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NURSES: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNGER NURSES?

I’ve seen so many varying views on whether or not nursing school is worth it or on people saying if I could do it all again I wouldn’t. What do you think?

What would you tell someone considering nursing about nursing or what would you warn them about?

Tips to get through school? Tips to fall in love with nursing? Let’s hear it 🩺🌸🩷

#AskLemon8 #nursingstudenttips #nursingstudent #nursesoflemon8 #nurse

2025/10/6 Edited to

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Don’t pause education when you get your RN, go back to school and become a physician.

Do for love not money

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