Finally, your hard work of submitting your nursing resume and applying to jobs has paid off! You’ve got an interview! It is so exciting when you are scheduled for a nursing job interview, but there are some steps you have to take in order to prepare for it. I remember how excited I was for […]
Nurse Practitioner Salary by State
How much money does a nurse practitioner make per year or per hour? Do nurse practitioners (NPs), which are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), make good money for the extra schooling and training required? Let’s take a look at some salary statistics published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1,2]. Nurse Practitioner Average Salary According […]
Top Paying Cities for Nurse Practitioners
Which cities paid the most money to nurse practitioners in the United States? Which cities paid the least amount of money to nurse practitioners? In this article, you can sort through all available salary and income data for nurse practitioners in major cities (including metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas) in the United States. This data is […]
Fluid and Electrolytes COMPREHENSIVE Nursing NCLEX Quiz
Comprehensive fluid and electrolyte nursing quiz for students who are preparing to take the NCLEX exam. Fluid and electrolytes are an important topic to know as a nurse because many patients will present with electrolyte imbalances. This quiz will test you on sodium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and potassium. (NOTE: When you hit submit, it […]
How to Become a Registered Nurse
There are approximately four million registered nurses (RNs) in the United States, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around three million RNs are active in the workforce. If you’re interested in this career, you might be wondering, “How can I become a registered nurse?” Below is a quick overview of how to become […]
Top Paying Cities for LVN and LPN Nurses
In addition to the LPN and LVN salary statistics for each state, the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1,2] also publishes LPN and LVN salary data for cities within metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. In this article, you can view the average salary and hourly wage for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) for […]
LPN & LVN Salary for All 50 States
How much money do licensed practical nurses (LPNs), also called licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) make per year or per hour? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1,2], in the United States, the average salary for an LPN / LVN was $50,060 and the average hourly wage was $24.08 in 2020. Again, keep in mind […]
RN Salary in Major Cities and Metropolitan Areas
Registered nurse salaries can vary substantially from state to state, as well as from city to city. Which cities (or metropolitan areas) pay registered nurses the most money? Which metropolitan areas (or cities) or non-metropolitan areas pay registered nurses the least amount of money? In this article, we’ll examine the data provided by the Bureau […]
RN Salary
How much money does an RN make per year or per hour in the United States? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average RN salary in the United States in 2020 was $80,010, and the average RN hourly wage was $38.47. Keep in mind that these RN income numbers are only national averages, […]
24-Hour Clock Nursing Practice Quiz (Military Time)
This practice quiz will test your knowledge on the 24-hour clock vs. the 12-hour clock. Most nurses use the 24-hour clock (military time) when documenting rather than the 12-hour AM and PM clock. The reason for this is to prevent confusion and potentially errors from occurring. (NOTE: When you hit submit, it will refresh this […]
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) Antidepressants NCLEX Nursing Review
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are medications that are used as antidepressants. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of SSRIs, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to watch the SSRIs lecture and to take the SSRIs NCLEX questions quiz after reviewing this material. Selective serotonin reuptake […]
SSRIs (Antidepressants) NCLEX Questions Quiz
These antidepressant NCLEX-style questions will test your knowledge on SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) as a mental health review for nursing school and other health science majors. SSRIs are medications used to treat depression, as well as anxiety and compulsive disorders. The nurse should be aware of how these medications work, why they are ordered, […]
Brachialis
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to talk about an arm muscle that few people mention, the brachialis. Brachialis Shape and Location Like the biceps brachii, the brachialis muscle is a spindle-shaped muscle that is also located in the anterior (front) compartment of the arm. However, it lies just under the biceps brachii, and because […]
Brachialis Quiz
This brachialis anatomy quiz will test your knowledge of this muscle’s insertion, origin, action (function), and more. While there are over 650 muscles in the human body, the brachialis is one of the larger muscles that you’ll want to know for your anatomy exams. Before taking this free quiz on the brachialis muscle, you might […]
Keep Missing Veins as a Nurse?
Missing a vein when trying to start an I.V. (or drawing blood) can be a very frustrating and embarrassing experience for nurses, phlebotomists, and other healthcare professionals. It can also be a painful and frustrating experience for the patient, too. Nevertheless, missing veins is an unfortunate reality that all nurses and healthcare professionals face, even […]
Cataracts NCLEX Nursing Review (Eye Disorders)
A cataract nursing review for students prepping for the NCLEX exam! Cataracts are a type of eye disorder that can cause blindness. This review will cover the following: What are Cataracts? Pathophysiology of Cataracts Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts Causes of Cataracts Treatment Nursing Interventions for Cataracts Don’t forget about the free cataracts NCLEX questions […]
Cataracts NCLEX Questions Quiz (Eye Disorders)
This quiz will test your knowledge on an eye disorder called cataracts, which can help in preparation for the NCLEX exam and other nursing school exams. Cataracts form in the eye and affect vision. It can lead to blindness which is reversible with surgery. The nurse should be aware of the pathophysiology of this disorder along […]
Biceps Brachii
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to “pump you up” by talking about one of the most popular muscles in all of the body: the biceps brachii. Biceps Brachii Shape and Location The biceps brachii has a spindle (fusiform) shape, and it is located in the anterior compartment of the arm, which makes it very […]
Biceps Brachii Anatomy Quiz
Take this free biceps brachii quiz below to test your knowledge on this muscle. The body has over 650 muscles, and the biceps brachii is perhaps the most popular of them all. If you are studying nursing or another health science, you’ll want to be familiar with the biceps brachii, as well as the other […]
SBAR Nursing Communication Tool for Nurse to Physician Example
This review will cover the SBAR communication acronym that is used in nursing for various forms of communication. Review objectives are the following: What is the SBAR and how is it used? Detailed description on each section of the SBAR SBAR Example for Nurse-to-Physician Communication SBAR Nursing Communication What is SBAR? It’s a communication method […]
Reasons Nurses Quit a Job (or Leave the Profession)
Nursing is an amazing profession. Not only do you get paid to help others, but you also get paid a competitive wage and have lots of room to change or grow during your career. However, nurses can find themselves overworked, overwhelmed, and burned out. This can cause a nurse to quit his or her job […]
How to Remove a Peripheral IV Line
This review will cover how to discontinue a peripheral IV. Peripheral IVs are inserted in patients to help administer medications, blood products, and fluids. They are really an essential device used in the hospitalized patient. Peripheral IVs are removed or discontinued when they need to be changed (about every 3 days, depending on the hospital’s […]
Teething Symptoms, Sequences, Relief for Infant Nursing Review
Teething is a rough time for the pediatric population. In this review, you will learn about the teething process that includes the teething sequence, symptoms, and remedies to help the child who is teething. Teething can be separated into two stages: stage one is for the cutting of the 20 primary teeth and stage two […]
Body Movement Terms – Anatomy Body Planes of Motions
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover all of the major body movement terms for anatomy (also called the planes of motion) that can occur at the synovial joints. You’ll come across these in your anatomy or kinesiology courses, and if you pursue a career in healthcare, you’ll use these terms during documentation or […]
Body Movement Terms Anatomy Quiz (Comprehensive)
Test your knowledge of anatomy body movement terms, also called the body planes of motion, which occur at the synovial joints. This quiz covers important terms such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, protraction, retraction, excursion, protrusion, retrusion, and more. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or when documenting. You’ll […]
Rotation
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate rotation, which is a body movement term that describes a bone moving around a central axis. Rotation Body Movement Term in Anatomy When I think of the rotation body movement, I like to picture a screw turning to either the right or left, as that is similar […]
Rotation Quiz
Rotation is a body movement term in anatomy. These terms for body movements are important to learn for both anatomy courses and clinical practice. The rotation anatomy quiz below will test you on the key concepts of this movement. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our rotation movement notes, or watch […]
Rights of Medication Administration Nursing (5, 7, 9, 10)
Rights of Medication Administration review for nursing students! The purpose of the Rights of Medication Administration is to prevent medication errors. The nurse is the last safety net in medication administration, and we must always double or even triple check everything. As a nurse, I’ve caught many medication errors by using the Rights of Medication […]
Rights of Medication Administration Nursing Quiz
Rights of medication administration nursing quiz for students! The foundation for learning how to properly administer medications starts with the Rights of Medication Administration. This foundation starts with 5 Rights of Medication Administration. However, over the years more rights have been added on to help ensure patient safety. This quiz will cover the 5 basic […]
Gliding
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate another body movement term called gliding. What is Gliding in Anatomy? What is gliding? Gliding occurs when the surfaces of bones slide past one another in a linear direction, but without significant rotary or angular movement. An example of this movement is moving your hand back and […]
Gliding Quiz
In this gliding movement anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of this body movement term. Healthcare professionals such as nurses use body movement terms to assess patients, document, and communicate with other healthcare professionals. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our gliding anatomy notes, or watch our quick gliding video […]
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