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 […]
Sinus Tachycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm Nursing Review
Sinus tachycardia ECG heart rhythm review for nursing students! In this review you will learn how to identify the cardiac rhythm known as sinus tachycardia. After this review you should be familiar with the following about this heart rhythm: ECG criteria for tachycardia Causes Complications Nursing interventions Treatment After you review this material don’t forget […]
Sinus Tachycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm Quiz
Sinus tachycardia ECG interpretation quiz for nursing students! This EKG quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify sinus tachycardia, causes of this rhythm, nursing interventions for sinus tachycardia, and treatment. As the nurse, it is vital you are able to determine if a patient is experiencing sinus tachycardia and what signs and symptoms […]
Crying in Nursing School
Crying in nursing school? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s pretty common for nursing students to cry at some point during the whole nursing school experience. Few people like to admit that they have cried because it makes them feel weak or overly sensitive. However, the reality is that nursing students often feel extremely overwhelmed, […]
Desired over Have by Weight Examples Dosage Calculations
Desired over have by weight practice examples for dosage calculations! Some types of dosage calculations require you to determine the dosage of a medication or the amount to be administered based on the prescribing provider’s order and the patient’s weight. These types of drug problems require converting pounds to kilograms and that you apply that […]
Tablets and Capsules Dosage Calculations (Desired over Have Method)
Learn how to solve capsules and tablets dosage calculations by using the desired over have formula method! This review will show you how to solve oral dosage calculations for tablets and capsules. I will be using the desired over have formula to solve them. However, there are many other methods you can use to solve […]
Desired Over Have Examples Practice Questions Quiz
Dosage calculation practice for nursing students using the desired over have formula! Below is a quiz to test your knowledge on how to solve drug calculations of tablets, capsules, and mL. You will be required to convert from grams (g) to milligrams (mg), milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), and so forth. Don’t forget to watch […]
Desired over Have Formula Method Dosage Calculations
This review will cover how to solve nursing school dosage calculations using the desired over have formula method. There are several methods you can use to solve dosage calculation problems. These include dimensional analysis, ratio and proportions, and desired over have formula. The method you use to solve these calculations can depend on how you […]
Sinus Bradycardia ECG/EKG Nursing Review
Sinus bradycardia ECG heart rhythm review for nursing students! In this review you will learn how to identify the cardiac rhythm known as sinus bradycardia. After this review you should be familiar with the following about this heart rhythm: ECG criteria for sinus bradycardia Causes Nursing interventions Treatment After you review this material don’t forget […]
Capillary Refill Time
The capillary refill test, also called capillary refill time (CRT) or nail blanch test, is a technique that nurses use to assess for peripheral perfusion or dehydration in patients. How is the Capillary Refill Test Performed? Nurses typically perform the capillary refill test by pressing on the nail plate or the pad of a digit […]
Sinus Bradycardia ECG/EKG Rhythm NCLEX Quiz
Sinus bradycardia ECG interpretation review quiz for nurses! This EKG quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify sinus bradycardia, causes of this rhythm, nursing interventions for sinus bradycardia, and treatment. As the nurse, it is vital you are able to determine if a patient is experiencing sinus bradycardia and what signs and symptoms […]
How to Become an LPN
Learn how to become an LPN / LVN nurse with these simple steps. What is an LPN? First, LPN stands for licensed practical nurse. In some areas, LPNs are called LVNs, which stands for licensed vocational nurse. I can tell you that I have worked with some amazing licensed practical nurses throughout my nursing career, […]
ECG/EKG Interpretation Basics Review
ECG/EKG interpretation basics for nursing students and nurses! The terms ECG or EKG both stand for electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram is a simple test that assesses the electrical conduction system of the heart. It can detect dysrhythmias and other cardiac issues. In this review you will learn about: Heart blood flow and its relationship with the […]
HIV Life Cycle
The human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV, attacks the body’s immune system. This attack is carried out in a series of stages or steps. Knowing these stages can be helpful in understanding how the HIV virus replicates, as well as for understanding the mechanism of action for the the different medications used in […]
Nail Anatomy
The nail unit consists of the nail (fingernail or toenail), which is made of hardened plates of keratin, and its surrounding tissues that make up the distal, dorsal surface of the fingers and toes (digits). Nails are one of the four main appendages that, along with the skin, make up the integumentary system. The other […]
Nail Anatomy Quiz
Use the nail anatomy and physiology quiz below to test your knowledge on the basic structure of the nail unit. While our fingernails and toenails may seem like a simple structure, they actually have special tissues and folds. In addition, our nails serve several important functions, and they can also be used to assess for […]
ECG/EKG Interpretation Basic Quiz for Nurses
ECG/EKG basic interpretation quiz for nurses! This quiz will test your knowledge on how to analyze the PQRST complex on an ECG strip. You will be required to identify where atrial and ventricular depolarization and repolarization occur in the PQRST complex along with how the electrical conduction system works within the heart to cause the […]
Oral Hairy Leukoplakia on Tongue
If you are assessing a patient and notice a white, furry growth on the tongue, it could be a condition known as oral hairy leukoplakia. This condition may look similar to other conditions that can affect the tongue, such as thrush (candida). What is Oral Hairy Leukoplakia? As its name implies, this growth is found […]
How to Take Blood Pressure Manually | Clinical Nursing Skills
Learn how to take a manual blood pressure! As a nurse or healthcare professional, it is essential that you know how to take a manual blood pressure, and many nursing students must pass a blood pressure measurement skills check-off in nursing school. The manual blood pressure reading is obtained with a sphygmomanometer (aneroid manometer gauge […]
Oral Liquid Medication Administration
Oral liquid medication administration is one medication route that nurses use when administering medications to patients. In addition, nursing schools may require nursing students to perform a skills check-off on this technique. While you should always verify the specific protocols for your facility or nursing school before administering medications, these general tips can help you […]
Toddler Constipation
Toddler constipation can be a frustrating experience for both the toddler and parents, and chronic constipation could lead to other problems such as impacted stool, delayed potty training, or even damage to the large intestine. If your toddler is experiencing constipation, you’ll want to discuss this with your healthcare provider (or pediatrician) as soon as […]
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 […]
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