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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.

  • Guess the Rhythm: Premature atrial contractions (PAC)

    Guess the Rhythm: Premature atrial contractions (PAC)

    Dec 7, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Amber Dortch, FNP

    Premature atrial contractions (PACs) cause early atrial beats originating outside the sinoatrial node. Recognize PAC features on ECG like irregular rhythm and abnormal P waves.

  • La ciencia del amor: Cómo nuestros cuerpos influyen en la atracción y el compromiso

    La ciencia del amor: Cómo nuestros cuerpos influyen en la atracción y el compromiso

    Dec 5, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Feb 10, 2026

     — 

    Araceli Perez-Ocejo (Translator)

    Explora cómo el amor involucra cuerpo y mente, desde las hormonas que despiertan el deseo hasta las que fortalecen el apego emocional en las relaciones.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Gas exchange

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Gas exchange

    Dec 3, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Apr 14, 2026

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

    Explore how gas exchange occurs in the lungs. Understand the movement of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out during breathing for effective respiratory care.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Constant headache

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Constant headache

    Dec 3, 2025

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     — 

    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    A patient with advanced HIV shows symptoms of meningitis. Learn how CSF analysis and specific staining techniques guide diagnosis among infectious causes.

  • 5 Quick Reads That Will Elevate Active Learning in Your Classroom

    5 Quick Reads That Will Elevate Active Learning in Your Classroom

    Dec 2, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Jessica Kromer

    Elevate your medical classroom with five practical reads offering easy-to-implement active learning strategies—from teamwork and self-directed learning to effective quizzing and large-group engagement.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: FHR tracing

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: FHR tracing

    Nov 26, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Apr 14, 2026

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

    Which fetal heart rate category should a nurse report during active labor based on assessment findings? Understand FHR categories for clinical decision-making.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Axillary nerve injury

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Axillary nerve injury

    Nov 24, 2025

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    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    A 66-year-old man presents with shoulder pain after a fall. Identify which shoulder movements may be limited due to nerve injury in this clinical scenario.

  • Dosage Calculation: Tamoxifen

    Dosage Calculation: Tamoxifen

    Nov 22, 2025

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    Amber Dortch, FNP

    How many milliliters of a 10 mg/5 mL oral solution should be given for a 20 mg tamoxifen dose? Learn to calculate safe medication volumes accurately.

  • Will AI Replace Radiologists? The Truth About AI in Medical Imaging

    Will AI Replace Radiologists? The Truth About AI in Medical Imaging

    Nov 21, 2025

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     — 

    Muhammad Fahad

    AI is reshaping healthcare and radiology by enhancing imaging and diagnostics, but significant challenges remain. Discover why AI won’t replace radiologists but will support them in the future of healthcare.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Proper body alignment

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Proper body alignment

    Nov 19, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Apr 14, 2026

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

    How should a nurse assess a patient’s body alignment to ensure proper posture and reduce strain during rehabilitation?

  • Common First-Rotation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Common First-Rotation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Nov 18, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 27, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Embarking on your first clinical rotation? Discover key strategies to navigate the challenges, build professionalism, and maximize learning in real patient care settings.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Painful rash

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Painful rash

    Nov 17, 2025

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    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    A 66-year-old man presents with a painful, rash lasting three days. What is the best initial medication to manage his condition effectively?

  • A History of Neurology: From Mysticism to Modern Medicine

    A History of Neurology: From Mysticism to Modern Medicine

    Nov 14, 2025

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Take a thrilling ride through neurology’s evolution—from mystical origins to modern breakthroughs reshaping how we understand and treat the brain.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Endometriosis medication

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Endometriosis medication

    Nov 12, 2025

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    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    A 35-year-old woman with endometriosis starts a GnRH agonist. What side effects should clinicians monitor for during continuous therapy?

  • 11 consejos para registrar el historial clínico de un paciente

    11 consejos para registrar el historial clínico de un paciente

    Nov 11, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Feb 4, 2026

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    Araceli Perez-Ocejo (Translator)

    Registrar un buen historial clínico es vital para el diagnóstico y cuidado del paciente. Descubre 11 consejos prácticos para mejorar esta habilidad esencial en medicina.

  • NCLEX-LPN® Question of the Day: Trouble sleeping

    NCLEX-LPN® Question of the Day: Trouble sleeping

    Nov 10, 2025

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    Mar 20, 2026

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

    A patient reports trouble falling asleep in the hospital. Which common factor is most likely affecting their ability to sleep well?

  • Guess the Rhythm: Ventricular tachycardia

    Guess the Rhythm: Ventricular tachycardia

    Nov 9, 2025

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    Dec 17, 2025

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    Amber Dortch, FNP

    Ventricular tachycardia is a fast heart rhythm originating in the ventricles. Learn how to recognize key ECG features for prompt care.

  • Ten Years of Learning by Osmosis: The All-In-One Learning Platform

    Ten Years of Learning by Osmosis: The All-In-One Learning Platform

    Nov 7, 2025

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    Feb 27, 2026

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    Steph Stevens

    For a decade, Osmosis has transformed healthcare education through engaging videos, innovative tools, and a learner-first approach, supporting millions worldwide. Help us celebrate this important milestone!

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Cobble stoning

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Cobble stoning

    Nov 5, 2025

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     — 

    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    A 36-year-old man with nasal itching and congestion presents symptoms of allergic rhinitis. What’s the best initial treatment to manage his condition effectively?

  • 5 Student Study Mistakes Medical Educators Should Watch For

    5 Student Study Mistakes Medical Educators Should Watch For

    Nov 4, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Jessica Kromer

    Discover five common study mistakes medical students make—from poor time management to passive learning—and how educators can support better habits, well-being, and clinical readiness.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Medicare

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Medicare

    Nov 3, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Apr 14, 2026

     — 

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

    Which patient is most likely eligible for Medicare? Understand the criteria for Medicare eligibility and how it compares to other insurance programs.

  • A Day in the Life of a PA

    A Day in the Life of a PA

    Oct 31, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Madison Donnelly, PA-C

    Explore what a typical day looks like for a family medicine PA; from pre-charting and annual exams to procedures and helping patients across all life stages.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Depressive disorder

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Depressive disorder

    Oct 29, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Explore the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders, emphasizing episode duration and symptom patterns essential for accurate diagnosis.

  • Skills That Set You Apart: Becoming a Remarkable Clinician

    Skills That Set You Apart: Becoming a Remarkable Clinician

    Oct 28, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    What sets a remarkable clinician apart? Beyond medical knowledge, it’s empathy, adaptability, continuous growth, and authentic connection that transform care and inspire patients and teams alike.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Vascular ischemia

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Vascular ischemia

    Oct 27, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    Explore a clinical case of acute neurological deficits in an elderly patient, focusing on identifying the affected brainstem vascular territory.

  • Dosage Calculation: Metoprolol

    Dosage Calculation: Metoprolol

    Oct 25, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Amber Dortch, FNP

    Practice calculating accurate IV doses with this metoprolol example to ensure safe patient care and effective drug administration.

  • How to Write a Nursing Care Plan

    How to Write a Nursing Care Plan

    Oct 24, 2025

     — Updated: 

    May 29, 2026

     — 

    Steph Stevens

    Learn the steps to create clear, personalized nursing care plans using ADPIE. Prioritize assessments, formulate diagnoses, set SMART goals, and evaluate patient progress confidently.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Craniosynostosis

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Craniosynostosis

    Oct 22, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Explore the clinical features nurses should expect when assessing infants with craniosynostosis and how to differentiate them from common newborn conditions.

  • What USMLE Step 1 Score Do You Need to Match?

    What USMLE Step 1 Score Do You Need to Match?

    Oct 21, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 21, 2025

     — 

    Steph Stevens

    Now that Step 1 is pass/fail, a “good” score means confidently passing and mastering core concepts to excel in clerkships and when taking Step 2 CK. Learn how to assess your readiness.

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Jaundiced skin

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Jaundiced skin

    Oct 20, 2025

     — Updated: 

     — 

    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    Evaluate a patient presenting with jaundice and altered mental status using targeted physical exam findings to guide further diagnostic steps.

  • A History of Psychiatry: From Social Stigma to Medical Specialty

    A History of Psychiatry: From Social Stigma to Medical Specialty

    Oct 17, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Nov 6, 2025

     — 

    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Discover psychiatry’s journey from mystical origins and early theories to today’s cutting-edge therapies and compassionate mental health care.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Delirium screening

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Delirium screening

    Oct 15, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    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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