Category: Registered Nursing (RN)
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A History of Psychiatry: From Social Stigma to Medical Specialty
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Discover psychiatry’s journey from mystical origins and early theories to today’s cutting-edge therapies and compassionate mental health care.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Delirium screening
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Explore the best screening methods for delirium in critically ill patients and understand how to differentiate delirium from other cognitive disorders.
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Guess the Rhythm: Asystole
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Understand the characteristics and clinical significance of asystole, an emergency cardiac rhythm requiring immediate intervention by healthcare teams.
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Tips to Become a Better Listener as a Healthcare Professional
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Effective listening is key in healthcare. Get practical tips to enhance your listening skills, build trust, and improve patient care without missing vital details.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Preeclampsia
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Explore the clinical features of preeclampsia, focusing on symptoms nurses should assess to identify and manage this pregnancy complication effectively.
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Dosage Calculation: Ursodiol
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Test your nursing math skills by calculating how many 300 mg ursodiol tablets to administer per dose for a patient weighing 220 pounds.
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The Top 10 Helpful Nursing Mnemonics from Osmosis
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Boost your nursing skills with top mnemonics regularly used for assessment, communication, and care planning to enhance learning and patient safety.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: SGA
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A nurse assesses a newborn’s size relative to gestational age. Which assessment tool helps evaluate if an infant is small for gestational age?
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A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Therapies with More Than One Person
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Learn about the various multi-person therapy modalities, their applications, and strategies to facilitate effective group dynamics and patient outcomes.
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Guess the Rhythm: Sinus tachycardia
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Explore the characteristics of sinus tachycardia on ECG, its physiological and pathological causes, and key features to identify this rhythm.
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Cómo dar malas noticias: el uso del protocolo SPIKES versus el protocolo BREAKS
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Descubre cómo los protocolos SPIKES y BREAKS guían a los profesionales de la salud para dar malas noticias de manera compasiva y efectiva.
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A History of Pediatrics: From Ancient India to Modern Medical Specialty
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Read about the foundations of pediatric medicine, from key historical milestones and breakthroughs to future directions in child health care.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Coitus interruptus
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A patient uses coitus interruptus for contraception and seeks guidance. What should the nurse communicate about pregnancy risk and method reliability?
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Dosage Calculation: Amoxicillin
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Test your nursing math skills by calculating the correct amoxicillin oral suspension dose for a 5-year-old child with otitis media based on weight and dosing schedule.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Obstructive pulmonary disease
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A nurse explains obstructive pulmonary disease to a caregiver. Which statement shows the best understanding of how this lung condition affects breathing?
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RN vs LPN: What’s the Right Role for Your Professional Goals?
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Discover the differences between registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, including schooling, training, job duties, workplace settings, and career advancement options.
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A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Learn about various complementary and alternative therapies for mental health, their applications, and strategies for clinicians to support patient-centered care.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Femur fracture
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Test your knowledge on medications that increase fracture risk. Which drug affects bone remodeling and raises the chance of pathological fractures?
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Dosage Calculation: Lithium
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A patient’s lithium dose is adjusted for bipolar disorder using 600 mg tablets divided into multiple doses. Can you calculate the correct tablets per dose?
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Guess the Rhythm: Normal sinus rhythm (NSR)
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Discover the key steps to evaluate a normal sinus rhythm ECG, including heart rate, rhythm regularity, waveforms, and interval measurements.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Philadelphia chromosome
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Explore a pediatric case involving the Philadelphia chromosome. What does this genetic abnormality mean for leukemia risk in children?
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Shift Happens: Remaining Professional When Things Get Messy
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Nurses often face messy situations involving bodily fluids. Discover strategies to maintain professionalism, protect patient dignity, and provide compassionate care.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sickle cell anemia
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Challenge yourself with a case on sickle cell anemia crises. Which crisis matches a child with recent influenza and symptoms of profound anemia and fatigue?
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How to Use the New Osmosis Study Schedule Tool
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Explore the fully redesigned Osmosis Study Schedule that adapts to your learning style and busy life, helping you stay organized and motivated throughout your healthcare training.
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A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Psychodynamic Therapies
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Psychodynamic therapy helps patients explore unconscious thoughts and emotions affecting behavior. Discover core concepts, techniques, and clinical applications in this guide.
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Dosage Calculation: Hydroxyurea
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Practice calculating the correct hydroxyurea dose for a CML patient based on weight changes. Can you determine how many tablets to administer?
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The Role of Continuing Education in Healthcare: What should you focus on?
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Explore why continuing education is vital for healthcare professionals to keep up with rapid innovations, enhance clinical skills, and advance careers in today’s evolving medical landscape.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Carpal tunnel
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Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question focusing on carpal tunnel syndrome and understand the Phalen maneuver’s significance in diagnosis and patient assessment!
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The Osmosis Quick Reference Guides to Reproductive and Sexual Health
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Discover an essential series offering clinicians clear, concise guidance on common sexual and reproductive health conditions, enhancing patient care and clinical confidence.
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Five Summer Insects You Need to Watch Out For
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Discover which summer insects pose health risks across North America and explore effective strategies to protect yourself and your pets from bites and stings.