Free Cheat Sheets
11 sheets
5 Lead EKG Placement
Know exactly where each lead goes — before your preceptor asks.
Hierarchy of O2 Delivery
From nasal cannula to vent — know which method and when.
Hemodynamic Values
All your standard hemodynamic values, quick-reference style.
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Fluids and lytes don't have to be confusing. Keep them straight.
Head to Toe Assessment
Step-by-step so you never miss a thing in clinical.
IV Solutions
The most common IV fluids you'll see in the hospital, made simple.
63 NCLEX Labs
Every lab value you need to know for the NCLEX. All 63, one sheet.
Nursing Brainsheets
33 report sheet templates so you actually stay organized on shift.
Insulin Onset & Peak
Quick reference for onset, peak, and duration — all insulin types.
11 Test Taking Tips
The strategies that actually help you think through tough questions.
What's a nursing cheat sheet, anyway?
It's everything your professor crammed into a 90-minute lecture — distilled into one clear, visual, printable card you can actually use at the bedside.
5 Lead EKG Placement
Know where every lead goes before your preceptor points at the wall and expects you to figure it out. Covers placement, normal waveforms, and common arrhythmia patterns.
Hierarchy of O2 Delivery
Nasal cannula to mechanical vent — mapped out so you instantly know which delivery method fits which patient, with flow rates and FiO2 values included.
Hemodynamic Values
Cardiac output, stroke volume, SVR, PVR — all the numbers, normal ranges, units, and what they actually mean clinically. Confidence when it matters.
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Fluids and lytes are notoriously tricky. This one breaks down signs, symptoms, causes, and interventions for every major imbalance — fast.
Head to Toe Assessment
A structured system-by-system framework so you never accidentally skip something in clinical. Landmarks, normal findings, and red flags all in one place.
IV Solutions
The most common IV fluids you'll hang in the hospital — composition, indications, contraindications, and complications. Know your fluids before you push them.
63 NCLEX Lab Values
Every lab value tested on the NCLEX — CBCs, electrolytes, cardiac markers, coagulation studies — all 63, organized so you can actually memorize them.
Insulin Onset & Peak
Rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting — every insulin type with onset, peak, and duration mapped out. Essential for diabetes management and NCLEX questions.
Nursing Brainsheets
33 report sheet templates covering vitals, meds, assessments, and more. Designed to keep you organized on shift so nothing falls through the cracks.
11 Test Taking Tips
Not generic "read carefully" advice. These are actual strategies for NCLEX-style thinking — how to narrow down answers, eliminate distractors, and trust your instincts.
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