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 […]
Labs to Know for NCLEX Review
Lab values to know for NCLEX and as a nurse or nursing student! This review will target the most important lab values you need to know for NCLEX and as a nurse. When you take the NCLEX exam there is a high probability you will have some type of lab value question. WHY? Because almost […]
Heparin vs. Warfarin Nursing NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss Heparin vs. Warfarin (Coumadin). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with the differences and similarities between these two anticoagulants. This review will highlight how the medications work, nursing considerations, antidotes, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the two quizzes that will test you on these medications: Heparin NCLEX […]
Labs to Know for NCLEX Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge on the lab values you need to know for NCLEX with these quiz questions for nursing students! When you take the NCLEX exam or work as a nurse you will be expected to know basic normal lab value ranges. This includes results for the complete blood count, metabolic panel, arterial blood gas […]
Med-Surg Nursing vs Progressive Care Nursing (ICU Step-Down)
Many of you will be graduating this semester, and you may have the opportunity to work on either a med-surg unit or a progressive care unit. Having worked in both of these areas, I thought I’d share some of the differences that you can expect. So what are some of the practical differences between med-surg […]
Heparin Nursing Pharmacology NCLEX Review (Anticoagulant)
Heparin pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication Heparin. Heparin is an anticoagulant that is used to treat and/or prevent blood clots. It is vital the nurse knows how the drug works, side effects, how to monitor the […]
Heparin NCLEX Questions (Anticoagulation)
Heparin NCLEX questions (anticoagulation) for nursing students! Heparin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent and treat blood clots. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction (example: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia HIT), and the patient teaching. Don’t forget to watch the Heparin lecture before […]
Does it Matter which Nursing School You Go To?
Does it matter which nursing school you go to? Should nursing students try to attend the most prestigious university possible? Many aspiring nursing students ask this question. The short answer is that the nursing school you choose to attend could affect your nursing career in some ways, but it certainly isn’t the only thing that […]
Warfarin Pharmacology NCLEX Review (Coumadin)
Warfarin pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication Warfarin (Coumadin). Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is used to treat and/or prevent blood clots. It is vital the nurse knows how the drug works, side effects, how to monitor […]
Warfarin NCLEX Questions (Coumadin)
Warfarin (Coumadin) NCLEX questions for nursing students! Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent and treat blood clots. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. Don’t forget to watch the Warfarin […]
Digoxin Pharmacology Nursing NCLEX Review
Digoxin pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication Digoxin. Digoxin is a cardiac medication that is used to treat various heart conditions. It is vital the nurse knows how the drug works, how to monitor for toxicity, and […]
Digoxin NCLEX Questions (Lanoxin)
Digoxin NCLEX questions for nursing students! Digoxin is a medication used to help the heart pump more efficiently, and it is used for many cardiac conditions. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to teach the patient how to take […]
Neurogenic Shock NCLEX Review
Neurogenic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review, you will learn about neurogenic shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains neurogenic shock NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Neurogenic Shock Neurogenic Shock NCLEX Review What’s neurogenic shock? This type of shock leads to the […]
Neurogenic Shock NCLEX Questions
Neurogenic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on neurogenic shock. Neurogenic shock occurs when the nervous system loses it ability to stimulate nerves that regulate the size of the vessels. This causes major vasodilation, which will alter cardiac output and decrease tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and eventually […]
Do Grades Matter in Nursing School?
One question that struggling nursing students often ask is this: Do grades really matter in nursing school? That’s a great question. After all, it isn’t uncommon for a nursing student to have a bad semester or two, and if a nursing student barely passes a class, he or she might be wonder if that’s okay. […]
Anaphylactic Shock NCLEX Review
Anaphylactic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review, you will learn about anaphylactic shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains anaphylactic shock NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Anaphylactic Shock Anaphylactic Shock NCLEX Review What is anaphylactic shock? It occurs due to the introduction of […]
Anaphylactic Shock NCLEX Questions
Anaphylactic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on anaphylactic shock. Anaphylactic shock occurs when a foreign substance enters the body and causes the mast cells and basophils to release histamine and other inflammatory mediators system-wide. This causes major vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and increase capillary permeability, which will alter cardiac output and decrease […]
Dopamine IV Drip Calculation Practice Review
Learn how to solve Dopamine IV drip calculations with dimensional analysis. This review will show you step-by-step how to calculate this weight-based medication (mcg/kg/min) and highlight the pharmacological effects of this drug. Lecture on Dopamine IV Calculations What’s Dopamine? It’s a beta adrenergic agonist that acts as a vasopressor that has positive inotropic effects. What […]
Dopamine IV Drip Calculation Practice mcg/kg/min
Dopamine IV drip practice calculation problems for nurses. These Dopamine drip practice problems were designed to help you better understand how to calculate an IV flow rate based on a patient’s weight, the ordered dose, and the amount of solution supplied. You will be required to solve problems that require you to understand: mcg/kg/min Before taking […]
Septic Shock NCLEX Review
Septic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review, you will learn about sepsis shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains septic shock NCLEX Questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Septic Shock Septic Shock NCLEX Review Septic shock occurs due to sepsis and leads to a major […]
Septic Shock NCLEX Questions
Septic shock (sepsis) NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on septic shock. Septic shock occurs when a patient has sepsis. Sepsis causes the body to activate the inflammatory response system, but it’s an amplified activation of this system. This leads to a decrease in tissue perfusion that will cause organ dysfunction. […]
Nursing Interview Questions and Answers
Sitting for a nursing job interview can be a nerve-racking experience. Not only will you have to face a barrage of uncomfortable questions, but you will also have to deal with the anxiety of knowing that your response to those questions could make or break your chances of getting the job. Common Nursing Job Interview […]
Preload and Afterload Cardiac NCLEX Review
Learn about cardiac preload and afterload in this cardiovascular NCLEX review for nursing students! Why is it important to know about preload and afterload as a nurse? These two concepts influence cardiac output because they both play a role in stroke volume. Cardiac output is the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute. The […]
Medical Assistant Salary
How much money do medical assistants make per year? What is the average salary or hourly wage for a CMA (certified medical assistant)? Job Duties Medical assistants provide invaluable services in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and many other healthcare settings. The job duties of a CMA may vary, depending on their scope of practice within each […]
Preload vs. Afterload Heart Nursing Quiz
Cardiac preload and afterload nursing quiz! Preload and afterload both play an important role in cardiac output. When studying cardiovascular disorders, it is essential to know the meaning of these terms. This quiz is part of an NCLEX review series over cardiovascular nursing. So, be sure to check out those other reviews too! Before taking […]
Hypovolemic Shock NCLEX Review
Hypovolemic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review, you will learn about hypovolemic shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains hypovolemic shock NCLEX Questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Hypovolemic Shock Hypovolemic Shock NCLEX Review What is hypovolemic shock? It occurs when there is LOW fluid […]
CNA Salary and Hourly Wage
Certified nursing assistants’ salary average revealed: How much money do nursing assistants make per year or per hour? CNA Job Duties Certified nursing assistants (CNA) make up an integral part of the healthcare industry. They provide important care to patients, including the following: measuring and recording patient vital signs changing bed sheets feeding, bathing, and […]
Hypovolemic Shock NCLEX Questions
Hypovolemic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on hypovolemic shock. Hypovolemic shock occurs when the intravascular system has been depleted of fluid volume. This causes the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and eventually multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) […]
Cardiogenic Shock NCLEX Review
Cardiogenic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review you will learn about cardiogenic shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains cardiogenic NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Cardiogenic Shock Cardiogenic Shock NCLEX Review What is cardiogenic shock? It’s where the heart can NOT pump enough […]
Cardiogenic Shock NCLEX Questions
Cardiogenic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart has experienced some type of injury that leads the heart to pump insufficiently. This causes the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and […]
Stages of Shock NCLEX Review
Stages of shock nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the stages of shock (initial, compensatory, progressive, and refractory). After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains stages of shock NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Stages of Shock Stages of Shock NCLEX […]
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