NCLEX Tips

NCLEX Tips: Learn tips on how to pass the NCLEX examination, as well as frequently asked questions. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN are very important tests that will allow the new nurse graduate to obtain the proper licensure in his or her state to become a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This test ensures that the nurse has met the educational and competency requirements as set forth by the state's board of nursing. Before taking this test, nursing students must generally pass all required educational requirements by graduating from an accredited university. For more information about the NCLEX, visit our NCLEX page.

Pheochromocytoma NCLEX Review Notes

This is an NCLEX review for pheochromocytoma. Patients who have pheochromocytoma are experiencing excessive amounts of catecholamines in the body due to a tumor. This causes the patient to experience hypertension, tachycardia, hyperglycemia etc. This condition can lead to damage to other systems of the body. In the previous review, I covered other endocrine disorders. So, if […]

Chronic Bronchitis vs Emphysema NCLEX Review Notes

This is an NCLEX review for chronic bronchitis vs emphysema. Patients who have chronic bronchitis and emphysema struggle with shortness of breath and proper gas exchange. However, these two conditions differ in many ways, especially the pathophysiology. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders. So, if you are studying for NCLEX or your nursing […]

Iron-Deficiency Anemia NCLEX Review Notes

This is an NCLEX review for iron-deficiency anemia. Patients who have iron-deficiency anemia are suffering from low red blood cells and/or hemoglobin levels. This leads to the patient experiencing low levels of oxyen throughout the body. In the previous review, I covered other hematology disorders. So, if you are studying for NCLEX or your nursing lecture exams […]

COPD NCLEX Review Notes

This is an NCLEX review for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients who have COPD are experiencing limiting airflow and decrease elasticity of the aveolar sacs. COPD leads to impaired gas, hyperinflation of the lungs, and other complications such as heart failure. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders of the respiratory system. So, if you […]

Lung Anatomy and Physiology Review Notes

This article will help you learn the basics about lung anatomy and physiology. In nursing school, you will need to know the anatomy of the lungs and how gas exchanges takes place. This knowledge is very important when you are learning about disease processes such as COPD , Pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders. This review […]

Pneumonia NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review for pneumonia. Patients who have pneumonia are experiencing an infection of the lower respiratory system that affects the alveolar sacs. Pneumonia leads to impaired gas exchange which can require mechanical ventilation if severe enough. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders of the respiratory system. So, if you are studying […]

Incentive Spirometer NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review on the incentive spirometer. In this review I will cover the most important material you need to know about the incentive spirometer for the NCLEX exam and give you a practice NCLEX style question at the end. An incentive spirometer is a device used to help improve lung function and prevent […]

Abnormal Breath Sounds Audio

In this article, you will learn the unique sound characteristics of abnormal breath sounds for both discontinuous and continuous sounds. In addition, you will learn the description of each abnormal sound and how they sound. In the previous reviews, I discussed normal breath sounds and how to auscultate the lungs that includes the landmark points and auscultation sites. Once you […]

Normal Breath Sounds Audio

In this article, you will learn the unique sound characteristics of normal breath sounds such as bronchial, vesicular, and bronchovesicular. In addition, you will be able to identify the location of these breath sounds within the respiratory system. In the previous reviews, I discussed abnormal breath sounds and how to auscultate the lungs that includes […]

Myocardial Infarction (MI) NCLEX Review Part 2

This is an NCLEX review for myocardial infarction (heart attack or MI) part 2. Patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction are at risk for many complications. An MI is when there has been compromised blood flow to the myocardial tissue that leads to cell death. In the previous review, I covered part 1 of myocardial […]

Myocardial Infarction NCLEX Review (Part 1)

This is an NCLEX review for myocardial infarction (heart attack or MI) part 1. Patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction are at risk for many complications. An MI is when there has been compromised blood flow to the myocardial tissue that leads to cell death. In the next review, part 2, I will cover the […]

Grains Nursing Dosage & Calculations Quiz

This quiz on grains conversions will test your ability to solve dosage and calculation problems. Grain conversions are still being taught in some nursing programs, therefore, I wanted to create some practice problems for those students who are still be required to learn how to solve grain drug problems. After you take this quiz, be sure […]

Coronary Artery Disease Part 2 NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review for coronary artery disease. Patients who have coronary artery disease have developed fatty plaques due to atherosclerosis in the arteries that provide the heart muscle with a vital blood supply. CAD can lead to heart muscle damaged or death. In part 1 of this series, I will cover the patho, signs and […]

Coronary Artery Disease Part 1 NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review for coronary artery disease. Patients who have coronary artery disease have developed fatty plaques due to atherosclerosis in the arteries that provide the heart muscle with a vital blood supply. CAD can lead to heart muscle damaged or death. In part 2 of this series, I will cover the nursing interventions […]

Pericarditis NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review for pericarditis. Patients who have pericarditis are experiencing inflammation of the pericardium layer of the heart. When taking care of a patient with pericarditis, it is very important the nurse knows how to recognize the typical signs and symptoms seen in this condition, the types of pericarditis, treatments, nursing interventions, and […]

Endocarditis NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review for endocarditis. Patients who have endocarditis are experiencing inflammation of the endocardium layer of the heart. There are two types of endocarditis: infective and non-infective. This NCLEX review will focus on the the infective endocarditis (IE). When taking care of a patient with endocarditis, it is very important the nurse knows […]

Heart Failure NCLEX Review Part 2

This is an NCLEX review for heart failure. The previous NCLEX review of heart failure concentrated on the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, different types of heart failure, and causes. This review will concentrate on the nursing interventions and medications. Patients who have heart failure have a heart muscle that is unable to pump efficiently and this can […]

Heart Failure NCLEX Review Part 1

This is an NCLEX review for heart failure. The previous NCLEX review of heart failure concentrated on the nursing interventions and medication treatments. This review will concentrate on the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, causes, and different types of heart failure. Patients who have heart failure have a heart muscle that is unable to pump efficiently and this […]

Heart Failure NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX questions for heart failure. Heart failure is where the heart is too weak to pump efficiently so it can’t provide proper cardiac output to maintain the body’s metabolic needs. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other cardiovascular disorders so be sure to check those reviews […]

Hypoparathyroidism vs Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Review

This is an NCLEX review for hypoparathyroidism vs hyperparathyroidism. Patients who have parathyroidism suffer with either high or low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood. PTH does this by causing the bones to release calcium, and also influences the kidneys to conserve calcium. Therefore, […]

Chest Tubes NCLEX Review

Chest tubes NCLEX review on how to care for a patient with chest tube drainage systems. The nurse is responsible for monitoring the patient and chest tube drainage system while maintaining the chest tube system. Therefore, the nurse must know for the NCLEX exam how a chest tube system works, what to do in you […]

Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Review

Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between these two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hyperparathyroidism it is […]

Hypoparathyroidism NCLEX Review

Hypoparathyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between these two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hypoparathyroidism it is […]

Pass NCLEX First Try with these 4 Tips

NCLEX! This word is always on the mind of a nursing student, especially during the last semester of nursing school. The NCLEX exam is a licensing exam students must pass in order to work as a nurse. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are both required to take this exam. In this article, I am […]

Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Review

Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX review notes: This article will give you the differences between hypo and hyperthyroidism in regards to causes, complications, signs and symptoms, and treatments. Many students get these two conditions confused so I wanted these review notes to simplify the differences. Don’t forget to test your knowledge on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism by […]

Myxedema Coma NCLEX Review

Myxedema coma NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many complications, such as myxedema coma which is caused by untreated hypothyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the details about myxedema coma and how to care for a patient experiencing […]

Grave’s Disease NCLEX Review

Grave’s disease NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as Grave’s disease which is a cause of hyperthyroidism. This NCLEX review is part of an endocrine series of thyroid disorders. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know […]

Thyroid Storm NCLEX Review

Thyroid storm NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as thyroid storm which is a complication of untreated hyperthyroidism. This NCLEX review is part of an endocrine series of thyroid disorders. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important […]

Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Review

Hyperthyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between the two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hyperthyroidism it […]

Hypothyroidism NCLEX Review

Hypothyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between the two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hypothyroidism it […]