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Aspiring NP & NP Students

A supportive space for aspiring nurses, nurses, SRNA, and NP students. Building ongoing support to navigate through career growth, life challenges, and applications or exam challenges.

    Exploring Topics

  • APPLICATIONS

  •          Resume Review

  •          1:1 Mentorship

  •          Not accepted this cycle

  • TRAINING CHALLENGES

  •          Failed exam/ class

  •          Failed boards

  • MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

  •          Imposter syndrome

  •          Anxiety & Depression

  •          Burnout

  • PARENTING & FAMILY

  •          Pregnancy in school

  •          Parenting & school

  •          Family pressure

  •          Marriage strain

  •          Breakups

  • IDENTITY & CULTURE

  •          Discrimination

  •          Language barriers

  •          First-generation students

  • WORK & PROFESSIONAL STRESS

  •          School rejection

  •          Leaving bedside guilt

  •          Rude Preceptors

  • FINANCIAL STRESS & SURVIVAL

  • HEALING & RECOVERY

  • POP-UP SUPPORT CIRCLES

  •          I failed and I’m spiraling

  •          Thinking of quitting

  •          I need support right now

MARCELA DOS SANTOS, DNP-FNP

First-generation Latina, low-income background and a non-traditional career changer, I pursued my RN-MSN in my late twenties. Completed my Doctor of Nursing Practice in my late thirties, all while pregnant throughout my third year. My DNP project focused on teaching resiliency and mindset to nursing students, inspired by the lack of mental health support, especially for pregnant and non-traditional students like myself. You’re not alone, let’s build resilience and thrive together.