Mastering Pharmacology is one of the most complicated, overlooked, yet ESSENTIAL components of being a well-rounded, safe nurse. One of
Can I be honest? I had an amazing experience last month. It was one of those moments when you
I want to share with you four significant moments in my nursing career. These are moments that were “pivotal” to
Caveat: some people (nurses) might not agree AT ALL with what I say here . . . oh well! I
Are you cut out to be a nurse? Wondering how hard is nursing school? What are the nursing school prerequisites
Our Nursing Brain Sheet Database is here! I get it . . . I was there once too. Notes on
NCSBN & PeasonVue just announced some significant changes to the NCLEX as a result of COVID-19. Here is what we are doing about it . . . MUST WATCH. Learn more about SIMCLEX at https://www.nursing.com Speaker 1: What’s up guys.
What is Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)? Quick NGN Facts WHAT: 5 new question NCLEX question formats WHEN: 2022-2023 WHY: better measure new grad nurse clinical judgement Essentially, the NCSBN or the National Council State Boards of Nursing (who administers the
(click above to listen to the podcast episode) You’re probably feeling a bit scared right now . . . Maybe you’re nursing school just canceled clinicals or moved classes 100% online. Now, on top of everything that it is to
Huge . . . we just released a comprehensive NCLEX review book. Save 20% when you order today (3/2/2020). Just go to NURSING.com/nclexbook
I was recently asked: How to address the disorganization of a program. Conflicting due dates and disorganized instructors seem to make everything harder than it has to be. You know, when I graduated nursing school, I thought mine was the
Did you know that nearly 30% of nursing students never graduate? Trying to balance family, school, job . . . it’s almost unbearable. Honestly how to balance family (being a parent to young kiddos) and school. It’s really hard only
All nursing students struggle with their grades at some point . . . you’re not alone . . . but after talking with thousands of nursing students, I’ve found that NURSING.com can help you pass.
Today we talk with an experienced OB nurse and educator about what nursing students can do to survive and thrive the OB clinical in nursing school.
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I said that 2018 was an incredibly busy year . . . if that’s the case, than 2019 was a whirlwind of a year. We’ve been so busy the past year working to grow and take care of the amazing
On January 14, 2020, NRSNG is becoming nursing.com Let me try to answer some of the questions you might have and then I’ll explain a bit more. I made a quick video to explain it all here: CLICK HERE What
I really just wanted to share a couple stories from my nursing journey. As we approach a few breaks from school, I hope these stories help you remember your “WHY”. Happy Nursing!
Did you know that 87,000+ nursing students FAILED the NCLEX last year alone?!?!? We’ve got to change that . . . one way to decrease that number is to develop some strategies for nursing tests. Download Our Test Taking Cheatsheet
There’s so much information to collect during a head to toe assessment how do you make sure to get it all while also not taking 45 minutes to an hour to complete? The head to toe assessment is an important
My first day of nursing school, I walked into a room full of my soon-to-be nursing cohort and was scared stiff. Our professors stood up and told us how we needed to devote all of our time to nursing school
5 Things You Need To Know About the NCLEX® You’ve just spent thousands and potentially 10’s of thousands of dollars on your nursing school, sacrificed a ton of time and worked harder than ever to get through nursing school but
So much of being a great nurse is focused on knowing the nursing process and always following it. What is the nursing process? The nursing process is best remember by the use of the acronym ADPIE ADPIE stands for: Assess
Seriously, you CAN DO IT. Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to actually follow through on your New Year’s Resolutions? Typically it’s because we lose motivation and focus because it’s too much of a long term goal. Listen
What is critical thinking for nursing? Chances are you’ve heard about critical thinking over and over from your nursing instructors, read about it in text books and seen it on tests. Has anyone actually shown you how to use critical
Today we have Nicole Weaver our Director of Curriculum breaking down IV Solutions and more specifically the difference between Hypotonic Solutions and Hypertonic Solutions. This is sometimes a difficult topic to grasp and even practicing nurses struggle with this concept.
I’m going to break down all twelve cranial nerves in relation to something we all understand, ordering coffee at Starbucks! I. When you first walk in and smell the coffee aroma you’re using the Olfactory nerve. II. You walk inside
Set a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you become the person who can. What’s up guys? Jon Haws, RN, founder of interest and g, and that is one of my favorite new quotes. There’s a mountain
Some hate it, some love it and others have no clue what it is. I interview our director of curriculum here at NURSING.com, Nicole who is a huge fan of concept based nursing so long as it’s taught properly. The
Is it really possible to master nursing school in 90 days? Short answer is if you break it down into 90 day chunks then absolutely! Do you ever wonder why you never accomplish your New Year’s resolutions? I’m going to
Nursing school is tough and I tirelessly poured over all of my textbooks and notes thinking that if I could just memorize EVERYTHING I would do great! And you know what? I did! My first two semesters I received straight
Everyone in nursing school understands the gravity of the NCLEX. Nursing school is hard enough and then at the end of it you have to pass the NCLEX. It is the ONE test above all other tests that will determine
With so many nursing schools available these days it’s no wonder that picking the RIGHT one can feel nearly impossible. Don’t get overwhelmed choosing a nursing school. In this podcast episode I break down some of the key indicators of
Back in 2018 I was invited to speak at an event in Ventura California. Little did I know but I was flying into a literal disaster zone and shortly after leaving the airport began to understand the destruction that California
I got a text from my sister, who was in the hospital for induction, at 1:30am that rocked my world. She text me and told me that her nurse – the nurse who will be receiving my new nephew into
Nursing assessments are a vital part of learning how to be a great nurse. It’s a skill that can be very difficult to learn because as you learn all these different assessments you realize that as you start to put
In my career as an ICU nurse it didn’t take long for me to experience nursing burnout. It can be called many things other than nursing burnout but despite what it’s called it is a real thing that many new
It’s no secret that nursing school is tough! We have talked about it more than a few times here on NURSING.com but we’re always here for you. Jon Haws (Founder of NURSING.com) and Chance Reaves (one of our nurse educators)
Duke University defines a flipped classroom as “…rather than lecturing to students in class and then testing them, the instructor gives them the same information by way of online lecture or readings or some combination, prior to class time.
Today’s question comes from a nursing student who says she went from being an A+ Student to barely passing. . . here are my tips for getting her grades back up. Check out our nursing practice questions! Hey guys, Jon
The Core Content Mastery Method™ is our evidence based pedagogy at the heart of our mission to end the nursing shortage. The nursing profession is facing an alarming future due to a significant labor shortage. The demand for nurses is expected to grow
Let’s face it nursing school is difficult and time consuming on it’s own already but this note taking strategy can really help that information stick for a life time. I still remember things from nursing school that I took notes
We are often asked: “How can I use NRSNG with ATI?” Great question. Many nursing students are forced, required, asked to use ATI through nursing school including end of semester ATI exams ( that have nothing to do with
PODCAST TRANSCRIPT: Hey everybody. This is Jon with NURSING.com. Today I just want to talk about a couple of the different methods of oxygen delivery systems that we have available for our patients. There will be a chart available
Do you ever get the feeling that you are drowning in nursing school? Like there is too much to do, not enough time? So did I . . . Prior to attending nursing school I had a degree in Business
I’ve asked 40,000 nursing students what their biggest struggle is in nursing school. Can you guess the most common answer? NURSING PHARMACOLOGY Look . . . I was no exception to this while in nursing school. In fact, Nursing Pharm was
I’m pumped to share the brand new NURSING.com Podcast app with y’all. I call it the NURSING.com Radio app . . . we’ve taken all of our podcasts and put them into an easy to use app so you can
2018 was an insanely busy year for us here at NRSNG as we’ve been hard at work serving and supporting the growing NRSNG Family. I wanted to take a minute and share with y’all some of the goings on here
Over the last month or so I’ve been traveling around the country speaking at various conferences, schools, and nursing gatherings. On November 15th, we stopped in Chicago to meetup with aspiring nurses. While here, I met up with Jennifer Larson
Learning how to study for nursing school is one of the most critical skills you can learn as a student. Making and keeping study schedules will be one of the best skills you will learn. In this episode, I share
Here’s a little secret . . . every nurse feels a bit nervous, scared, and terrified from time to time. That’s okay. But what I want to share with you today is how to gain confidence on the clinical
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Kentucky Student Nurse Association annual conference. I always enjoy meeting student nurses and hearing their stories and sharing mine . . . that pumps me up! Mercedes, RN is one of the
The APGAR score is a simple way to objectively determine how well a baby is doing immediately after birth. It is measured at 1 minute and 5 minute intervals. It helps to determine whether the baby needs resuscitation and might
Card 33 (Yes) Recommend changing name of card to Pediatric Immunization Schedule UPDATE IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE – I put a star by what is NEW. I also have the file for this image if that’s easier (without the stars) – or
Speaker 1: Welcome to the NRSNG podcast. Providing those who care for the world with the tools and confidence they need. Here’s your host, Jon Haws. Jon Haws: What’s up, guys? Welcome to the NRSNG podcast. I’m Jon Haws, RN.
There are some medications that we give our patients that require close monitoring through testing the blood for levels of the drug. The goal is to make sure the drug is at therapeutic levels in the system so that it
There are 4 sites we can use for Intramuscular or IM injections, though 3 of them are the most common. The dorsogluteal, is rarely used due to its risk of damaging the sciatic nerve. The other three sites are the
Dosage calculation is something that every nursing student either loves or dreads! We all have to pass math exams every semester. It’s either easy points or makes you a nervous wreck! If you’re the second type, I hope this little
Nichole Weaver: Welcome to the NRSNG podcast, providing those who care for the world with the tools and confidence they need. And here’s your host, John Haws. John Haws: What’s up, guys? John Haws here with … Nichole Weaver: Nichole
Dosage calculation is something that every nursing student either loves or dreads! We all have to pass math exams every semester. It’s either easy points or makes you a nervous wreck! If you’re the second type, I hope this little
Audio: Welcome to the NRSNG podcast, providing those who care for the world with the tools and confidence they need. And here’s your host, Jon Haws. Jon Haws: What’s up guys? Welcome to the NRSNG podcast. I’m here with Nicole-
There are many tricks to interpreting ABG’s, the ROME chart is just one of them. ROME stands for “Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal”. What that means is that if your pH is High, which is alkalosis, then you would either see
What’s going on? John Haws here, RN, founder of NRSNG. And today I’m incredibly excited because today, if you go to NRSNG.com/academy or NRSNGacademy.com, either one, your choice. Depends on how you wanna do it. Or if you just Google
Falls: initiate fall risk care plan if appropriate, make sure patient is safe to ambulate, initiate all fall precautions Electrical hazards Unsafe behavior from other patients or visitors
Next week on July first 2018 the new NRSNG Academy is going live. What does this mean? If you’re a current NRSNG Academy member you’re going to be automatically grandfathered in. No changes for you whatsoever. No changes to payment,
I want to tell you guys a short story today, and I don’t want to sound too cliché, and I don’t want to sound like I’m [minimalizing 00:00:10] anything, but I do want to share with you guys a little
Levels of Consciousness *Alert Normal *Patients who are alert is awake or easily awakened by voice from a normal sleep stage are considered alert. *Lethargic *Drowsy *Patients who awaken briefly and answer questions appropriately but easily fall asleep care
Let’s simplify oxygen delivery devices. Nasal cannulas fit inside the patient’s nose to deliver a little extra FiO2, like for patients having chest pain. Simple face masks are great for patients needing extra FiO2 but tend to breathe through their
On July 1, 2018, we are launching the NRSNG Academy 2.0. Now, I call it 2.0 because it’s really the second time we’re launching it, but really, this is like version 4 billion point O because the update and the
Ever since I can remember, I always wanted a Jeep Wrangler. For some reason, that was always the car that I wanted to drive. I felt like maybe it embodied some of what I feel about life, this free spirit
In addition to EKG’s, we utilize cardiac biomarkers to determine extent of ischemia and infarction. There are a few main cardiac biomarkers, or also called cardiac enzymes, that we will monitor. As you’ll see, each one has a specific timeline
About two weeks ago I took my son Taz to chess class. He was attending chess class every couple nights. I took him to chess class, and as we were sitting there waiting for the class to start, this was
I am so excited to introduce the new Director of Content at NRSNG: Nichole Weaver MSN, RN, CCRN. I wanted to bring Nichole on to introduce herself and say “HI” as well as discuss how you can believe in
In addition to the three main classes of anti-hypertensives we already discussed, ACE Inhibitors like Lisinopril and Captopril, Beta Blockers like Metoprolol and Propranolol, and Calcium Channel Blockers like Nicardipine and Diltiazem, there are a number of other classes of
Let’s talk Blood Pressure and Antihypertensive medications. A normal BP is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 over a diastolic pressure of less than 80. If the blood pressure ranges from 120-139 over 80-90, the patient is
Let’s talk about 5-Lead EKG placement and Auscultation of Heart Sounds. There are 5 electrocardiogram leads we use traditionally to get tracings of the heart for telemetry and cardiac monitoring. Many times, your leads may actually have letters on them
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Hey guys . . . Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve been on here. I just wanted to record a short episode to share a personal experience I had this week.
We all have unique journeys into nursing. Today I am excited to introduce you to Nurse Mo of StraightANursingStudent.com as she shares her journey and experiences in the field of nursing.
Perfection is an impossible goal as a nurse. You will make mistakes, you will fall down, you will fail . . . The important thing is learning to get back up after the failure hits. Today, I am talking with
One of my favorite quotes is: Lions don’t concern themselves with the opinion of sheep. We want you to be a LION. Be humble, work your hardest, do everything that you can . . . and then . . .
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Atrial Fibrillation Nursing Care Plan! If you
It is always important to respond appropriately in the face of a mistake. If you handle it appropriately you can minimize problems and learn from your mistake. Learn from an experienced nurse how to handle a med error.
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Sepsis Nursing Care Plan! If you need
When a situation becomes urgent you won’t have a lot of time to try to think through and process things. We will help you know how to get through those urgent situations and give medications safely even when rushed.
Patient positioning can be pretty confusing, especially when a physician or clinical instructor quickly tells you to get the patient into orthopneic position and immediately walks away to get supplies. “What position is that again… What do I do?” Just
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Pnemonia Nursing Care Plan! If you need
Medication math requires great attention to detail, and the math can be challenging. Pharmacology is already very difficult to master with interesting medication names and lists of side effects and contraindications. But, we are here to help with some tips
All this week I thought it would be fun to share one thing I am thankful for in my nursing career. Sometimes, I can struggle with getting tunnel vision and lose site of all the good in my life. When
All this week I thought it would be fun to share one thing I am thankful for in my nursing career. Sometimes, I can struggle with getting tunnel vision and lose site of all the good in my life. When
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full COPD Nursing Care Plan! If you need
All this week I thought it would be fun to share one thing I am thankful for in my nursing career. Sometimes, I can struggle with getting tunnel vision and lose site of all the good in my life. When
All this week I thought it would be fun to share one thing I am thankful for in my nursing career. Sometimes, I can struggle with getting tunnel vision and lose site of all the good in my life. When
All this week I thought it would be fun to share one thing I am thankful for in my nursing career. Sometimes, I can struggle with getting tunnel vision and lose site of all the good in my life. When
Mastering Pharmacology is one of the most complicated, overlooked, yet ESSENTIAL components of being a well-rounded, safe nurse. One of our primary foci at NURSING.com is teaching Pharmacology. While many nursing programs around the country are cutting Nursing Pharmacology from
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Diabetes Nursing Care Plan! If you need
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full GI Bleed Nursing Care Plan! If you
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full DVT Nursing Care Plan! If you need
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Anemia Nursing Care Plan! If you need
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Seizure Nursing Care Plan! If you need
Are you focusing too much on the “trees” that you are unable to see the “forest”? Problems will undoubtedly arise on your journey to RN. While it can be hard, you need to find a way to step back and
If you are struggling building out your nursing care plans, let us help by walking you through every step of the process. In just 10 minutes you will have built out a full Hypertension Nursing Care Plan! If you need
I want to share 4 truths about nursing school that no one else is going to tell you, because they suck. But I want you to succeed. I want you to reach the goal of RN . . . so
Let’s face it: Dopamine and Dobutamine can be a bit confusing! This podcast covers these two medications and helps to dispel the confusion around these two meds. One is an inotrope while the other is an alpha agonist. So if