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Nursing/RN as an undergrad college degree

I am a high school junior who will be applying to colleges in the US within the next year and have a few questions. Firstly, I would like to become a nurse. More specifically, a pediatric nurse. There are many options and routes to becoming a nurse. What I know for sure is that I […]

Can a RN work as a LPN while trying to find a RN Job?

My wife has been an LPN for about 20 years. I have encouraged her to continue her education and pursue an RN license. The concern we have is that where we live there seems to be very few RN job openings. This leads to my question below: In Minnesota, once she has her RN license […]

How Often are Your Shifts Cancelled

My friend is looking at a job in an area hospital. She is currently working in a LTC facility. One concern is the fact that hospitals are known to cancel a scheduled shift, usually for low census. How often does this happen, in general. Over a years time, how much time will be lost to […]

Nursing Foreign Country Diploma | Can I work in the USA?

I have generally practiced nurse diploma from different country. I had to study in college for 3 years to get it. Right now I am CNA in PA. But I want to become LPN or RN. Is my diploma any good in USA or is there any suggestion for me to work with my diploma? […]

How can I start an IV without Rolling the Vein or Missing it?

I have a question about starting IVs. First off I would like to say thank you for the video on how to find a vein. I actually found this site from YouTube and so glad I did. Sarah you are awesome! I am reviewing all of your video through your channel, especially the dosage and […]

Tips for Drawing Blood

Question regarding drawing blood. Hello, my name is Nirut. I am a phlebotomist in training and I am planning to attend the nursing school, but right now I am having a hard time to keep my hand from shaking when drawing blood and I afraid that if this continue to goes on I won’t be fit […]

NCLEX-RN Practice Question for Pressure Ulcers & Burns

This NCLEX practice exam tests your nursing knowledge on the integumentary system, specifically pressure ulcers and burns. As a new nurse you must know the basic skills and interventions to provide to a patient with skin problems. If you haven’t already take Part 1 of the NCLEX Integumentary system, you will want to take that […]

How to Pass the Exit HESI?

I am taking the exit HESI in 2 weeks and I just saw your schedule. Could you please email me with what I can do in the 2 weeks remaining to pass the exit HESI. I have failed it twice and wanted to know what to do. Thanks Jay This question was asked in the […]

How to Solve Oral Drug Dosage Calculations in Nursing School

In nursing school, you will learn how to calculate dosage and calculation problems. This article gives a video tutorial and written instructions on how to solve oral suspension drug dosage problems. As a registered nurse, you will have to know how much of a medication to give a patient based on the doctor’s order. In this […]

NCLEX Practice Questions for Integumentary Skin System

This NCLEX practice exam is designed to test your nursing knowledge on diseases or conditions that affect the skin. In the healthcare setting, you will encounter many different skin problems. For example, a patient with shingles (herpes zoster) needs to be cared for differently than a patient with cellulitis. As a new nurse, you must […]

Killer Tax Deductions for Nursing Students

It’s almost tax time again, and that means it’s time for nursing students to take advantage of all of the awesome tax deductions and credits. These deductions and credits could save you thousands of dollars on your tax bill, so don’t miss out on them! While this article is not meant to be specific tax […]

How to Solve IV Drug Dosage Problems with Dimensional Analysis

In nursing school, you will be required to show proficiency knowledge in drug dosage and calculations problems. In this article and video you will learn how to solve IV drug preparation problems. In the hospital setting, you may be requires to give Morphine 2 mg IV and the vial you are dispensed from pharmacy may […]

NCLEX Practice Exam Pediatric Nursing Developmental Stages

This NCLEX practice test has questions that will test your knowledge in pediatric nursing, specifically developmental stages. On the NCLEX exam, you will be tested on your ability to appropriately educate a pediatric patient based on this age and stage of development. For instance, you would educated a pre-school aged child differently than a school-aged […]

How does a Radiologic Tech (X-Ray Tech) Become a Registered Nurse?

I am a Radiologic Tech (RT/X-Ray tech) have been for 30 years and want to become a registered nurse, RN. Are there any online programs where my 2 year education would suffice towards an online BS degree leading to BS in Nursing? -Warren This question was asked in the nursing forum section.

How to Solve Basic Metric Conversion Problems with Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis is an easy problem-solving method to use to solve basic metric conversion problems. On the NCLEX exam, you may be expected to solve some dosage and calculation problems. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in drug solving problems in nursing school and before you start work as a registered nurse […]

Fluids & Electrolytes Nursing Quiz NCLEX Practice Questions

Fluid and electrolytes nursing quiz. Below is a NCLEX exam practice quiz to test your knowledge on fluids and electrolytes. The NCLEX exam will test your knowledge on how to take care of patients with fluid and electrolyte problems. For example, what nursing interventions would you take when caring for a patient with a magnesium […]

Dosage & Calculations Worksheets for Video Tutorials

Here are the individual worksheets for each of the videos I’ve completed on YouTube for solving dosage and calculation problems. Simply, click the link of the worksheet you want to download that correlates with the video you’re watching. Each worksheet is in PDF format and has a link to each video in each worksheet. Worksheets […]

Should I get my ADN and then BSN?

I have a bachelor’s degree. I am interested in getting my BSN and ultimately my MSN. However, I have a low undergrads GPA 2.5. My GPA is low not because I didn’t understand the work, I just was immature and did too much partying. I now am a veteran and ready to take on this […]

Should I Work in a LTC or Hospital after I graduate from Nursing School?

I just watched the video on matching your nursing career with your personality type. I am a soon to be new grad RN in May 2015 (YAY!) and I have concluded my personality type is ISTJ. So, for me, I already know acute care is not my favorite. However I have heard so many times […]

Can You Work Full-Time and go to Nursing School?

Many working adults who want to go to nursing school wonder if they will be able to work full time and go to nursing school. Nursing school has the reputation of being rigorous and requiring a lot of time. In this article, I am going to talk about if a person could work full-time and […]

Printable Metric Table for Dosage & Calculation Quizzes

This is a printable metric table for dosage and calculation quizzes. Print this metric table off of your printer and have it handy while you watch the video series. The metric table is in Microsoft docx format. Simply click the picture below to access the metric table. To watch Video Dosage & Calculation Tutorials you can […]

Good Jobs for Nursing Students

Finding a good job as a student nurse and knowing if it is possible to work and go to nursing school can be difficult if you do not know where to look for a job, especially if you are new to the health care field. There are plenty of nursing jobs on the market that can be […]

How to Select a Nursing Specialty Based on Your Personality | What is Your Nursing Personality?

Nursing is an amazing career to choose! It is very diverse, and you can do almost anything with a nursing degree. However, many people are not aware of this and think that bedside nursing is the only thing a registered nurse can do. In this article, I am going to talk about how to select […]

Nursing Camps for High School Students

Hi my name is Jackia B. I’m interested in becoming a nurse after high school. Are there nursing camps? -Jackia This question was asked in the nursing forum section.

Confused About How to be a Registered Nurse

Hi. I want to become a RN one day but I have no clue on where to start. I just graduated high school so I have no college degree. What is the first thing I should do to work towards that goal? I talked to a school and they told me to get my medical assisted degree but […]

Is there Math in Nursing School?

Most people dread math and are not good at it. I am one of those people. In high school, I remember being required to take Geometry and Algebra I & II and I hated it with a passion. I was always struggling to get a good grade. So I was really nervous about the math […]

How Did You Prepare for the NCLEX Exam?

It seems like yesterday I was preparing for the NCLEX exam. The NCLEX exam was something I dreaded and feared. I would often say to myself and others “How is it that after four years of grueling nursing school the NCLEX determines if I can be nurse? Shouldn’t graduating from nursing school be enough?” Unfortunately, […]

Nursing Videos

Here are a collection of nursing “how to” and educational videos on nursing skills, NCLEX, HESI, nursing school tips, and so much more. If you are a nursing student, new nurse graduate, or a seasoned nursing needing to brush up on your skills, these video can help you. Nurse Sarah (BSN, RN) provides step-by-step instructions […]

Dosages & Calculations Conversion Quiz for Nursing Students & Nurses

This page contains a dosage and calculations conversion quiz. As a nursing student you will be tested on conversions. It is important to learn how to solve conversions when you start solving drug dosage and calculation problems. This quiz will test your ability to convert kilograms (kg) to grams (G), milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), teaspoons (tsp) […]