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How IMGs can Navigate Upcoming Changes to the USMLE®
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The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is changing! How will this affect residency applications and timelines? International medical graduates (IMGs) already have extra application steps and changes may add some new challenges. But, the USMLE changes for IMG don’t have to be scary – we’re here to walk you…
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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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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Nelson Syndrome
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 45-year-old man with morning headaches who underwent bilateral adrenalectomy to treat his Cushing syndrome. Which of the following is the next best step in management? A 45-year-old man comes to his outpatient provider because of…
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How to Be a Good Nurse
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Nursing isn’t only about the skills you learn in the classroom. There are many other soft skills that are needed to confidently care for your patients! Let’s get one thing straight; the sacrifices you made to get through nursing school weren’t easy. You spent hours going through your notes and…
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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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How to Be a Better Medical Student
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Are you looking for ways to be a better medical student and tackle the new semester full steam ahead? Here are some tips that I’ve found very useful! I remember how challenging my first year of medical school was, and how much I wished I had someone to offer tips…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Diverticulum Formation
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 55-year-old man with alternating episodes of loose stools and constipation over the past several months, with associated cramping abdominal pain. Can you figure it out? A 55-year-old man presents…
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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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How to Study for the PANCE Exam: Tips from an Experienced PA-C
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Passing the PANCE® exam: It’s the last milestone to reach in becoming a full-fledged physician assistant. Pretty exciting, right? But also nerve-wracking, as this transition from student to certified PA is a hurdle of questions: What is the best way to study? How long should you practice? And how do…
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OMM Question of the Day: Thoracic Muscle Dysfunction
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A 60-year-old woman presents to the clinic with two weeks of mid-back pain. She was recently hospitalized for acute pancreatitis and underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The back pain started during the hospitalization and is a dull ache that occurs intermittently throughout the day. Her past medical history includes hypothyroidism for which she takes levothyroxine 50 mcg…
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Study Smarter with the Updated Osmosis Nursing Quiz Builder
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TL;DR: If you’re an Osmosis Nursing learner, you now have access to over 1,200 questions in the Nursing quiz builder! We’ve also updated the backend a bit to make it a seamless experience for you. You will: So, how can a simple Quiz Builder do all that? Well, first things…
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Get Paid to Study Nursing with the Osmosis Student Nurse Ambassador (ONSA) Program
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Sometimes, nursing school can feel overwhelming and like you’re playing a game of catch-up. When that happens, you might start doubting yourself, even wondering if this is the career for you. But, remember: you were accepted to nursing school for a reason, and the Osmosis Student Nursing Ambassador (ONSA) program is here to…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Lipid Transport
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 28-year-old woman with two episodes of pancreatitis over the past year. Can you figure out the cause? A 28-year-old woman is being evaluated by her primary care physician for recurrent pancreatitis.…
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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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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Urgency Incontinence
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 31-year-old woman with urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is used in treating this patient’s condition? A 31-year-old woman has come to an outpatient clinic for urinary incontinence over the past week. Since the…
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A Day in the Life of a Medical Student
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A Day in the Life of a Medical Student – a step by step guide on how to be the best medical student ever. Except not, because there are zero rules on how your days should be structured, and you know you best. How often has my morning routine changed?…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Scleroderma
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 56-year-old woman with asthma and notable skin tightening over the face, hands, and forearms. Can you figure it out? A 56-year-old woman comes to her primary care physician for evaluation…
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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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OMM Question of the Day: Treatment of the Lymphatics
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Today’s OMM question involves a 36-year-old man with five days of rhinorrhea, sinus congestion, and feeling like he has fluid in his ears. Which of the following techniques should be avoided in this patient? A 36-year-old man presents to your clinic with five days of rhinorrhea, sinus congestion, and feeling…
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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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The Osmosis Ultimate Guide to Studying Styles
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Osmosis helps those who are studying medicine to learn in the most productive way possible. We’ve discussed learning styles before, but Studying Styles can transform the way you work with material and prepare for exams. Read on for the definitive guide to identifying your Studying Style and putting it to work…
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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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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Macrocytic Anemia
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman with symptoms of fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance. Can you figure out the cause? A 25-year-old woman presents to her outpatient provider for symptoms of fatigue and reduced…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Bacillary Angiomatosis
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 30-year-old woman with HIV who has recently developed skin nodules. The woman also works in a pet store. Can you figure it out? A 30-year-old woman with HIV comes to the…
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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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OMM Question of the Day: Cervical Spine Counterstrain
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Today’s OMM question involves a 19-year-old woman with a left-sided neck pain. How would you position the patient to treat her tender point with counterstrain? A 19-year-old woman presents to the office with one week of a left-sided neck pain near her clavicle. She remembers straining her neck last week…
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Content in the Osmosis DO Library
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) student learners now have access to brand-new content on Osmosis. Learn with up-to-date resources and questions geared to your current needs that prepare you for the COMLEX-USA® Level 1 examination To better serve OMM students who learn by Osmosis now and in the future, we’ve launched brand-new…
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What Motivated You to Study Medicine?
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It’s never easy to make a decision that will change your life completely. In today’s Osmosis blog, medical student and Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Desireé Franco shares her experience about the motivation you need in order to start this new way of life. In addition to everything you’ve heard, you…
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Tips for Transitioning to Third Year
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Clinic years of medical school are vastly different than the preclinical years and require new study habits, work styles, and a lot more people skills. This blog post will acknowledge the big shock that is third year, identify some tips and tricks, and remind students that they are not alone…
