I have received tons of messages on all of my social media platforms from pre-nursing students as well as current nursing students asking me for any tips or advice on how I take notes for my classes. I know it’s quite overwhelming at the beginning of the program trying to figure out how to study…
Completing the Hardest Semester in Nursing School
For those of you who watch my videos on my Youtube channel, you are probably aware that at the end of every semester, I post a video where I reflect on that particular semester and talk about some of the things that helped me pass the courses. This semester (my 3rd semester out of 4),…
How I Scored Advanced Level on the ATI TEAS Exam! (Review Guides Included)
Hello everyone!Most of you are probably here because you will be taking the ATI TEAS exam soon. This is a very exciting time in your life! You are one step closer to your career goals and this test is a huge factor in determining your admission into nursing school. Take some deep breaths, drink some…
Acne Scars: What Causes Them and How They Are Treated
I currently work at a dermatology clinic and one of the most common clinical diagnoses that we treat is acne scars. Acne scars are the resulting textural irregularities that are left after inflamed acne has healed. It is most likely to happen if you pick or squeeze the acne before it heals. They can also…
How To Use Vitamin C The Right Way: 5 Simple Tips
The largest organ of the body is our skin, and one of its primary functions is to protect us against environmental damage and repair damaged skin cells. The skincare industry has thousands of products on the shelves, but one of the most researched ingredients that has shown to treat and prevent skin damage is Vitamin…
Autoclaves: Why It Was Created & Its Importance In The Medical & Aesthetic Fields
Everyone has been to the dentist or a medical doctor. Some individuals may have undergone surgery, some may have gotten a treatment at a local spa, and some may have gotten a manicure and pedicure at a nail salon. Many people have gotten hair cuts at their local salon, maybe a piercing or a tattoo…
UPF Clothing: Protecting Yourself and the Ocean
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. In one of my prior posts, I explained the different kinds of sunscreens, the importance in understanding what SPF stands for and how to carefully choose a product that works best for you. So although you may be familiar with SPF, or Sun Protection…
What is the Difference Between Extrait de Parfum, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne?
When you walk into any beauty store in search of a new fragrance, you’ve probably noticed that the bottles are labeled differently. Sometimes, this can easily affect the price of the product itself. So what exactly are the differences between each type, how does it affect the odor, and what makes it more expensive than…
Dry Vs. Dehydrated Skin: What’s the Difference?
Many people use the words “dry” and “dehydrated” interchangeably when talking about skin, however, there is a huge difference between the two. This is important to consider because by understanding the difference between the two, it will allow you to choose proper skin care products that will work best for you. Do you know what…
The Best Facial Sunscreen For This Summer + Derm Approved
Before reading this post, it’s important that you understand how to read sunscreen products. To learn more about what the numbers in front of SPF mean, what the plus signs in front of “PA” stand for, and what “SPF” and “PA” means, click here. Everyone knows that sunscreen is an important protective measure that everyone…