Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students): Recent Episodes
Jon Haws RN: Nursing Podcast Host, Critical Care Nurse, Nursing School Mentor, & NCLEX Educator
Nursing podcast for nursing students and nurses or new nurse. NCLEX® prep, pharmacology, ICU, critical care, and CCRN.
What I Wish I Knew: Potassium-K Lab Value Levels
For resources to help you master Potassium and ALL the lab values, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/labvalues. What do bananas, avocados, and kale all have in common?
Potassium!
For more resources to help you understand Potassium, Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia, click here:
What role does it play in the body?
What’s a normal range level for potassium?
And what happens when potassium levels are too low or too high?
On a shift early in my career, while I was still being oriented to the unit, I held tight to that rule of NEVER pushing IV potassium even when my preceptor was providing instructions that conflicted with that big rule. Here is that story...
For resources to help you master ABGs and ALL the LabVales, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/LabValues. At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about ABGs including gas exchange, acidosis, alkalosis (metabolic and respiratory), normal lab value ranges, and more. We also cover key concepts for NCLEX for arterial blood gases. Our gas exchange nursing care plan covers impaired gas exchange nursing management, impaired gas exchange interventions, impaired gas exchange diagnosis, etc. Excerpt: This patient’s lungs were so bad, gas exchange had to take place outside of his body... Learning to read ABGs, and understanding what to do with that information is a very important skill for any nurse, but particularly a cardiovascular ICU nurse.
Hi I am Nurse Abby, and I loved working in the cardiovascular ICU - that was truly one of my favorite nursing jobs. Today I want to share with you the story of one of my MORE complicated patients.
For resources to help you master Cardiac topics, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/heart. At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about distributive shock including distributive shock pathophysiology, distributive shock definition, types of distributive shock, and more. We also cover key concepts for NCLEX on distributive shock nursing. Our distributive shock nursing care plan covers distributive shock nursing management, distributive shock interventions, distributive shock diagnosis, etc. Excerpt: This week I opened up some old nursing school notes, and I started remembering how hard nursing school really was!
I remember, in particular, getting a little confused between the different types of shock.
When I was studying distributive shock I found one key 🔑 point that actually cleared up a lot of the misunderstandings and confusion. That started to really turn things around for me in nursing school!
For resources to help you master Cardiac topics, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/heart. At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about coronary artery disease including coronary artery disease pathophysiology, coronary artery disease symptoms, coronary artery disease treatment, and more. We also cover key concepts for NCLEX on coronary artery disease nursing. Our coronary artery disease nursing care plan covers coronary artery disease nursing management, coronary artery disease interventions, coronary artery disease diagnosis, etc. Excerpt: "One afternoon I got a phone call from Todd - our content director here at NURSING.com. Hey man, so uh, just letting you know that I’m at the hospital being admitted. I’m having a heart attack, so I probably won’t be in tomorrow."
For resources to help you master Cardiac topics we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/heart. At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about heart failure (CHF) including: heart failure pathophysiology, heart failure pharmacology (heart failure medications), heart failure symptoms heart failure treatment, and more. We also cover key concepts for NCLEX for heart failure nursing. Excerpt: "So let me tell you about this patient of mine. They had just come out of heart surgery for what is referred to as the ROSS Procedure. Part of this procedure requires the surgeon to reattach the coronary arteries to the aorta. While reattaching them, they were accidentally sutured closed. "
For resources to help you master Cardiac topics we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/heart. At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about agina including: angina symptoms, anginal pharmacology, the difference between stable and unstable angina, and more. We also cover key concepts for NCLEX for angina nursing. Excerpt: ". . . it wasn't my patient that I should have been worried about When my patient's son said he wasn't feeling right, it would have been easy to assume it was because of the stress he was under.
He was visiting his sick mom . . . in the ICU nonetheless.
But something just didn’t feel right"
ICU Nurses- Voices for the Voiceless For more on cardiac care to help you in nursing school visit
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Roughly 1 out of every 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit, on average, are unable to communicate. Because of this, the role of an ICU nurse stretches far beyond providing medical care alone, but also acting as an advocate, or a voice for the voiceless to ensure that these patient’s needs, rights, and wishes are heard, recognized and respected. In doing so, these warriors in scrubs essentially embody the very essence of healthcare: compassion, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to patient welfare.
Welcome to the NURSING Family, we call it the most supportive nursing cohort on the planet. At NURSING.com, we want to help you save time in nursing school as we take you from discouraged and stressed to motivated and passionate with clear and concise, must-know information to help you pass your tests and improve your grades, so that you can focus on becoming an amazing nurse. YOU CAN DO THIS! Check out our freebies and learn more at: (www.nursing.com)
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Did you know that the average human heart beats 100,000 times a day, pumping 2,000 gallons of blood?
Now, imagine if this vital pump was under threat from, pericarditis, myocarditis, or endocarditis and couldn’t pump effectively.
In this episode we will look at the importance of understanding carditis and an easy way that I used in nursing school to remember the area affected by each type; then, run through a quick scenario at the end to apply what we have learned.
Ever notice why some students embrace challenges, while others shy away?
Mindsets.
Your mindset might just change how you approach your goals in nursing school…
A fixed mindset: abilities are set.
A growth mindset: abilities develop.
- When challenges appear, your mindsets matter.
In nursing school, challenges are constant.
- A student with a fixed mindset avoids challenges.
- One with a growth mindset thrives when challenges arise.
Having a growth mindset is the secret sauce for success.
Putting effort into a fixed mindset is useless. It's time to shift your thinking.
When considering success and failure, success in a fixed mindset is about validation, but in a growth mindset, it's about learning. Failure isn't a setback; it's an opportunity for growth.
As a nursing student, adopt a growth mindset: see challenges as learning opportunities, embrace mistakes, and persist. Grow your knowledge and expand your growth mindset with NURSING.com.
Does insulin save lives, or does it take lives?
Bodies that don’t produce enough insulin shut down, but if too much insulin is in the system it can be just as disastrous. As nurses, we are often tasked with administering insulin to our patients. When done incorrectly it can be life-threatening. For years I was a member of the code team, and count
- WHEN I was a new nurse I remember trying to keep track of the patients and insulin action times and the dosage times and everything else . . . I felt like I was drowning trying to keep it all straight in my head - I was both stressed and scared at the same time
- THAT’S WHEN I copied all the insulin peak and onset times down in my notebook.
- THIS HELPED me feel more relaxed and avoid my patient coding!
If you want to see my notes they are at NURSING.com/cheatsheets.
Honestly, I still use the cheatsheet today!
What we cover in this episode:
- what is insulin
- understanding how insulin works
- what does insulin do
- types of insulin
- onset, peak, duration of insulin
I almost killed my patient.
In the days after my scary event I spent hours and hours thinking through what I had done.
I knew my ABCs, I had prioritized everything I was supposed to, how could things have gone so horribly wrong…
See our full lesson on Prioritization at NURSING.com.
And I realized that I had overlooked a very important part of my ABCs.
It wasn’t the A - airway, the B - breathing, or the C - circulation
What was left, what did I miss?
What I violated was Safety.
That small little “s” at the end of my ABCs - Safety
And I learned 3 Crucial Take-Aways
- ABCs are Priorities not Checklists!
- Don't be complacent about the s for Safety
- Ask for help as soon as possible
See our full lesson on Prioritization at NURSING.com.
Them: "How can we help?"
Me: "I don't know . . ."
This is a conversation I've had countless times over the last year. If only I had some sort of ailment that could be SEEN and FIXED . . . why can't it be a broken arm? A simple cast would "fix" the problem in just a matter of weeks.
With mental health, you read the books, you do the checklists, you take the meds, you attend counseling . . . but at any moment . . . around any corner . . . there it is - ready to crush your hope and happiness.
Each time you start a new medication you feel hopeful . . . "this time it will work"
And each time a new medication doesn't help, you feel a bit more hopeless . . . "maybe I am beyond repair"
They say mental health is a battle. It is.
And for many of us it is a lifelong battle.
And worse still, it is a silent battle - no one can SEE what you are going through.
And the worst part is that you begin to convince yourself that it has to be silent - that you shouldn't share your struggle - that perhaps you are "beyond repair" - that others will judge.
My first job out of nursing school was in the Neuro ICU at a very large hospital in downtown Dallas.
In this particular hospital, new ICU nurses complete a 13 week internship partnered with an experienced nurse (called a preceptor). My preceptors name was Vanessa, she was the typical ICU nurse type - a hardcore, type A nurse.
She trained me well . . . but . . . those 13 weeks came to an end and it was time for me to be all on my own - no safety net to fall back on, no babysitter to make sure I did everything by the book - it was just ME.
To be honest . . . I was terrified.
I wish I'd had a tool like NURSING.com
You CAN do this
Happy Nursing!
-Jon
Just 4 words saved her life . . .
“You CAN do this”
In 2018 as a nursing student, Heather found herself in a very dark and lonely place. But those 4 words brought her out of that darkness and gave her hope.
I was there with Heather when a nursing student asked her, “Will I make it through this?”
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Here is her response:
“You WILL make it through.
When I got back from Iraq in 2008, I suffered from PTSD.
And when I first found NURSING.com, I didn't think I was going to make it through. I felt like a failure, not only in nursing school, but in my life. My marriage was trash. I felt like a failure as a parent because I felt like I wasn't present. I had just failed med surg by 0.2%.
I was ready to kill myself. I was done.
But hearing Jon and everybody else say that you can do it, it is going to be okay, and you will make it through, saved my life.
NURSING.com saved my life in more ways than one. And I'm here and I graduated, you CAN do this.”
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[After graduating from nursing school with a 3.8 GPA, Ashley failed the NCLEX 3 times. This is her story.]
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First one was a knife to my chest.
I was miserable. I really honestly thought this was my calling for so long. Nursing is what I wanted to do. For four years, I had worked so hard and I was unsure, should I change my career? Should I do something else?
The first time I failed, I decided I would run 10 miles, and I cried the whole time. I remember, thinking, I want to die. I just don't understand. I thought I knew so much, and for some reason I failed and the rest of my class was successful. Why am I going through this?
Taking the NCLEX was so stressful and all that pressure with people around you constantly leaving, and I am a very slow test taker.
I had to really take a week and really ask myself, is this worth it? I did all this work, what went wrong? Is something wrong with me? Am I not smart? What am I going to do?
You feel that your classmates will make fun of you or that they question if you're going to be a good nurse and you start to create all these webs and negativity and it just storms.
Patience, positivity, prayer, and perseverance. As a nursing student, you are your hardest critic. Sometimes we're perfectionists and we put a lot of pressure on ourselves.
So I would say strive for progress, but not perfection.
I think of my experience as being in a boat in a really rough storm. To be a skilled sailor you can’t have calm waters. You need the storm. And so whatever purpose it was for me to fail the NCLEX three times, it really has blessed me and I feel like a better woman. I can't believe I'm saying that, but really I do. I feel like it strengthened me.
Working as a nurse in the ICU, I cared for many patients who are burned into my mind and heart forever.
I would like to share with you the stories of two patients that I will remember forever and whom shaped my life and nursing career forever.
People NEVER forget their nurses. The rest of their hospital stay will be a blur, but their NURSES will be in their minds forever. It's okay to CARE as a nurse. We went into this profession because we want to ease human suffering. We need more nurses who CARE. Thank you for choosing this profession. I started NURSING.com to reduce your stress in nursing school, so you can focus on the patients.
Happy Nursing!
-Jon
During my first semester of nursing school my son was born and he had a couple issues that required him to stay in the hospital during his first couple weeks of life. My wife and I were sleeping at the hospital. I would go to nursing school and then come back and be with him. But there was one night where we were extremely tired, and so we went down to the hospital cafeteria to get some food. And when we came back a few minutes later after eating his nurse, her name was Tracy (I still remember her name 12 years later) was sitting there giving him a bath and cuddling him and keeping him warm. And it was very clear with the way that she was taking care of him and working with him, that she cared very deeply about him, about his exact needs in that moment. And it was in that moment that I truly realized that everyone is going to have that one nurse that they remember forever. Here I am 12 years later, and I still remember her. I remember that moment. I remember the sense of walking in there and that comfort that I had, knowing that she was there with my son taking care of him. You guys, this journey is not easy. And I know that maybe you haven't yet, but there's going to be a time in your career, whether that's in nursing school or whether it's as a nurse, that you're going to hit some kind of proverbial wall. You're going to feel like you can't keep going forward. But I want you guys to think about that. Why? Think about those moments that you've had that have helped you see why you're doing this. And if you need to write that down, put it as a screensaver on your phone. Send yourself an email every now and then with your why. We need you. We need nurses who care. We need you to stay in the career field. We need you to work in the career field. You guys can do this. I know that there's moments when it all seems impossible, but you can do this and I know that you can do this, so stick with it. Remember your why. Go out and be your best self today. 💙 Happy Nursing! -Jon
Today's episode is a must-listen for anyone gearing up for the NCLEX: "NCLEX Decoded: Strategies for Success.”
The NCLEX can feel like a giant puzzle. It's a test designed not just to quiz you on knowledge but to assess your decision-making and critical-thinking skills. Understanding how the exam works is the first step in conquering it.
We can help you put those puzzle pieces together, by giving you a real practice NCLEX Simulation: SIMCLEX.
You can take a free sample today at https://nursing.com/simclex
We also have a VERY special offer happening today until January 19th. You can check it out here https://nursing.com/lifetime
In today's special episode, "Mastering the Art of Efficient Study in Nursing School," we're diving deep into strategies that will transform your study habits. Plus, I have an exclusive offer on our Lifetime Membership that you won't want to miss.
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For more info on mastering efficiency in studying, we have a whole lesson that you can enjoy at https://nursing.com/lesson/test-01-01-time-management
Deal of a Lifetime!!
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Fractures
Did you know that there a several different types of fractures?
- Closed – skin intact
- Open/Compound – bone pierces skin
- Transverse – broken straight across
- Spiral – fracture from twisting force
- Comminuted – multiple pieces of bone
- Impacted – from vertical force on long bone
- Greenstick – incomplete fracture, common in children
- Oblique – diagonal fracture
- Displaced – bones no longer aligned
It is important for you to understand the different types of fractures and how to treat your patient accordingly.
I promise it's not as scary as it seems . . . In this lesson we'll give you the need-to-know information about Fractures so you can take the best care of your patients!
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Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic condition affecting how your body handles sugar (glucose). It's due to issues with insulin, a hormone that regulates sugar levels.
There are 2 types of diabetes mellitus:
- Type 1 Diabetes: The immune system attacks insulin-producing cells.
- Type 2 Diabetes: The body struggles with insulin use and production.
Let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Diabetes Mellitus so you can take the best care of your patients!
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Lymphoma is a kind of cancer in the body's defense system. It affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, and can be Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin.
- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Absence of Reed-Sternberg cells
- 90% of Lymphomas
Now, let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Lymphoma to pass your next Hematology/Oncology/Immunology exam!
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You've probably heard the word cirrhosis, but what is it and why is it so concerning?
Cirrhosis is deeply concerning due to its potential to severely damage the liver. As scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver tissue, the organ's ability to process nutrients, detoxify the blood, and produce essential proteins decreases.
Cirrhosis often develops silently, with symptoms appearing only in later stages when significant damage has occurred.
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Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is so important because it's a common heart condition.
Trust me I get it, it can be super tricky, however understanding CAD will help you recognize its symptoms, risks, and how to care for your patients with it.
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It's vital for you to grasp why potassium matters. Potassium helps nerves, muscles, and the heart work right.
Imbalances can cause serious issues like heart problems and weak muscles. You'll need to learn how to watch and fix potassium levels to keep your patients safe.
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If you're looking for a quick overview of pharm questions that most commonly appear on the NCLEX - I've got you covered right here in my lesson on NCLEX meds!
It's not a comprehensive lecture but rather an overview - check it out and let me know if it helps!
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Have you ever seen anything like this written in a patient's chart?
G6 T2 P0 A3 L2
Looks like a bunch of scribbles on a notepad. . . am I right? I promise you it means something and it's actually pretty important.
After watching this lesson on GTPAL, you'll confidently grasp the significance of those numbers and letters and you'll be able to provide a clear explanation of their meaning.
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Do you know 3 types of Angina?
- Stable – With exertion. Relieved by nitroglycerin
- Unstable – At rest. Lasts longer. Unrelieved by nitroglycerin.
- Variant – Unpredictable.
If you answered any of those 👏👏👏
Now, let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Angina to pass your next cardiac exam!
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ABGs refer to "Arterial Blood Gases." These are tests performed on a blood sample taken from an artery to assess the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, as well as the pH and bicarbonate levels in the blood.
ABG results provide valuable information about a patient's respiratory and metabolic status, that will help you diagnose and manage various medical conditions.
In this lesson, Brad will give you the need-to-know information about ABGs so you can pass your tests and take the best care of your patients.
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Now go out and be your best self today and as always Happy Nursing
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We’ve asked 40,000 nursing students: "What is your biggest struggle in nursing school?"
Can you guess the most common answer?
💊 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY 💊
Nursing Pharm is possibly the most complicated subject in school.
But, with help, you can excel at pharm and master the course by developing methods and strategies that I would like to share with you.
In this lesson, I share what I learned so you do not have to struggle like I did.
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Today we are talking about creating an Abdominal Pain Care Plan. Learning to write a nursing care plan for abdominal pain will ensure quality outcomes.
In this lesson, I'll show you how you can write an effective care plan for abdominal pain, regardless of the underlying diagnosis.
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Today we are talking about Advanced Directives, and in this lesson, I cut the fluff and give you what you need to know.
I hope this Advanced Directives lesson helps you as you prepare for your nursing semester ahead . . . If you are not in fundamentals, yet, save this email for later!
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Understanding the heart's complex physiology was like decoding a secret language. Ejection fractions, cardiac outputs – the terms seemed to swirl in a sea of confusion.
Hours were spent buried in textbooks, seeking clarity from professors, and collaborating with fellow students equally determined to conquer the subject.
It finally clicked . . . and in our heart failure lesson, I pulled out what you need to know about heart failure so you won't struggle like I did.
I hope this heart failure lesson helps you as you prepare for your nursing semester ahead . . . If you are not in cardiac, yet, save this email for later!
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The NCSBN - the company that administers the NCLEX - released the NextGen NCLEX in April and it was hailed as the new standard in measuring nursing students' ability to be a successful new nurse
Welp, they just published the results for the first batch of test takers
These results mean we KNOW the pass rate for all nextgen NCLEX test takers
I’m not even kidding when I say . . . . I was shocked - I was floored by what I saw when I read the results the first time
And let's just say one of these things is not like the other. The results show a 41% change in pass rate when compared to all NCLEX test takers BEFORE nextgen. And a 16% change compared to the 5-year average pass rate.
I am so excited for you and what this will mean for nursing students and the field of nursing, go out and take the NCLEX today!
And we just created the perfect FREE last-minute prep that you can do before you take the NCLEX
We listened to you and pulled out the 77 biggest topics of struggle. We created a beautiful PDF download that outlines each of these 77 Must-Know topics.
We also created a new Podcast Show where we cover each of the topics for you. And you can do this entire review for free, while on the go, listening in your car. Whatever works best for you!
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You have got this, go take your NCLEX today, and as always Happy Nursing
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I know just as well as any other nursing student - nursing school is freaking EXPENSIVE!
I attended an Accelerated BSN program or ABSN designed for working professionals interested in a career change.
That means that it was about 4 years of nursing school compressed into 18 months of grueling torture - about at the cost of all 4 years combined!
My wife and I were pregnant with our son Taz at the time, and…
… We were buried in student debt…
…We were living on food stamps and WIC…
.. We were sleeping on a mattress I pulled from the dumpster…
…I was giving my all (what was left) to becoming a nurse…
Once Taz was born, we found out that he had a fairly rare congenital birth defect that required multiple surgeries and weeks of hospital stays, just in his first year of life.
I will never forget staying up late into the night studying for exams in his hospital room by the light of the Emergency Room signage below then waking up in the early hours with him or going across the street to school and rushing back to baby Taz.
There were times I would bring him up to the school library during his nap time so I could attend a study group while he slept in his stroller.
I was completely dedicated to being an amazing nurse.
1st Semester GPA - 4.0.
2nd Semester GPA - 4.0
I was rocking it, but Taz’s surgeries were really starting to weigh on my wife and I.
That’s when the 3rd semester started, and I got the nursing professor from hell…
She had an utter lack of understanding of education, clinical nursing, and general people skills.
Over the course of the semester she only became more and more obtuse with her thinking and was clearly not in the game of educating nursing students but reaping vengeance on some past experience.
Not quite who I was paying tens of thousands of dollars to study under...
I wanted nothing to do with this woman, and therefore this class, and even nursing school in general!
I had lost all motivation to keep going in becoming a nurse.
With only 10 weeks to go until graduation, I dropped out of nursing school…
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When we become a part of a group, especially a group that is so underfunded and understaffed (like Nurse Educators) it becomes very easy to defend every action and every individual.
(In the past, I have mentioned several things that I feel need to change in nursing education. You can read about that here and here.)
This is flawed however, because doing so denies the issues and neglects the need for change. Rather than keeping an open mind about how to improve, the moment we try to protect or defend an entire industry, we enter into confirmation bias and inhibit our ability to objectively see the need for change.
I know, without a doubt, that whenever I mention the need for change in nursing education we will get an email or two from a professor or administrator ranting up and down saying . . . (my answers below each one).
- “How dare you say there are flaws in nursing education!”
- It is completely asinine to assume that there are NO flaws in ANY industry, company, or individual. Hell yes there are flaws in nursing education . . . you know what? There are flaws with NRSNG and with Jon Haws too. None of us are perfect. It’s time to be a bit more humble about what needs to change.
- “You are everything that is wrong with nursing!”
- Ummm . . . if pointing out areas of improvement and then creating those lifelines for nursing students after the educators they have relied on have failed them is “what’s wrong” with nursing . . .then we have much bigger problems.
- “If students weren’t so lazy.”
- No doubt, there are some lazy students out there. However, all 300,000+ nursing students are not lazy just like all nursing educators are not “bad”. Lazy students do not preclude the educator from educating. Just as poor educators do not preclude the student from graduating.
- “We don’t know the professors side of your story. I’m sure you were in the wrong.”
- I state exactly what I did wrong on this post. Being will to openly share my failure shouldn’t grant you the right to attack my vulnerability and excuse poor education.
- “Nursing school was hard for me, so it needs to be hard for other students . . . it’s the school of hard knocks.” (p.s. this one pisses me off more than any other)
- Is this a joke? Like seriously, is this a joke? It’s your freaking job to educate. I would NEVER wish on anyone to work on a floor where this mentality was adopted. Imagine working with nurses who think it’s okay for other nurses to struggle just because they’ve had some hard shifts. Like . . . is this a joke. If you see a co-worker struggling you just turn your head and let them sink rather than throw them a lifeline. Get over yourself.
- “We will NEVER share your material with our students.”
- Thanks. You just proved my point that nursing education needs to change! How juvenile it is to deny your students of helpful materials just because your feelings got hurt. The funniest thing about this email is that they are emailing us AFTER finding AND using our materials. Then, they get their feelings hurt and refuse to distribute anything NRSNG to their students. Dude! You just proved the point. Some administrators have gone as far as to BAN myself (Jon) from physically coming on their campus. Come on! It’s time to grow up, recognize the flaws, and provide your students with anything that will help them.
- “You are a bad example of negativity in nursing.”
- I take offense to this. Our podcast has 800+ episodes covering an enormous amount of material on positivity. Our blog has 800+ posts, our YouTube channel has 400+ videos, our Instagram account has 700+ posts . . . 99% of this material is positive to nursing and nursing education. If I point out one flaw or state that “nursing education needs to change” and you see that a “negativity in nursing”, I fear we are so deep into confirmation bias . . .
Hi NURSING.com family.
You can now prep for the NCLEX Anywhere!
We just released a new Podcast show, “NCLEX Flash Notes.” This is the perfect NCLEX review, and as ALWAYS, we have pulled out the MOST important info that you need to become an Amazing nurse!
Listen in each week while we review the critical topics you need to pass the NCLEX Exam. Each episode will cover different MUST-know nursing topics, with a perfect overview of all you need to know.
Our new show is NCLEX Flash Notes.
Just click the link below for a direct link to the show on either iTunes OR Spotify!
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Hi NURSING.com family. Are you getting ready for the NCLEX?? This show is the perfect NCLEX review, and as ALWAYS, we have pulled out the MOST important info that you need to become an Amazing nurse!
Listen in each week while we review 77 critical topics you need to pass the NCLEX-RN Exam. Each episode will cover these MUST-know nursing topics with a perfect overview.
Our new show is NCLEX Flash Notes. You can search that in apple podcasts or spotify and pull up the SHOW. NCLEX Flash Notes
NCLEX Flash Notes is your go-to last-minute refresher for the NCLEX exam. Cut through the fluff and get straight to the essential information with this free resource.
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If you want to further improve your test-taking skills, we have a FREE webinar for you - 5 Insanely Easy NCLEX Test-Taking Tips for Nursing Students. Sign up HERE!
Looking to take the NCLEX exam but feeling overwhelmed? Look no further! In this episode, we cover the 8 things you need to know about the NCLEX before taking it. From understanding the computerized nature of the exam to knowing what to expect on test day, this video will give you all the information you need to feel prepared and confident going into the NCLEX. Whether you're a first-time test taker or a repeat test taker, these tips and insights are essential for success. Don't miss out on this valuable information - watch now to learn more about what you need to know before taking the NCLEX!
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If you're a nursing student preparing for the NCLEX, it's important to have a solid understanding of the categories and subcategories that make up the exam. In this video, we're breaking down each of the categories and subcategories that you'll encounter on the NCLEX. We'll provide you with a detailed overview of each category, including the key topics and concepts you need to know for success on the exam. From Safe and Effective Care Environment to Psychosocial Integrity, this episode covers all of the categories and subcategories that you need to master to become a licensed nurse. Whether you're a first-time test taker or preparing for a retake, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to pass the NCLEX. So sit back, take notes, and get ready to learn everything you need to know about the NCLEX categories and subcategories
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Preparing for the NCLEX can be a daunting task, but focusing on the right categories can help you feel more confident and better prepared for the exam. In this video, we're breaking down the NCLEX categories that you should prioritize in your studying before taking the exam. We'll discuss the most commonly tested categories on the NCLEX, and provide you with tips and strategies to help you master each one. Whether you're a first-time test taker or retaking the exam, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you pass the NCLEX and become a licensed nurse. Don't let the NCLEX stress you out any longer. Tune in to this episode and learn how to effectively prioritize your studying to focus on the categories that matter most for success on the NCLEX.
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Are you a nursing student looking for ways to ace your exams and succeed in your program? In this episode, we're sharing 5 proven test-taking tips that will help you improve your grades and perform your best on nursing school exams. From effective study strategies to simple test-taking techniques, these tips are designed to help you overcome test anxiety, retain information, and approach your exams with confidence. Whether you're a first-year nursing student or getting ready to take your NCLEX exam, these tips will be valuable additions to your study routine. So sit back, take notes, and get ready to take your nursing school test-taking skills to the next level with these 5 proven tips.
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In this episode, not only do I cover some of my best test-taking tips, but I also talk to you about some of the ways that you can approach these new Next Gen test questions that you're probably seeing in your classroom and that I hope you're preparing for as you get ready for the NCLEX.
I have some new tips, tricks, and strategies that you can use in taking tests in nursing school and for the NCLEX. I'm sure if you're here, you're probably struggling with the way that nursing school exams are, right?
- What are SATA questions?
- How do I answer the different types of NCLEX-style questions?
- How do I overcome test anxiety?
Tests and test-taking are one of the most difficult things that we encounter as nursing students, but we never really want to take the time to learn how to do these better because it feels like a waste of time.
But I'm gonna tell you tonight that what you're gonna get out of this next 30 45 minutes or so will be one of the biggest investments that you'll make in your career, both as a nurse and in your future as you go on to take certifications and things like that.
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We have a special interview for you today with Derek! After 6 attempts at the NCLEX he was feeling crushed…
“Failed my 6th one, and you just don’t know what to do… it just crushes you. You can’t work as a nurse, you’ve gotta find money other ways, your degree is useless”
Yet somehow Derek found the courage to keep going.
"Then your practice questions came up for the NextGen. I was doing all of those a lot then I took the NextGen and Passed on my 7th time testing."
Wow, passed after his 7th time! Guys, I am so excited to share Derek’s inspiring story with you today… if you are thinking about giving up… I just want you to know that there is still hope!!
So here we have Jon Haws interviewing Derek! Enjoy.
What happens if you fail the NCLEX multiple times? As you will see it is never too late. Derek shares his story of failing the NCLEX 6 times. And then shares how to pass the NCLEX after failing multiple times.
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If you have ADHD and are considering nursing school, you may be wondering if the challenges you face with attention and focus will make it more difficult for you to succeed. In this video, we'll explore the unique challenges faced by nursing students with ADHD and provide strategies to help you overcome them. We'll discuss the importance of creating a structured routine, utilizing study tools, and seeking support from professors and peers. We'll also provide tips on how to manage stress and avoid burnout. Whether you're a current nursing student with ADHD or considering entering a nursing program, this video will provide valuable insights and resources to help you succeed. So, tune in now and learn how to navigate nursing school with ADHD!
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Are you tired of studying hard but still struggling to perform well on your nursing exams? You're not alone. Many nursing students struggle with test-taking, but the good news is that there are effective strategies you can use to improve your results. In this video, we'll share 11 valuable test-taking strategies specifically designed for nursing students. From understanding the question types to managing your time effectively, our tips and tricks will help you boost your confidence and achieve better results on your nursing exams. Whether you're a new nursing student or a seasoned pro, these strategies will help you excel in your academic career. So don't wait, watch this video now and start applying these proven techniques to your study routine. Your success in nursing school is just a few clicks away!
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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is a type of nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has obtained a license to practice nursing under the supervision of an RN (Registered Nurse) or a physician. Here are the differences between an RN and LPN.
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NextGen NCLEX changes in 2023 will feature Drag & Drop questions. These questions can be challenging because they require a higher level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Here are some tips to help you answer these types of questions effectively
New NCLEX format 2023 will feature NextGen style questions: Let's discuss how drop-down questions will work and how to best answer.
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Highlight Questions will be on the new NCLEX changes in 2023, there are Next Gen NCLEX practice questions available online for free at NURSING.com.
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Nursing school presents a unique challenge when it comes to test-taking. You’re no longer just looking for the right answer - you’re now looking for the most right answer or multiple right answers. In this episode I am going to break down how to understand what these questions are even asking you, and our best tips for how to answer them.
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Matrix multiple-response questions on the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) require you to select multiple correct answer options from a matrix table. Here are some tips on how to answer these types of questions.
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Multiple Response Select N questions on the NGN require careful reading, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills. By following these tips, you can prepare yourself for success on the NGN.
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Hi guys, this is Sandi! For everyone taking the nclex, there's only one thing on our minds, PASSING, am I right? It's the last hurdle that stands in the way of getting your nursing license and starting April 1st, there's going to be a change to the nclex.
I've been studying the NCLEX changes for the last two years . . . in this episode I am going to share with you exactly what I have learned about the new scoring matrix multiple response questions on the NCLEX. . . Yep, its a bit different than what you are “use to” but after listening to this, you will go from stressed to confident as you walk into the testing center on TEST DAY
Practice NextGen for free at: https://www.NURSING.com In the last 2 years nursing students on nursing.com have answered over 27,769,787 questions - today I want to give you a peak behind the curtain and show you the question more nursing students struggle with than any other - and help you see EXACTLY how to answer it correctly - and similar questions every single time. This video covers one of the most missed questions on NURSING.com and provides you with some tips to answer not only this question but others just like it. Want to significantly improve your chances of passing NCLEX? Take a SIMCLEX at https://nursing.com With NextGen NCLEX 2023, it is important that you understand content over hacks.
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Caveat: some people (nurses) might not agree AT ALL with what I say here . . . oh well! I want to share how it really is to give confidence to those struggling.
We literally get hundreds of emails a day from nursing students.
Sadly, a good portion of them are from students that feel like they should quit nursing school altogether.
My Story . . . (uncensored) When I Quit Nursing School PLUS 7 tips to stay mentally sane during nursing school I started nursing school with high hopes, but after my fourth semester, I dropped out. I quit nursing school.
I knew nursing school was going to be hard . . . I mean the whole point is to learn how to competently take care of a human being suffering from complex heath issues.
I expected school to be hard.
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Time management is perhaps the one element of nursing that all nurses, from novice to expert, struggle with more than anything else.
From the moment you enter nursing school you are given an unmanageable amount of tasks to complete. This does not change as you leave school and enter the workforce.
Part of succeeding in nursing school and scoring well on exams comes done to learning how to manage your time. Hence, we begin our “Test Taking” course with a module in Time Management.
I believe this is the foundation to success in school and throughout your career as a nurse. Mastering this one skill will make all the difference in your career.
Here I will present a few key strategies the nurse and nursing student can implement to improve their command on their time.
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You will have few opportunities in life to feel as inundated as you will during nursing school. Sometimes it feels like the entire object of nursing school is to see how many students they can stress out of the program.
There is no situation where the old adage applies more realistically; “drinking from a firehose”
In all seriousness, nursing school is intense. You are learning how to care for a human being in the most complex of situations both physically and emotionally and there is so much to be learned.
On top of this you are only given a few months to cover the 1,875 pages of a MedSurg textbook before switching to an entirely new topic.
We all understand the problem . . . I’ll move on.
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Hey guys! I’m excited today to talk to you about a study tips that are for sure going to make you a successful nursing student and nurse!
So in this lesson I want to talk to you about where to start in regards to studying, a few of the do’s and don’ts of studying and different types of techniques or aids that may help you!
Ok guys so I just wanted to start off by saying our founder Jon Haws has an awesome blog entry called “How to slay nursing school: Forget study tips go for strategy” if you haven’t already read you definitely need to! He gives fantastic tips for any nursing student when it comes to studying and that link has actually been attached to this lesson so check it out! So actually here in this slide I have added a few of Jons tips to start us out! Jon says and it makes perfect sense….have a battle plan meaning nursing school is very much like a battle and it’s not meant to be easy….if it was everyone would do it! So right off the bat figure out how you are going to attack it by adopting study habits and a routine that will make you successful which we are going to talk about. Another thing Jon says is “cut the clutter” meaning not every single thing you learn in nursing school is extremely important or it doesn’t really apply to real life nursing. Jon suggests using the SSIP mnemonic for this – “Scan and sift” meaning find the most important new information and throw out the redudant material. “Import in intervals” meaning take your studying in small portions rather than huge chunks at a time which will help with retaining and comprehending. After you continue to scan, sift, and import in intervals you will “pin it” or retain it and it will stay with you. And remember whatever you are learning or studying we want to apply it to nursing because that in fact is your end goal. Not only will it help you during your studies but also will help you pass your boards and most importantly to be a great nurse!
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Let’s face it. Pharmacology is hard. It is one of the toughest subjects in a nursing program. So if it is on your course list this coming semester, you’re probably feeling anxious and overwhelmed already.
You’re not alone. Many students, including me, have been where you are, and some even felt like they didn’t belong to nursing school anymore.
One of the most common questions we get is; “How to study for pharmacology in nursing school”?
I totally understand this. After all, being subjected to an endless list of medications and their classifications can be stressful.
Despite being difficult, pharmacology is an extremely necessary class. This is why you need a plan to handle it successfully and pass with good grades.
If you need to boost your pharmacology grades, pay keen attention to this information as I shall discuss my top tried and tested tips on how to study for pharmacology nursing.
A nursing student AMA we did at our live event in 2019.
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We love having you as part of the nursing family. Here is a throwback to an old conference.
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How to answer Absolute Words NCLEX style questions . . . things like: always never none all every Happy Nursing!
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Nursing school can be overwhelming – but you CAN do this!
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We have discontinued the Scrubcheats app 😢 . . . BUT . . . The good new is we’ve opened up EVEN MORE nursing cheatsheets. When you join NURSING.com you get access to over 300+ nursing cheatsheets (included on the mobile app and web). [button url=”/” external=”true” size=”full”]Learn More About NURSING.com[/button] Not sure if you […]
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Oh Canada . . . Oh Canada! What’s up all my Canadian nurse brothers and sisters? I have to be honest . . . I know very little about Canada, but we got a question from one of our readers asking that we discuss passing the NCLEX as a Canadian nursing student. NCLEX Pass Rates […]
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I remember working as a nurse during the holiday season. It was something that I actually really enjoyed – talking to the patients and spending time with them is a special opportunity to bring them a little comfort and cheer during the difficult time. One experience I remember was the husband of a patient who […]
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Nursing school is hard! On your journey, you may run across (or have already run across) situations that intentionally or unintentionally make it even harder. It breaks my heart to hear the stories students have shared with us over the years. All of these were just shared within the last month 🙁 I was […]
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Hi, Everyone, this is Sandi with The Nursing Podcast from NURSING.com And the title of today’s podcast is Be That Nurse! So what do I mean by that… You are about to enter or maybe already have entered the ranks of one of the most trusted professions out there. The Gallup Poll published in […]
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Welcome to the Nursing Podcast with NURSING.com Today I am going to bring up a topic that we have spoken about quite a bit in the past. Because I think this is something that we need continual reminders about. I really want to talk about Imposter Syndrome. It has been on my mind, and I […]
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Here is part 3 of an interview with Murse Clyde. This was such a fun interview, Clyde is such a likable guy. Here is how the episode begins, tune in to hear the rest! “So I want to talk really quick about how we came across Clyde and let him introduce himself a little bit. […]
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Here is part 2 of an interview with Murse Clyde. This was such a fun interview, Clyde is such a likable guy. Let me just share a few great quotes from the interview. “I sing, I’m always singing anyway.” “I’m always humming, and I dance.” “I’m just doing me. I’m not trying to put on […]
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We really enjoyed getting a chance to interview Murse Clyde. In this first part of the interview, we discuss caring for family members and connecting with them. We discuss the realities of caring for patient’s families during times of Covid. Then we pivot slightly and discuss burnout and how to avoid burnout while still being […]
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Hi, Everyone, this is The Nursing Podcast from NURSING.com Today we are talking about Getting Ready for Nursing School – specifically Next Generation NCLEX Also knows as Next Gen, or NGN. The NCSBN is the governing body that makes the NCLEX. And for some time now they have been planning on making some updates to […]
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Hi everyone. This is the nursing podcast from NURSING.com. And today we are talking about getting ready for nursing school, but more specifically is the NCLEX hard. I love to be direct. So I will answer you right now and say that, yes, the NCLEX is hard. The NCLEX is probably the hardest test you […]
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Hi everyone. This is the nursing podcast from nursing.com. And today we are talking about getting ready for nursing school and specifically knowing your learning style. My name is Sandy, and I’m very excited to talk about this today. It is something that I am very passionate about as I have watched my oldest struggle […]
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Hi everyone. This is the nursing podcast from nursing.com. And today we are talking about getting ready for nursing school, essential oils and specifically clothing accessories and clinical tools on our blog. We have a list of 35 items, 35 nursing school essentials, but today I’m going over just 16 of them. And specifically, as […]
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Hi everyone. This is the nursing podcast from nursing.com. And today we are talking about getting ready for nursing school and specifically about mindset. My name is Sandy and I have been working at nursing.com and listening to stories of nursing students for five years now. And while I haven’t personally been through nursing school […]
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What’s going on everybody. This is Jon Haws, RN, founder of nursing.com. And I’m here to just talk to you guys about, well, it’s mother’s day, to be honest. And I’m here to just tell you a story, of one mom that really sticks out in my mind that, or maybe two moms that really […]
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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 the NCLEX up to 8 times per year with a 45 day waiting period between each attempt. There is no maximum number of attempts You must wait 45 days between […]
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I want to share with you guys three stories of kind of my first few weeks, first few months, working as a nurse.
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There is a quote that I really, really love. I’m a guy who loves a lot of quotes, have him up around my office. I read them down often and I love to share them one quote that I found recently by a guy named Ray Dalio.
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Today, I’m going to talk and respond to another email that we got from nursing students who are concerned about going through school right now with COVID going on.
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today, we’re going to be talking about COVID and nursing school. I know you guys are probably tired of talking about COVID, but I want to talk a little bit about how it relates to your journey through nursing school.
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Today I want to discuss how many practice questions are enough questions for the NCLEX, and does the Pearson trick work?
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Over the last four or five months. I think what the world has seen…almost more than anything…is the resilience of nurses and healthcare professionals. And I want to talk to you nursing students who have demonstrated exactly how resilient, how strong, and how incredible you guys are.
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Today we’ll talk about the 10 step note-taking method for nursing students.
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Let’s talk about how to take questions during nursing school and how to prepare for the NCLEX.
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I want to give you guys a couple of tips on selecting the appropriate study environment for you right now.
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I passed the CCRN exam way back in 2014. I used three tools. Today, I discuss those tools and how they can help. To learn more about them, go to: https://nursing.com/ccrn-review/
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Making the change from a new grad to a “real nurse” is extremely hard. Jennifer helps guide us through the process. Jon: Welcome to another episode of the nursing.com podcast. My name is Jon Haws, RN. And I’m your host today? I have a very special guest. This is the nurse, Jennifer, over on Instagram. […]
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It is never too dark to keep moving forward. Jon: Welcome to another episode of the nursing.com podcast. Today, I have a very special guest. A lot of times, it’s just me on here talking about today. I was lucky enough to chat with Brad bass nurse bass, as you know him over on YouTube […]
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Did you choose nursing or did nursing choose you? How to stay motivated and fill your cup in nursing.
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Wanted to give you a quick into to a new side website to help keep your motivation up right now. It’s HappyNursing.com This winter spring of 2020 has been one of the most challenging that humanity around the world has experienced in an incredibly long time and will likely be one of the most trying […]
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Surviving nursing school is hard . . . doing so as an ESL student is that much harder. In this episode we discuss tips from other ESL students for surviving nursing school.
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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. I’m Jon Haws RN in founder of nursing.com and I’m here with Speaker 2: Marie […]
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What is Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)? Quick NGN Facts WHAT: 5 new question NCLEX question formats WHEN is the NCLEX Changing?: April 2023 WHY: better measure new grad nurse clinical judgement Essentially, the NCSBN or the National Council State Boards of Nursing (who administers the NCLEX) is planning to include a variety of 5 new […]
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(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 be a nursing student, you are dealing with the fear brought on by COVID-19 (coronavirus). […]
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Huge . . . we just released a comprehensive NCLEX review book. Save 20% when you order today (3/2/2020). Just go to NURSING.com/nclexbook
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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 only school that was a bit unorganized . . . turns out, many students feel […]
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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 doing homework after kiddo goes down in the evenings. I’m either sacrificing study time or […]
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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. Welcome to another episode of the nursing.com podcast. My name is John Haws, RN and the founder of nursing.com. And […]
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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. Jon: All right today, I’m here with one of our content directors here@nursing.com. Miriam Warman, RNC MNN dash MSN dot ed. Welcome to Miriam. Miriam: Hello. Thank you. Jon: […]
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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 is happening to your NRSNG Academy account? After January 14, 2020 you will be able […]
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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! Good morning, welcome to the NRSNG podcast. My name is Jon Haws, RN, and the founder of interest and G and today, you […]
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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 Nursing school tests can leave you feeling like you are reading a foreign language. When […]
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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 task that you will need to master as a nurse. Often times the way it’s […]
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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 . . . no working, etc. This scared me even more. It was moments like […]
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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 there is still one GIANT hurdle in your way…NCLEX®. Trust me, I’ve been where you […]
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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 Diagnose Plan Implement Evaluate Following this simple nursing process will not only help you throughout […]
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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 to this episode where we break down how you can tackle not just nursing school […]
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What is critical thinking for nursing? [button url=”https://www.nursing.com/lesson/test-02-01-critical-thinking/?utm_medium=website&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=critical%20thinking%20steps”]View NURSING.com Critical Thinking Lesson[/button] 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 thinking in a nursing setting? I break it down […]
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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. After listening to this podcast episode we’re confident that you will fully grasp the basic […]
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I’m going to break down all twelve cranial nerves in relation to something we all understand, ordering coffee at Starbucks! But first . . . here is a helpful mnemonic to remember the cranial nerves (plus I put some lessons below to continue learning): Cranial Nerves and Coffee . . . As nurses, we LOVE […]
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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 climber by the name of Alex handled. Maybe you’ve seen the documentary from National Geographic, […]
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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 idea of concept based nursing in itself isn’t flawed however, many nursing programs fail to […]
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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 A’s and I thought here it is, I have figured out how to excel in […]
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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 if you are fit to be a nurse after you graduate. Often times just the […]
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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 a good or bad nursing school to hopefully help you in your search for the […]
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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 wildfires can cause. Most the major highways were closed and I drove many back-roads to […]
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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 them all together an assessment could take 40 or more minutes! There’s no time in […]
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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 the world – uses NRSNG. Moments like this rock me to the core. I know […]
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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 nurses will have to deal with. For me I realized I was no longer able […]
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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) discuss how they dealt with stress and anxiety while in nursing school and what sort […]
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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. Often they take an online quiz, also prior to class. Then, in the classroom, the students […]
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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 here with NURSING.com and Med of the Day Podcast. Today we’re going to do another […]
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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 by 1,009,000 by 2024. The result is a deficit of 569,700 nurses or a total expected workforce […]
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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 on because of this method. It’s no magic fix and does still require a lot […]
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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 for this at Nrsng.com/1. So basically when a patient comes in and is in need of […]
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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 and a total of 120 college credits. I had already attended 3 universities and sampled […]
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Pharmacology Doesn’t Have to be Your Enemy I’ve asked 40,000 nursing students: What is your 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 possibly the most complicated subject […]
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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 listen anytime, anywhere . . . best part? It’s free. You can download for iOS […]
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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 (@studentnursejennifer) who is just ONE MONTH away from graduating nursing school. We sat down and […]
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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 with you how I used to study in nursing school, what I would do today […]
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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 floor.
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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 regional directors for the KANS and I had the opportunity to sit with her and […]
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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. Nichole Weaver: I’m Nichole Weaver, MSN, RN, CCRN. Jon Haws: Today we wanted to address […]
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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 Weaver. John Haws: And today, we wanted to talk about something that we think about […]
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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- Nicole: Hey guys. Jon Haws: … and we just wanted to kind of talk to […]
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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 NRSNG academy and you go there, you will see that we have launched the brand […]
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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, all your payments count towards lifetime membership. All of that good stuff, so let me […]
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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 story. And I hope it helps, and I hope it gives you additional confidence, additional […]
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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 upgrade and the changes happening are so substantial that we had to hire a team […]
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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 and this outdoorsy and all that, so ever since I was a kid, I remember […]
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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 in a big community center, you know the kind where they have multiple classes, they […]
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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 yourself. Enjoy!
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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.
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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.
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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 a NURSING.com member, Jenna, about her journey in nursing school and her future as a […]
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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 . . . rest easy at night and don’t concern yourself with the opinion of sheep.
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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.
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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.
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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 that will help you avoid any med math errors.
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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 it comes to nursing, I have so much to be thankful for and I want […]
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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 it comes to nursing, I have so much to be thankful for and I want […]
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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 it comes to nursing, I have so much to be thankful for and I want […]
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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 it comes to nursing, I have so much to be thankful for and I want […]
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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 it comes to nursing, I have so much to be thankful for and I want […]
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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 their curriculum or integrating it with other courses . . . we are doubling down […]
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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 focus on the big goal. Click above to listen to the episode.
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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 I’m going to share some harsh realities with you. Stop complaining If you have plans […]
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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 you are worried about Dopamine vs Dobutamine . . . we’ve got you covered. RELATED […]
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When a natural disaster strikes, patients don’t magically stop being sick. I am honored to share the story of Erika RN BSN, who stayed in the hospital 108 hours during Hurricane Harvey providing care for her patients. I am honored to count myself among the ranks of such amazing nurses. We all know, going into […]
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It’s in our nature as nurses to want to help during time of disaster. When asked, “Why do you want to be a nurse?”, most of us would respond with, “To help people.” In some ways, disaster is our call to arms. When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast the nurse in all of us […]
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How can I put this lightly? The sooner you come to love nursing care plans, the easier your career as a nurse will be. The relationship that most nurses have with care plans goes something like this: What the hell is a care plan? This seems easy! Agh! Why do they keep telling me my […]
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I talked to 5 current and previous nursing students and asked them what advice would they give to new nursing students . . . Here’s what they said. Listen to the episode here: 6 Tips to Succeed in Nursing School Just Breath Learn How to Manage Your Time Show Interest in Clinicals You MUST Work […]
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Are you a bedside nurse looking for a nursing job outside of the hospital, or maybe a new nurse that wants to look into all your options in the nursing field? Maybe you want to stay within the hospital and earn some extra income on your days off…. Before we get started, I want to […]
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See how to study for the NCLEX and what to do every day before test day The big day is almost here. One. More. Week. So, how should you go about these last 7 days before taking the NCLEX? Take the week off? Cram? Cancel all plans and become a practice question taking machine? If […]
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The SATA question is a struggle for a lot of nursing students. You may have had very little or no exposure to them prior to nursing school. It requires a thorough knowledge of the question being asked. We can help you know how to answer all those select all that apply nclex questions in this […]
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Want to know how to deal with test anxiety in nursing school? We can help you get past the stress and help you feel confident in your test taking abilities! Listen in with Kati Kleber for dealing with that anxiety. When all of the answers are correct answers… it might be a nursing school exam! […]
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With all the demands and knowledge required for nursing it can be overwhelming to master all those skills! Great time management will be required for you to become the best nurse you can be. Our communication and time management tips will help you manage all the different things that you will do every single day!
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Delegation is critical to being excellent with time management. In this podcast we discuss how to know when and how to delegate. We have created a little mini series in the NRSNG podcast covering time management for nurses that I hope you will enjoy!
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Nursing school requires an intense amount of work. To maintain the level of organization needed to stay on top of things you will need some planning. Here are some great time management tips that will help you stay on top of not only nursing school, but everything else you have going on.
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Can I be honest? I had an amazing experience last month. It was one of those moments when you are filled with thousands of emotions ranging from happiness to sadness all at the same time. Have you ever felt that before? [ctt title=”You never know the reach you will have as a nurse.” tweet=”You […]
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Change positions Pillow support Active and passive range of motion Routine stretching of the shoulders, neck, arms, hands, fingers
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The SATA Success Pyramid Learning how to answer SATA (select all that apply) questions is one of the most crucial skills to nursing school success. Nursing students ask us all the time for tips and strategies on how to successfully prepare for and answer SATA questions. So we actually created an entire course around nursing […]
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NURSING.com started innocent enough in 2014 . . . with a desire to share a message that nursing education has to change. I wanted to share a message of intellectual humility and the need to create an environment of inclusion and collaboration within nursing education. What I soon found however, was that this message resonated […]
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Nursing Education Needs to Change! There is a major flaw with humans . . . we are wholly susceptible to cognitive biases. What are cognitive biases? Tendencies to think in certain ways that can lead to systematic deviations from a standard of rationality or good judgment. There are literally hundreds of different “kinds” of cognitive biases, […]
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Let’s talk about antihypertensives . . . these are meds that you are going to be giving a LOT of, so it’s important to be familiar with them. Resources Mentioned: Friday Freebies MedMaster Course
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In this episode, I share a little bit about Increased ICP (intracranial pressure). The Friday Freebie for today is a 17 page PDF outline of the most important Neurological NCLEX points you need to know. Resources Mentioned: Friday Freebies NRSNG Academy
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[button link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-podcast-by-nrsng-nclex/id933048043?mt=2″ color=”btn-primary” newwindow=”yes”]Listen in iTunes[/button] [button link=”https://www.nrsng.com/podcasts/?podid=92796&slimplayer=true” color=”btn-primary” newwindow=”yes”]Listen on NRSNG[/button] Did you know Nursing is considered one of the most difficult undergraduate degrees (up there with Engineering and Physics)? Add to this the stress of communicating with faculty and professors, it can seem unbearable. In today’s episode, I share with you a few tips on […]
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I want to share with you four significant moments in my nursing career. These are moments that were “pivotal” to my career, yet I felt unworthy of the success and accomplishment. My goal with this isn’t to provide myself with some sort of self therapy by talking about my past . . . on the […]
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[button link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-podcast-by-nrsng-nclex/id933048043?mt=2″ color=”btn-info” newwindow=”yes”]Subscribe in iTunes[/button] Today we cover EKG Interpretation for nurses. We’ve got a 4 page chart that helps going out in the Friday Freebies today. If you aren’t aware, we email out a brand new cheatsheet, reference sheet, clinical tool, what-ever-you-wanna-call-it, every single Friday. To take advantage of this series it will […]
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Nothing sends pure fear down the spine of a nursing student quit like NCLEX priority questions . . . you know what I’m talking about: Which patient would you see first? What is the nurse’s first priority? What is the most important intervention? Sound familiar? In this post/podcast I’m going to give you a framework for […]
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[button link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-podcast-by-nrsng-nclex/id933048043?mt=2″ color=”btn-info” newwindow=”yes”]Subscribe in iTunes[/button] Today we talk Musculoskeletal System . . . yea! If you aren’t aware, we email out a brand new cheatsheet, reference sheet, clinical tool, what-ever-you-wanna-call-it, every single Friday. To take advantage of this series it will help if you are getting (and reading) those emails. It’s pretty simple, just […]
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psssst . . . I’ve got a little secret . . . You’re not the only one struggling through nursing school. We get hundreds of emails everyday from nursing students around the world who are struggling with one thing or another in nursing school. Whether it’s pharm, clinicals, stress, professors, finances, family, medsurg, YOU NAME […]
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Caveat: some people (nurses) might not agree AT ALL with what I say here . . . oh well! I want to share how it really is to give confidence to those struggling. We literally get hundreds of emails a day from nursing students. Sadly, a good portion of them are from students that feel […]
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How I Made Over $70,000 My First Year as a Nurse [button link=”https://www.nrsng.com/podcasts/?podid=129&slimplayer=true” color=”btn-primary” newwindow=”no”]Play Episode[/button] [button link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-podcast-by-nrsng-nclex/id933048043?mt=2″ color=”btn-primary” newwindow=”no”]Subscribe in iTunes[/button] One question I remember Googling all the time while I was in nursing school was: “what nurses make the most money? ” . . . or “how much do nurses make?” I never went […]
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[button link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-podcast-by-nrsng-nclex/id933048043?mt=2″ color=”btn-info” newwindow=”yes”]Subscribe in iTunes[/button] Soooo . . . . starting next Friday we will be introducing the Friday Freebie Series of the NRSNG Podcast. In this series, I will be providing an overview, outline, etc, of the FridayFreebie that was mailed out that day. If you aren’t aware, we email out a […]
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Wow . . . what a fun show today. I was honored to sit down with Ben and Greg from the Real Talk Nursing Podcast. We found through this discussion that we had a lot in common regarding our views of nursing and nursing education. If you haven’t yet . . . subscribe to their […]
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I will admit it. I started every semester with the best intentions: super organized, everything labeled, and calendar ready to be filled out with all my appointments. Week one would involve mass amounts of anxiety due to getting explanation of what was required along with lecture because in Nursing School you don’t just get your […]
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While there is a lot of information to know for nursing clinicals, there are a few basic tasks to master to look like a rock star… let’s discuss… 1. How to apply a 5-lead ECG Many hospitalized patients will be on a heart monitor (telemetry monitoring). Most units utilize a 5-lead heart monitor, meaning there […]
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It is no question that nursing school can be a little nerve racking. But what can be most unnerving part about it is going into the clinical environment. Nursing clinicals are scary at first, but it gets easier and easier with each week. I’ve worked with nursing students in a few environments (critical care, stepdown, […]
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Positive troponins (NRSNG=0.035… check your institutions ranges) What is a troponin? Troponins are proteins that initiate contraction of muscle fibers. Troponin I is specific to heart muscle. Get an EKG Do we need a third? Use your judgement. Is there a cardiac history? Has the focus of the plan of care changed? A couple hours […]
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We are back with another in our series of episodes about critical thinking in nursing and how it applies to nursing care plans. In today’s episode Kati tells of two real life examples of using critical thinking on the nursing floor.
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Why all the fuss about critical thinking? How does critical thinking actually work on the floor? This episodes uses real life examples to show you how critical thinking works on the floor and how it kicks in with nursing care plans.
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Ahhhh.. chicken and waffles. They don’t sound like they should go together, but they do. They so do. Apart they are delicious, but together.. they just make sense. It’s the same with critical thinking and care plans. Coming up with a nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and using your clinical judgment to decide upon the best […]
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So . . . I guess this episode is just about 8 minutes of a few thoughts on my mind. Mostly though, I just want you all to know how much you really mean to us! NRSNG.com isn’t mine . . . it’s OURS. And you are a part of it. Thank you for […]
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So all my floor and ICU nurses . . . Ever get a report from ED that sounded something like this: “Older female, came in with acute ischemic stroke, started tPA at 20:30, NIH 18, L side weakness, vented, VSS”? As an ICU or floor nurse we are left thinking . . . what the […]
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In this episode Kati, Susan, and I talk about the role of confidence and self doubt in nursing. This is a career field FULL of talented individuals and that can make us question ourselves. In this episode we talk about ways to find additional confidence in your career. I still remember it vividly. The first […]
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So You Want to Be a Nurse? Are you cut out to be a nurse? Wondering how hard nursing school is? What are the nursing school prerequisites, and do they matter? If you are asking yourself these questions, we can help! NURSING.com is a team of nurses that have been there and know the pain. […]
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We hear from students all the time that their nursing program is cutting the pharmacology course . . . This drives me CRAZY! Pharmacology is one of the biggest components of our job as nurses and it is vital that we understand it well. I wish nursing schools would focus on teaching those things that […]
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33 Nursing Report and Brain Sheet Templates I get it . . . I was there once too. Notes on my hands, on alcohol swabs, on scraps of paper, a few scribbled on the gloves I was wearing. Staying organized as a nurse is no joke. [ctt title=”After about 6 months working on the floor […]
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When Robert Frost penned the words “the road not taken”, he must have had Juliana Adams BSN MSN MA in mind. To say that Juliana has done a lot with her nursing career would be a serious understatement. In her 50 years of healthcare experience, Juliana has worked in several countries, been an author, film maker, […]
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The day has arrived. Nursing Practice Questions is live and ready to go! What is NPQ? It’s our bank of NCLEX® style questions along with advanced statistics to help you focus your studies and feel confident as you prepare to pass the NCLEX®.
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Wait!!! Don’t take or give another handoff report until you use this nursing report sheet template. [button link=”https://www.nursing.com/cheat-sheets/” color=”btn-primary” newwindow=”no”]Download the Report Sheet[/button] Handoff report is one of those areas that I tend to spend a LOT of time with new grads. My preceptor did the same thing. I remember for about the first month […]
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Hey there y’all . . . This is kinda an in-between-a-sode . . . I’ve had a few things on my mind that I wanted to share with you. I talk briefly about dealing with anxiety in nursing school, our mission to build the nurse community, scammers, and our podcasts: [button url=”/podcasts/”]Listen to the Podcasts[/button] […]
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My concern is . . . as with everything else . . . we have allowed antiquated systems and process and fear keep us from pushing for the change that is required in nursing. Today, Kati and I talk, off the cuff about what the hell staffing is and why it deserves out attention.
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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 in politics and going back to college as a second degree Nursing student at the age of 31. Angie had plenty of reasons to forget about nursing and continue on […]
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[vid url=”https://youtu.be/f4Ey-MuHxTg”] I Love You . . . My first shift in the Neuro ICU all by myself as a new nurse I was assigned a patient who was scheduled to withdraw life support during my shift. The family gathered. The ventilator was turned off. And within 30 minutes the patients heart stopped beating. My […]
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I can still remember my first shift. . . I arrived to the Neuro ICU about 5 minutes late, sweating, out of breath, and flustered . . . not to mention nervous, scared out of my mind, and excited! What a way to start my career as a nurse, right? My initial plan was to […]
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What are the Bills? HR 1602 – view the bill HERE S. 864 – view the bill HERE How Can You Get “Involved”? Listen to this podcast episode here with Senator O’Donnell It’s really as simple as: Google “who is my congressman” Call the number Tell them to support the two bills above There is […]
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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 her journey to RN. Her name is JoAnn . . . well, JoAnn RN In short, she was faced with many challenges . . . but never gave in. Some […]
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What: Rally for National Nurse-to-Patient Ratios When: May 12, 2016 8am-4pm (rally 11am-2pm) Where: Washington D.C. (Corner of First St NE and Constitution Ave Permit area 9 information HERE) More Information The Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act will hold hospitals accountable for development and implementation of unit-by-unit staffing plans. Requires: Establishment of staffing system to ensure […]
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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 episode discusses post mortem care and coping strategies for nurses when a patient passes away. [ctt title=”When a patient dies you become a nurse to the family.” tweet=”When a patient […]
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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 that surround nursing school. Today I interview Susan DuPont RN BSN who will be joining the NRSNG team as a content editor and creator. Susan had a stressful journey into […]
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Kati Kleber with NurseEyeRoll.com is one of my favorite nurses. In fact . . . this is the second time I have had her on the show. You can listen to the first interview here. In this episode Kati and I discuss vulnerability and confidence in nursing and how to develop both as a nursing […]
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I am so excited to introduce someone incredibly important. Take a minute and listen to this episode . . . we share a lot of personal stories. After you listen take a minute and say hi: Facebook: nrsng Snapchat: nrsngcom Instagram: nrsng
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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 know at a very high level. We’re going to talk about these meds at a very upper level, what’s going on, why we give these meds, and really what you […]
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So . . . a couple things here . . . One of the most common concerns that we get from nursing students is . . . Why are experienced nurses so mean to students? AND Have you heard of @RN_MFKRS_ on Instagram In this episode of the NRSNG Show (click above to play) I […]
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One of the biggest struggles I see new nurses and nursing students . . . and even experienced nurses at times have is . . . Time Management on the clinical floor. I wanted to share with you two major tips for feeling more organized and less stressed during clinicals. This is a short episode […]
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Excuse the slight detour from our normal episodes . . . but I wanted to let you know that we just released a clipboard designed specifically for nurses and nursing students. You can view the clipboard at: NurseClipboards.com Here is why we developed our own clipboard . . . I just wasn’t happy with the […]
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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 nursing for years). Masen is the mastermind behind @nurse_muscles on Instagram and NurseMuscles.com where he provides fitness and nutrition consulting focused on helping individuals achieve their peak level of fitness. He […]
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An overview of non invasive respiratory support for nursing students Let’s be honest . . . Ventilation can be a tough subject. I have said before, but the RT (respiratory therapist) should be your best friend on the clinical floor. Understanding the various modes of ventilation and which is best for a given patient or […]
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Listen to the episode before leaving a comment or sending hate mail 😉 Get the Friday Freebies by going to NURSING.com/freebies Okay . . . we reach literally hundreds of thousands of nursing students a month here at NURSING.com . . . the vast majority love everything we do and we receive hundreds of amazing […]
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[vid url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3luvhU_yrY”] 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. It is easy to put all of your trust in monitors . . . I mean when was the last time a computer failed us right? SpO2 is […]
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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 episode provides 12 easy to implement tips to answering any pharmacology question. [button url=”https://www.nursing.com/course/medmaster-pharmacology/?utm_medium=website&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=12-pharm-tips”]View the Pharmacology Course[/button] Patient Safety The NCLEX® is concerned about if you will be a SAFE […]
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Take one minute and think about it . . . . There is ONE big freaking goal in your life that you have put off. ONE goal that if you accomplished . . . everything else in your life would fall into place. Are you struggling to pass the NCLEX? Are you trying to get […]
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Hemodynamics can be tough. . . simply because there are so many interdependent factors that a nurse needs to know. In this episode I share some of the KEY parameters the nurse should know as well as provide a free download of a hemodynamics cheat sheet. Free Download: Hemodynamics Cheat Sheet Must Know Values: Cardiac […]
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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 a marathoner, triathlete, teacher, businessman, motivational speaker . . . and so much more. Today we talk about habits, goals, productivity, and will power. Cheat Sheet: What is the difference […]
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[vid url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z2CCukjAOY”] 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 you spending your time with? In the end . . . you are generally no better than the people you are spending the most time with. Think about […]
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During the course of 2015 I recently discovered that I have read over 20 books! Well . . . to be honest, I listened to the audio version of some of them, and I probably didn’t finish all of them. That aside, I have read some truly incredible books. So I put together this list […]
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Today on Facebook I saw an ad for a company claiming to provide NCLEX® prep for nursing students . . . I thought, “Awesome, someone we can reach out to.” I go to the site and something quickly seems off to me . . . as an educator and blogger I probably look at things […]
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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 a couple years she lost her mother, husband, and father-in-law. Felling like her life was in “shambles” she realized she needed to find a way to move forward and find […]
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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 that would begin to interrupt our success. This is a very short episode where I discuss a book called Psychocybernetics by Dr. Maltz, a plastic surgeon back in the 1950’s. […]
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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 she was sobbing and unsure if she should even continue on her path in nursing. Prior to this she was sure that nursing was her calling . . . how […]
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Learning to care for a patient with Sickle Cell can be very complex. For free NCLEX® courses visit: NRSNGacademy.com
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Thrombocytopenia is a very complicated condition. Learn the nursing care for a patient. 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 butt off to become a good nurse. Recently, I interviewed NurseNacole on my podcast and was reminded (thanks to her energy) why I love being a nurse. To me . […]
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Learning to care for a patient with leukemia is important. This video episode covers basic nursing care for the patient with leukemia.
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Nurse care for a patient with lymphoma. For free NCLEX® courses visit: NRSNGacademy.com
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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 you need to know to care for the patient. Learn more and study for the NCLEX® for FREE at NRSNGacademy.com Don’t be the 19% that FAILS the NCLEX® the first […]
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In this video episode we discuss anemia and how to care for a patient experiencing anemia.
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Passing the NCLEX and finding your first nursing job can be just as challenging as passing nursing school. In this collaboration with Ashley Adkins RN we discuss highly actionable tips to help you pass and find that J.O.B. Ashley shares some unique tips that I have never considered when it comes to finding a job […]
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NurseBass is a raising YouTube star having had many videos published with MightyNurse. Be sure to check him out at YouTube.com/NurseBass1 We connected a couple months back after I saw a few of his videos. It is easy to tell very quickly that he is a brilliant student and will make an amazing nurse (want […]
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NurseMurse is a rising star on YouTube . . . his channel over at YouTube.com/NurseMurse is jam packed full of helpful tips for nursing students from how to prepare for nursing school to dealing with Poop in the Face. In this interview we talk about how to reach your goal of becoming a nurse despite the […]
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Today I answer a question from another NRSNG reader! I’m a new nurse and am unsure about things I should be doing for renal failure pts. How much concern should I be about urine output in stage 4/5 CKD pts? What should my expectation be for output- when should I call the doc about decreased […]
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A question I get from students pretty often is: I am struggling with knowing how to break down the questions. I feel like I study and study, but I can’t get good grades on my exams and quizzes. I just started nursing school and I am in nursing basics and nursing assessment. 📝 What Different […]
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Kati Kleber is a nurse blogger over at NurseEyeRoll.com and provides a very realistic view of what real life nursing is! She recently published a book: “Becoming Nursey: From Code Blues to Code Browns, How to Care for Your Patients and Yourself” The book has over 50, 5 star ratings in Amazon and has sold over […]
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Resources in this Episode: NursingStudentBooks.com RNcrush.com What is up? This is Jon with the NRSNG podcast. There, we’re going to do another question from one of the listeners. This question, I’m really excited about because I have some personal experiences that I haven’t shared before on the podcast. I feel like I may be able […]
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Resources discussed in this episode: Critical Thinking for Dummies VARK Questionnaire Trello I have been accepted into the BSN program and begin nursing school April 27. I am struggling with how to prepare for school. I don’t know what to study in advance, where to even begin. I’m currently working on medical Math calculations. Do […]
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Today’s question comes from a student asking how to keep her head above water. Be sure to visit RNcrush.com to try the new app. Hey guys, Jon here with NRSNG.com, RNcrush.com, and nursingstudentbooks.com. Thank you so much for checking out the show. We really appreciate it. Be sure to go check out Rncrush.com. It’s a […]
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Sorry it’s been so long since my last podcast! We have been working away here at NURSING.com on some great new products for you! Anyway, this video cover nursing care for the patient with a chest tube. These can be scary and complex patient the first time but if you keep in mind a few […]
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35 Things Every Nursing Student Needs before Starting School UPDATED FOR 2021 Getting ready to start nursing school? Chances are you are feeling a dash of excitement, a pinch of overwhelm, and a whole lot of scared to death. That’s normal. Nursing school is a big step. Unfortunately, if you walk into nursing school unprepared, […]
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In a followup video from the recent BUN video, we cover what creatinine is, how it relates to BUN and why we like to monitor GFR and CrCl in our patients. This is a fun introduction to this important lab value.
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What exactly is BUN? Why should you be calling it B.U.N and not bun (like a hot dog bun)? This video covers the basics of BUN, how it is formed, why it is measured, and why we even care.
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It can be easy to look past patient education because we think we are “too busy” however, I have found that taking the 2-3 minutes to talk with your patient can save you hours later trying to explain why you are doing certain things. In this episode we discuss how and why you should take […]
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Butterfly needles can be super handy when drawing labs. . . This video show how to use the needles and tips and tricks.
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This is a short video podcast that covers some of the most common mistakes I see new nurses and students make when starting IV’s. [button url=”https://www.nursing.com//course/iv-insertion-intravenous/?utm_medium=website&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=how%20to%20start%20an%20iv%20″] Learn How To Start an IV Here[/button]
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Hey guys . . . in this episode of the prioritization series I discuss PAIN . . . that’s right. And why it is sometimes better to NOT give any pain medication. I am a very firm believer in assessing pain and administering pain medication . . . however, there are circumstances when pain meds […]
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Play the new podcast above or download to listen. Also check it out on iTunes and Stitcher. . . Just search for “NURSING.com” or Jon Haws. Plus I love great reviews! Thanks to those who have already left one up there on iTunes. My journey into nursing was somewhat long and delayed . . . […]
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This podcast covers cirrhosis or end-stage liver disease. I discuss the causes, labs associated with, and pathophysiology of cirrhosis. This is a fun review of treatments and patient care for patients suffering from this terminal condition. Great review for or clinical nursing. [button url=”https://www.nursing.com/lesson/gi-05-04-cirrhosis/?utm_medium=website&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=cirrhosis%20patho%20treatment%20pod”]Watch the Cirrhosis Video[/button]
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Nursing school is a beast all its own. Learning how to study so that you can ace your classes can be a challenge. In this episode I offer 5 study tips that I used to graduate with a 3.8 and secure Summa Cum Laude honors. The 5 tips I discuss are: Find someone smarter than […]
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The items listed below are items that I personally used in my preparation for the NCLEX®. No guarantee of passing is made and nothing will replace good study habits and understanding the material needed to master the NCLEX®. With that said, I believe that the “REQUIRED” materials, if used appropriately will greatly increase your chances […]
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Video podcast today! This one ended up being a lot longer than I had planned. In this episode I discuss a simple method for learning murmurs and how to identify where the murmur is occurring and exactly what is happening within the heart to cause the murmur. Go check out the lesson on murmurs here! […]
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What exactly is angina? What causes the pain that patients are feeling? What are the various nursing considerations when caring for a patient experiencing angina? These questions are answered in this podcast. This is an important cardiac disorder to understand. I do briefly cover stents and angio. I am also excited today because we have […]
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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. Due to these two key differences these medications are used for different reasons and have different actions […]
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What is shock? If someone ever tells you it is “low blood pressure” . . . you need to correct them. This podcast provides a brief overview of three types of shock, their cause, and clinical signs. You can check out our lessons on shock HERE! What clinical signs will you see with septic shock, […]
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I APOLOGIZE!!! For the audio quality and slow speaking in this episode. The audio comes from a youtube video, but the content was important to get out there. This podcast covers the basics of Beta Blockers. What are Beta Blockers? What are Beta receptors and why do they need to be blocked? Visit NRSNG.com/beta to […]
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Finally, identify any EKG rhythm in 10 seconds of less. This podcast covers a SIMPLE 5 step method for rapid EKG interpretation and outlines the steps to help you quickly spot arrhythmias with confidence. There are many more factors involved in fully understanding EKGs but this simple 5 step method will help you know exactly […]
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Confused about ventilator settings in the ICU? No more! This podcast covers the basics behind AC (assist control) and SIMV (synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation) two of the most common vent modes you will see in your ICU/critical care unit. Click here and you can view and download a FREE PDF document that outlines some of the […]
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What is Preload? The best way to think of preload is as a volume. Essentially, preload is the VOLUME of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole. This is termed End Diastolic Volume (EDV), thus at the very end of diastole, if you look at that volume of blood sitting in the ventricles . […]
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This podcast covers Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke and discusses some of the current treatments and difference between these two types of stroke. PODCAST TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to the NURSING.com Podcast number two, Stroke 101. As always, this podcast is meant for educational purposes. It shouldn’t be used in a clinical decision making. So I just want to […]
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