Author: Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE
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The Osmosis Ultimate Guide to the NCLEX-PN® and REx-PN®
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Discover everything you need to know about the NCLEX-PN and REx-PN, including lots of information about Next Generation NCLEX-PN, question types, the grading system, how to apply, and, most importantly, how to pass!
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients Through Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Explore how LGBTQ+ patients face unique barriers in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and learn ways you can foster inclusivity and improve patient outcomes.
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How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Prep for the NCLEX-RN®
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Ace the NCLEX-RN® exam by using Osmosis quizzes to develop effective study habits! Discover how to make the most of Osmosis learning tools and seamlessly integrate them into your study routine. Enhance your nursing knowledge, pinpoint areas for improvement, and boost your confidence as you prepare for exam day!
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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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The Next Gen NCLEX® Pass Rate: A Look at the Numbers
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Explore how the Next Generation NCLEX® has impacted pass rates since 2023, with insights into exam changes, COVID-19 factors, and evolving nursing education strategies.
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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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How to Navigate Your Nursing Career: Paths, Progression, and Opportunities
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You’ve decided that a career in nursing is in your future, but how do you get started, and what kind of professional path should you follow? Today’s Osmosis blog offers helpful guidance on how to become a nurse, different types of nursing career paths, and how to pursue them. Congratulations…
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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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Ask-a-Nurse: First post-grad job
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Welcome back to our Ask-a-Nurse corner! One of our learners asked, “Do you believe new grad nurses should work on a medical-surgical floor?” Osmosis Senior Nursing Content Manager, Liz Lucas, shares her insights on choosing the right path for you after graduating from nursing school. It is pretty common for nursing…
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How to Align Your Tests to the New Next Generation NCLEX-RN® Requirements
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The wait is over! The Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) is FINALLY here. In today’s Osmosis blog, Senior Content Manager of Nursing, Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE, offers some helpful direction for aligning your nursing course exams to the updated NCLEX. On April 1, 2023, after years of research and preparation, the…
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Identifying At-Risk Students Using Osmosis
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Identifying learners who are at risk can be a tricky task, but educators whose students use Osmosis can take a look at the analytics for their students’ use of the tool to help determine if they’re struggling. Learn how to identify and keep your students on-task in our newest blog…
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How to Answer Different Question Types on the NCLEX®
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Osmosis recently hosted nurse Elizabeth “Liz” Lucas for an insightful webinar explaining the different types of NCLEX questions and providing some strategies for conquering them. In addition to working as a nurse, Liz is the Senior Content Manager at Osmosis and head of the question writing team for us. If you’re curious…
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The NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for 2022
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The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®), administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), is the exam that aspiring nurses must pass to apply for licensure in a state board of nursing. Learn more about the 2022 NCLEX pass rate for both U.S. and International nursing students…
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10 Important Reasons to Become a Nursing Assistant
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Do you know you want to work in medical care, but are unsure of which path to take? There are many encouraging reasons to become a Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant Career path is a popular one for people who want to get to work in a short time frame. But that…
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How to Pass the NCLEX-RN®: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide
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Discover all that you need to know about the NCLEX-RN® exam, including lots of information about Next Generation NCLEX-RN®, question types, the grading system, how to apply—and most importantly, how to pass! Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! Passing all those rigorous exams and grueling clinicals shows your dedication and skill.…