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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Ulcerative colitis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with a history of ulcerative colitis. Can you figure it out? A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is brought to the emergency department. When assessing the client, which clinical finding should require immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Nausea B.…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Causes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeds
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A middle-aged man with cirrhosis and vomiting blood requires urgent care. Discover what the critical first step you need to take in his medical care.
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4 Ways You Can Start Improving Physician-Patient Communication Right Now
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Communication is the most important thing in any relationship, and with our patients, it is no exception. Here you will find four tips to improve communication with your patient. During four years, I was a caregiver for a family member with a chronic illness. At that time I met some…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Wound infection
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse on the medical surgical unit who is caring for a client with a wound infection. Which intervention is an example of how informatics directly applies to the nursing role? Can you figure it out? A nurse on the medical surgical unit…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Suboccipital Fat Pad
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 40-year-old man with hyperpigmentation of the skin. Can you figure it out? A 40-year-old man comes to his outpatient provider with a concern about skin changes that began 4…
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Osmosis.org Surpasses Two Million Subscribers on YouTube, Growing Into One of the Largest Health and Education Channels
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Osmosis.org has surpassed two million YouTube subscribers to become one of the largest and most recognizable health and education channels on the platform which reaches over two-billion signed-in monthly users. This is a significant milestone towards Osmosis’s goal of educating over a billion students, clinicians, patients, and the general population…
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NCLEX-RN Question of the Day: Serum potassium level
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Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question on managing hypokalemia. Discover why initiating cardiac monitoring is the critical first step in patient care.
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OMM Question of the Day: Upper Extremity – HVLA (Radial Head)
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Explore today’s OMM question focusing on elbow somatic dysfunction and learn the correct treatment technique for a patient with a radial head issue.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Oral Mucosal Pallor
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 68-year-old man. Polymerase chain reaction testing reveals a mutation in a gene encoding for a non-receptor tyrosine kinase. Can you figure it out? A 68-year-old male comes to his…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Gallstones
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 22-year-old man with abdominal pain. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition? A 22-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of a 6-week history of intermittent abdominal pain. The patient…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Preparing a client for a thoracentesis
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Learn what the optimal position for thoracentesis to allow for rib separation and safe needle insertion.
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Seeking Balance and Finding Your Ikigai in Medical School
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Where do you turn when you’re questioning whether you’re on the right path or not? For one med student—Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Anam Sayed—the Japanese concept, ikigai, helped her find her way. If you find yourself in a similar situation, read on to see if ikigai can be as powerful a force for…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Urinary Incontinence
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 55 year-old female patient with urinary incontinence. Her past medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Can you figure it out? A 55 year-old female…
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OMM Question of the Day: Lymphatics
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Today’s OMM question involves a 36-year-old man with sinus congestion and feeling like he has fluid in his ears. The patient has bilateral temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Which technique should be avoided in this patient? A 36-year-old man presents to your clinic with five days of rhinorrhea, sinus congestion and feeling like…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Spinal cord injury assessment
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A patient with spinal cord injury reports headache and blurred vision with hypertension and bradycardia. What is the nurse’s first priority action?
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Choosing a Nursing Specialty: 20 of the Most Popular Career Tracks for Nurses
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Embark on your nursing career by exploring the top 20 nursing specialties. Get insights into each specialty and discover the diverse opportunities within nursing and find the path that aligns with your passions and skills!
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12 Questions to Ask When Choosing A Nursing Program
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The first step on your nursing journey is choosing the right program—and aspiring nurses in the US have plenty of options! With so many choices, it’s important to make sure you know the right questions to ask when choosing a nursing program so you find one that aligns perfectly with…
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How to Study in Nursing School: 8 Tips from an Expert Nurse Educator
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Prepare for academic success with these eight essential study habits every nursing student should adopt! From understanding the basics to practicing NCLEX®-style questions, this guide offers practical strategies to enhance your learning experience and ensure you thrive in nursing school.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Dyspnea on Exertion
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A 70-year-old woman comes to the emergency department due to a three week history of worsening fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, and lower extremity swelling. Her past medical history is significant for hypertension and hyperlipidemia, but notes no recent travel, sick contacts, or illnesses. She recalls one episode of nausea and diaphoresis while she…
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Dealing With Depression in Medical School
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Medical school is about learning to care for others in the best way possible. But what happens when it becomes difficult to care for yourself? Today on the blog, third-year medical student Mónica Contreras Leal shares her experience with depression during medical school: how she learned to cope and eventually,…
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Living With Hypochondria: A Patient Experience
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Hypochondria or hypochondriasis is a psychological disorder where someone develops chronic stress about an imagined illness. It often manifests after someone has lost a loved one to serious illness, and while it’s often dismissed and stigmatized, the condition can cause real harm by putting excess stress on the body. Today…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Heparin infusion laboratory findings
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Test your knowledge with today’s NCLEX-RN® question! Learn why monitoring aPTT is key to med effectiveness and optimal patient care. Boost your skills and exam prep!
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Unilateral Headache With Photophobia
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a young woman who is experiencing unilateral headaches with photophobia. Can you prescribe a medication to help her feel better? A 27-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician for evaluation of recurrent headache over…
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OMM Question of the Day: Joint Muscle Energy
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Today’s OMM question involves a 34-year old patient who’s experiencing neck pain. What’s the optimal way to set up a muscle energy treatment for her cervical spine somatic dysfunctions?A 34-year-old woman presents to your clinic with two weeks of neck pain. She describes a dull ache along the right side…
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How to Practice Empathy as a Nurse (and Why You Should)
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Get practical tips for developing empathetic communication skills, building rapport with patients, and enhancing overall health outcomes in healthcare.
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With A Little Help From My Friends: The Importance of Social Support for Healthy Behaviors
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While the pandemic has fragmented many of our social circles, there is great benefit in trying to put those pieces back together, as well as bring new circles of people together remotely! Today’s blog post from Osmosis Health & Wellness Coach, Ishan Dahal, discusses the immense positive impact social support…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Zenker’s Diverticulum
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves an 80-year-old man. He was hospitalized two weeks ago for pneumonia and now reports difficulty swallowing and regurgitation of undigested food particles. Can you figure out the diagnosis and which…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Lactulose for chronic hepatitis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a patient diagnosed with chronic hepatitis. What lab results best indicate that the treatment—the medication, lactulose— is working? The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic hepatitis who is receiving the medication lactulose. Which of these laboratory results would indicate the medication…
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How to Become a Nurse: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide
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Discover the essential steps to starting your career in nursing, from understanding nursing roles and program prerequisites to navigating the journey to licensure. Get valuable tips and a wealth of resources to support your career path today in our ultimate guide to becoming a nurse. Getting Started On Your Nursing…
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How to Keep Up With Your Hobbies in Medical School
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Life as a medical student can be tough and pull you into a tiring study routine in which you often forget to do things for yourself. This article discusses why it is important to keep practicing your hobbies and provides a few strategies on how to prioritize YOU. I believe that how…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Factor V Leiden
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman with breathing difficulties and chest pain. Labs show an elevated d-dimer. Purified protein C is added to the patient’s plasma and causes no change in the lab…
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Nursing Resilience: The Free Online Course for Nurses
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Nursing is a demanding career, but new and experienced nurses can develop resilience. Explore this free eight-module course designed to help nurses recognize stress, prevent burnout, and strengthen their mental and emotional well-being.
