35 Lessons from 35 Years & What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Discover 35 insights from my 35 years and a free nursing study checklist! Plus, learn how to tackle NCLEX prioritization questions. ๐

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โฌ๏ธ Free ULTIMATE Nursing School Study Checklist โฌ๏ธ
๐ https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytchecklist
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๐ WATCH NEXT: How To Answer NCLEXยฎ Prioritization Questions (It's Not Just The ABCs!)
๐ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej6okWilPvM&list=PLSVau0RpSvb0Br1_8Si31wpoMG5_VmP4y&index=2
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I've been off YouTube for two months after having baby number 5 and an unexpected heart pacemaker surgery. But now I'm back with 35 lessons I've learned in 35 years. If you're feeling overwhelmed in nursing school right now, these are the principles that have gotten me through the hardest seasons. I hope they help you, too!
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๐ฉบ FREE RESOURCES FOR NURSING STUDENTS:
๐ Free ULTIMATE Study Checklist
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytchecklist
๐ Free Critical Thinking Cheat Sheet
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytcriticalthinking
๐ Free Dose Calc Cheat Sheet
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytdosecalc
๐ Free Head to Toe Assessment Cheat Sheet
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/transcript
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๐ READY TO STOP FEELING OVERWHELMED?
The NursingSOS Membership Community gives you the step-by-step nursing lectures so you can pass your nursing school exams without drowning in textbooks every day.โ ๐
๐ https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/join
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๐ GET THE FLASHCARDS
Must-have flashcards with key critical thinking points, NCLEXยฎ points and memory tricks to help you learn things faster and pass your exams!
๐ https://nursingsos.com/shop
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โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - I'm Back! (Life Update)
2:55 - #1 If You Lose Hope, You've Lost
4:05 - #2 You'll Never Regret Having Kids Before You're Ready
4:44 - #3 You'll Never Regret Having Lots of Kids
6:32 - #4 Start Before You're Ready
7:05 - #5 80% and Done is Better Than 100% and Not
10:11 - #6 A Walk Won't Fix Everything, But It Will Fix a Lot
10:49 - #7 Don't Take a Ride on Someone Else's Guilt Trip
11:33 - #8 Gossip Will Destroy Your Relationships and Character
12:43 - #9 Sometimes the Thing That Scares You Has the Biggest ROI
13:11 - #10 Don't Bet Your Money on Another Man's Game
14:10 - #11 Pride Destroys Everything It Touches
14:32 - #12 Failure is a Launch Pad
15:43 - #13 Be Honest With Yourself
15:56 - #14 Get a Little Better Consistently
17:39 - #15 Guard Your Heart Against Joy Suckers
17:56 - #16 Make a Budget and Follow It
18:07 - #17 Find a Bible Believing Church and Actively Participate
18:19 - #18 Take Ownership of Your Actions
18:56 - #19 God is the Only Perfect Parent
19:23 - #20 Find Good Friends, You Will Become Like Them
19:57 - #21 Hold Things With an Open Hand
21:14 - #22 An Old Car You Own is Better Than A New One With Payments
22:19 - #23 Interact With the Bible Every Day
24:09 - #24 Make Huge Batches of Food
24:42 - #25 Kids Are More Capable Than You Realize
25:23 - #26 Don't Take Things So Seriously
26:13 - #27 Drink More Water
26:31 - #28 Shopping in Bulk Saves Time and Money
27:06 - #29 Work Varying Shifts to See the Other Side
28:30 - #30 Pray Every Day
28:56 - #31 Burning It Down is Harder Than If You Keep Going
29:39 - #32 Complaining, Victim Mindset and Entitlement Don't Look Good
30:50 - #33 Sometimes You Forget Things, And That's Okay
30:51 - #34 Create Systems That Sustain You
32:18 - #35 Figure Out What You Want and Work Backwards
33:13 - Download the Free Study Checklist!
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๐ MORE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU PASS:
How To Ace Dose Calc ๐ https://youtu.be/EqwarsFVsYY
The Best Pharm Hack (You've Never Heard Before) ๐ https://youtu.be/2yxB36yzYPU
My TOP Study Tips ๐ https://youtu.be/65DIa8HeSf0
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After two months away, I'm sharing 35 life lessons I've learned in 35 years: from surviving urgent pacemaker surgery to helping thousands of nursing students pass their nursing school exams. These are the principles that have carried me through the hardest seasons of nursing school, motherhood, health scares, and building NursingSOS from the ground up. If you're feeling overwhelmed and ready to give up, this one's for you - don't lose hope, friend!
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Although we strive for 100% accuracy in all of our videos, errors may occur. Never treat a patient or make a nursing or medical decision based on the information provided on this channel or in our videos. Never practice nursing or medicine unless you have a proper license to do so.
#nursingschool #nursingstudent #nursingtips #lifelessons #nurselife #motivation
๐ https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytchecklist
---
๐ WATCH NEXT: How To Answer NCLEXยฎ Prioritization Questions (It's Not Just The ABCs!)
๐ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej6okWilPvM&list=PLSVau0RpSvb0Br1_8Si31wpoMG5_VmP4y&index=2
---
I've been off YouTube for two months after having baby number 5 and an unexpected heart pacemaker surgery. But now I'm back with 35 lessons I've learned in 35 years. If you're feeling overwhelmed in nursing school right now, these are the principles that have gotten me through the hardest seasons. I hope they help you, too!
---
๐ฉบ FREE RESOURCES FOR NURSING STUDENTS:
๐ Free ULTIMATE Study Checklist
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytchecklist
๐ Free Critical Thinking Cheat Sheet
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytcriticalthinking
๐ Free Dose Calc Cheat Sheet
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/ytdosecalc
๐ Free Head to Toe Assessment Cheat Sheet
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/transcript
---
๐ READY TO STOP FEELING OVERWHELMED?
The NursingSOS Membership Community gives you the step-by-step nursing lectures so you can pass your nursing school exams without drowning in textbooks every day.โ ๐
๐ https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/join
---
๐ GET THE FLASHCARDS
Must-have flashcards with key critical thinking points, NCLEXยฎ points and memory tricks to help you learn things faster and pass your exams!
๐ https://nursingsos.com/shop
---
โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - I'm Back! (Life Update)
2:55 - #1 If You Lose Hope, You've Lost
4:05 - #2 You'll Never Regret Having Kids Before You're Ready
4:44 - #3 You'll Never Regret Having Lots of Kids
6:32 - #4 Start Before You're Ready
7:05 - #5 80% and Done is Better Than 100% and Not
10:11 - #6 A Walk Won't Fix Everything, But It Will Fix a Lot
10:49 - #7 Don't Take a Ride on Someone Else's Guilt Trip
11:33 - #8 Gossip Will Destroy Your Relationships and Character
12:43 - #9 Sometimes the Thing That Scares You Has the Biggest ROI
13:11 - #10 Don't Bet Your Money on Another Man's Game
14:10 - #11 Pride Destroys Everything It Touches
14:32 - #12 Failure is a Launch Pad
15:43 - #13 Be Honest With Yourself
15:56 - #14 Get a Little Better Consistently
17:39 - #15 Guard Your Heart Against Joy Suckers
17:56 - #16 Make a Budget and Follow It
18:07 - #17 Find a Bible Believing Church and Actively Participate
18:19 - #18 Take Ownership of Your Actions
18:56 - #19 God is the Only Perfect Parent
19:23 - #20 Find Good Friends, You Will Become Like Them
19:57 - #21 Hold Things With an Open Hand
21:14 - #22 An Old Car You Own is Better Than A New One With Payments
22:19 - #23 Interact With the Bible Every Day
24:09 - #24 Make Huge Batches of Food
24:42 - #25 Kids Are More Capable Than You Realize
25:23 - #26 Don't Take Things So Seriously
26:13 - #27 Drink More Water
26:31 - #28 Shopping in Bulk Saves Time and Money
27:06 - #29 Work Varying Shifts to See the Other Side
28:30 - #30 Pray Every Day
28:56 - #31 Burning It Down is Harder Than If You Keep Going
29:39 - #32 Complaining, Victim Mindset and Entitlement Don't Look Good
30:50 - #33 Sometimes You Forget Things, And That's Okay
30:51 - #34 Create Systems That Sustain You
32:18 - #35 Figure Out What You Want and Work Backwards
33:13 - Download the Free Study Checklist!
---
๐ MORE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU PASS:
How To Ace Dose Calc ๐ https://youtu.be/EqwarsFVsYY
The Best Pharm Hack (You've Never Heard Before) ๐ https://youtu.be/2yxB36yzYPU
My TOP Study Tips ๐ https://youtu.be/65DIa8HeSf0
---
After two months away, I'm sharing 35 life lessons I've learned in 35 years: from surviving urgent pacemaker surgery to helping thousands of nursing students pass their nursing school exams. These are the principles that have carried me through the hardest seasons of nursing school, motherhood, health scares, and building NursingSOS from the ground up. If you're feeling overwhelmed and ready to give up, this one's for you - don't lose hope, friend!
---
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Although we strive for 100% accuracy in all of our videos, errors may occur. Never treat a patient or make a nursing or medical decision based on the information provided on this channel or in our videos. Never practice nursing or medicine unless you have a proper license to do so.
#nursingschool #nursingstudent #nursingtips #lifelessons #nurselife #motivation
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