Tips for High School Students Who Want to Be Nurses!

Tips for High School Students Who Want to be Nurses!

Preparing for your future starts in high school.
The harder you study now.... The more doors will be open to you!

If you are considering nursing, you should take classes now that will prepare you for college later. Coursework should include English/language arts, algebra
For example, did you know that nurses use algebra daily when figuring medication dosages?
The knowledge you learn in high school builds the foundation for your college education and career.
Other recommended courses include biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, speech, foreign language, and anatomy and physiology.

Many college advisors recommend higher-level Advanced Placement (AP) classes when possible.
Do your best work and aim for good grades. Admission into nursing programs is competitive and grade point average (GPA) matters.

Nursing programs are rigorous and organizational techniques improve your performance, so practice effective study and time management skills while you are in high school.

- Visit the school website or campus that interests you the most.
- Find out which entrance exams they require, such as the SAT, ACT, or others. STUDY STUDY STUDY for these exams... go to AMAZON.COM purchase the study book and go through every single part of it!!
- Apply to multiple schools.... I would say at least 5!!!  Give yourself options!

What else can you do to prepare?
How about volunteering at a local hospital or extended care facility?
rewarding activity that may lead to mentoring and scholarship opportunities.
Also it will help you with your college essay!!

I hope this helps!!
Keep in touch!
Love you guys!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Hello My loves!!

I have been experiencing a very high volume of emails, which honestly I'm so excited to have :)  But unfortunately now I'm unable to respond to all of them.
To make up for this I have typed up a bunch of my frequently asked questions here!  I will add to it as more question come in.   I will also start Vlogging more often!

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1.      Where can I find your books?

- If you just go to Amazon.com and type in my full name, Caroline Porter Thomas, you will find both of the books.  The 1^st one is for nursing students How to Succeed in Nursing School.  The 2^nd is for new nurses New Nurse? How to Get Keep & LOVE Your First Nursing Job.   They are available in both the paperback and Kindle formats. 

2.     Where can I find your program for Anatomy & Physiology Study tips?

- You can find it on my website at:  www.EmpoweRN.com  It is on the tab “How to Study for A&P.”  Just fyi, I set it to a pay what you want/can mode. I really want everyone to have this :).  I hope it helps you tremendously!

3.     I purchased the Anatomy & Physiology program; however, I cannot download the program.  What should I do?

  Here are the steps, this solves 99% of the problems. 

I have found that there are a few things that can be done to ensure that the program is properly downloaded.

- Restart your computer and try to download the program again.

- If this does not work: Please purchase another link for one penny on the same purchase page… this will give you another download link.  I have found that some of the links do not work great from the start… sorry about that.  Once you have a new link and you have restarted your computer or device, please try to re-download it.  Again, this usually works.

- If this is not the case please try to download it on another computer or device.

- If this still does not work, please email me again with this title: “A&P trouble shooting did not work” and I will find another way to give you the program.
Also, iPad users, the program has to be opened with an application that should be free.  It is super easy, this video should help:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSVzTKzK4Bc

4.     Where can I find the 7 Study Tips for Nursing Students?

- If you go to my website:  on the Free Tools from Youtube tab, then enter your name & email you can get them within minutes.

5.     Which NCLEX book do you recommend?

- I personally recommend Mosbys... if you go to Amazon.com and type in “Mosby's, NCLEX RN” it will come up...the book is red.  I recommend this one for a few reasons. First, it has the easiest format to read and understand and second, they have a unique section for “Nursing Fundamentals.”

6. Where can I find the ATI videos you mentioned in your first book?

- Actually you used to have to purchase the entire program in order to have access to these DVD’s, now it is much better!  You can purchase each DVD individually and it is so much cheaper.  If you just go to Amazon.com and search:  ATI Nursing DVD’s you can purchase each specialty individually.  I recommend that you find out which class and subject you will taking in the upcoming semester and then purchase the DVD related to that topic.  For example, if you are taking Med/Surg:  look for ATI Nursing DVD Med/Surg. 

7.  I’m still in high school or about to graduate:  Do you have any tips for me?

-       I sure do!  I created a video just for you guys J  Which can be found here:

http://youtu.be/pV9Yt4b3uFc

8. What are the symbols on the “Abnormal Labs” tab from your book: New Nurse? How to Get, Keep & Love Your First Job?

 -   I have created a video to explain this!  It can be found here:

http://youtu.be/xwxTALU40BA

9. How can I submit a video request?

-       I look at the comments section below each Youtube video for most of the video request.   For a private request you can email my gmail account at empower.rn@gmail.com.  In the Subject line please place  “Private Video Request”  Please also specify the name/nickname or whether you would like to remain anonymous.

      10. Do you recommend LPN, RN or BSN & what is the difference?

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         - in this video I explain the differences/benefits/disadvantages:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQoTnihTk0g

11. Where can I find your audios?

-       I upload  new audios regularly!  You can keep up with them by subscribing to my Soundcloud J

Here is my username:  https://soundcloud.com/empowern

12.  Do you have any specific tips for Chemistry?

-       Unfortunately Chemistry was the fist science college class that I took, so I did get a tutor.  Therefore I do not have any specific tips to offer.  Some of the students that purchased my study tips for Anatomy & Physiology however said that this helped them with chemistry as well.  So you may find it helpful.  You can find that program here:  http://www.empowern.com/How_to_Study_for_A_P.html
   
      13. I don't see my question here, what can I do?

         - Please post a comment on the Youtube Channel:  EmpoweRN & I will try my best to create a video for you :) What I have noticed is that if you have the question.... a lot of other peps probably have the same question!
      Also, comments with a lot of likes rise to the top of the Comments sections... so encourage others to "Like" this comment so it is easier for me to see :)