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  • What an Independent Study Found About Medical Learning Apps

    What an Independent Study Found About Medical Learning Apps

    A study comparing major medical education apps ranked Osmosis highest for learning usefulness and usability, highlighting the importance of efficient, learner-centered design in healthcare education.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Newborn attachment

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Newborn attachment

    Jun 3, 2026

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    Janine Eagon, MS, APNP, CNS, RNC-OB

    Can you identify the behavior that best reflects healthy infant attachment? Explore this NCLEX-RN style pediatric question on newborn development, bonding, and caregiver relationships.

  • How to Design and Deliver High-Impact Team-Based Learning Activities

    How to Design and Deliver High-Impact Team-Based Learning Activities

    Jun 2, 2026

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    Jessica Kromer

    Team-Based Learning transforms students from passive listeners into active problem-solvers. Discover practical strategies for designing high-impact TBL activities that strengthen clinical reasoning, collaboration, and learner engagement.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thromboprophylaxis medication

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thromboprophylaxis medication

    Jun 1, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    A postoperative patient develops a concerning drop in platelets after starting thromboprophylaxis. Can you identify the drug mechanism behind this clinical scenario?

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Therapeutic communication

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Therapeutic communication

    May 27, 2026

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    Janine Eagon, MS, APNP, CNS, RNC-OB

    Therapeutic communication may sound simple, but many get it wrong. Can you identify the best response? Explore common misconceptions, real-world communication pitfalls, and how nurses build trust in this question of the day.

  • A Hidden History of Medicine: Unethical Experiments on Black Communities

    A Hidden History of Medicine: Unethical Experiments on Black Communities

    May 26, 2026

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    May 29, 2026

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    Jennice Lavergne, MD

    Medicine’s history isn’t just a story of discovery and innovation. Many major medical advances were shaped by racism, exploitation, and unethical experimentation on Black communities. Understanding this history and its lasting impact is essential to building a more ethical, equitable, and trustworthy healthcare system today.

  • PANCE® Question of the Day: Blue extremities

    PANCE® Question of the Day: Blue extremities

    May 25, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    Learn how to perform a newborn’s rapid assessment, obtain vital signs, and use a structured scoring approach to guide clinical decisions and determine appropriate next steps in care and disposition for optimal newborn outcomes.

  • NCLEX® LPN Question of the Day: Mental health crisis

    NCLEX® LPN Question of the Day: Mental health crisis

    May 20, 2026

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    Abbi Lamparelli, MSN, RN, CMSRN

    Do you know what suicidal ideation actually means? Sharpen your understanding, avoid common terminology mix-ups, and see how nurses assess mental health in this LPN-focused question of the day.

  • Pediatrics Shelf Exam: How to Study Less and Score Better

    Pediatrics Shelf Exam: How to Study Less and Score Better

    May 19, 2026

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    May 29, 2026

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    Mike Klug, DO

    The Pediatrics shelf exam is broader and trickier than many students expect. Learn the high-yield topics, study strategies, and clinical reasoning skills that help you score higher without burning out.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Postpartum mental health

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Postpartum mental health

    May 18, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    A postpartum case explores how anxiety and irritability evolve after delivery, highlighting diagnostic clues, screening tools, and treatment options to differentiate anxiety from blues or depression in the postpartum period.

  • How to Flip Your Classroom with Osmosis AI

    How to Flip Your Classroom with Osmosis AI

    May 16, 2026

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    Jessica Kromer

    Flipped classrooms can transform medical education, but building lessons takes time. Learn how Osmosis AI helps educators create engaging, evidence-based learning experiences more efficiently.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pain management

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pain management

    May 13, 2026

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    May 13, 2026

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    Abbi Lamparelli, MSN, RN, CMSRN

    A hospitalized patient receives IV morphine after reporting severe pain. What’s the most appropriate way to evaluate if his pain management is working?

  • How to Smash Your OBGYN Rotation (What Actually Matters)

    How to Smash Your OBGYN Rotation (What Actually Matters)

    May 12, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    OBGYN is fast-paced, unpredictable, and hands-on. Learn the mindset, skills, and strategies that help medical students become reliable, confident contributors during this demanding rotation.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Breast cancer exam

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Breast cancer exam

    May 11, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    A 50-year-old woman presents with a persistent itchy breast rash and skin changes, including peau d’orange, dimpling, nipple retraction, and fixation of the breast. What’s the diagnosis?

  • 17 Patient Positions Nurses Need to Know & How to Use Them 

    17 Patient Positions Nurses Need to Know & How to Use Them 

    May 8, 2026

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    Jun 1, 2026

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    Magdalena Campolongo, BSN, RN, Mary Roberts, MSN, RN & Lisa Miklush, PhD, RN, CNS

    Positioning is about more than comfort; it directly impacts patient safety, breathing, and outcomes. Discover 17 essential nursing positions, when to use them, and critical safety considerations every nurse must know.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Health literacy

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Health literacy

    May 6, 2026

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    Janine Eagon, MS, APNP, CNS, RNC-OB

    Review this RN-focused look at promoting health literacy through plain-language materials, visuals, and timely follow-up, with practical tips for effective patient education.

  • The History of Nursing: From Early Caregiving to Professional Practice

    The History of Nursing: From Early Caregiving to Professional Practice

    May 5, 2026

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    Jun 3, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    From ancient healers to modern healthcare leaders, nursing has transformed medicine through compassion, science, and innovation. Explore how this essential profession continues to shape the future of care.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Cutaneous findings

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Cutaneous findings

    May 4, 2026

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    May 13, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    Review this clinical case of a cutaneous wound in an elderly patient with limited mobility, highlighting how pressure ulcer staging guides management decisions and care plans. What’s next in patient management?

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Gastrointestinal ischemia

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Gastrointestinal ischemia

    Apr 29, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    Learn from this clinical case highlighting why certain gut regions are more vulnerable when perfusion drops, how watershed zones operate, and how clinicians use pathophysiology and reasoning to treat the issue.

  • How to Smash Your Pediatric Rotation (What Actually Matters)

    How to Smash Your Pediatric Rotation (What Actually Matters)

    Apr 28, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Pediatric rotations can feel overwhelming, but the real challenge isn’t what you think. Learn the mindset, skills, and strategies that separate stressed students from confident, high-performing clinicians.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Culturally competent care

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Culturally competent care

    Apr 27, 2026

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    Mary Roberts, BSN, MSN

    When culturally competent care situations arise in diverse patient populations, a practical approach matters. Learn how nurses structure history, apply key cultural clues, and design respectful care plans that honor beliefs while ensuring safe, effective treatment and clear communication.

  • 10 Remarkable Medical Breakthroughs from the Last Decade

    10 Remarkable Medical Breakthroughs from the Last Decade

    Apr 24, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Healthcare is entering a transformative era driven by biotechnology, AI, and digital health. Discover the innovations reshaping diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, along with what they signal for the future of medicine.

  • PANCE® Question of the Day: Symptomatic cholelithiasis

    PANCE® Question of the Day: Symptomatic cholelithiasis

    Apr 22, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    A postoperative patient develops shortness of breath after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent atelectasis during the recovery period, focusing on movement, breathing support, and monitoring.

  • Surgery Shelf Exam: How to Study Less and Score Better

    Surgery Shelf Exam: How to Study Less and Score Better

    Apr 21, 2026

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    Mike Klug, DO

    Learn how to study efficiently for the Surgery shelf exam by focusing on high-yield topics, and avoiding the biggest mistakes students make during their surgical rotation.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Depression

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Depression

    Apr 20, 2026

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    Amber Dortch, FNP

    This NCLEX-RN® question of the day explores how nurses evaluate and implement a plan of care for a patient with depression, emphasizing pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic strategies, patient participation, and the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.

  • How to Become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

    How to Become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

    Apr 17, 2026

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    Kristine Gromlovits, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

    Find out what it takes to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), from RN licensure to specialized forensic training. Explore certification pathways, essential skills, and the critical role SANEs play in trauma-informed care and evidence collection.

  • COMLEX® Question of the Day: Tight iliotibial band

    COMLEX® Question of the Day: Tight iliotibial band

    Apr 15, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    When IT band pain crops up in runners, a practical approach matters. Learn how DO clinicians structure history, apply key exam clues, and design conservative treatment plans that help athletes recover without unnecessary downtime.

  • Before You Wear the White Coat: The Powerful History of DOs

    Before You Wear the White Coat: The Powerful History of DOs

    Apr 14, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Trace the emergence of osteopathic medicine from 19th-century reform to a modern, nationwide profession. Learn how DOs integrate hands-on osteopathic manipulation with a holistic, patient-centered approach that complements traditional medical training.

  • NCLEX® LPN Question of the Day: Type II diabetes mellitus

    NCLEX® LPN Question of the Day: Type II diabetes mellitus

    Apr 13, 2026

     — Updated: 

    Apr 24, 2026

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    Donna Bacchus, PhD, RN

    When risk factors for type 2 diabetes crop up in an EHR, a practical approach matters. Find out how nurses structure a patient history, apply key risk indicators, and design preventive strategies to help patients reduce risk and improve outcomes in today’s NCLEX LPN question of the day.

  • How to Go from Question to Clarity in Seconds with Osmosis AI 

    How to Go from Question to Clarity in Seconds with Osmosis AI 

    Apr 10, 2026

     — Updated: 

    May 1, 2026

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    Maddison Caterine, MSc, MB, BCh, BAO

    Osmosis AI delivers clear, structured explanations from trusted Elsevier content, keeps you focused, and guides your next steps to build clinical judgment and exam readiness without compromising accuracy or critical thinking.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Head trauma

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Head trauma

    Apr 8, 2026

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    Rowan Bell, MD

    A child arrives after a sledding accident with head trauma. The next steps hinge on a structured neuro exam and objective severity assessment. What’s next?

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Diabetic ketoacidosis

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Diabetic ketoacidosis

    Apr 6, 2026

     — Updated: 

    Apr 14, 2026

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    Abbi Lamparelli, MSN, RN, CMSRN

    This nursing question of the day examines how gastroenteritis affects diabetes care and patient outcomes, highlighting symptoms, adherence, and access to care in shaping management decisions.

  • Lista final de consejos de estudio por Osmosis de Elsevier

    Lista final de consejos de estudio por Osmosis de Elsevier

    Apr 3, 2026

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    Araceli Perez-Ocejo (Translator)

    Una guía práctica en español sobre cómo Osmosis de Elsevier reúne consejos y técnicas de aprendizaje para destacarte en salud, prepararte para exámenes USMLE/NCLEX y triunfar en prácticas clínicas y rotaciones. Aprenderás a adaptar métodos a tu estilo, priorizar lo esencial y mantener la motivación a lo largo del programa.

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