Skills Before Scrubs

  ABOUT ME Hello! My name is Kahmya McKinnon, and I am currently a sophomore majoring in nursing at East Carolina University. I decided to pursue a career in nursing because I have always had a passion for helping others and making a positive impact on people’s health. At the age of 13, I witnessed a family member who was born prematurely and seeing those dedicated nurses fight day and night to help bring back his strength and health is what inspired me to pursue a career as a neonatal nurse. This experience showed me how meaningful it is, not just for the patient but for their families as well. Some of my strongest qualities that I pursue would be the ability to collaborate and communicate with a team in order to get things done in a timely manner. A nursing career requires patience, empathy, and problem-solving skills, skills that I was able to pick up by volunteering at childcare centers and being a part of various organizations on my college campus. My experience while voluntee...

  Nurse Holding an Oversized Clock Importance of Time Management in Nursing School Nursing school is an intensive and high-energy program that requires balance, priority, and planning. Students often underestimate the time and planning that is required to succeed in nursing school. Unpreparedness and disorganization in nursing school is what leads to stress, academic burnout, and missed deadlines for students. Time management is not only a simple soft skill for your nursing career, but it is essential for academic success, professional growth and for your personal well-being. Time management allows for nurses to plan and take control of their schedule ahead of time rather than being overwhelmed by it. In a blog, “Time Management Tips for Nursing Students”, Gayle Morris states, “time management skills are essential for nursing students who want to succeed in nursing school and beyond”. With many responsibilities as nursing students such as lectures, sim labs, clinicals, exams and pe...