16: NCLEX Tips, Test Anxiety, and Real-World Prep with Nurse Meg RN

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Life After Nursing School, we sit down with the incredible Nurse Meg RN—aka Meg Harrel—a nurse educator, entrepreneur, and NCLEX prep expert with over 1 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. From starting her career as an LPN to launching one of the most trusted NCLEX study programs, Meg shares her inspiring journey and powerful insights for nursing students and new grad nurses alike.Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX, overwhelmed in your first year on the floor, or looking for time management and communication tips as a nursing student, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-life strategies. Meg explains why many new nurses feel unprepared after graduation and offers step-by-step guidance to close the gap between nursing school and real-world practice.You’ll learn:How to study smarter and reduce test anxiety for the Next Gen NCLEXCommon NCLEX prep mistakes and how to avoid themCritical new grad nurse skills like shift organization, charting, and giving reportWhy test prep must include both clinical reasoning and emotional resilienceIf you're a future nurse, a new grad RN, or a nurse educator supporting students through this transition, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to thrive in your nursing career.🎧 Tune in now to learn how to pass the NCLEX and confidently step into life after nursing school!Connect with Nurse Meg RNNurse Meg’s blog, free resources, and signature NCLEX course at nursemegrn.com.Instagram @nursemegrnTikTok @nursemegrnYouTubeConnect with Nurse Coach Caroline Instagram: @NurseCoachCaroline ⁠https://instagram.com/nursecoachcaroline⁠TikTok: @NurseCoachCaroline ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nursecoachcaroline⁠⁠Website: ⁠www.nursecoachcaroline.com⁠Caroline's Online Community: The New Nurse Society ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/the-new-nurse-society-5514/about⁠ ⁠Application Advantage - Resume/Cover Letter Course HEREPlease consider rating & subscribing to the show if this episode brought value to your life! I am here for you <3