{"id":7561,"date":"2020-07-28T17:40:53","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T21:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7561"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:01:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:01:58","slug":"how-hard-is-nursing-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/how-hard-is-nursing-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hard is Nursing School?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nursing, without a doubt, is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can pursue. This field allows you the opportunity to make a real difference in people\u2019s lives \u2013 and not just patients, but also their family members. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oday, with the coronavirus pandemic overwhelming the healthcare system, registered nurses are more needed, more valued, and more admired than ever before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advisory.com\/daily-briefing\/2019\/01\/25\/nurse-satisfaction#:~:text=Nurse's%20job%20satisfaction&amp;text=NMs%2C%20CNSs%2C%20and%20CRNAs%20all,from%2094%25%20to%2096%25.&amp;text=Among%20nurses%20who%20were%20dissatisfied,RNs%20and%2031%25%20of%20CNSs.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a recent survey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, about 95% of registered nurses (RNs) are happy in their roles. They express great pride in their <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">job<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, enjoy their day-to-day <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">responsibilities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and most of all, love thei<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r ability <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> make an impact and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> help people in need.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As rewarding and respectable a nursing career is,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> however,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> this is not to say it is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easy. Nurses are very hardworking and dedicated professionals. They must know the ins and outs of anatomy, medical terminology, and modern therapies. They must know how to work with a diversity of patients and conditions. And it\u2019s no coincidence that the training and education needed to become a nurse are reflective of the skills and knowledge that nurses maintain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, Nursing School is Hard<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are asking, \u201cIs nursing school hard?\u201d, you likely already <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">know that it is challenging in many ways. The <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">career<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of nurse is challenging, but that is why so many nurses love what they do. No day is the same. They are always <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encountering<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> different patients, unique symptoms, and new diseases or treatment methods. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They are handling \u2013 and saving \u2013 lives. And n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ursing school prepares them for all of this. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/career-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In nursing school<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">students<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> learn:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the technical skills needed to deliver proper care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mathematics and pharmacology, and how to administer the correct drugs and dosages<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key sciences such as physiology, anatomy, microbiology, and psychology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specific medical procedures, such as starting an I.V. or placing a catheter<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evidence-based practices to deliver safe and appropriate patient care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to think quickly and critically to create treatment plans and help patients in need<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to treat patients of all demographics, across the lifespan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to communicate with patients and their loved ones, as well as the medical team<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to approach and treat complex health issues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of the nursing practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, How Hard is Nursing School?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The thing about nursing is that you have to know all of the above. You cannot guess your way through patient care. You have to know how to administer medications, and you have to know and prepare for the side effects of drugs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All that said, nursing school is not impossible! It just requires that you study hard, and that you keep up on your reading, assignments, and clinical hours. Nursing school students must <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actually <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listen to their lectures, participate in labs, and really hone the technical skills that will prepare them to work successfully in medicine. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By putting in the work, you can be sure to find success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">here are many myths surrounding the difficulty of nursing school. So before <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">others scare you off, let\u2019s consider <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a couple of key<\/span> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">facts<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-listid=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Going to nursing school does not mean saying goodbye to your social life.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Yes, there will be exams you need to study for. There will be nights of staying in, and early mornings to get to your clinical site.\u00a0 At the same time, there is a lot of flexibility in nursing school. For example, at Goodwin University, many classes are offered online, and can be completed from the comfort of your own home. In addition, classes are offered on days <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and evenings. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clinicals have day, evening, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and weekend <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">options. With our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/nursing\/flexibility\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flexible model<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you can still maintain a full- or part-time job while going to nursing school. And you can still maintain balance in your everyday life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-listid=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nursing school <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">does not want you to<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> fail.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The world needs skilled and professional nurses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> more than ever before,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and no one <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in your nursing program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will want to see you fail. It is our goal to set you up for success<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and there are times <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we will challenge you to become a stronger nurse<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Goodwin is a career-focused nursing school, meaning our courses are structured to prepare you for a variety of careers after graduation. We specifically prepare you for the NCLEX-RN licensing examination, and our courses are taught by industry-leading professionals. We also have dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/career-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/academic-success-center\/tutoring\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Success<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> teams who are available to help you on your career path.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> You will always feel supported at every stretch of your nursing education, and even beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Hard is Goodwin\u2019s Nursing School?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Goodwin University, the nursing program\u2019s completion rate is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">currently 95%<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Of the graduates that responded to our survey, 97% are now employed within the nursing profession. These now nursing professionals wouldn\u2019t tell you that our nursing school easy; however, they would tell you that is 100% achievable. Don\u2019t be discouraged by the challenging aspects of a nursing career. If this is what you are passionate about, you are sure to find great success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith hard work and dedication, nursing school will not be as hard as you think. Just take a hint from other nurses. In the study linked above, nurses were asked, \u201cIf you could do it again, would you do it differently?\u201d <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three out of four<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> RNs confirmed, despite the hard work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> put in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, they would choose nursing over and over again.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For them, the juice was well worth the squeeze.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn how to apply to Goodwin\u2019s nursing program, or for more information about our Connecticut nursing school, please do not hesitate to reach out at 800-889-3282. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/nursing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may also visit us online to request more information.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nursing, without a doubt, is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can pursue. This field allows you the opportunity to make a real difference in people\u2019s lives \u2013 and not just patients, but also their family members. 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