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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.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bladder exstrophy

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bladder exstrophy

    Jun 11, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Today’s NCLEX-RN® question explores bladder exstrophy and discover the crucial nursing interventions needed immediately after delivery.

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients Through Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment 

    Supporting LGBTQ+ Patients Through Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment 

    Jun 10, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

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    Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE

    Explore how LGBTQ+ patients face unique barriers in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and learn ways you can foster inclusivity and improve patient outcomes.

  • Top Reasons to Apply to the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative 

    Top Reasons to Apply to the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative 

    Jun 6, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Feb 27, 2026

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    Lillian Lee

    Find out how the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative empowers healthcare students to lead, innovate, and tackle disparities globally through collaboration, mentorship, and community impact.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Biliary atresia

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Biliary atresia

    Jun 4, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question about biliary atresia, its effects on bile flow, liver function, and digestion, and learn about the anatomy of the biliary system.

  • PANCE® Question of the Day: Right leg pain

    PANCE® Question of the Day: Right leg pain

    Jun 4, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 2, 2025

     — 

    Rowan Bell, MD & Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD

    Explore today’s PANCE® question on a pediatric case of right leg pain and learn the critical next step in managing this fascinating case!

  • Engagement Essentials: How to Captivate Large Classrooms

    Engagement Essentials: How to Captivate Large Classrooms

    Jun 3, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

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    Jessica Kromer

    Get practical tips for educators to engage and motivate students in large healthcare classrooms, including interactive methods, collaboration, and technology integration

  • 10 Famous People Who Have Died from Diabetes Mellitus

    10 Famous People Who Have Died from Diabetes Mellitus

    May 30, 2025

     — Updated: 

    May 14, 2026

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    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Learn about notable figures who faced diabetes-related complications, emphasizing the importance of awareness, research, and compassionate care in battling diabetes.

  • How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Prep for USMLE® Step 2

    How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Prep for USMLE® Step 2

    May 28, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

     — 

    Mike Klug, DO

    Prepare for USMLE Step 2 with expert tips on clinical focus, quiz use, time management, and self-care to maximize retention and exam success.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Atelectasis

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Atelectasis

    May 28, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question about preventing arterial atelectasis and enhance your nursing skills with detailed patient teaching explanations!

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Hypertension smoker

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Hypertension smoker

    May 28, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Dive into today’s USMLE® Step 2 CK question about a hypertensive smoker and learn the vital next steps in the patient’s care.

  • Making the Most of Your Time in Medical School

    Making the Most of Your Time in Medical School

    May 23, 2025

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    Sep 4, 2025

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    Roxana-Elena Busioc

    Discover this medical student’s essential strategies to thrive during medical school—ranging from actively practicing self-care and volunteering to exploring passions beyond medicine.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Arterial embolism

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Arterial embolism

    May 21, 2025

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    Mar 20, 2026

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

    Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question about arterial embolisms and test your understanding of angioscopy procedures with detailed explanations.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Coronary angiography

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Coronary angiography

    May 21, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

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    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Delve into today’s USMLE® Step 1 question on a post-MI patient with chest pain and uncover the common adverse effects of antiplatelet therapy.

  • Preventive Health Screenings for LGBTQ+ Patients: What You Need to Know

    Preventive Health Screenings for LGBTQ+ Patients: What You Need to Know

    May 19, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

     — 

    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Explore best practices for delivering inclusive healthcare to LGBTQ+ patients, focusing on key screenings, addressing disparities, and supporting mental and physical well-being.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Abnormal pulse

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Abnormal pulse

    May 14, 2025

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    Mar 20, 2026

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

    Get ready for the NCLEX-RN® exam with today’s question focusing on fetal circulation and its implications during patient care. Understand the critical aspects of blood flow in fetal development and the importance of recognizing physiological mechanisms in obstetric nursing. Test your knowledge and enhance your clinical skills for effective patient…

  • USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: RBC transfusion

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: RBC transfusion

    May 14, 2025

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    Oct 1, 2025

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    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Explore today’s clinical case on managing red blood cell transfusion complications and the critical steps for patient care.

  • A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Emerging/Recent Therapies

    A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Emerging/Recent Therapies

    May 13, 2025

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    Jan 8, 2026

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    Jennice Lavergne, MD

    Stay updated on innovative mental health treatments, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and DBT to offer comprehensive care for treatment-resistant mental health conditions.

  • Memorización activa: la técnica más efectiva de aprendizaje de alto rendimiento

    Memorización activa: la técnica más efectiva de aprendizaje de alto rendimiento

    May 9, 2025

     — Updated: 

    May 29, 2026

     — 

    Araceli Perez-Ocejo (Translator)

    La memorización activa potencia tu aprendizaje al forzar la recuperación de información. Descubre cómo esta técnica supera a la lectura pasiva y mejora tu rendimiento académico.

  • Celebrating Five Years of the Raise the Line Podcast: Illuminating Ways to Create a Better Healthcare System

    Celebrating Five Years of the Raise the Line Podcast: Illuminating Ways to Create a Better Healthcare System

    May 7, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

     — 

    Michael Carrese, BA

    Join us in celebrating five years of the Raise the Line podcast, featuring engaging conversations with healthcare leaders on improving health systems and education.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Fetal circulation

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Fetal circulation

    May 7, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Get ready for the NCLEX-RN® exam with today’s question focusing on fetal circulation and its implications during patient care. Understand the critical aspects of blood flow in fetal development and the importance of recognizing physiological mechanisms in obstetric nursing. Test your knowledge and enhance your clinical skills for effective patient…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Left heel pain

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Left heel pain

    May 7, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Explore today’s USMLE® Step 1 question focusing on left heel pain to enhance your diagnostic skills!

  • The Art of Feedback: Fostering Growth in Healthcare Education

    The Art of Feedback: Fostering Growth in Healthcare Education

    May 6, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

     — 

    Jessica Kromer

    Discover the importance of feedback in healthcare education and explore best practices to foster growth, collaboration, and effective learning in your students.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Transitioning from Nursing Classroom to Clinicals

    The Ultimate Guide to Transitioning from Nursing Classroom to Clinicals

    May 5, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Jan 8, 2026

     — 

    Maria Pfrommer, DNP, Ph.D., FNP-BC, RN

    Unlock essential strategies for a successful transition from the nursing classroom to nursing clinicals with this guide, featuring tips and resources for nursing students.

  • Dosage Calculation: Alirocumab

    Dosage Calculation: Alirocumab

    May 5, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 2, 2025

     — 

    Amber Dortch, FNP

    Discover the importance of medication reconciliation in patient care as a home health nurse. This guide focuses on the administration of alirocumab for managing elevated LDL levels, detailing how to accurately calculate dosages and ensure safe handling of medications for optimal patient outcomes.

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

    USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Hematochezia

    Apr 30, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Prep for the USMLE® Step 2 CK exam with this clinical case involving a 46-year-old woman presenting with hematochezia and abdominal discomfort. Learn to identify the most significant risk factor related to her condition, focusing on the importance of family history in diagnosing potential hereditary cancer syndromes. Strengthen your clinical…

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sebaceous glands

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sebaceous glands

    Apr 30, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Study for the NCLEX-RN® exam with today’s question focusing on the functions of sebaceous glands. Discover why these glands are essential overall skin health. Test your understanding and improve your clinical skills in dermatology nursing!

  • A History of Emergency Medicine: From Ancient Egypt to Professional Specialty

    A History of Emergency Medicine: From Ancient Egypt to Professional Specialty

    Apr 29, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

     — 

    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Discover the evolution of emergency medicine, tracing its roots from ancient trauma care to today’s advanced ER practices, highlighting key figures and innovations.

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Tramadol

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Tramadol

    Apr 23, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 1, 2025

     — 

    Marina Horiates Kerekes, MD & Team

    Enhance your USMLE® Step 2 CK exam preparation with today’s case study of a 50-year-old woman experiencing symptoms of serotonin syndrome after tramadol use. Learn to recognize the clinical signs and understand the critical role of medication interactions in diagnosing this potentially life-threatening condition.

  • NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Septic shock

    NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Septic shock

    Apr 23, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Mar 20, 2026

     — 

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

    Prep for the NCLEX-RN® exam with today’s question focused on septic shock and patient discharge recommendations. Identify the correct patient statements to reflect a clear understanding of health promotion strategies.

  • How to Balance Your Academic and Personal Life in Medical School

    How to Balance Your Academic and Personal Life in Medical School

    Apr 22, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Apr 30, 2025

     — 

    Anjolaoluwa Awe

    Discover essential tips for maintaining balance in medical school by addressing mental, physical, and relational well-being to enhance your overall health.

  • Dosage Calculation: Insulin lispro

    Dosage Calculation: Insulin lispro

    Apr 21, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Oct 2, 2025

     — 

    Amber Dortch, FNP

    Prepare for effective HIV management in pediatric patients by mastering abacavir dosage calculations. Learn how to determine the correct volume of oral solution to administer based on the patient’s weight and prescribed dosage frequency for optimal treatment outcomes.

  • A Short History of Vaccines: From Smallpox to COVID

    A Short History of Vaccines: From Smallpox to COVID

    Apr 17, 2025

     — Updated: 

    Sep 23, 2025

     — 

    Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD

    Learn the pivotal role of vaccines in combating infectious diseases and the evolution of vaccination from variolation to mRNA technology in modern medicine.

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