Nursing Career Information

Nursing Career Information: This section includes important career information. You can learn about the types of nurses, such as nurse practitioners, LPNs, RNs, Midwives, and more. You can also find articles including information about nursing salaries, frequently asked questions about the nursing profession, board of nursing contact information, and more. So if you are interested in learning more about nursing careers, then you should find this section useful.

Do Nurses Get Drug Tested?

One common question that people ask about the nursing profession is this: “Do nurses have to pass a drug test?” This is a great question, because there are two very important issues facing nurses when it comes to drugs: As a nurse, you don’t want drugs to impair your ability to think critically or to […]

Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors) Nursing Pharmacology NCLEX Review

Statins are medications that help decrease the blood cholesterol level. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of statins, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the statins NCLEX questions quiz after reviewing this material. Lecture on Statins Statins Pharmacology Review for Nursing What are they? […]

Worst Parts of Being a Nurse

In my opinion, nursing is one of the most amazing professions on the planet. You have the option of going into a ton of different nursing specialties, you get to help people, and you can earn a good salary. I even made a video about the things I love about being a nurse. However, sometimes […]

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Breech Baby: ECV (External Cephalic Version) and C-Section

Are you at the end of your pregnancy and recently received the shocking news your baby is breech? Has your OB provider discussed possibly performing an ECV (external cephalic version) or C-section due to this finding? If so, in this post I want to share my experience with this situation. I’m currently pregnant with my […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pregnancy Tips

This review is for women who are pregnant during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It will discuss tips on how to navigate through your pregnancy during this time. I will review how to protect yourself from the virus by implementing the CDC guidelines, things you want to be planning for before your baby arrives, and share […]

Coccyx Bone Anatomy Quiz

Coccyx bone anatomy quiz for students taking anatomy and physiology! In this coccyx bone anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of the coccyx. The coccyx bone is a vital bone that helps you with obtaining a sitting position, and it’s the location where many ligaments and tendons attach. In this quiz, you will be […]

Sternum Anatomy Quiz

Sternum anatomy quiz for students taking anatomy and physiology. When studying for exams in anatomy, you will be required to know the structures of the sternum (also called the breastbone). In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge on how to identify the anatomical structures of the sternum. Before taking this quiz, you might want […]

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Arterial Ulcers vs. Venous Ulcers for PVD

Arterial vs. venous ulcers nursing review that covers the differences between these two types of lesions that can occur when a patient has peripheral vascular disease. As a nursing student or nurse, you must be familiar with these types of ulcers. What should you know for exams? It’s important to know the location variations between arterial and […]

Complete Blood Count (CBC) NCLEX Review

Complete blood count (CBC) NCLEX review for nursing students! As a nursing student or nurse you will want to be very familiar with the complete blood count. The complete blood count is also called a CBC for short. Why is it so important to know about a CBC? This blood test is a very common […]

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) NCLEX Review

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) nursing review that covers peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and peripheral venous disease. As a nursing student or nurse, you must be familiar with peripheral vascular disease. This review will give you an easy to remember mnemonic to help you remember the differences between arterial and venous disease, nursing interventions, and treatment. […]

When Will You Feel Comfortable as a New Nurse?

When you start out as a new nurse, it can be very overwhelming. You’ve been studying for NCLEX, you’re going through training at your new job, and you’re learning everything about the new facility – their computer systems, protocols, and more – all while trying to learn how to provide care to patients. So it […]

Femur Anatomy Quiz

Femur quiz for anatomy and physiology! This unlabeled quiz of the femur will test your knowledge on how to label the structures of this bone. You will be required to label the fovea capitis, lateral epicondyle, linea aspera, intertrochanteric line, intertrochanteric crest, adductor tubercle, greater trochanter, lesser trochanter etc. Before taking this quiz, you might want […]

Beta Blockers NCLEX Questions

Beta blockers NCLEX questions for nursing students! Beta blockers are medications used to help lower the blood pressure, treat angina, and treat cardiac dysrhythmias. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of […]

Do Nurses Hate Doctors?

Do nurses hate doctors? This is a common question people ask me. In all my years as a nurse, I can never recall hearing other nurses say that they hate all doctors or the doctor’s profession as a whole. Doctors have their scope of practice and role to perform, and nurses also have their scope […]

ACE Inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) NCLEX Review

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication ACE Inhibitors. ACE Inhibitors are cardiac medications that lower the blood pressure by inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. It is vital the nurse […]

ACE Inhibitors NCLEX Questions

ACE Inhibitors NCLEX questions for nursing students! ACE Inhibitors are medications used to help lower the blood pressure. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology NCLEX question review […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Truncus Arteriosus NCLEX Review

Truncus arteriosus review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as truncus arteriosus. This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains truncus arteriosus NCLEX questions […]

Transposition of the Great Arteries NCLEX Review

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as transposition of the great arteries (TGA). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take […]

Nurses: How to Treat the CNA (Nursing Assistant)

As a nurse, you’re going to be working with many healthcare professionals. And one of the most important people on your team that you will be working with is the nursing assistant. These individuals are your eyes and ears! Nursing assistants may be called by various names, such as the nurse’s aide, nursing assistant, patient […]

Do all Nurses Work 12-Hour Shifts?

Many people wonder what type of shifts nurses work. Do all nurses work 12-hour shifts? The simple answer to this question is NO! This is one of the great things about the nursing profession. This career offers a wide variety of work schedules. Let me elaborate: Nurses can work 8, 10, or 12 hour-shifts. They […]

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) NCLEX Review

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as ventricular septal defect (VSD). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains […]

5 Nursing Job Hazards Every Nurse Should Know

What are the health hazards of being a nurse? Is nursing a dangerous profession? What health risks do nurses face on the job? Every job has its hazards, including the nursing profession. Nurses are subject to various occupational hazards every day on the job, and these hazards can be pretty serious (even deadly). Here are […]

How I Got My First Nursing Job (ICU Step-Down PCU Cardiac)

How did I get my first nursing job? How did I secure a job interview? What area of nursing did I work for my first job? I get asked these questions a lot by my viewers, so let’s get to it. How I Got My First Nursing Job My first nursing job started with my […]

Communication in Nursing: How to Talk to Other Nurses

Communication is an important part of the nursing profession. As a nurse, you’ll be communicating regularly with doctors, patients, and other nurses. Although it can be a little intimidating talking to other nurses, there are some things you can do to communicate more effectively. Communication Skills for Nurses These five tips will help you communicate […]

5 Common New Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

When you first enter the nursing profession as a new nurse graduate, it’s easy (and common) to make mistakes on the job. It happens to the best of nurses. Thankfully, you’ll learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of the nursing profession as you gain experience. Nevertheless, there are some mistakes you can avoid from […]