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
Question: An 80-year-old patient is being seen at the primary care clinic for routine care. The nurse performs a physical assessment on the patient. Based
Question: A nurse needs to assess a patients back and listen to posterior lung sounds. In which position would it be most appropriate to place
Question: A 35-year-old pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has been feeling significant stress in her life since she found out she was pregnant.
Generic Name ferrous sulfate Trade Name Feosol Indication prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia Action Iron is essential for hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes, it is
Question: A 67-year-old patient complains to the nurse that while he used to run long distances and participate in marathons, he no longer has the
Question: A patient who is 16 weeks’ pregnant is at the healthcare provider’s office for a routine prenatal exam. The nurse is educating the patient
After serving six years as a Senator, Angie O’Donnell decided it was time to explore her passion of nursing. This meant giving up her career
Question: A child is brought to the hospital for care after falling down some stairs and is in a state of neurogenic shock. The nurse
Question: A 61-year-old patient is being treated in the care clinic. The patient has been a school bus driver for 40 years and is asking
Question: A nurse is teaching a patient about self-care at home after he has experienced an anaphylactic reaction to shellfish. For future reference for the
Question: A 40-year-old patient is being seen for a health check-up and the nurse is providing information to him about prevention of coronary artery disease.
I Love You . . . My first shift in the Neuro ICU all by myself as a new nurse I was assigned a patient
Question: A patient tells the nurse that she is afraid that she has sleep apnea. She says that she does not feel rested in the
I can still remember my first shift. . . I arrived to the Neuro ICU about 5 minutes late, sweating, out of breath, and flustered
Question: A 16-year-old patient needs to get up to ambulate after having knee surgery. A nurse assigns a nursing assistant to ambulate the patient. Which
Question: A 37-year-old patient with a spinal tumor has been having a difficult time sleeping. Which best explains how a tumor can make sleep more
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Question: A nurse is preparing to irrigate a patients nasogastric tube. She has assessed the patients abdomen and determined that the tip of the tube
Question: Which sleep disorder is associated with cataplexy? Answer: A. Narcolepsy Rationale: Cataplexy describes an involuntary loss of muscle function that is temporary. Cataplexy is
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is visually impaired. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate when working with this client?
Generic Name epinephrine Trade Name Adrenalin, EpiPen Indication asthma and COPD exacerbations, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, anesthesia adjunct Action Affects both beta1 and beta2 also
Normal 12-37 U/L Indications Monitor progression of: Liver disease Response to treatments. Monitor liver toxic medications Description Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme primarily found
As nurses and nursing students, we only fail when we stop trying. My guest today reached out via email about a month ago and shared
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Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from surgery and is in pain at the incision site. The nurse has administered
Question: A nurse is teaching a client who has trouble with mobility about how best to decrease the risk of a blood clot. Which of
Question: A patient has come to the healthcare clinic complaining of pain in his left arm after an injury. Which describes the characteristics of nociceptive
Question: A patient with chronic pain as a result of multiple sclerosis has requested music therapy for help with pain management. Which of the following
I remember the first time I thought I was going to drown . . . I was about 4 years old and somehow wandered into
Question: The family member of a patient with lung cancer has asked the nurse about palliative care for the patient. Which describes when palliative care
Any tips on coping with your first time doing postmortem care? mine was in the NICU. Death is a difficult reality of nursing care. This
Question: A patient asks the nurse about spinal cord stimulation as a method of pain control. Which of the following describes an element of this
Question: A patient who is dying of cancer tells the nurse that he is in extreme pain. Which of the following principles should the nurse
Question: A nurse is assessing a patient who is being admitted to the long-term care facility where she works. The nurse is utilizing the Katz
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a stroke and who has difficulties swallowing. The patient must have all liquids
We asked some of our nursing friends to tell us about their most embarrassing moments at work. The results were shocking, cringe worthy, and
Question: A patient who is recovering from surgery has been ordered to have a full liquid diet. Which foods would the nurse provide for this
Question: A nurse is using a TENS device to help a patient with his low back pain. Which of the following considerations should the nurse
Question: A nurse must position the patient prone after his diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following is a benefit of
Question: A nurse is working with a client who has been confined to his bed for the past week because of illness. While turning this
Nursing education can be challenging to navigate for any student. One of the most common emails we get from students concerns the frustrations and doubts
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who has been immobile for the past three weeks while recovering from surgery. The patient has been
Kati Kleber with NurseEyeRoll.com is one of my favorite nurses. In fact . . . this is the second time I have had her on
Question: A 76-year-old patient has urinary incontinence diagnosed because of instability of the detrusor muscle. Which of the following describes a form of management of
Question: A patient with Alzheimer’s disease has had difficulties eating and is not getting enough nutrients in his diet. The patients daughter asks the nurse
Question: A patient with heart failure has been ordered to reduce her sodium intake in order to better control her condition. Which best explains why
You can never take enough practice NCLEX questions. The problem most students find is that you quickly run out of good questions. . . .
Question: A 41-year-old patient is being seen at the primary care clinic for a physical exam. The patient is overweight and wants to talk to
Question: A physician has ordered calorie counts for a patient who needs to lose weight. Which best describes how the nurse would instruct the client
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk of dehydration. Which parameter would the nurse use for assessment if this
Question: A patient with lung disease has decided to receive palliative care at home. The patient does not want his mother to be nearby while
Question: A palliative care nurse is counseling a patient who is suffering from cancer. Which statement by the patient indicates that more education is needed
Question: A nurse who is caring for a patient with chronic pain and recommends the patient undergoes relaxation therapy as part of pain management. How
Question: A nurse is preparing to apply thigh-high anti-embolism stockings to a patient with a history of DVT. The nurse notes that the patients legs
Question: A patient has suffered a bruise on her elbow from being assisted in bed for repositioning. Which best describes how the nurse can prevent
Today’s Question: How can I make sure I never forget WHY I want to be a nurse?
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient with reduced mobility following hip surgery. Which best describes how the nurse would intervene to prevent skin
Question: A patient with stress incontinence is undergoing treatment through rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles. Which statement by the patient suggests that he is
Question: A patient with a spinal cord injury has difficulty determining when he needs to empty his bladder. The nurse teaches him about tapping to
Answer: B. Writing down pertinent information for the patient to read Rationale: A patient with hearing loss and who has no assistive devices for hearing
Answer: D. The level of the amputation Rationale: Various factors go into determining the most appropriate type of prosthetic appliance to use for a patient
Today’s Question: How do you tell friends and family you can’t hang out?
Question: A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a stroke. The nurse arranges for a swallowing screening to be performed on
Answer: D. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Rationale: A patient with COPD suffers from a chronic disease that can progressively worsen if he does
I am so excited to introduce someone incredibly important. Take a minute and listen to this episode . . . we share a lot of
Answer: C. Obesity Rationale: Dyspnea, also known as breathlessness, is a state in which a person is unable to get enough air. Dyspnea may be
Answer: A. Tobacco use C. Exposure to certain pesticides Rationale: Cancer of the pancreas is a life-threatening condition that often has a poor prognosis. Risk
Answer: A. Assess the interactions between the parents and the child C. Respond to the child consistently with nurturance D. Provide positive feedback when the
Answer: C. Increased confidence in the ability to perform tasks D. The ability to separate from parents for a time E. Learning to master skills
codeine Trade Name Paveral Indication management of pain, diarrhea, cough suppressant Action Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS and alters perception of pain while
Answer: C. “The nurse can make a copy of my medical record to send it to my friend.” Rationale: Privacy and confidentiality are important aspects
Today’s Question: My two biggest struggles with nursing school are procrastination and not being assertive during clinicals. I have a B+ average a year into
Answer: C. The patient has no plans to quit smoking Rationale: The phases of change, such as when a person wants to make a change
Today I want to talk about nine common classes of cardiac meds, that you’re going to need to understand, and you’re going to need to
Answer: C. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation Rationale: When assessing any other part of the body, the nurse would normally perform the methods of assessment in
Today’s Question: Getting nervous to push iv meds and start iv lines
Answer: D. The pads of the fingers Rationale: When assessing a patient through palpation, the nurse may use different parts of the hand to find
Answer: B. Drink fluids starting several hours before exercise begins Rationale: A person who exercises a great amount, such as with a student athlete, may
Answer: C. There are high expectations of each family member E. Punishment may involve withdrawal of approval Rationale: A nurse who works with families may
Today’s Question: The ever changing clinic schedules for school! It makes it hard when you work
Answer: A. There may be step-siblings in the family who do not share a biologic parent B. The parents come together after a previous divorce
So . . . a couple things here . . . One of the most common concerns that we get from nursing students is .
Today’s Question: “Teacher says we need to read entire book but there is absolutely no questions from the book. How do we suppose to study”
This is the first in a series from Susan Dupont RN BSN who is an Emergency Room Nurse and contributor at NRSNG.com . . .
Answer: C. Dysphagia Rationale: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes a decline in respiratory function, including shortness of breath and
Answer: C. “This test checks how much sugar is coating the hemoglobin in your red blood cells; it can tell us your blood sugar levels
Answer: A. mitral valve prolapse. Rationale: When auscultating heart sounds, the nurse may hear a variety of different sounds; some are normal parts of the heart’s
One of the biggest struggles I see new nurses and nursing students . . . and even experienced nurses at times have is . .
Answer: A. The patient will be able to dress himself appropriately B. The patient will demonstrate how to use adaptive equipment effectively C. The patient
Today’s Question: I have passed every class. I’m a 2nd semester junior in med surg. Just having doubts. I feel like they haven’t taught me
Answer: A. Stated doubts about an ability to survive alone B. Expressed feelings of abandonment or loneliness C. Feelings of uselessness Rationale: A patient who suffers from
Excuse the slight detour from our normal episodes . . . but I wanted to let you know that we just released a clipboard designed
Answer: D. Supine with the legs elevated Rationale: The most appropriate position for the patient in shock is to have him lie supine with the
This article is another in a series by Ashely Adkins RN BSN entitled “Nursing School Struggles” where she answers your questions about nursing school. To
This article is another in a series by Ashely Adkins RN BSN entitled “Nursing School Struggles” where she answers your questions about nursing school. To
Answer: C. Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Rationale: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can cause severe pain and nerve dysfunction in the extremities. The patient with this condition
Answer: C. The patient will more likely desire change after connecting with another person Rationale: Change is necessary when a patient is exhibiting behaviors that
“The biggest problem I am having with nursing school is the figure out a good study pattern.” It seems that every nursing student is searching
Today’s question: “My biggest issue right now is overcoming my crippling anxiety that I get before an exam or test. I wake up completely nauseous
Today’s Question: I’m either “ALL WORK NO PLAY” or “ALL PLAY NO WORK.” I have to find that perfect balance.
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This is the first in a series from Susan Dupont RN BSN who is an Emergency Room Nurse and contributor at NRSNG.com . . .
Answer: B. Art therapy C. Watching a movie D. Blowing bubbles Rationale: A preschool-age child is at a different developmental age when compared to an
“I am struggling with passing the NCLEX® RN exam. I graduated nursing school in June 2012. I have taken the NCLEX 4 times. The first
Masen Mills (@nurse_muscles) journey into nursing was very nontraditional. In fact it reminded me a lot of my own (job he hated, new baby, contemplated
Answer: B. Problems within parents’ marriage/relationship C. Speech difficulties D. Boredom Rationale: It is normal and common for a 3-year-old child to have tantrums.
Let’s be honest . . . Ventilation can be a tough subject. I have said before, but the RT (respiratory therapist) should be your best
Answer: B. benign tumors on the pituitary that cause excess secretion of growth hormone. Rationale: A patient with acromegaly produces too much growth hormone
Finding a nursing clipboard that meets your needs is tough . . . I remember during clinicals as a student I often ran into two
Answer: D. Decreased cardiac contractility Rationale: A patient with a cardiac condition is at risk of developing cardiogenic shock when the heart has been damaged
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In this video episode we discuss why you shouldn’t place all your trust in SpO2 and how the oxygen deliver system works within the body.
Answer: A. The patient has a Glasgow Coma Score of 8 Rationale: A spinal cord injury produces paresthesia below the level of the injury; paraplegia
Answer: C. Loss of muscle control Rationale: A patient who has suffered a traumatic brain injury is at high risk of developing sleep problems. Narcolepsy
How Many Times Can You Take the NCLEX®? According to the NCSBN website (which is the company that writes the actual NCLEX), you can take
“I am a nursing graduate as of Dec 2012 with a 3.4 GPA. I have taken the NCLEX twice and have gotten “near passing” on
Answer: A. Eating breakfast Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles and fatigue with exertion. The patient would most
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Question: A 78-year-old patient with Huntington’s disease has developed contractures from muscle atrophy. The nurse is reviewing his information after he has been admitted to
Pharmacology is one of the subjects that more students struggle with than anything else. To conquer pharmacology it is important to have a plan. This
“I am currently struggling with SATA. I am trying to prepare for the NCLEX-RN.” SATA-type questions has long been a dreaded feature of the NCLEX,
‘@mackenziekatherine_ I just started nursing school last week!! I’m extremely nervous for exams and validations! AND @loraynegon asks: I learn from powerpoints..professors stand there and
Question: A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client who is in rehabilitation after having a stroke. The nurse is teaching the client about how
Question: A nurse is working with a family whose child was born with developmental dislocation of the hip. The physician has applied a spica cast
Take one minute and think about it . . . . There is ONE big freaking goal in your life that you have put off.
‘@bx_chic_u8eno says: I’m taking my A&p 1 class and I’m 6 months pregnant, what kind of advice can someone give me that took this class?
Question: A child was injured in an accident and has become a paraplegic. The child must use crutches on a permanent basis, most likely for
Question: A nurse has given a patient with joint stiffness and limited range of motion a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility. Which nursing intervention
Question: Which of the following descriptions best defines general adaptation syndrome? Answer: C. The body’s response to stress over both short- and long-term periods Rationale: General
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Question: A patient who has been suffering from severe diarrhea has developed hypokalemia and cardiac arrhythmias as a result. Which of the following treatments would
Hemodynamics can be tough. . . simply because there are so many interdependent factors that a nurse needs to know. In this episode I share
Question: A 36-year-old patient has been diagnosed with scleroderma and has breathing difficulties, including wheezing and dry cough. Which of the following skin changes would
Hugh Cluver (@hughculver) is a master of productivity and healthy habit formation. Hugh co-founded the only private airline to offer expeditions in Antarctica. He is
One of my favorite quotes of all time is: “You Are The Average of The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With” Who are
My concern is that there is so much information to remember, how do you keep it straight in your head? I am currently studying
I graduated 2 years ago from nursing school and yet to pass the nclex, I am 55 years old and wonder if I should
Currently I’m struggling with test taking and second guessing my answer choices. Although I have improved, I continue to second guess myself. Every time I
I am 2 months away from being done with nursing school and I feel like I have just been getting lucky getting through all my
I am currently struggling with passing NCLEX. I have taken the exam twice and have my third exam scheduled for two weeks from now. I
During the course of 2015 I recently discovered that I have read over 20 books! Well . . . to be honest, I listened to
Nursing is a lifestyle . . . it’s so much more than a job. When someone becomes a nurse they are kinda inducted into a
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Amy Morin LCSW is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist that knows a thing or two about developing mental strength. In a matter of just
Each of us went into nursing hoping to succeed. Little did we expect for past demons and skeletons to creep into our minds and lives
I began my career in the Neurosurgical ICU at a large Level I Trauma Hospital in Dallas – FW. I can still vividly remember my
When I opened the email from Ashely, I could tell that she was completely deflated. She had just failed NCLEX 3 times. At that time
Nurses are weird right? Often times at dinner with my family I’ll get going on (what I think is) a great story . . .
Learning to care for a patient with Sickle Cell can be very complex. For free NCLEX® courses visit: NRSNGacademy.com
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I love being a nurse. I CHOSE to be a nurse after several other careers. Once I was in to nursing school I worked my
Learning to care for a patient with leukemia is important. This video episode covers basic nursing care for the patient with leukemia.
Nurse care for a patient with lymphoma. For free NCLEX® courses visit: NRSNGacademy.com
Addison’s Disease is a complex issue that many patients face and you will likely encounter during your career as a nurse. This episode covers everything
In this video episode we discuss anemia and how to care for a patient experiencing anemia.
The most fascinating conundrum of Nursing School is the innate feeling of being overwhelmed. Anyone who has been in nursing school will agree whole heartedly
The difference between objective and subjective data seems simple at first… but then once you dive into a nursing case study, you find yourself second
I once had a nursing instructor who told me that I was never going to make it as a nurse. . . Boy was she
Finding that first new graduate nursing job right out of school is a huge source of stress and anxiety to many nursing students. For those students
Passing the NCLEX and finding your first nursing job can be just as challenging as passing nursing school. In this collaboration with Ashley Adkins
Sometimes the most basic concepts are made so complex during nursing school. Tonicity is one of these. We have a video that goes into great
Everyone is going to try to scare you! At my first meeting of nursing school, the director of the school of nursing got up to
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