Student Success in Nursing School: A Complete Guide to Learning, Thinking, and T
Nursing school will test everything you think you know about learning.
The volume is relentless. The clinical stakes are high. And the exams don't test what you think they do. Success here isn't about memorizing more — it's about learning differently.
Student Success in Nursing School is the complete guide every nursing student needs from day one — written by a registered nurse who has been there. This is not a question bank or a last-minute NCLEX cramming tool. It is a comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter guide to every dimension of the nursing school experience.
Inside you will find:
How to study smarter — the science of memory, retention, and active learning
Clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model explained clearly
NCLEX 2026 and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) test-taking strategies that align with how nurses actually think
Pharmacology made manageable — a learning system that actually sticks
How to navigate clinical culture, speak up safely, and handle lateral violence
Managing compassion fatigue, moral distress, and burnout before they manage you
Prioritization frameworks, time management, and surviving the clinical environment
What to do when you are struggling — including support for first-generation and diverse students.
Whether you are just beginning nursing school, fighting to stay afloat mid-program, or preparing for licensure, this book meets you where you are. It is the guide you wish someone had handed you on day one.
Julia Kiss, RN, is a registered nurse with clinical experience across multiple specialties and a deep commitment to nursing education and student success.
