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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Pheochromocytoma
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tonsillitis secondary to adenovirus
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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.…
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Women in Healthcare in 2022: Breaking Down the Numbers [Infographic]
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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…
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The Past, Present, and Bright Future of Women in Healthcare
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Learn more about the pioneering women in medicine, their impact on healthcare, challenges faced, and the ongoing push for gender equality and leadership roles.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Chronic hypothyroidism
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Which nursing intervention should be performed first for a client with myxedema coma to ensure airway safety and support breathing?
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Sheehan Syndrome
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Reye syndrome risk
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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…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Adrenal Insufficiency
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Perinatal depression risk screening
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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…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Prolactinoma
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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…
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Career Paths in Medicine: Entrepreneurship
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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.…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Increased Urination and Thirst
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Atelectasis after removal of pelvic mesh
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Physiology of the eye
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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…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thyroid Surgery Complications
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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.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer
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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…
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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Study Strategies, Healthy Habits, and Meeting Mentors
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Explore key strategies for medical students to enhance learning, maintain wellness, and leverage mentorship for academic and professional success from SDN’s Laura Turner.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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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.
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How to Answer Different Question Types on the NCLEX®
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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…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Excessive Fatigue and Constipation
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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…
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How to Learn and Thrive with Osmosis
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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…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Fatigue and Progressive Dyspnea
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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…
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The NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for 2022
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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…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Episode of Syncope
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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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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Dyspnea on Exertion and Fatigue
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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 68-year-old woman complaining of dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, and chest pain. Past medical history includes carcinoma of the breast. Can you figure this one out? A 68-year-old woman…
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At Least Humor Is a Mature Defense Mechanism: An Unqualified Guide to USMLE® Step 1 Anxiety
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Today on the Osmosis blog, former Osmosis Health Leaders Initiative member Kayla Hicks shares a humorous account of how she dealt with board exam stress leading up to her USMLE Step 1 exam. Studying for Step 1. You’ve been at it for weeks, using every medical education tool imaginable, and…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Altered Mental State
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Analyze Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamics in a critically ill patient with elevated PCWP and SVR, low cardiac index, and low SvO2. What’s the cause?
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Finding Summer Research Opportunities
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In this blog, Christina talks about summer research opportunities. She offers some tips about how to prepare for it and how to look for a research program that will be the right one for you. Research isn’t for everyone, and in the end, there are tons of medical school students…
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OMM Question of the Day: OA HVLA
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Today’s OMM question involves a 35-year-old woman with pain radiating down from the bottom of her skull toward her lower neck. How would you set up for HVLA to the occipitoatlantal joint in this patient? A 35-year-old woman presents to your clinic for one week of moderately severe pain radiating…
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Alternative Careers in Nursing
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Nursing is a complex and evolving profession that offers endless career opportunities. Depending on location, skills or interests, as well as financial capabilities and experiences, obtaining a nursing degree can lead to many opportunities in different healthcare settings. In this article, we break down the different career paths for nursing,…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Shortness of Breath
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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 73-year-old woman with shortness of breath. Past medical history is notable for hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type II diabetes mellitus. Can you figure it out? A 73-year-old…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Venous insufficiency
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Can you figure it out? The nurse is interviewing a client diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Which of the following statements by the client is consistent with this diagnosis? A. “My feet are always cold, and I can’t…
