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OMM® Question of the Day: Somatic dysfunctions
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Learn about the somatic dysfunctions that may be causing lung findings in a 34-year-old man with cystic fibrosis. Learn about his symptoms, medical history, and examination findings to determine the appropriate treatment approach. A 34-year-old man presents to the office with three days of shortness of breath and a cough…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Research process
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by learning about the initial step in the research process for reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in the ICU. Learn how a nurse utilizes nursing journal databases to gather evidence-based research on effective nursing interventions. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this crucial step, contributing to…
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How Will AI Tools Like ChatGPT Change Healthcare?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more reality than fiction in recent months, with big implications for the future of medicine and health care. Osmosis Medical Education Fellows (OMEF) Sameer Ahmed Mughal and Andres Acevedo-Melo consider how AI and ChatGPT can be used to help physicians diagnose tough cases, track everyday patient…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pancreatitis symptoms
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® with today’s question about acute pancreatitis symptoms. Test your knowledge as you identify additional symptoms described by a client seeking medical attention. Explore their experience with nausea, rapid pulse, and vomiting, and discover which other client statement indicates a symptom of pancreatitis. Take the challenge and…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Lung ratios
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Learn about the ventilation, perfusion, and V/Q ratio in a 47-year-old man who experienced shortness of breath after returning from Germany. Find out the implications of his medical history, symptoms, and diagnostic findings. A 47-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of shortness of breath. The symptoms developed…
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How Supporting Wikipedia Editors is Helping Improve Trust in Science
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Dr. Amin Azzam, MD, MA, Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, Director of Open Learning Initiatives and Lead Faculty Advisor at Osmosis, shares his expertise on the importance of Wikipedia editing, how it can help fight medical misinformation, and how it can improve the public’s trust…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ascites
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Learn the cause of ascites in a 58-year-old man with shortness of breath and abdominal distention. Explore his medical history, vital signs, and physical examination findings. Learn about the diagnostic clues and the significance of a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 1.5. Enhance your medical knowledge with this USMLE® Step…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Normal PQRST wave
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Get ready for the NCLEX-RN® exam by honing your skills in ECG interpretation. Today’s question focuses on recognizing a normal PQRST wave. Test your knowledge and prepare for success in the cardiac unit.
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Ask-a-Nurse: Oncology nursing
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In this week’s Ask-a-Nurse column, Nurse Liz advises nursing students to join a society or network related to their specialty while enrolled in a nursing program. Welcome back to the Osmosis Ask-a-Nurse column! One learner asked, “What are the best resources for oncology nursing?” Many nursing specialties, including oncology, have…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Severe-combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
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Learn about vaccines and contraindications in a 4-month-old male infant diagnosed with severe-combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Explore which vaccines are contraindicated in this specific case to enhance your pediatric knowledge. Get ready for the USMLE® with this question of the day. A 4-month-old male infant is brought to the pediatrician by…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: 20/200 vision
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® with today’s question focusing on a 65-year-old female client with 20/200 vision in both eyes. Discover the existing medical condition posing the highest risk for visual impairment and enhance your nursing knowledge. Test your skills now! A 65-year-old female client has recently been to the ophthalmologist…
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Emotional Intelligence for Clinicians: Practical tips for future health professionals
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Dr. Amin Azzam recently hosted an Osmosis webinar offering valuable advice on the importance of emotional intelligence and resilience in healthcare. In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re sharing his top-notch advice and discussing the crucial role EI, EQ, and emotional well-being play in today’s healthcare landscape. It should be no surprise that characteristics…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Personality disorders
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 25-year-old man presents to the office due to a suspicion of being poisoned. The patient is suspicious that his neighbors have been tampering with his food lately and that…
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How to Navigate Your Nursing Career: Paths, Progression, and Opportunities
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Thinking about a career in nursing? Discover the education pathways, certifications, specialties, and advanced practice opportunities that can help you build a rewarding and fulfilling nursing career.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 6-month-old male infant who is brought to the pediatrician for evaluation of poor weight gain. The patient was born at 38-weeks gestational age via an uncomplicated vaginal delivery.…
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How to Write a Compelling Personal Statement for Your Med School Application
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In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re giving you an advantage over the competition with this quick guide to writing a compelling personal statement on your medical school application. Discover valuable tips and techniques to effectively showcase your motivation, unique qualities, and passion for practicing medicine! If you were to look at…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Hormones and hormone modulators
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse preparing to review hormones and hormone modulators prescribed for the treatment of cancer with a newly graduated nurse. Which classification(s) should the nurse include? Can you figure it out? The nurse is preparing to review hormones and hormone modulators prescribed for…
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10 Ways to Create a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQIA+ Patients and Staff
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Find out how to create safe spaces, promote equity, and foster belonging for your LGBTQIA+ patients and staff with these simple and effective tips ranging from revising forms and updating signage to collaborating with local organizations and more in today’s Osmosis blog.The LGBTQIA+ community has endured a variety of forms…
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The Top 10 Medical Advances in History
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Explore ten key medical advances such as antibiotics, vaccines, anesthesia, and AI that have transformed healthcare and boosted global life expectancy.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: 36-Week Newborn Follow-Up
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on assessment findings in small for gestational age (SGA) newborns. Which assessment finding(s) in a 36-weeks gestation newborn weighing 2000g during the first hour of life requires follow-up by the nurse? Select all that apply. A. Respirations 60/minute B. Temperature (axillary) 96 F (35.5…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Cervical warts
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client diagnosed with human papilloma virus (HPV) with external genital warts. After the initial exam, the health care provider tells the client, “I’d like to assess your cervix for warts as well.” Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the client…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Turner syndrome
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 5-month-old female infant that is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit for surgical treatment of preductal coarctation of the aorta. During subsequent evaluation, the patient is found…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Publication: Insights and tips for success from editors
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Discover insights from Elsevier’s Clinical & Research Manager, Dr. Ximena Alvira, on navigating the journal publication process, crafting clear manuscripts, and selecting the right journal for your research paper submission.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has difficulty regulating their sleep and wake cycles. Which part of the brain controls this bodily function? Can you figure it out? A client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has difficulty regulating their sleep and…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Acute transplant rejection
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 55-year-old with a history of diabetic nephropathy and chronic kidney failure, who recently underwent a successful kidney transplant and is currently taking tacrolimus, presents with a 3-day fever.…
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Treating Neurodivergent Patients: A helpful checklist
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When it comes to working with patients who have neurodivergent brains, the key lies in conscious collaboration to achieve the desired outcome. In today’s Osmosis blog, Stephanie Viggiano, Digital Communications Manager with Elsevier, offers valuable strategies for effective collaboration in treating neurodivergent patients, drawing from her personal experience. Providing personalized…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tuberculosis (TB) risk factors
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Learn which clients are at increased risk for tuberculosis through this NCLEX-RN® infection control question.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Lumbar puncture
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 2-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man that has an occipital headache that progressed and is now associated with nausea, vomiting, and fever. The patient has a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension,…
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A Look at Nursing: The fastest growing occupation in the US [Infographic]
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In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re sharing an infographic on the current state of nursing, including pay rates, diversity trends, and which nursing profession is the fastest-growing occupation in the US. If you’re a nursing student or just starting out in your career, you may wonder what the future holds. The…
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Ask-a-Nurse: Nursing externship opportunities
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Welcome back to our Ask-a-Nurse corner. One of our learners asked, “Do you believe nurse externships are beneficial during the school year for nursing students considering the time balance?” Read on for Nurse Liz’s helpful advice on deciding whether a nursing externship is the right opportunity for you. There are often externship…
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Cognitive Load: What is it and why does it matter in healthcare education?
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Explore how cognitive load affects learning in healthcare education and learn strategies to reduce overload for improved student retention and understanding.
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PANCE® Question of the Day: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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This week, we are sharing another PANCE® style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 30-year-old man with a history of depression presents to his primary care PA with symptoms of negative mood, emotional detachment, and irritability following the death of his partner officer.…
