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- The Benefits of Next Gen NCLEX: Improving Patient Outcomes and Nursing Practice
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is actively working on developing the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) exam, which will eventually replace the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN tests (NCSBN). …The Benefits of Next Gen NCLEX: Improving Patient Outcomes and Nursing Practice Read More »
- NEXT GENERATION NCLEX Practice Questions | Changes coming April 1, 2023The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is the standardized test used to determine whether a nursing candidate is qualified to become a licensed registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical …
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- How to become a nurse, from start to finish!Are you considering a career as a nurse? If so, you’ve made an excellent choice! Nursing is a rewarding and exciting field that can offer you the opportunity to …
- How to Prevent Nurse Bullying? Read These Tips!Nursing is a profession often associated with stress, long hours, and a high rate of burnout. Unfortunately, workplace bullying is also a fact of life for many nurses and …
- How to Cope with Failing the NCLEXThe NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a challenging test that all nurses must pass in order to become licensed in the United States. Unfortunately, not everyone passes the …
- Are they changing the NCLEX in 2023?The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a licensure exam that nurse graduates must pass in order to lawfully practice nursing in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Registered …
- How to Pick the Best Health Insurance for NursesMany travel nurses struggle with choosing the best health insurance. Finding healthcare coverage for travel nurses can sometimes be challenging. Since they are spending so much time on their …
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- How to Give the Best Hand-off Report at the End of Your Shift?There are several aspects that go into caring for patients, especially those who are recuperating from major diseases or surgery. These patients frequently require extensive care and therapy from …
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- Where Can I Get Free NCLEX Questions?Free NCLEX Practice Questions Searching for free NCLEX practice tests? We provide hundreds of free exam prep and study questions. These are difficult NCLEX practice questions with immediate scoring. …
- Beginning your career as a new nurseYou’ve just finished nursing school and are ready to begin your first shift as a registered nurse. You should be thrilled and apprehensive at this time. Preparing for success …
- 6 Myths About Nursing ProfessionNursing is an amazing career that delivers an essential service. We are responsible for our patients’ needs 24/7. Without nurses, health care would come to a standstill. When asked …
- 5 Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Nursing Specialty for YouThe field of nursing is vast and full of opportunities. From working in hospitals to serving as community health educators, nurses can choose from a variety of different specialties. …
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- BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications: What’s the Difference?If you’re a nursing student, you may be wondering what’s the difference between BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. The truth is, there’s a lot of overlap between these certifications, …
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- How To Make Time for Both Nursing School and WorkFor many students, working while in nursing school is a necessity. They have to find time to work and pay the bills and help to offset the cost of …
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- 5 Things Every Student Nurse Needs To KnowAre you a student nurse starting your first practical experience in your nursing career? If so, congratulations! You’re embarking on an amazing journey that will test your knowledge and …
- Pros and Cons of Working 12-hour ShiftsA 12-hour shift as a nurse is a grueling and exhausting experience. But with this type of schedule, we also get to do other things outside of work for …
- I Smell It! How To Handle Strong Odors in the HospitalAre you a new nurse struggling with the odors in the hospital? Don’t worry, this is not uncommon. Many of us nurses have to deal with some pretty unpleasant …
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- Want To Become A Nurse? Then You’ll Have To Go Through ThisSo you want to be a nurse? It’s not an easy career to obtain, but it’s definitely rewarding. In order to become a nurse, you’ll have to go through …
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- Dosage Calculation Tips for Nursing StudentsOne of the most challenging aspects of nursing school is learning how to calculate medication dosages. From figuring out drip rates to converting units of measure, there’s a lot …
- Nurses Week 2022 | Free Stuff for Nurses!As Nurses week begins, I wanted to highlight the importance of this respected profession that I take so much pride in. Nurses save lives, every shift. Without our critical thinking and …
- New Nurses: Why ACLS Certification is ImportantIf you’re a new nurse, it’s important to make sure you have the necessary certifications to provide quality care for your patients. One certification that’s essential for all nurses …
- Tips for Choosing the Best Online ACLS Certification CourseCardiac arrest is a very serious problem that is unfortunately on the rise. This sudden loss of blood flow can happen for multiple reasons currently known and yet …
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- Want to Further Your Nursing Career? Here’s HowGrowth and Development are part of our human existence. We grow from kids to teenagers, and then adults. Like our natural growth, we also experience growth in our …
- Starting Your Clinical Rotations? Here’s A List of Nursing Supplies You NeedYou are starting your clinical rotations, congratulations! The next few weeks will be filled with many new experiences. You’ll get to meet actual patients and work in a real …
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- Tips for Handling Difficult Patients and FamiliesI have been a nurse for over 10 years and I have seen it all. From the friendly, happy patients to the ones who are rude, demanding and disrespectful. …
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- Memory Techniques for Nursing SchoolNursing school is a time of great learning and growth. As you learn more about the fundamentals of nursing, it can be hard to remember what you’ve learned because …
- How To Prepare For Nursing ClinicalsCongratulations! Your first clinical rotation is almost here! You may be excited and maybe a little anxious about the first patient encounter you have ahead of you. It’s amazing …
- IV Insertion Tips for BeginnersIf you’re a student nurse, you know how difficult it can be to apply IV therapy in an efficient and safe manner. It’s easy to make mistakes when starting …
- A Guide to Creating An Awesome Nursing Care PlanThe journey of nursing school can be a long one. There are classes, labs, and not to mention the hours spent studying for exams. But don’t let that scare …
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- 5 Tips That Will Making Nursing School EasierAnyone who spent time in nursing school knows it is challenging. However, it should not deter anybody from pursuing a nursing career. Maintaining a healthy balance between your personal …
- Top Habits of Successful Nursing StudentsHave you ever wondered what habit influences a nursing student’s success?Nursing as a career calls for several criteria that include academic skills. However, there are non-academic skills that …
- How Nurses Can Use Holistic Approach to Pain ManagementDo you know that chronic pain costs an average of six hundred and thirty-five billion every year? According to many types of research, it has been observed that pain …
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- Nclex PN Practice Questions FreeHi I’m Nurse Meg and I help nurses study effectively for the NCLEX and take the exam strategically! My course “How to Study & Pass the NCLEX” has a …
- Free NCLEX Practice Questions | For RNsHi I’m Nurse Meg and I help nurses study effectively for the NCLEX and take the exam strategically! My course “How to Study & Pass the NCLEX” has a …
- My Top Tips for Getting Through Your First Year as a NurseGetting through your first year as a nurse seems to be a different stage of life following your NCLEX.As the saying goes, the most excellent teacher is one who has …
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- How To Deal With Someone In Your Family Being Diagnosed With DementiaA dementia diagnosis can have a sinking effect on the patient, immediate family members, and caregivers. Since dementia mostly affects memory and judgment, it becomes specifically tricky for family …
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- 5 Qualities that all Great Nurses ShareNurses are known for being caring to patients and it’s one quality that I’ll always be proud of, being one! What are other qualities that make nurses an invaluable …
- 7 Helpful Ways Nurses Can Survive Night ShiftsOur profession is known for working well into the night and until the wee hours of the morning. Inevitably, it can mess up our body’s circadian rhythm, alter our …
- Top Nursing Gear | What to Buy, The Essentials for any Bedside NurseHere is my complete list of best nursing gear after 10+ years of bedside nursing. This is what you need to buy as a nurse and for a nurse …
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- RQI® 2020 Launch | Better CPR for Everyone!Wouldn’t you want to learn how to give better CPR and save more lives in the process? I do! The American Heart Association and Laerdal Medical just launched an …
- Tools for Successfully Managing Nightshift with KidsI recently switched to the night shift and it has been working great for my family situation. I know a lot of mothers and fathers who are choosing to …
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- Proven Ways To Prevent Healthcare-Associated InfectionsEvery day, in the US healthcare system, about one in 31 patients are diagnosed with Healthcare-Associated Infections. This data provided by the Center for Disease Control has been able …
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- CoronaVirus COVID-19 Truth for Dummies | What you need to Know SimplifiedI know you’ve heard of the CoronaVirus COVID-19 and you probably have more questions than answers. How do you get the coronavirus? What are the Coronavirus Symptoms? Where Can I …
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- How to NOT get OR SPREAD the CoronaVirus COVID-19 | Real & Practical Ways to Protect YourselfWe are all hearing about CoronaVirus COVID-19 and have a ton of questions. But the bottom line is, How do I protect myself from the coronavirus? You will find all your …
- Nurse Explains Paracetamol, Acetaminophen vs Tylenol | What’s the Difference?There are so many questions about Paracetamol after the recent Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. Europe is claiming a shortage and reports hoarding of the drug Paracetamol. America is claiming …
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- RN Interview Tips and Tricks | New Nurse Grad Interview HelpCongrats new nurse, I am so proud of you that you have survived nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and now you are looking to get hired. I want to …
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- The Ultimate Guide to Studying & Passing the NCLEX EBOOK + VIDEO COURSEBUY THIS EBOOK + COURSE TODAY! No one else will teach you what I teach you! Learn from nurses who write the questions for the NCELX! What you will …
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- How to Give The Best Report EBOOK + VIDEO COURSE for NursesThis is for all my fellow nurses who are are intimidated to give report! If you are a nursing or nursing student and wondering How to give report? This is for …
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- My Caregiver Story | Comfort KeepersDo you have a caregiver story? I do! I was a caregiver even before I became a nurse. My grandfather developed Alzheimer’s and his dementia onset was very early. …
- Tools for Successfully Managing Nightshift with KidsI recently switched to the night shift and it has been working great for my family situation. I know a lot of mothers and fathers who are choosing to …
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- How to Start an IV | Nursing School ReviewHow to Start an IV You probably clicked this article because you are a new nurse or a nursing student who is looking to improve their skills. I applaud …
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