INSULIN . . . Life Saver or Life Taker | How Insulin Works
The scary dual nature of insulin: a life-saving hormone crucial for managing diabetes, yet potentially fatal if misused. Explore WHAT you need to know as a nurse on the topic of insulin. Uncover the balance between its benefits and potential dangers in our in-depth exploration of insulin’s impact on lives.
How Drawing Helps Nursing Students Understand and Remember Hard Concepts
Drawing is one of the most underrated study strategies in nursing school. When you turn complex topics into simple visuals, you stop memorizing random facts and start seeing how concepts connect. Here is how nursing students can use drawing, color, and mind maps to study smarter for exams, clinicals, and NCLEX prep.
Bloom’s Taxonomy for Nursing Students: Go Beyond Memorization for NCLEX Success
Memorizing facts is not enough to succeed in nursing school or on the NCLEX. This guide explains Bloom’s Taxonomy in simple terms and shows nursing students how to move from remembering facts to applying, analyzing, and thinking like a real nurse in clinicals and on exams.
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Why Most Nursing Students Are Terrified of Pharmacology (And How a Pair of SOCKs Changed Everything) Authored by: Jon Haws, BS, BSN, RN, Alumnus CCRNNursing Content Reviewed by: Jon Haws, BS, BSN, RN, Alumnus CCRN Jon Haws, RN is a nurse, educator, and founder of NURSING.com, dedicated to making nursing education easier and more effective. […]
Drug Cards
Top 200 Must-Know Drugs Card Templates for the NCLEX® + Free Drug Cards Download Master pharmacology fast with visual drug cards, nursing implications, side effects, and memory tricks for 200+ medications. Table of Contents What are the must-know drugs for the NCLEX? The NCLEX often focuses on high-risk medications, commonly used drugs, and those with […]
Nursing Prioritization and ABCs | How I Almost Killed My Patient
In-depth explanation of nursing prioritization and ABCs. Discover the importance of safety through a real-life story of how Abby almost killed her patient.
4 “Real World” Examples of Using Clinical Judgement to Figure Out What to Do First as a Nurse | NURSING.com
Clinical judgement as a nurse is necessary for appropriate nursing diagnosis and clinical decision-making for your patients. I share real-world examples.
Breaking Down HHNS | Assessment Therapeutic Management for NCLEX Review
NCLEX review for HHNS, or Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome: a severe diabetic complication marked by extremely high blood sugar levels, dehydration, and potentially serious health consequences.
Pancreatitis Review for NCLEX Prep and Nursing School | Nursing Case Study
NCLEX Review for Pancreatitis: inflammation of the pancreas, often triggered by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption, causing severe abdominal pain and potential complications.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) NCLEX Review for Nursing Students
NCLEX Review on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): a progressive condition where the kidneys gradually lose their function over time, leading to waste buildup and potential health complications.