Category: Registered Nursing (RN)
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in an infant
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse taking care of an infant with SVT. A 3-month-old infant with a heart rate of 220 beats per minute is diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Identify possible causes such as recently administered medications …
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Active Recall: The Most Effective High-Yield Learning Technique
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Are you maximizing your study effectiveness? Many healthcare and medical students rely on familiar methods like rereading text or flashcards without realizing it’s less effective. Discover science-backed study techniques that can improve learning, boost your exam performance, and transform your study habits.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse taking care of a client who is recovering from a carotid endarterectomy. When caring for a client recovering from a carotid endarterectomy (CEA), which assessment finding should alert the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication? A. Dyspnea B.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Age-related physiological changes
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Explore an NCLEX® question on how aging impacts drug response, focusing on decreased GFR and risks of medication toxicity in elderly patients.
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My First Clinical Nursing Experience
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Today on the blog, Osmosis Nursing Student Ambassador (ONSA) Nishtha Patel shares her experiences in clinicals. Her words of wisdom can help you understand what to expect, and how to approach this big step with confidence! One thing that comes to mind when you decide to go to nursing school…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Hospice
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client’s right to receive hospice care. A client diagnosed with pancreatic cancer asks the nurse, “When can I receive hospice care?” Which is the best response by the nurse? A. “Hospice care is for anyone with a terminal illness like yours.” B. “You will meet…
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Your Why: The Most Powerful Tool You Have In Nursing School
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Today, Osmosis Student Nurse Ambassador Trey Parker shares what has helped him get through nursing school set on “hard mode”. From the pandemic disrupting clinical learning to a hurricane wreaking havoc on his community. He shares just how important a “WHY” can be and how you can pair that with…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Enoxaparin
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How does enoxaparin help patients? Understand its role in preventing blood clots without dissolving existing ones or affecting platelets.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Scleroderma Renal Crisis
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A 38-year-old woman comes to the emergency department for evaluation of altered mental status that began five hours ago. She is accompanied by her husband. Past medical history is notable for asthma and diffuse scleroderma. On arrival, her temperature is 37.6°C (99.7°F) and blood pressure is 183/121 mmHg. On physical…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Fresh frozen plasma
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP). When caring for a client receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP), the nurse plans client care based on the knowledge that the transfusion will accomplish which of the following goals? A. Decreased partial thromboplastin time (PT)…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Acoustic neuroma
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Which is an anticipated finding during the admission assessment of a client diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma? A. Nystagmus B. Unilateral hearing loss C. Loss of proprioception D. Otorrhea Scroll down for the correct answer! The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is… B. Unilateral hearing loss Rationale: Unilateral hearing loss…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse examining a 9-year-old child with leg pain. A 9-year-old child is sent to the school nurse’s office because of a painful leg. When examining the child, the nurse notes a belt buckle-shaped bruise. Which action should the nurse prioritize? A.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Ballard score
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Boost your NCLEX prep with a daily question from Osmosis.org on the Ballard Score—a key tool for assessing gestational age in newborns.
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How to Apply to Nursing School
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Taking that first step in applying to an accelerated nursing program is exciting… but can be very nerve-racking. You have mixed emotions; you’re confused, you’re happy, and you’re afraid. What might be confusing you is the fact that you’re unsure about what to do first. Not only that, but you…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Percussion
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Learn how percussion tones vary by tissue type for NCLEX-RN exam success.
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Words Matter: The Power of Inclusive Language in Medicine
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As healthcare professionals, you will be called on to continue learning and growing for the duration of your career. Yes, you’ll know more as a seasoned worker than someone fresh out of school. However, you will also build up automatic responses and—yes, it happens even to the best of us—blind…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Beta-Thalassemia diagnosis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a child diagnosed with beta-thalassemia. When teaching the parents of a child newly diagnosed with beta-thalassemia, which statement made by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching? A. “We will give our child daily iron supplements.” B. “Our child will need…
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Importance of Review of Systems
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Discover how a complete review of systems (ROS) can lead to making critical diagnoses and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Acute kidney injury (AKI)
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This NCLEX-RN question discusses how to treat hyperkalemia in acute kidney injury by promoting potassium movement into cells and preventing arrhythmias. Do you know the answer?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Smoke
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse dealing with smoke in a client’s room. When entering a client’s room, the nurse observes smoke coming from a piece of client care equipment. What is the priority nursing intervention? A. Immediately remove the equipment B. Obtain the appropriate fire…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Increased intracranial pressure
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse recognizing a sign of increased intracranial pressure. When caring for a client diagnosed with an intracranial tumor, which observation should the nurse recognize as a sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Widened pulse pressure B. Periorbital edema C. Tachycardia D.…
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Be Prepared for the Future of Nursing: Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
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Explore how nurses are essential in tackling social determinants of health and promoting health equity through clinical care, community engagement, and policy advocacy.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Spirometer
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What is essential for a client to remember when using an incentive spirometer to maximize lung inflation and avoid complications?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Agoraphobia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on agoraphobia. Which behavior should the nurse recognize as an assessment finding consistent with a diagnosis of agoraphobia? A. Fear of interacting with strangers B. Avoiding eating in public C. Fear of being in the presence of animals D. Avoiding the use of…
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Concept Thinking in Nursing School
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Are you tired of all those all-nighters trying to cram for the big test in the morning just to come up short of your goals again and again? Well, as Trey Parker discusses in this article, there’s a way to avoid those sleepless nights while actually improving your understanding of…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Cranial nerve XII
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Test your knowledge on assessing Cranial Nerve XII in stroke patients with this NCLEX question. Do you know the answer? Let’s find out!
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Piaget’s developmental theory
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse using Piaget’s developmental theory. The home health nurse is using Piaget’s developmental theory to assess a 3-year-old’s cognitive development. Which of these developmental tasks should the nurse anticipate observing? A. Washes own hands and face B. Sorts a set of…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Nonpharmacological pain interventions
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse recommending a guided meditation to a patient. The nurse is recommending guided meditation as a nonpharmacological pain intervention for a client experiencing chronic pain. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about nonpharmacological pain interventions? A. “Guided…
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A List of US-Based Nursing School Scholarships
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Explore tips for applying to nursing scholarships and discover a handy list of US-based scholarships to ease the financial burden of nursing school.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bipolar disorder
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a 32-year-old client with bipolar disorder. A 32-year-old client is newly prescribed lamotrigine for bipolar disorder. Which statement should the nurse include in the medication teaching for the client? A. “Take this medication on an empty stomach.” B. “Yellowing of the skin is…