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Ivy Locke

Contributing Author

Education

AA/Liberal Arts - Monroe Community College; Dual BS Degree in Sociology/English-Creative Writing

Ivy Locke is a versatile freelance writer with over 13 years of varied experience. She is skilled at writing everything from press releases to blog articles, marketing materials, social media content, etc.

Ivy's Advice for Future Students

Don\'t shy away from hard work. It may seem like college takes forever to complete, but it goes quickly. Once your done, you\'ve officially set the tone for the rest of your career. Spend your time wisely.

Check Out Ivy's Articles on Edumed:

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Is Becoming a Nurse or Doctor Right for You? 7 Important Considerations
Entering the medical field is a grand undertaking. However, it’s also a rewarding one. Nevertheless, many people become intimidated once they realize all the potential paths and credentials associated with entering the field. Luckily, proper preparation enables many medical students to not only survive but thrive as healthcare professionals. The first step to entering the healthcare field is choosing your career path. Generally, many potential medical students struggle to decide between becoming a doctor or a nurse. With that in mind, here are 7 questions to help you decide whether to become a doctor or nurse.
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How to Thrive as a Nursing Student Over 25
Ideally, we would all discover our passions when we’re in diapers, spend our childhoods learning the skills required to succeed, get our dream job, and work there until we retire. Unfortunately, in reality, things rarely work out as perfectly as they do in our heads. These days, job security and company loyalty have plummeted. So much so, that projections now assert that Gen Z can expect to have around 16-17 jobs across 5-7 career paths.
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How to Find a Nursing Program for Your Budget
Have you finally taken the steps to become a nurse? If so, congratulations! Becoming a nurse is a challenging yet rewarding career venture that can provide you with benefits such as great pay, flexibility, as well as the opportunity to lead and even save lives. Nevertheless, nursing school can be quite costly. To avoid large student loans and other out-of-pocket expenses, here is a list of 8 tips to help you choose the best nursing program for your budget.
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7 Hobbies to Make You a Better Nurse
All work and no play makes for a frustrating nursing school experience. Indeed, although going to nursing school is highly consuming, in order to stay balanced, you need to make time for some fun and entertainment. However, suppose you feel like a slacker when engaging in fun activities unrelated to your studies. In that case, you may want to try some hobbies that can actually entertain you while enabling you to become a more skilled student and nurse. That said, here is a list of 7 beneficial hobbies for nursing students.
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10 Essential Skills for Nurses in 2024
Nevertheless, the only way to reap these benefits is by being as effective as possible. Although nursing has always required a mixture of hard and soft skills, new technology and challenges have compelled employers to prioritize specific skills over others. With that in mind, here is a list of 10 essential skills for today's nurses.