As a nurse you will be removing surgical staples. This article will detail how to remove surgical staples in a patient after surgery. Why do patients have surgical staples? To close a wound of some type, which is most commonly a surgical site. While working on a post-op floor for vascular surgery patients, I encountered […]
Seizures NCLEX Questions
This quiz contains NCLEX questions for seizures (epilepsy). Seizures occur when there is an abnormal discharge of electrical signals in the brain. Some patients can experience epilepsy, which is a condition where a patient has recurrent seizures. Before taking the quiz, don’t forget to watch the lecture on seizures. As the nurse, it is important […]
How I Passed NCLEX First Try with 75 Questions
How did I pass NCLEX on my first try with 75 questions? What was my specific study strategy for NCLEX while I was in nursing school? If you’re a nursing student or recent graduate, there’s no doubt that you’re probably stressed out over NCLEX. After all, you can’t begin practicing as a licensed nurse until […]
Best Stethoscope for Nurses
What’s the best stethoscope for nurses and nursing students who are on a budget? After several years of faithful service, the Prestige Medical stethoscope that I had purchased during nursing school had become discolored, and the once-pretty translucent pink tubing had faded into brownish color. Therefore, I recently decided to shop around for a new […]
Sickle Cell Anemia NCLEX Review
This is an NCLEX review on sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape of the red blood cell. As the nurse, you will want to be familiar with the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, sickle cell crisis, treatment, and nursing interventions. Don’t forget to take the free quiz […]
My Skincare Routine to Treat Pimples
What skincare products do I use to treat pimples, and what is my current skincare routine? Those are some questions I have received from viewers, so let’s get to it. My Skincare Routine to Treat or Prevent Pimples Like most people, I’ve definitely struggled with my share of pimples and breakouts. My skin was probably […]
Sickle Cell Anemia NCLEX Questions
This quiz contains sickle cell anemia NCLEX practice questions. Sickle cell anemia is the most severe type of sickle cell disease. It is genetic and tends to show up in the pediatric population. It occurs because the patient has abnormal hemoglobin on their red blood cell. As the nurse, you must be familiar with the […]
Burns NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss burns. This review will include the types of burns, causes, nursing interventions, pathophysiology, and much more! Don’t forget to take the FREE burns NCLEX quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Burns Burns NCLEX Review What are burns? It is damage to the skin’s integrity from some type of energy […]
Burns NCLEX Questions
This quiz contains NCLEX questions regarding burns. Patients who have experienced burns require specialized nursing care and treatment. This quiz will test you on burn depth (partial-thickness and full-thickness), complications (hypovolemic shock, inhalation injury etc.), nursing interventions, and much more. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on burns before taking the quiz. (NOTE: When you […]
Nursing School Study Tips for Final Exams
Nursing school final exams can induce massive stress in nursing students, especially since many final exams are comprehensive, covering all of the topics students have learned throughout the semester. On top of that, most nursing students are completely burned out by the end of the spring semester, and it can be an exhausting experience. Nevertheless, […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) NCLEX Review
Multiple sclerosis NCLEX review for nursing students. This review is part of a neuro review, so be sure to check out those other NCLEX reviews. Don’t forget to take the multiple sclerosis NCLEX quiz. Lecture on Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis NCLEX Review What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? It’s an autoimmune disease that affects the myelin […]
How to Clean Dentures Nursing
Cleaning dentures is a basic nursing skill that you will be performing as a nurse. Many patients are very sick and are unable to get up out of bed and clean their dentures. Therefore, as the nurse you will have to do this. There are some things you want to consider when providing denture care, […]
Cranial Nerve Examination Nursing
During the head-to-toe nursing assessment, you will be assessing the cranial nerves. In this article, I want to break down how to assess cranial nerves I through XII (1-12) as a nurse. Why do we assess cranial nerves? In short, to see if the neuron/nerve works! Why wouldn’t a cranial nerve “work”? In many neuro […]
Multiple Sclerosis NCLEX Questions
Multiple sclerosis NCLEX questions for nursing students. Multiple sclerosis is a neuro disease that affects the central nervous system. In the previous NCLEX review, I explained about other neurological disorders, so be sure to check those reviews out. As the nurse, it is important to know the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, the types of drugs used […]
Parkland Burn Formula Quick NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will explain how to calculate the Parkland Burn Formula. It is actually very easy! Don’t forget to take the quiz at the end of this review for more practice problems. Lecture on Parkland Burn Formula What is the Parkland Burn Formula? It’s a formula used to calculate the amount of fluids a […]
Rule of Nines for Burns in an Adult NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss the Rule of Nines for burns in an adult patient. If you’re studying burns right now in class, you can probably count on a rule of nines burn question being on your exam. It’s a popular topic to cover on a burns exam. Lecture on Rule of Nines What is […]
Parkland Formula Practice Questions for Burns NCLEX
Parkland formula practice questions for burns for the NCLEX exam. The Parkland Burn Formula is used to calculate the total amount of fluids needed (Lactated Ringers) 24 hours after a burn. Remember fluid resuscitation is critical after a patient experiences severe burns. To calculate with the Parkland Formula, you must know how to calculate total burn […]
Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss Rh incompatibility in pregnancy. In your maternity lecture class you will most definitely learn about Rh incompatibility and how it affects the baby. This condition does NOT cause harm to the mother but the baby. Don’t forget to check out more maternity NCLEX reviews and the free NCLEX quizzes. Rh […]
Rule of Nines for Burns NCLEX Quiz Questions
Rule of Nines NCLEX questions quiz for the adult patient who has experienced burns. The Rule of Nines is used to calculate the total body surface for a patient who has experienced burns. Based on the percentage of total body surface area that is burned, the provider can calculate the amount of fluid replacement (Lactated […]
My New Nursing Lab Coat: Cherokee Women’s Fashion Lab Coat Review
What’s the best type of lab jacket for nurses? What lab jacket brand do I wear? And as a nurse, what features do I look for in a lab jacket? Those are great questions that I have received from nursing students and nurses. Since my old lab jacket was becoming discolored and worn, I decided […]
Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review
Blood transfusion NCLEX review for nurses. As a nurse you must know how to transfuse blood and what type of transfusion reactions can happen during a blood transfusion. Don’t forget to take the blood transfusion nclex quiz after reading this review. Lecture on Blood Transfusion Procedure Blood Transfusion NCLEX Review What is a blood transfusion? […]
Blood Types Nursing NCLEX Review
Blood types for nursing: As a nurse we must be familiar with the various blood types along with their compatibility. This is not only important for the NCLEX exam but the job! In nursing we administer blood transfusions, but before we do this the patient must be typed and crossmatched. Therefore, the patient’s blood will […]
Blood Transfusion NCLEX Questions
Blood transfusions nclex questions for nursing: As a nurse you will be transfusing blood and you will want to know how to properly perform this procedure. During a blood transfusion, the patient is at risk for various transfusion reactions like hemolytic, allergic, febrile (non-hemolytic), graft versus host disease etc. Therefore, the nurse must be familiar […]
Do Nurses Clean Poop?
Do nurses really have to clean poop? This is a common question that some pre-nursing students (or those interested in becoming a nurse) sometimes ask me. The answer is…YES! Cleaning poop (stool) is definitely a part of a nurse’s job. It’s not the most glamorous part of the job, but it is a very important […]
Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss pressure injuries (formerly called pressure ulcers). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with pressure injuries and how they affect our patients. In addition to the various stages, nursing interventions, and treatments for pressure injuries. Don’t forget to take the free pressure injury quiz after reviewing this material. Lecture […]
Blood Types NCLEX Quiz
Blood types NCLEX quiz for nursing students on the ABO blood typing system. As a nurse you will be transfusing blood products, especially packed red blood cells. Therefore, you must be familiar with the various blood types and if they are compatible with one another. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on blood types before […]
Do Nurses Need to Know Anatomy?
Do nurses need to know anatomy? Nursing students struggling in their Anatomy and Physiology class often ask this question. The short answer to this question is…yes! As a nurse, you certainly don’t have to possess a triple PhD in anatomy, but you will need to know the basics. I’ll give you five reasons why you’ll […]
Impetigo NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss impetigo. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with impetigo and how it affects the pediatric population. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatment for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free impetigo quiz after reviewing this material. Impetigo Lecture Impetigo NCLEX Review What is impetigo? […]
Pressure Ulcer NCLEX Questions
These NCLEX review practice questions will test you on pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are now called pressure injuries. As the nurse you will want to know how to prevent pressure injuries along with identifying risk factors, and how to stage various pressure injuries. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on pressure injuries before taking the […]
Intake and Output Calculation NCLEX Review
Intake and output calculation NCLEX review for nurses. This quick review will highlight how to calculate intake and output because these type of questions may be on your NCLEX exam or (definitely) on a nursing lecture exam. It seems like calculating I and O’s is self-explanatory, right?! Well, it can be tricky, especially calculating intake […]
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