Category: Registered Nursing (RN)
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Cryptorchidism
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse describing cryptorchidism to a nursing student. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching? Can you figure it out? The nurse is describing cryptorchidism to a nursing student. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching? A. “Cryptorchidism is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Nephrotic syndrome
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by diving into nephrotic syndrome insights: Understanding key laboratory results. Explore the nurse’s role in identifying associated indicators. Get informed and master renal conditions for your nursing journey. The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a client who is suspected of having nephrotic syndrome. Which result(s)…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bell’s Palsy
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by learning more about facial nerve dysfunction: Understanding Bell’s palsy and its cranial nerve involvement. Get informed and stay prepared for your nursing journey. A client with a history of Bell palsy presents to the emergency department with a right facial droop. The nurse recognizes that…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tricuspid atresia
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The nurse is educating a client about tricuspid atresia. Which part of the heart should the nurse identify as the location affected by this condition? The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is… The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and ventricle. Major Takeaway The tricuspid valve is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Scoliosis
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by exploring optimal care for newly diagnosed scoliosis patients prescribed with braces. Discover the nurse’s crucial first step in managing this condition. Get informed and stay prepared for your nursing journey. The nurse caring for a client newly diagnosed with scoliosis who is ordered to wear…
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11 Tips for Taking a Patient History
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A comprehensive medical history is vital for an accurate diagnosis, developing personalized treatment plans, and establishing a good rapport with your patients. On today’s Osmosis blog, let’s take note of some helpful tips for recording a high-quality medical history.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Contusion
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Strengthen your NCLEX-RN® preparation with this pediatric nursing topic on pulmonary contusion. Learn about the assessment and communication skills required when dealing with young patients. Explore the best approach for nurses to respond to a child’s questions about medical terms in a clear and reassuring manner. Ideal for nursing students…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Care goals
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® with this in-depth topic focusing on end-of-life care for a client with bone cancer. Gain insights into the nursing neurological assessment and its significance in developing care goals for terminally ill patients. Explore the most appropriate actions a nurse should take to provide compassionate and patient-centered care…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® with this focused topic on Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and medication classification. Learn about the nurse’s role in caring for a client with GBS after a severe viral infection. Discover the essential medications the health care provider may prescribe to manage this condition effectively. Ideal for nursing students…
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New to Nursing: 20 tips for early career nurses
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In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re sharing top tips from a recent webinar with our very own Nurse Paige and Nurse Maria on how to excel in your first year on the job. Take a moment to relax (we’re absolutely sure you deserve it) and share it with other new nurses on your team. You did it! You made…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Raynaud phenomenon
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by learning the crucial next step in diagnosing Raynaud phenomenon after a comprehensive history and physical assessment. Find out which diagnostic test the nurse will prepare the client for and its significance in confirming the diagnosis. Get informed and stay prepared for your nursing journey. The…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Gestational organ
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Curious about pregnancy at 16-weeks’ gestation? Learn about the remarkable organ responsible for nourishing the baby in the womb. Explore prenatal care and the wonders of this vital organ inside the belly. Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® now. A client who is pregnant at 16-weeks’ gestation presents to their obstetrician’s office for…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Breathing assistance
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a patient whose breathing is being assisted by a machine that provides consistent automatic breaths. What is this process commonly referred to as? Can you figure it out? The nurse is explaining to a patient’s caregiver that the patient’s breathing is being assisted…

