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How to Fill Out Your Match Application
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The Match is a pivotal part of every medical student’s journey. Through this application process, fourth-year medical students and international medical graduates (IMGs) apply to their desired specialties and eagerly wait to find out whether they will begin a residency in July. As a medical student, you’ll often hear about…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Oxygen tank
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Prepare for your NCLEX-RN® exam with a clinical question about home oxygen therapy. Learn to recognize statements from clients that indicate a need for further education regarding the safe and effective use of oxygen tanks. The nurse at the pulmonology office is teaching a client newly prescribed home oxygen using…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Neck pain
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Today, let’s focus on the case of a 36-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision, exhibiting significant neck pain and symptoms suggestive of cervical spine injury. Can you identify the common mechanisms of injury associated with fractures of the axis (C2) and discuss the…
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Osmosis Product Updates: 2025
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The Osmosis from Elsevier team is dedicated to providing all our learners with an engaging and impactful learning experience. We invite you to check back here regularly to learn about Osmosis product updates and improvements throughout 2025. Now, let’s dive into the latest updates! January 2025: The Retirement of Clinical…
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5 Articles on Flipping Your Classroom You Should Read Now
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The flipped classroom model is transforming education by shifting lectures to pre-class preparation and using class time for active learning. This student-centered approach promotes engagement and helps learners deeply understand complex concepts. To help you start or refine your method, we’ve curated five essential articles from Osmosis that offer practical…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Integrative therapy
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Prepare for your NCLEX-RN® exam with this question about integrative therapy, including how to identify effective examples that enhance patient care in a primary care setting. The nurse in a primary care clinic is discussing integrative therapy with a client. Which example best represents integrative therapy? A. Massage therapy used…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Prostate nodule
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Today, we’re looking into prostate cancer, specifically exploring the most common sites of metastasis and their anatomical relevance. Can you identify these locations and discuss the underlying reasons for their prevalence? Reflect on the anatomical pathways and structures involved in the spread of this disease. Strengthen your grasp of this…
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The Best Resolutions for Healthcare Students in 2025
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Welcome, future clinicians and caregivers, to 2025! While it may seem old-fashioned, setting resolutions is more than just making a list to forget by the end of January. It’s about sculpting your path to becoming the best version of yourself, both personally and professionally, while setting the stage for a…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Get ready for USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI). Can you describe and interpret the diagnostic workup for an adult presenting with an NSTI and identify the key diagnostic features that differentiate between NSTI, possible NSTI, and non-NSTI? Enhance your clinical skills…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Sjögren syndrome
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Are you ready to take the NCLEX? Find out with today’s question: What test should the nurse prepare a client for to measure tear production when Sjögren syndrome is suspected? Can you select the correct assessment? The nurse in the primary care office is caring for a client suspected of…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Neurogenic shock
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Get ready for NCLEX success with today’s question: What’s the first action the nurse should take when responding to an adult client who has fallen from a roof and is suspected of having neurogenic shock? Can you identify the priority intervention? The nurse is responding to an accident scene where…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Pancreatitis
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Today, let’s focus on USMLE Step 1, with a question on acute pancreatitis. Can you recommend the appropriate diagnostic investigations, interpret the findings to establish a diagnosis, and describe the essential treatment options? Are you able to recall and recognize the clinical features and complications associated with this condition? Sharpen…
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A Quick Guide to the Best Nursing Podcasts
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As busy students and professionals, we know that a nurse’s free time is both precious and scarce. To help you use that time most effectively, we’ve created a list of the best nursing podcasts to help you enhance your nursing knowledge and skillsets. Stay informed about the latest trends, explore…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Serum potassium
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on hypokalemia in adults. Can you formulate and prioritize a differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with hypokalemia, and identify the additional tests needed to confirm your diagnoses? Enhance your clinical reasoning skills with this important assessment. A 26-year-old…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Thrombus formation
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question: Learn which medication to administer for a client with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation to prevent thrombus formation. Can you identify the correct choice? The nurse on the medical unit is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) of a client with cardiomyopathy and atrial…
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How to Collaborate with Your Psychiatry Attending
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Welcome to your new psychiatry clerkship! To help you thrive during your clinical rotations, we’re sharing practical, hands-on advice from experienced medical professionals to help you make the most of your psychiatry rotation. We’ve compiled a quick psychiatry clerkship guide to help you seamlessly navigate your psychiatry rotation. The Fundamentals of…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: PKU
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question: Learn how phenylalanine is acquired in a pediatric client with phenylketonuria (PKU). Can you identify the correct mechanism? The nurse in the primary care office is educating the caregivers of a pediatric client with phenylketonuria (PKU). By which mechanism is phenylalanine acquired? A.…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Cardiac catheterization
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 1 with a question focusing on Eisenmenger syndrome. Can you summarize the pathophysiology of this condition and recognize its key clinical features? Sharpen your understanding of this critical cardiovascular topic! A 25-year-old man is referred to a cardiologist for evaluation for intermittent cyanosis and exercise…
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A Quick Guide to Cultivating Success for First-Year Nursing Students
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As nursing faculty, you hold the vital role of shaping the future of healthcare by educating and mentoring first-year nursing students. Transitioning from high school or other academic or career backgrounds to the rigorous demands of nursing education can be daunting for many students. Therefore, it’s essential to implement strategies…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Spinal surgery
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The newly graduated nurse on the medical unit is caring for a patient who is immobile following spinal surgery. Which statement by the newly graduated nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Ear pain
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Just in time with a new USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 3-year-old boy with ear pain in his right ear along with a cough and nasal congestion. The patient is on high-dose amoxicillin and acetaminophen, but returns 48 hours later for reassessment. What’s the…
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How to Manage Your Fears, Anxieties, and Phobias
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Fear and anxiety have long played a key role in human evolution. They’ve been fundamental to our development as a species and have played an important role in our survival. Unfortunately, if we don’t effectively manage our feelings of fear and anxiety, they can overwhelm us and harm our health.…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Viral hepatitis
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam with this detailed question about a 28-year-old woman experiencing severe abdominal pain and jaundice after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia. What family of viruses causes patchy necrosis of the liver? Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of viral infections. A…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: HTT gene
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Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your knowledge by determining which ethically complex issue the following situation relates to. The nurse in the genealogy clinic is working with a patient who has tested positive for the HTT gene, which causes Huntington’s disease. The patient states that they do not want…
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Dispelling Disability Myths: Helpful Insights for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals
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According to the CDC, approximately one in four US adults will experience a disability at some point in their lives. Despite how common disability is, people with disabilities face ongoing misconceptions and biases that contribute to existing disparities in healthcare access and quality. It’s crucial to address and dispel these…
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a PA: What You Need to Know
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PAs, or physician associates (or assistants), are licensed clinicians who provide medical services to patients of all ages and stages of life while under the supervision of an MD or DO. As this essential profession becomes more popular and the number of PA training programs increases, let’s take a moment to…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Anthrax infection
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Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your knowledge by determining how you should answer this patient’s question about how our bodies react to Anthrax infections. The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from an anthrax infection. The client asks the nurse, “My doctor told me this is caused by…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: LARC
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on obtaining and interpreting the elements of a focused history for a patient presenting for permanent contraception (sterilization).A 23-year-old woman, gravida 0, presents to the office to discuss contraception. She does not want children and does not desire to…
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder: A helpful guide for health professionals
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a health condition involving a patient’s uncontrolled use of a substance, such as alcohol, drugs, and medications, that affects an individual’s daily life by impairing their physical and mental health, along with social functioning. There are about 20 million people in the US (approximately 6% of the total…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Histologic analysis
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam with this detailed question about a 57-year-old woman with malaise and intermittent fevers over the past several weeks. Can you correctly identify which of the following findings is most likely to be demonstrated on histologic analysis? A 57-year-old woman presents to her primary care…
