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 […]
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 […]
Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing Review: Comprehensive
This is a comprehensive review over fluid and electrolytes for nurses. You will learn about the main causes and sign/symptoms of the following electrolytes: Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, Phosphate, Magnesium, and Calcium. If you would like to learn about these individually along, with their signs and symptoms you can check out this fluid and electrolytes playlist. […]
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 […]
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