The Secret to Stress Free Nursing School
Arlette Renteria is not your average nursing student at the University of St. Thomas. She takes on the internship with the Rising Stars program and takes on her nursing education with a stress-free mindset. She goes above and beyond and uses multiple calendars and planners, to balance nursing school and her personal life. Whether she needs to organize her academic schedule, family matters, clinical work, or extracurriculars, she remains calm. Despite the challenges she faces, she has never found herself crying over an exam! Arlette explains that self-care and family time help her stay grounded to not be overwhelmed.
Arlette expresses that her family has been the primary inspiration and motivation for her to pursue a career in the medical field. She discovered her passion for nursing by finding joy in taking care of her younger family members. Growing up, she was the go-to person for looking after the babies in the family. Those early experiences sparked a nurturing spirit and led her to pursue a nursing vocation. As she continues her college experience, she has found a successful balance between nursing school and her personal life.
Learn Arlette’s tips and tricks as a nursing student as our host, Edgardo Giron chats with her about staying organized and remaining enthusiastic while pursuing a nursing degree at the University of St. Thomas. Discover how to prepare for a thrilling academic journey in the medical field and even see a sneak peek on how to run a code blue! Whether you are a nursing student, considering joining, or just a college student, Arlette’s story and advice will inspire you to conquer your academic dreams with minimal stress.
