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 […]
Insulin Drip Infusion Calculation Nursing Review
Insulin drip infusion calculation review for nursing students! In this review, you will learn how to use dimensional analysis to solve for infusion rate and time for the administration of an insulin drip. In order to calculate infusion rate, you will need the ordered dose (units/hr). The infusion rate is what you will enter on […]
Insulin Drip Infusion Practice Calculations Problems Quiz
Insulin drip infusion practice calculations problems for nursing students! This quiz below will test your knowledge on how to calculate insulin infusion drip problems. For example, you will be required to calculate the mL/hr based on the units/hr ordered and how to determine how many hours it will take for an IV bag to infuse. […]
Cancer Classification Tumor Grading and Staging (TNM)
Cancer can be graded and staged. These two terms each have different meanings, and as the nurse you want to be familiar with each of their definitions along with the lingo used to communicate the grade and stage of your patient’s cancer. After you review this material, you can watch the lecture on tumor staging […]
Cancer Staging and Grading NCLEX Questions Quiz Oncology
Cancer staging and grading NCLEX questions quiz for oncology nursing. In this quiz, you will be tested on the TNM classification staging system and how cancer is graded. Tumor grading and staging are both used to help provide details about a patient’s cancer, but these terms focus on different details. Therefore, they are not similar. […]
Types of Teeth
In my last anatomy lesson, I discussed the anatomy of a tooth, including the three main sections (crown, neck, and root), as well as the four major tissues that make up the tooth (enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp). Now let’s talk about the different types of teeth and their function. Two Sets of Teeth (Dentitions) […]
Types of Teeth Anatomy Quiz
Do you know the different types of teeth and their function? How many primary teeth typically develop? How many permanent teeth develop? Nursing students and healthcare majors must take anatomy and physiology in college. It is also useful to have a basic understanding of teeth anatomy because some buccal medications may require placement above a […]
HIV and AIDS Nursing NCLEX Review
This review will cover Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This review will cover: What is HIV and AIDS? Quick Facts Pathophysiology Stages of HIV (signs and symptoms, testing etc.) Nurse’s Role Antiretroviral treatment (ART) When you’re done reviewing, don’t forget to take the HIV/AID NCLEX Questions Quiz and watch the HIV […]
Buccal Administration Route
The buccal route is a medication route that nurses can use to administer certain medications. Although this is not used as commonly as other medication routes, there are a few things to consider when giving a medication via the buccal route. What is the Buccal Route? What is the buccal route? The word buccal (pronounced […]
HIV (AIDS) NCLEX Questions Nursing Quiz
HIV (AIDS) NCLEX Questions quiz for nursing students! HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and its a virus that attacks the immune system. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, and occurs in the latter stage of HIV after the virus has caused extreme destruction to the immune system. The nurse plays a vital role with […]
Bedside Nurses Are Leaving?
Bedside nurses are leaving in high numbers, according to recent media reports and surveys. In this article, I’ll give you my take on why I think many bedside nurses are calling it quits. What is a Bedside Nurse? First, let’s define bedside nursing. What is bedside nursing? As the name implies, bedside nursing is nursing […]
Hypochloremia vs. Hyperchloremia Nursing NCLEX Review
Fluid and electrolyte review on hypochloremia and hyperchloremia for nursing students! This review is part of a comprehensive fluid and electrolyte series. In this review you will learn the causes, signs/symptoms, and nursing interventions associated with hypo and hyperchloremia. Don’t to access the free hypochloremia and hyperchloremia quiz when you’re done reviewing this material. Chloride […]
Hypochloremia and Hyperchloremia NCLEX Questions
Hypochloremia and hyperchloremia NCLEX questions quiz for nursing students! This review quiz will test your knowledge on the causes, symptoms, and nursing interventions of hypochloremia and hyperchloremia. Before taking this quiz, you might want to review our hypochloremia and hyperchloremia lecture. Don’t forget to review the hypochloremia vs. hyperchloremia notes. This electrolyte imbalance is many […]
Tooth Anatomy: Structure and Tissues
Let’s take a look at the anatomy of a tooth, including its major structures and tissues. But first, here’s a quick question that many people get wrong. Teeth are considered bones: true or false? The answer is…false. Although teeth and bones do have a similar appearance, they also have important differences. Therefore, anatomists do not […]
Tooth Anatomy Quiz
Take this free tooth anatomy quiz to test your knowledge on the sections and major tissues of the teeth. When you study anatomy (or dentistry), you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the basic structure of a tooth. The tooth can be divided into three main sections, which consist of four major tissues. Before taking this […]
Things Nurses Should Know
What are some things that nurses should know about their patients in order to provide great care? How can nurses remember all of the many tasks required during each shift? In this article, I’ll tell you some common things nurses should know, as well as tips for how to keep it all organized. Things Nurses […]
How to Read a Medication (Drug) Label for Nurses
This review will cover how to read a medication label. As a nurse, it is very important you are familiar with how to read a medication label. The drug label contains helpful information that will guide you with safely administering a medication to a patient. In this review you will learn: What information is included […]
How to Read a Medication Label Nursing Quiz
How to read a medication label quiz for nursing students! It is very important a nurse knows how to read a medication label. Many times the drug label details the brand and generic name, dosage strength, volume amount, expiration date, route of administration, and contains important medication instructions. One of the reasons a nurse needs […]
Dental Hygienist Top Paying Cities
Dental hygienists earn a competitive salary, and the job market can get very competitive for this field. In this article, we’ll take a loot at which cities paid the most money to dental hygienists, as well as which cities employed most of them. Also, you might want to view more healthcare salary data. Dental Hygienist […]
Dental Hygienist Salary
How much money does a dental hygienist make per year or per hour? Do dental hygienists make good money? Let’s take a look at the latest salary statistics published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find out. Dental Hygienist Salary According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1,2], in 2020, the average salary for […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Nursing NCLEX Review
This nursing review will cover Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). It is important the nurse is familiar with the pathophysiology of Lupus along with medications used to treat the condition, signs and symptoms, and patient education. After studying this review about SLE, don’t forget to take the free Lupus NCLEX question quiz. What is Systemic Lupus […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Nursing) NCLEX Questions Quiz
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus NCLEX questions nursing review quiz! Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition that causes damage to vital organs, tissues, and joints. It can affect any area of the body and signs and symptoms vary among patients (depending on the structure affected by the condition). The nurse plays a vital role with patient education, […]
Top Paying Cities for Nursing Assistants
What were the top paying cities for nursing assistants (also called CNAs)? Which cities and surrounding metropolitan (or non-metropolitan) areas offered the lowest average salary for nursing assistants? In the latest data release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1,2], we’ll find the answers to those questions. Nursing Assistant Salary by City or Metropolitan Area […]
Nursing Assistant Salary
How much money do nursing assistants make per year or per hour? Has the average salary for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) grown in recent years? To answer these questions, let’s examine the latest data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [1,2] Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in […]
Chvostek’s Sign
What is Chvostek’s Sign? Chvostek’s sign is a specific type of facial muscle twitching that occurs when cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) is manually stimulated by tapping the finger over the masseter muscle of the jaw. A positive sign demonstrates hyper-excitability of the facial nerve. This is not to be confused with Trousseau’s sign […]
Nurse Midwife Salary and Hourly Wage Averages
How much money does a nurse midwife make per year or per hour? Do nurse midwives earn a good living? In this article, let’s take a look at the latest salary data available for nurse midwives, courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1,2]. Nurse Midwife Salary and Hourly Wage Average Nurse midwives are advanced […]
Trousseau Sign of Latent Tetany
Trousseau’s sign of latent tetany is a clinical sign that nurses and other healthcare professionals use to assess whether a patient has an electrolyte imbalance known as hypocalcemia, though this sign can present during hypomagnesemia as well. You’ll likely hear Trousseau’s sign mentioned in nursing school or medical school, especially when studying fluid and electrolytes. […]
How to Adjust YouTube Video Speed
If you’ve ever watched a video on YouTube and thought to yourself,”I wish I could speed this video up or slow it down,” then I have some good news. YouTube actually has a feature that allows you to adjust the playback speed of any YouTube video, so you can slow down or speed up videos […]
Nurse Imposter Syndrome
One common trait that I’ve seen in both nursing students and new nurses is the struggle of feeling inadequate. Nursing students waste far too much energy wondering if they’ve selected the right major, whether they have what it takes to pass nursing school, and so forth. New nurses also struggle with a myriad of self-defeating […]
Nurse Anesthetist Salary by City
Nurse anesthetists earn the highest salary of all nursing types. In our CRNA salary article, we broke down the nurse anesthetist salary averages published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top paying cities and surrounding metropolitan / non-metropolitan areas for nurses anesthetists, also known as […]
Nurse Anesthetist Salary Average
How much money does a nurse anesthetist, also known as a CRNA, make per year or per hour? Are CRNAs really known as the highest paid nurses? Let’s examine the latest nurse anesthetist salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [1,2] CRNA Salary and Hourly Wage Averages CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses who […]
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