BSN Student Spotlight: Life as a Student and Nursing Extern in the MICU with Padraic Day
Ever wondered what it’s like to be in a BSN program today? In this episode, I interview Padraic Day, a current BSN nursing student who shares his firsthand experience balancing the classroom, clinicals, and his role as a nurse extern in the MICU. What You’ll Learn: What nursing school and clinicals are really like from a student’s perspective. How working as a CNA prepares you for bedside nursing. What it’s like to work as a nurse extern in a Medical ICU (MICU) while still in school. Whether you’re a nursing student, aspiring nurse, or just curious about the path to becoming a nurse, this episode is packed with relatable insights and tips. And for those of us who have been around for a while, it's interesting to hear what nursing school is like in 2024! If you want access to ALL of our FreshRN resources, check out the FreshRN All-Access Pass ➡️ https://www.freshrn.com/all-access/ Free Nursing Resources 👇 Cardiac content: https://www.freshrn.com/cardiac-nursing/ Neuro content: https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-nursing/ Jobs and interviews: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-jobs-interviews/ Nursing school: https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-student/ Ortho content: https://www.freshrn.com/ortho-nursing/ New grad support: https://www.freshrn.com/new-grad-nursing/ Professional development: https://www.freshrn.com/professional-development/ Critical care: https://www.freshrn.com/critical-care-icu-nursing/ Med-surg: https://www.freshrn.com/med-surg-nursing/ Get weekly tips, encouragement, stories from the bedside and more - just for nursing students and new nurses at: https://www.freshrn.com/ Connect With Me Online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN X: https://x.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn