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Jan 2023
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#266: Five Questions I Get Asked About N...

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
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In this episode, I’m answering five common questions I get asked about nursing school! Q1: How can I feel more confident in NS? Q2: Can I work while going to school? Q3: How do I get everything done? Q4: How do I study for Med Surg? Q5: How do I learn from an instructor that just reads the PowerPoint slides word for word? Links and resources mentioned in t ... Show More
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