Learn how to become an LPN / LVN nurse with these simple steps. What is an LPN? First, LPN stands for licensed practical nurse. In some areas, LPNs are called LVNs, which stands for licensed vocational nurse. I can tell you that I have worked with some amazing licensed practical nurses throughout my nursing career, […]
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.
ECG/EKG Interpretation Basics Review
ECG/EKG interpretation basics for nursing students and nurses! The terms ECG or EKG both stand for electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram is a simple test that assesses the electrical conduction system of the heart. It can detect dysrhythmias and other cardiac issues. In this review you will learn about: Heart blood flow and its relationship with the […]
Cancer Classification Tumor Grading and Staging (TNM)
Cancer can be graded and staged. These two terms each have different meanings, and as the nurse you want to be familiar with each of their definitions along with the lingo used to communicate the grade and stage of your patient’s cancer. After you review this material, you can watch the lecture on tumor staging […]
HIV and AIDS Nursing NCLEX Review
This review will cover Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This review will cover: What is HIV and AIDS? Quick Facts Pathophysiology Stages of HIV (signs and symptoms, testing etc.) Nurse’s Role Antiretroviral treatment (ART) When you’re done reviewing, don’t forget to take the HIV/AID NCLEX Questions Quiz and watch the HIV […]
Bedside Nurses Are Leaving?
Bedside nurses are leaving in high numbers, according to recent media reports and surveys. In this article, I’ll give you my take on why I think many bedside nurses are calling it quits. What is a Bedside Nurse? First, let’s define bedside nursing. What is bedside nursing? As the name implies, bedside nursing is nursing […]
Hypochloremia vs. Hyperchloremia Nursing NCLEX Review
Fluid and electrolyte review on hypochloremia and hyperchloremia for nursing students! This review is part of a comprehensive fluid and electrolyte series. In this review you will learn the causes, signs/symptoms, and nursing interventions associated with hypo and hyperchloremia. Don’t to access the free hypochloremia and hyperchloremia quiz when you’re done reviewing this material. Nurse […]
Things Nurses Should Know
What are some things that nurses should know about their patients in order to provide great care? How can nurses remember all of the many tasks required during each shift? In this article, I’ll tell you some common things nurses should know, as well as tips for how to keep it all organized. Things Nurses […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Nursing NCLEX Review
This nursing review will cover Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). It is important the nurse is familiar with the pathophysiology of Lupus along with medications used to treat the condition, signs and symptoms, and patient education. After studying this review about SLE, don’t forget to take the free Lupus NCLEX question quiz. What is Systemic Lupus […]
Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing Review: Comprehensive
This is a comprehensive review over fluid and electrolytes for nurses. You will learn about the main causes and sign/symptoms of the following electrolytes: Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, Phosphate, Magnesium, and Calcium. If you would like to learn about these individually along, with their signs and symptoms you can check out this fluid and electrolytes playlist. […]
How to Become a Registered Nurse
There are approximately four million registered nurses (RNs) in the United States, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around three million RNs are active in the workforce. If you’re interested in this career, you might be wondering, “How can I become a registered nurse?” Below is a quick overview of how to become […]
RN Salary
How much money does an RN make per year or per hour in the United States? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average RN salary in the United States in 2020 was $80,010, and the average RN hourly wage was $38.47. Keep in mind that these RN income numbers are only national averages, […]
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) Antidepressants NCLEX Nursing Review
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are medications that are used as antidepressants. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of SSRIs, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to watch the SSRIs lecture and to take the SSRIs NCLEX questions quiz after reviewing this material. Selective serotonin reuptake […]
Cataracts NCLEX Nursing Review (Eye Disorders)
A cataract nursing review for students prepping for the NCLEX exam! Cataracts are a type of eye disorder that can cause blindness. This review will cover the following: What are Cataracts? Pathophysiology of Cataracts Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts Causes of Cataracts Treatment Nursing Interventions for Cataracts Don’t forget about the free cataracts NCLEX questions […]
SBAR Nursing Communication Tool for Nurse to Physician Example
This review will cover the SBAR communication acronym that is used in nursing for various forms of communication. Review objectives are the following: What is the SBAR and how is it used? Detailed description on each section of the SBAR SBAR Example for Nurse-to-Physician Communication SBAR Nursing Communication What is SBAR? It’s a communication method […]
Reasons Nurses Quit a Job (or Leave the Profession)
Nursing is an amazing profession. Not only do you get paid to help others, but you also get paid a competitive wage and have lots of room to change or grow during your career. However, nurses can find themselves overworked, overwhelmed, and burned out. This can cause a nurse to quit his or her job […]
Teething Symptoms, Sequences, Relief for Infant Nursing Review
Teething is a rough time for the pediatric population. In this review, you will learn about the teething process that includes the teething sequence, symptoms, and remedies to help the child who is teething. Teething can be separated into two stages: stage one is for the cutting of the 20 primary teeth and stage two […]
Rights of Medication Administration Nursing Quiz
Rights of medication administration nursing quiz for students! The foundation for learning how to properly administer medications starts with the Rights of Medication Administration. This foundation starts with 5 Rights of Medication Administration. However, over the years more rights have been added on to help ensure patient safety. This quiz will cover the 5 basic […]
Barbiturates Pharmacology Nursing NCLEX Review on Anxiolytic, Sedative-Hypnotic
Barbiturates are medications that help calm and depress the central nervous system. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of Barbiturates, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to watch the Barbiturate lecture and take the Barbiturates NCLEX questions quiz reviewing this material. Barbiturates Pharmacology Nursing Review Barbiturates […]
Separation Anxiety Pediatric Nursing Review
Let’s do a quick review over separation anxiety that occurs in young children and highlight what you need to know as a nurse and for exams. What is it? It’s anxiety that occurs in a child when the child is separated from its main caregiver. Hence, the caregiver is out of the child’s sight. This […]
Benzodiazepines (Benzos) Nursing NCLEX Review on Anxiolytic, Sedative-Hypnotic
Benzodiazepines are medications that help calm and depress the central nervous system. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of benzos, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the Benzodiazepines NCLEX questions quiz after reviewing this material. Benzodiazepines Pharmacology Nursing Review Name? Benzodiazepines (Benzos, BZDs): a […]
Medication Abbreviation Frequencies for Administration Times and Orders in Nursing
This review will cover the most common medication abbreviation frequencies for medication times and orders in nursing. It’s important to be familiar with abbreviations used to describe medication times and order frequencies. Frequencies refer to the amount of times something should be completed or administered. For example, frequency abbreviations in nursing can be used to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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