessary math, science and reading skills to succeed and to eventually become nurses and help to solve…

  • Entrance Exams and the NCLEX

    Well it is now officially 2008. Happy New Year and I hope it’s a good year for you. I was busy this weekend adding some new content to The Nursing Site. If you’re considering becoming a nurse, you will most likely have to take an entrance exam. Two of the most popular are the NET and the TEAS. And if you’re graduating soon, you’ll be sitting for your state boards soon (also known as the NCLEX). There are many study guides available to help you prepare for either of these exams so don’t panic! On the NCLEX & Exams pages I have tried to provide you with some advice, links…