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  • What an Independent Study Found About Medical Learning Apps

    What an Independent Study Found About Medical Learning Apps

    A study comparing major medical education apps ranked Osmosis highest for learning usefulness and usability, highlighting the importance of efficient, learner-centered design in healthcare education.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Meniere Disease

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Meniere Disease

    Sep 28, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

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    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 37-year-old woman who has had multiple episodes of dizziness lasting between 20 minutes to several hours. These episodes are associated with ringing in the left ear. Can you figure…

  • USMLE Step 1 Exam Dates in 2022

    USMLE Step 1 Exam Dates in 2022

    Sep 22, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 3, 2025

     — 

    Steph Stevens

    We’ve put together a quick guide to help students from outside of the United States apply for the USMLE® Step 1 Exam. Find out what you need to know about every aspect of the process, from your eligibility to how long it will take to get your score. USMLE Step…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Interdisciplinary care plan

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Interdisciplinary care plan

    Sep 21, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

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    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is creating an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client. Can you figure it out? The nurse is developing an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client diagnosed with community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) within a leg wound. Which healthcare…

  • 17 Women to Inspire You During Women in Medicine Month

    17 Women to Inspire You During Women in Medicine Month

    Sep 19, 2022

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    Oct 3, 2025

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    Alicia Betz, MAEd

    Let’s celebrate the innovative movers and shakers making a difference in healthcare during Women in Medicine Month by highlighting these seventeen amazing women making their mark on the industry. For centuries, women have been making strides toward social progress while changing the face of healthcare. Today, they’re nearly 80% of the world’s healthcare professionals,…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Refractive Errors

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Refractive Errors

    Sep 14, 2022

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    Oct 1, 2025

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    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 21-year-old man who has noticed some difficulty reading textbooks or viewing text on his laptop screen. Can you figure it out? A 21-year-old man presents to his primary care…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) appropriate activities

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) appropriate activities

    Sep 14, 2022

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    Mar 20, 2026

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    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel while caring for an elderly patient. Can you figure it out? Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while caring for an elderly client who requires maximum assistance with activities…

  • Living With Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Patient’s Perspective

    Living With Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder: A Patient’s Perspective

    Sep 12, 2022

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    Oct 15, 2025

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    Omer Rott

    Read about living with Illness Anxiety Disorder, the impact of chronic health fears, and the critical role of empathy in medical care.

  • How Osmosis Is “Raising the Line” With Its Podcast Series

    How Osmosis Is “Raising the Line” With Its Podcast Series

    Sep 8, 2022

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    Sep 25, 2024

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    Shiv Gaglani, MD, MBA

    In March 2020 it became frighteningly clear that COVID-19 was going to have an unprecedented impact on our healthcare system, educational institutions, government, and society. Eager to help, the Osmosis team worked tirelessly to create educational videos that have been seen millions of times, a continuing-education course taken by over 100,000 people, and even this…

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Pheochromocytoma

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Pheochromocytoma

    Sep 7, 2022

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    Oct 1, 2025

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    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 31-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. Can you figure it out? A 31-year-old woman comes to her physician for evaluation of recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. She works as a lawyer…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tonsillitis secondary to adenovirus

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tonsillitis secondary to adenovirus

    Sep 7, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

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    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client diagnosed with Tonsillitis Secondary to Adenovirus. Can you figure it out? The nurse has received a nurse-to-nurse report on a client diagnosed with tonsillitis secondary to adenovirus. Which sign or symptom should the nurse anticipate upon assessment?   A. Rhinorrhea B.…

  • Women in Healthcare in 2022: Breaking Down the Numbers [Infographic]

    Women in Healthcare in 2022: Breaking Down the Numbers [Infographic]

    Sep 5, 2022

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    Oct 3, 2025

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    Steph Stevens

    Women have been actively involved in healthcare for centuries, nursing their families and communities through every type of illness imaginable. We’ve taken a look at the latest statistics about women in healthcare to discover where women are excelling, where they’re underrepresented, and some key areas for growth and change during Women…

  • The Past, Present, and Bright Future of Women in Healthcare

    The Past, Present, and Bright Future of Women in Healthcare

    Sep 1, 2022

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    Oct 3, 2025

     — 

    Blythe Davenport, MFA

    Learn more about the pioneering women in medicine, their impact on healthcare, challenges faced, and the ongoing push for gender equality and leadership roles.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Chronic hypothyroidism

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Chronic hypothyroidism

    Aug 31, 2022

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    Apr 21, 2026

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    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Which nursing intervention should be performed first for a client with myxedema coma to ensure airway safety and support breathing?

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Sheehan Syndrome

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Sheehan Syndrome

    Aug 31, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 34-year-old woman with an inability to breastfeed her baby. Can you figure it out? A 34-year-old woman, gravida 1 para 1, comes to the clinic due to an inability to…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Reye syndrome risk

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Reye syndrome risk

    Aug 24, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

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    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on risk factors associated with the development of Reye syndrome. Can you figure it out? The nurse in the pediatric clinic is reviewing the list of clients on the appointment schedule for the day. Which client should the nurse identify as being at…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Adrenal Insufficiency

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Adrenal Insufficiency

    Aug 17, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man who has recently immigrated from Vietnam. He experiences worsening fatigue and decreasing exercise tolerance. Can you figure it out? A 56-year-old man presents to his primary care…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Perinatal depression risk screening

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Perinatal depression risk screening

    Aug 10, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on risk factors for developing perinatal depression. The nurse is conducting a perinatal depression risk screening on a client who is 39-weeks pregnant. After reviewing the client’s electronic medical record (EMR), which finding should the nurse identify as a risk factor for developing…

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Prolactinoma

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Prolactinoma

    Aug 10, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman with amenorrhea and white discharge from her breasts. Can you figure it out? A 25-year-old woman comes to her primary care physician because of a six-month history of amenorrhea. The patient previously had regular menstrual cycles at…

  • Career Paths in Medicine: Entrepreneurship

    Career Paths in Medicine: Entrepreneurship

    Aug 8, 2022

     — Updated: 

    May 8, 2025

     — 

    Aylin Canik

    If you are studying medicine, you should know there isn’t just one path to choose from. The careers that are available for medical professionals are countless. Today in this blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Aylin Canik shares her few tips for those who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in entrepreneurship.…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Increased Urination and Thirst

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Increased Urination and Thirst

    Aug 3, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 33-year-old man with increased urination and constant thirst. Can you figure it out? A 33-year-old man comes to the emergency department because of increased urination and constant thirst despite drinking…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Atelectasis after removal of pelvic mesh

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Atelectasis after removal of pelvic mesh

    Aug 3, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the client’s baseline vital signs after surgery. Can you figure it out? The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with atelectasis after undergoing a surgical procedure to remove infected pelvic mesh. Based on the client’s baseline vital signs, which finding indicates that the…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Physiology of the eye

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Physiology of the eye

    Jul 27, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the physiology of the eye. The nurse is reviewing the physiology of the eye. Which layer of the eye contains the iris? A. Neural layer B. Vascular layer C. Fibrous layer D. Vitreous layer Scroll down for the correct answer! Check out our NCLEX-RN Study…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thyroid Surgery Complications

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thyroid Surgery Complications

    Jul 20, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Feb 20, 2026

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Enhance your USMLE® Step 1 exam preparation with a clinical case. A patient develops voice changes after thyroid surgery. Learn which nerve injury is most likely and how it presents clinically.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer

    Jul 20, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

    Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on modifiable risk factors associated with prostate cancer. Can you figure it out? The nurse is leading an educational session for male clients on the risk factors associated with prostate cancer. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching?  A. Consuming a high fiber diet…

  • Setting Yourself Up for Success: Study Strategies, Healthy Habits, and Meeting Mentors

    Setting Yourself Up for Success: Study Strategies, Healthy Habits, and Meeting Mentors

    Jul 18, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 6, 2025

     — 

    Laura Turner, MS

    Explore key strategies for medical students to enhance learning, maintain wellness, and leverage mentorship for academic and professional success from SDN’s Laura Turner.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    Jul 13, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Feb 19, 2026

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    An 18-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with nausea and flank pain. Explore the key lab findings and learn which electrolyte is vital to replenish in this DKA case.

  • How to Answer Different Question Types on the NCLEX®

    How to Answer Different Question Types on the NCLEX®

    Jul 11, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 3, 2025

     — 

    Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    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…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Excessive Fatigue and Constipation

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Excessive Fatigue and Constipation

    Jul 6, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 41-year-old woman with excessive fatigue and constipation. Can you figure it out? A 41-year-old woman comes to the physician complaining of excessive fatigue for the last 2 weeks. She…

  • How to Learn and Thrive with Osmosis

    How to Learn and Thrive with Osmosis

    Jun 30, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 3, 2025

     — 

    Omer Rott

    Learning is a word that is often used in routine discussions in a teaching environment. But learning comes with many definitions. As Osmosis comes with a mission to empower the world’s clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience possible, we define learning as the knowledge that will transform you…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Fatigue and Progressive Dyspnea

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Fatigue and Progressive Dyspnea

    Jun 29, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 72-year-old man with fatigue and progressive dyspnea. Physical examination shows 3+ edema in the lower extremities and hepatomegaly. Can you figure it out? A 72-year-old man is brought to…

  • The NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for 2022

    The NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for 2022

    Jun 23, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 3, 2025

     — 

    Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    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…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Episode of Syncope

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Episode of Syncope

    Jun 22, 2022

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 75-year-old man who lost consciousness for one minute following an episode of syncope two days ago. Can you figure out in which area cardiac auscultation will most likely reveal a…

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