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- [25 NCLEX Practice Questions to Study for the Next-Gen NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/25-nclex-practice-questions-to-study-for-the-next-gen-nclex/) - Source: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 9th Edition – If you’re studying for the Next Generation NCLEX and you want to test yourself and your knowledge, then make sure not to miss this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready. In it, I’ll be going over 25 questions (ranking from super easy to difficult) and
- [AITA Reddit Stories on Patients vs Nurses: Who is in the Right? | Episode 2](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/aita-reddit-stories-on-patients-vs-nurses-who-is-in-the-right-episode-2/) - Source: Reddit – Friends, in this week’s episode of the podcast, I share with you even more AITA Reddit stories of nurses vs patients. I know you’ve loved the last episode I did on this (and if you haven’t watched it yet, make sure to check it out!) so I’m sharing even crazier stories with
- [100 Quick Next Generation NCLEX Medical-Surgical Facts to Pass Your Next Nursing Exam](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/100-quick-next-generation-nclex-medical-surgical-facts-to-pass-your-next-nursing-exam/) - Sources: WEB MD, Saunders NCLEX Review, KAPLAN NCLEX Medication Review – Are you struggling with learning everything you need to know to ace the medical-surgical part of the NCLEX? Then you definitely want to give this episode a listen. In it, I share with you 100 quick medical-surgical facts that will help you pass the
- [AITA Reddit Stories on Patients vs Nurses: Who is in the Right? | Episode 1](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/aita-reddit-stories-on-patients-vs-nurses-who-is-in-the-right-episode-1/) - Source: Reddit – If you’ve been on the internet long enough, then you’ve definitely heard of Reddit and of its super famous Am I The A**hole subreddit (also known as AITA). In it, people from all over share their stories and ask fellow redditors to weigh in, were they the a**hole? Or were they in
- [50 Easy Maternity Nursing Facts to Pass the Next Generation NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/50-easy-maternity-nursing-facts-to-pass-the-next-generation-nclex/) - Sources: WEB MD, Saunders NCLEX Review, KAPLAN NCLEX Medication Review – If you’re about to take the Next Generation NCLEX, then I know for a fact that you’re feeling stressed and anxious right now. And that’s understandable, the NGN is a big exam, and passing it means you finally get to practice as a nurse.
- [50 Tricky NCLEX Pediatrics Facts to Pass Your Next Nursing Exam](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/50-tricky-nclex-pediatrics-facts-to-pass-your-next-nursing-exam/) - Sources: WEB MD, Saunders NCLEX Review, KAPLAN NCLEX Medication Review – Taking the Next Generation NCLEX is not a walk in the park, but you can make it easier for yourself by studying for it –and doing it the right way. This is why, in this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’ll be sharing with
- [50 Quick Fundamentals of Nursing Facts to Pass the NCLEX on Your First Try](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/50-quick-fundamentals-of-nursing-facts-to-pass-the-nclex-on-your-first-try/) - Sources: WEB MD, Saunders NCLEX Review, KAPLAN NCLEX Medication Review – Are you about to take the Next Generation NCLEX? Then you absolutely don’t want to miss this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready. In it, I share with you 50 fundamentals of nursing you need to know to pass the NCLEX with flying colors. I’ll
- [50 Quick & Easy Psychiatric Facts to Pass the Next Generation NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/50-quick-easy-psychiatric-facts-to-pass-the-next-generation-nclex/) - Sources: WEB MD, Saunders NCLEX Review, KAPLAN NCLEX Medication Review, Verywell Mind, Health Line – If you’re taking the Next Generation NCLEX soon, then chances are, you’re stressing out! This is understandable; I’ve been there, and I know exactly what you’re feeling right now. Something that really helped me feel more confident about taking the
- [50 Tricky NCLEX Pharmacology Facts to Pass Your Next Nursing Exam](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/50-tricky-nclex-pharmacology-facts-to-pass-your-next-nursing-exam/) - Sources: MayoClinic, Kidshealth, Kaplan NCLEX Medication, Saunders – Pharmacology can be pretty tricky, and this is especially true when you're studying it (and stressing about it) in order to pass the NCLEX. But I am here, and that means I can help. In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’ll be sharing with you 50
- [Master the Next Generation NCLEX With 500+ Tricky True/False Statements](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/master-the-next-generation-nclex-with-500-tricky-true-false-statements/) - If you’re a nursing graduate who’s dreading the Next Generation NCLEX, then I am happy to say this is the episode for you! I know how you feel. I’ve been there too, stressed and anxious about the exam, worried I might not pass, wondering what I’ll do if I fail… And I did fail, twice,
- [Pantoprazole Next Generation NCLEX Review | Master the Gastrointestinal Medication](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/pantoprazole-next-generation-nclex-review-master-the-gastrointestinal-medication/) - Sources: Medline Plus, WebMD, Drugs.com, Cleveland Clinic, KAPLAN NCLEX Medication Review Ninth Edition – Pantoprazole is a gastrointestinal medication you need to master for the pharmacology section on the Next Generation NCLEX. In this episode, we’ll go over everything you need to know about it, from what it’s used for to its adverse effects to
- [Bell’s Palsy: The Ultimate NCLEX Med-Surg Nervous System Guide](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/bells-palsy-the-ultimate-nclex-med-surg-nervous-system-guide/) -  Bell’s palsy is a key medical-surgical topic from the nervous system section that you’ll need to know, especially if you want to pass the NCLEX with flying colors. This is why today I’ll be sharing with you everything –and I really mean everything– you need to know about Bell’s palsy, from what causes it
- [The Ultimate Guide to Huntington’s Disease | NCLEX Med-Surg Nervous System Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-huntingtons-disease-nclex-med-surg-nervous-system-review/) - Huntington's disease is a key medical-surgical topic from the nervous system section that every nurse should master. It’s also something every aspiring nurse should know about, since it’s a big part of the NCLEX. This is why, today, I share with you my complete guide to Huntington’s disease, from what it is to what causes
- [Digoxin Pharmacology Review + Practice Questions & Answers | NCLEX Practice Made Easy](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/digoxin-pharmacology-review-practice-questions-answers-nclex-practice-made-easy/) - Digoxin is an essential medication every nurse needs to know about in a clinical setting and every nursing student needs to understand for the Next Generation NCLEX. This is why, in this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I will be sharing with you everything you need to know about this important medication. Together, you and
- [How to Calculate Unit of Measurement Conversions for Medication Administration | NCLEX Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/how-to-calculate-unit-of-measurement-conversions-for-medication-administration-nclex-review/) - The Next Generation NCLEX expects nurses to be able to demonstrate dosage calculation skills that are needed for medication administration. This is why, in this episode, you and I will learn together the most important dosage calculations. Plus, we’ll also be answering twenty practice questions so that by the end of this episode, you’ll know
- [100 Easy NCLEX Facts to Pass the NextGen NCLEX on the FIRST Try!](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/100-easy-nclex-facts-to-pass-the-nextgen-nclex-on-the-first-try/) - Stressing out about the Next Generation NCLEX? Then you’ve come to the right place! This week, I share with you a hundred (and yes, I mean a hundred) NCLEX facts and statements that will help you regain confidence in your knowledge. With these, you’ll never feel unprepared again. Believe me, I know what I’m talking
- [The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Nursing Informatics](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-a-career-in-nursing-informatics/) - Nursing informatics is a rewarding career for nurses in modern healthcare. And yet, it’s often one of the most overlooked branches of nursing. Luckily for you, I know a thing or two about it, since I have been a nurse informaticist for the last few years and I'm really happy I took that route. This
- [9 GTPAL Practice Questions and Answers for Future Nurses](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/9-gtpal-practice-questions-and-answers-for-future-nurses/) - If you’re still unsure about your maternity nursing knowledge or how to use the infamous GTPAL, then you don’t want to miss this episode! In it, I’ll be sharing with you everything you need to know about the GTPAL, from what it is to how to use it to why it matters so much. After
- [NCLEX Review for Adrenal Disorders: Cushing’s Syndrome and Addison’s Disease](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/nclex-review-for-adrenal-disorders-cushings-syndrome-and-addisons-disease/) - The adrenal glands control a lot of what goes on in our bodies, from responding to stress, to regulating our blood pressure and controlling our metabolism. And when the adrenal glands start malfunctioning, they affect everything. That can happen either because of Cushing’s syndrome or Addison’s disease. This is exactly what I discuss in this
- [10 Tricky Practice NCLEX Questions and Answers | Weekly Practice #2 for Nursing Students & Graduates](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/10-tricky-practice-nclex-questions-and-answers-weekly-practice-2-for-nursing-students-graduates/) - If you’re planning to pass the Next Generation NCLEX, then you might want to give this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready a listen! The NCLEX can be a difficult exam even for the most brilliant nursing graduates, however, with these 10 difficult Next Generation NCLEX questions and answers, you’ll be ready for the big test
- [10 Crucial Tips to Never Fail the Next Generation NCLEX Again](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/10-crucial-tips-to-never-fail-the-next-generation-nclex-again/) - If you failed the Next Generation NCLEX, you’ve come to the right place. You may have even failed it several times and are feeling frustrated at the moment. But no worries, because I’ve got your back. What you need to do is let the tears flow, have a mental health day, and get ready to
- [Medical-Surgical Mastery: 100 True or False Statements to Pass the Next Generation NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/medical-surgical-mastery-100-true-or-false-statements-to-pass-the-next-generation-nclex/) - Medical-surgical is one of the most daunting NCLEX subjects, so it’s only natural for you to be a bit anxious about it. Lucky for you, I’m here to help. In this week’s episode, I share with you a hundred med-surg statements that will help you test your knowledge and prepare you for the Next Generation
- [5 Nursing Mnemonics to Help You Pass the NCLEX (Part 2)](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/5-nursing-mnemonics-to-help-you-pass-the-nclex-part-2/) - Studying for the Next Generation NCLEX isn’t the easiest thing to do (believe me, I’d know), but, if you want to pass on your first try, it’s not something you can simply neglect! However, if you’re finding yourself overwhelmed by all the information you need to retain for the big test, then you might want
- [Pediatric Mastery: 100 True or False Statements for Next Generation NCLEX Success](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/pediatric-mastery-100-true-or-false-statements-for-next-generation-nclex-success/) - If you’re interested in becoming a pediatric nurse, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Why? Simply because in it, I’ll be sharing with you a hundred (yes, you’ve read that right, a hundred) true or false pediatric statements so you can prepare yourself to pass the Next Generation NCLEX with flying colors. Pediatric
- [Mastering the Rule of 9s: A Comprehensive Guide for Adult Burn Assessment in Next Generation NCLEX Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/mastering-the-rule-of-9s-a-comprehensive-guide-for-adult-burn-assessment-in-next-generation-nclex-review/) - The Rule of 9s helps nurses determine what percentage of total body surface area is affected by burns. Knowing this rule is a quintessential part of your job as a nurse, and an essential tool in high-pressure situations. It’s also especially important for you to know it if you want to pass the Next Generation
- [Master Naegele's Rule: The Ultimate Guide for Next Gen NCLEX Success](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/master-naegeles-rule-the-ultimate-guide-for-next-gen-nclex-success/) - Maternity nursing questions can be quite difficult to answer, especially on the new Next Generation NCLEX test. However, as long as you remember to apply Naegele's Rule, you'll never have to worry about them again! What is Naegele's Rule exactly? It is simply the best (and only way) you can calculate a pregnant patient’s delivery
- [3 Tricky Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Questions You Need to be Able to Answer](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/3-tricky-next-generation-nclex-ngn-questions-you-need-to-be-able-to-answer/) - Are you feeling nervous about the latest Next Generation NCLEX? I want you to know that you’re not alone! Thousands of nursing students and graduates all over the country are feeling the same, which is why, in this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I decided to share with you three of the trickiest Next Generation
- [4 Shocking Stories of Nurses Who Got Fired](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/4-shocking-stories-of-nurses-who-got-fired/) - Nurses are human, and humans make mistakes and even get fired from their jobs. This is how some recent shocking news has hit the healthcare world as four nurses lost their jobs for the craziest reasons. One nurse sued in response and the jury responded with $41.5 million for wrongful termination. Another nurse was fired
- [10 Tricky Practice NCLEX Questions and Answers | Weekly Practice #1 for Nursing Students & Graduates](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/10-tricky-practice-nclex-questions-and-answers-weekly-practice-1-for-nursing-students-graduates/) - Are you stressing out about passing the NCLEX? Then you’ve come to the right place, because this episode is for you! I know what it’s like to be super anxious about the NCLEX; I myself had to take it three times because I could pass. Studying for such a big exam was daunting, until I
- [Mastering the Master Gland: A Comprehensive Guide to Pituitary Disorders for NCLEX Success](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/mastering-the-master-gland-a-comprehensive-guide-to-pituitary-disorders-for-nclex-success/) - In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’m doing something a bit different. I’ll be answering a special request from one of our followers, Catherine A. Catherine needed help on topics around endocrine diseases, and so, I decided why not make a whole episode of it? So today, on behalf of Catherine, I’ll be breaking
- [Nurse Jojo’s Daily Dose of News: 3 Criminal Nurse Stories You NEED to Know About](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/nurse-jojos-daily-dose-of-news-3-criminal-nurse-stories-you-need-to-know-about/) - We hear shocking news all the time, but it’s not every day that we hear stories about nurses committing serious crimes. Nurses, our trusted guardians of health, are supposed to be people you can trust and rely on, but that isn’t always the case. This is especially true for the nurses in the three shocking
- [NCLEX Maternity Flashcards: 10 Next Generation NCLEX Practice Maternity Questions and Answers](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/nclex-maternity-flashcards-10-next-generation-nclex-practice-maternity-questions-and-answers/) - If you want to pass the Next Generation NCLEX on the first try but are struggling with the maternity section, then this episode is a must-watch for you! Maternity nursing can be a difficult subject, but not anymore after you listen to this episode. In it, I’ll be sharing with you 10 Next Generation NCLEX
- [NCLEX Prep Power-Up: 100 True or False Maternity Statements for Aspiring Nurses](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/nclex-prep-power-up-100-true-or-false-maternity-statements-for-aspiring-nurses/) - Welcome to the ultimate challenge for future nursing heroes. Are you ready to test your maternity knowledge and sharpen your skills for the NCLEX? Dive into our series of 100 true or false questions, designed to push your understanding to the next level. This time, we’re going over maternity questions. Grab your notes, take a
- [NCLEX Fundamentals Flashcards: Unlock the Power of My Digital Flashcards for Fundamental Concepts](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/mastering-nursing-fundamentals-unlock-the-power-of-my-digital-flashcards-for-fundamental-concepts/) - In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’ll be sharing with you a few samples of my digital flashcards. Yes, those same flashcards that have helped me pass the NCLEX on my third try. I’ve created over two thousand digital flashcards, but this week, we’ll be focusing on the digital flashcards specifically for the 'Fundamentals
- [Is Hemodialysis Nursing the Right Career Path For You?](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/is-hemodialysis-nursing-the-right-career-path-for-you/) - If you’re a new nursing graduate who’s still exploring your career options, then you don’t want to miss this episode! This week, you and I will be diving deep into the world of hemodialysis nursing; what it is, how it works, and everything in between. With almost ten years of experience in dialysis, I am
- [NCLEX Success: Essential Pharmacology Drugs You Need to Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/nclex-success-essential-pharmacology-drugs-you-need-to-know/) - Are you tired of sitting there and trying to absorb pharmacology drug descriptions from your huge textbook? Then this episode is the right one for you. Today, I’ll be sharing with you my ultimate guide for mastering pharmacology on the Next Generation NCLEX. Together, you and I will be diving deep into the world of
- [From Our Inbox to You: Nurse Jojo's Top 5 Answers to Your Nursing School Worries](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/from-our-inbox-to-you-nurse-jojos-top-5-answers-to-your-nursing-school-worries/) - Whether you’re navigating through difficult exams and demanding clinicals or just trying to keep your head above water, there is one thing I want you to know: You're not alone. I've been exactly where you are now. This is why in this episode, I’m addressing some anonymous concerns from students I’ve spoken to or from
- [28 Tricky NCLEX Questions and Answers for Nursing Graduates](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/28-tricky-nclex-questions-and-answers-for-nursing-graduates/) - Are you embarking on your NCLEX journey or facing a retake? Then this episode is 100% a must-listen for you! Take a deep breath and get ready to conquer those challenges with us, one question at a time. In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you 28 difficult NCLEX questions and their answers so you
- [Nursing School Survival Guide: Overcoming the Biggest Challenges](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/nursing-school-survival-guide-overcoming-the-biggest-challenges/) - If you're looking to get into nursing school or already are in nursing school, then congrats, you're pretty much almost or just as crazy as me! You may not know exactly what you've signed up for, but it's a commendable but challenging path, and I am so excited for you. Nursing is a rigorous, demanding,
- [Fundamentals of Nursing Mastery: ACE the Fundamentals Alternate Format Section on the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-nursing-mastery-ace-the-fundamentals-alternate-format-section-on-the-nclex/) - Nursing fundamentals are the bedrock of a successful nursing career, forming the cornerstone of the NCLEX examination. Unfortunately, many nursing students tend to underestimate the importance of mastering these fundamental concepts only to realize their crucial role in both the exam and their future careers. In this episode, I'll delve deep into the core principles
- [Psychiatric Statement Mastery: ACE the Psychiatric Alternate Format Section on the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/psychiatric-statement-mastery-ace-the-psychiatric-alternate-format-section-on-the-nclex/) - In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’ll be sharing with you everything you need to know about psychiatric nursing. Psychiatric nursing is an underrated nursing subject and one of the most daunting topics in the NCLEX. However, it doesn’t have to be for you. In this episode, you and I will dive deep into
- [Top 10 Strategic Tips to Help You Pass the NCLEX the First Time](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/top-10-strategic-tips-to-help-you-pass-the-nclex-the-first-time/) - All the studying and prep required to pass the NCLEX can be daunting, especially for first-timers. If you’ve been gearing up for this exam, you’ve landed in the right place! In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’m sharing 10 strategic tips that will help you pass the NCLEX exam on the first try. Let's
- [6 Essential Mnemonics for Acing the NCLEX Exam on Your First Try](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/6-essential-mnemonics-for-acing-the-nclex-exam-on-your-first-try/) - In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I am going to be sharing with you six essential mnemonics you need to know if you want to pass the Next Generation NCLEX on your first try. As many of us know (or even have experienced, like I have), retaining information for the NCLEX can be daunting
- [10 Funny and Shocking Nursing Stories that Will Make You Laugh](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/10-funny-and-shocking-nursing-stories-that-will-make-you-laugh/) - In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I am doing something a bit different. Instead of sharing with you tips and tricks you can use to pass the NCLEX, I’ll be sharing with you funny and shocking stories from real-life nurses. As you know, working as a nurse is not all roses and sunshine. Our
- [Unlock Med-Surg Success: 4 Must-Know Practice Questions Explained!](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/unlock-med-surg-success-4-must-know-practice-questions-explained/) - After reviewing your NCLEX materials, it is crucial to practice and answer some NCLEX questions. Some of the trickiest questions on the NCLEX are the medical-surgical ones, which is why focusing on them during your NCLEX prep is essential if you want to succeed on your first try. And if you’re not sure where to
- [Prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX With Delegation Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/prepare-for-the-next-generation-nclex-with-delegation-review/) - Nursing students and graduates focus so much on comprehensive review content and do not put enough time towards reviewing when to delegate. Still, if you want to pass the Next Generation NCLEX with flying colors, learning how to delegate is crucial. And today, you and I are going to do this together. Knowing when to
- [ADN vs BSN vs LPN: Which Nursing Path Should You Take?](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/adn-vs-bsn-vs-lpn-which-nursing-path-should-you-take/) - You want to become a nurse but you’re not sure what type of nurse you should be? Then this episode is for you! In it, I’ll be discussing the difference between three different nursing paths, ADN, BSN, and LPN, and helping you choose which one is the right one for you. So, if you want
- [My 5 Top Tips to Help You Answer Pharmacology Questions on the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/my-5-top-tips-to-help-you-answer-pharmacology-questions-on-the-nclex/) - Pharmacology questions can be really daunting and have caused thousands of nursing students to feel completely overwhelmed. But today, I’m here to change this! In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’ll be sharing with you my top five tips to help you answer the pharmacology questions on the NCLEX. Yes friends, there is a
- [Next Generation NCLEX Explained: A Full Overview](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/next-generation-nclex-explained-a-full-overview/) - Nursing students are feeling overwhelmed by the Next Generation NCLEX, and thousands of them have failed the exam. If you are also feeling overwhelmed by the changes that are taking place, I want to tell you that this is normal, and lucky for you, you have come to the right spot. This week, I will
- [Land Your Nursing Dream Job With These 10 Interview Tips](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/land-your-nursing-dream-job-with-these-10-interview-tips/) - Job interviews are never fun. In fact, for many of us, they can be extremely stressful and nerve-wracking, and no matter how much we prepare for them, we feel like we’re never ready enough. Well, today, I want to change this! You see, I have a loooot of experience interviewing for jobs. I started working
- [How Failing the NCLEX Twice Lead Me to the Best Adventure of My Life](https://www.qdnurses.com/podcast/how-failing-the-nclex-twice-lead-me-to-the-best-adventure-of-my-life/) - Hi, welcome to the very first episode of our brand new podcast, NCLEX Ready. My goal through this podcast is to help you achieve your dreams and become a nurse. And I’ll be doing so by sharing my best tips with you every week. In this first episode, I share with you my own personal
- [Lyme Disease: A Nursing Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/lyme-disease-a-nursing-review/) - What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. Initially localized, without intervention, the infection can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system, leading to a myriad of symptoms.
- [Cholecystitis 101: A Nursing Student's Guide to Gallbladder Inflammation for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/cholecystitis-101-a-nursing-students-guide-to-gallbladder-inflammation-for-the-nclex/) - What is Cholecystitis? Cholecystitis refers to the inflammation of the gallbladder. This inflammation arises due to the trapping of bile, a digestive juice, within the gallbladder. Situated beneath the liver, the gallbladder plays the crucial role of storing bile produced by the liver. Normally, bile is expelled from the gallbladder into the small intestine; however,
- [COPD: An Essential Guide for Nursing Students and NCLEX Examinees](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/copd-an-essential-guide-for-nursing-students-and-nclex-examinees/) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a prevalent and complex condition. As nurses and healthcare providers, understanding COPD in depth is paramount for the NCLEX and real-world patient care. Let’s dive into the comprehensive study of COPD. What is COPD? COPD is a progressive lung disease that leads to difficulty in breathing due to narrowed
- [Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): Essential Insights for Nursing Students Preparing for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/congestive-heart-failure-nursing-review/) - Heart failure doesn't mean the heart has stopped working. It means it can't pump blood efficiently to meet the body's needs. With the number of affected people surpassing 6 million in the U.S., it's essential to understand its causes, symptoms, and treatments. What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition
- [Glaucoma: An Essential NCLEX Review for Nursing Students](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/glaucoma-an-essential-nclex-review-for-nursing-students/) - What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that result in damage to the optic nerve, which is vital for good vision. This damage is commonly caused by an abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP) inside the eye. It's one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors Symptoms:
- [Nursing Care Plans: Purpose, Development, and Implementation](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-care-plans-purpose-development-and-implementation/) - Nursing care plans are essential tools that guide healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive and individualized care to patients. This article will explore the purpose, development process, and implementation of nursing care plans. By understanding these aspects, healthcare providers can optimize patient outcomes, improve communication among the healthcare team, promote continuity of care, ensure legal protection,
- [Nursing Procedures: Best Practices in Wound Care Management](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-procedures-best-practices-in-wound-care-management/) - Wound care management is a critical component of nursing practice, aiming to promote optimal healing, prevent complications, and improve patient outcomes. With advancements in medical science and evidence-based practice, there are now well-established guidelines and best practices that nurses can follow to provide the highest standard of care in wound management. In this article, we
- [A Closer Look at Chemotherapy: Medications, Side Effects, and Nursing Care](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/a-closer-look-at-chemotherapy-medications-side-effects-and-nursing-care/) - Understanding chemotherapy, a common way to fight many types of cancer, can be hard. You need to learn a lot about how cancer changes the body's normal ways of working. Cancer doesn't just affect one part of the body. It upsets the whole system by making cells grow abnormally. These cells can harm and destroy
- [Unleash Your Inner Nurse Educator: A Step-by-Step Guide to Inspiring Future Health Heroes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/unleash-your-inner-nurse-educator-a-step-by-step-guide-to-inspiring-future-health-heroes/) - Are you a nurse with a passion for teaching and shaping the minds of future healthcare professionals? Then becoming a nurse educator might be the perfect career move for you! Nurse educators play a critical role in molding the next generation of nurses by sharing their expertise, knowledge, and experiences. If you're ready to embark
- [5 Essential Tips for Tackling Stress as a Nursing Student: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/5-essential-tips-for-tackling-stress-as-a-nursing-student-a-comprehensive-guide/) - Nursing school can be incredibly challenging, with high expectations, long hours, and demanding coursework. It's no wonder that many nursing students often feel overwhelmed and stressed. But don't worry, we've got you covered. In this article, we will discuss practical and effective strategies to help you manage stress during your nursing education. 1. Develop a
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- [7 Tips for Surviving Night Shifts: A Guide for Nurses](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/7-tips-for-surviving-night-shifts-a-guide-for-nurses/) - Working through the night can be a challenging task, even for the most experienced nurses. Night shifts often mean disrupting your body's natural circadian rhythm, leading to sleep deprivation, fatigue, and other health issues. But fear not, nocturnal guardians of health! Here's a set of practical tips designed to help nurses like you adapt and
- [The Role of Nurses in Pain Management: Techniques and Best Practices](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/the-role-of-nurses-in-pain-management-techniques-and-best-practices/) - When we think about healthcare, our minds often drift towards doctors, surgeons, and specialists. However, nurses play an equally significant role in patient care and recovery. They are the frontline workers of healthcare, interacting with patients more frequently than anyone else in the hospital. This makes their role crucial, particularly when it comes to pain
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- [The Power of Evidence-Based Practice: How Nurses Can Change Lives One Study at a Time](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/the-power-of-evidence-based-practice-how-nurses-can-change-lives-one-study-at-a-time/) - Evidence-based practice, often known as EBP, is an essential component of nursing that is founded on the integration of recent research results, clinical experience, and the preferences of individual patients. This strategy's significance in nursing has been growing as a result of the fact that it guarantees patients receive treatment that is both the most
- [Learn About Getting a Career as a Travel Nurse – Is It Right for You?​](https://www.qdnurses.com/i/nnoltpiyot/) - Learn About Getting a Career as a Travel Nurse – Is It Right for You? Travel nurses work for independent dispatch companies that recruit nurses to fill their positions in the United States and abroad. The ongoing shortage of nurses makes it difficult for hospitals and clinics to meet staffing needs. Interviewing for a nursing
- [Nursing Review: Easily Remember Hyperglycemia with this 2-Minute Video](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/endocrine-adult-care/nursing-review-easily-remember-hyperglycemia-with-this-2-minute-video/) - If you get confused easily with hyperglycemia, watch the video by Joe B as he presents an easy way to remember the signs and symptoms in under two minutes. Don't forget to quiz yourself after watching the video! What are the classic signs of hyperglycemia? Which symptom is excessive hunger? Which symptom is excessive thirst?
- [Nursing Review: The 6 Types of Bone Fracture Nurses Should Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-the-6-types-of-bone-fracture-nurses-should-know/) - Following a fall or an accident, your doctor would probably require you to undergo an X-ray or a bone scan to rule out a bone fracture. A bone fracture is a crack or a break in the bone. It is common damage after an impact to the bone, that can range from a crack to
- [An Easy Explanation of ALL Cardiovascular Disorders for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/an-easy-explanation-of-all-cardiovascular-disorders-for-the-nclex/) - It may not be a five minutes video, but Shan Nanji, Founder and CEO of KISS NCLEX has provided a THOROUGH explanation on cardiovascular disorders. You will not be confused after watching the video. Get clarity with hemodynamic measurements, pharmacology, side effects of drugs, and diseases such as coronary artery disease. Shan Nanji also provides
- [Nursing Review: The 4 Stages of Seizures Nurses Should Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-4-stages-of-seizures-nurses-should-know/) - This NCLEX study guide is aimed at nursing students for them to better understand seizures. This includes the definition of seizures, types, stages, medical management, and nursing interventions. What Are Seizures? Seizures happen when there is abnormal neuronal activity. It occurs suddenly and causes a disturbance within the brain. It may be caused by severe
- [NCLEX Review: The 3 Phases of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-the-3-phases-of-acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome/) - What is ARDS? ARDS is also known as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It is a life-threatening type of respiratory failure. This happens when the air sacs of the lungs are filled with liquid because of the damaged capillary membrane that envelopes the alveoli sac. This results in fluid leaking into the alveoli sac. Due to
- [NCLEX Review: Know More About the 3 Corners of the Virchow's Triad](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-know-more-about-the-3-corners-of-the-virchows-triad/) - The Virchow’s Triad is defined as an organizational structure that presents risk factors and causes of thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Understanding the three corners of its triangle will help broaden our knowledge on blood clot formation, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. Rudolf Virchow, also known as “The Father of Pathology,” who formulated the Virchow’s Triad,
- [Nursing Review: 6 Most Common Risk Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-6-most-common-risk-factors-of-deep-vein-thrombosis/) - What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? It is a kind of thromboembolism in the veins. This means that a thrombus is formed deep in the vein, and it is found in the lower extremities, commonly on the leg or thigh. It also includes the popliteal vein, femoral vein, and iliac vein located in the pelvis,
- [Nursing Review: Get to Know Better the 4 Different Blood Types](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-get-to-know-better-the-4-different-blood-types/) - Healthcare workers should know the different blood types and their compatibility. This kind of laboratory test is vital if the patient needs a blood transfusion. Blood typing is our blood's classification in terms of inherited distinctive traits related to their antigens. They are located on the surface of red blood cells or also known as
- [Nursing Review: The 4 Different Types of Blood Transfusion](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-the-4-different-types-of-blood-transfusion/) - What is a blood transfusion? The process of transfusing blood is a medical practice that started 1600 years ago. It is a method where blood from a donor is transfused to a patient through a thin rubber tube linked to venous access in the arm. It is done if the patient's body is not producing
- [Nursing Review: The 7 Main Indicators of Iron Deficiency Anemia](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-the-7-main-indicators-of-iron-deficiency-anemia/) - Iron-deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a kind of anemia caused by low levels of iron. Anemia is when there's decreased erythrocyte or red blood cells or hemoglobin in one’s system. These components have a significant role in our body. When this is lacking technically, our body would not be able to get the sufficient oxygen that
- [Nursing Review: The 4 Major Planes and Sections of the Body](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-the-4-major-planes-and-sections-of-the-body/) - Studying the body planes and sections anatomically teaches us that our body is divided into geometric planes. It helps nurses understand the different ways that the human body can be viewed. It is used in analyzing MRI images and other medical equipment that produce images. Understanding the body's anatomical planes and pro-sections will give us
- [NCLEX Review: Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis—3 Main Differences](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-osteoarthritis-rheumatoid-arthritis-3-main-differences/) - In this NCLEX study guide, you will learn about the difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis It is a degenerative condition of the joints that affects the other tissues of the joints. It is a common type of arthritis experienced by most older adults. It can result from the wearing out of the protective
- [Nursing Review: 6 Most Common Reasons Why Osteoporosis Develops](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-6-most-common-reasons-why-osteoporosis-develops/) - Our bones play a crucial role in our body, they protect and support our internal organs and give the body shape. When bones do not have enough supply of calcium and other minerals to keep them strong, they could become thinner and weak resulting in osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a kind of disease in the bones
- [NCLEX Review: 8 Important Nursing Interventions For Neurogenic Shock](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nclex-review-8-important-nursing-interventions-for-neurogenic-shock/) - Neurogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when a trauma to the spinal cord causes the disruption of blood circulation in the body. It is life-threatening and can cause the blood pressure to drop suddenly. When left untreated, it could lead to irreversible damage to the body tissues. This kind of shock can cause
- [Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Stroke Nurses Should Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-2-types-of-stroke-nurses-should-know/) - What is a Stroke? Stroke, medically known as Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is a condition where the blood flow in the brain is impeded due to a ruptured blood vessel or a plaque blockage. The blood constantly supplies the brain with oxygen. When the brain cells are deprived of their needed supply and nutrients, they will
- [Nursing Review: The 4 Common Triggers of Autonomic Dysreflexia](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-the-4-common-triggers-of-autonomic-dysreflexia/) - What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious medical diagnosis that requires immediate treatment. This condition is common in patients with spinal cord injuries, especially when the thoracic nerves of the spine are involved. The overreaction of the autonomic nervous system can stimulate the onset of extreme hypertension, excessive sweating, changes in heart rate,
- [NCLEX Review: Understand Respiratory Alkalosis Well In Just 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-understand-respiratory-alkalosis-well-in-just-5-minutes/) - The Physiology of Oxygenation Let’s start with what happens when you breathe in air. When oxygen enters your nose or your mouth, it then travels to your pharynx and to your throat or the larynx, then it goes into your trachea and to the bronchi. Now as we know, there are the left and the
- [NCLEX Review: Understand Respiratory Acidosis Better In Just 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-understand-respiratory-acidosis-better-in-just-5-minutes/) - This article will help you better understand the sequence of breathing normally, the pathophysiology of respiratory acidosis, the causes of respiratory acidosis, the signs and symptoms we need to watch out for, and of course the interventions we need to do as nurses. Let’s start with what happens during normal breathing. Oxygen enters the mouth
- [Nursing Review: 5 Questions to Ask About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-5-questions-to-ask-about-systemic-lupus-erythematosus/) - What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the body. Affected organs (the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels) get inflamed and can incur extensive tissue damage. SLE is a type of lupus that occurs most commonly—about 70% of those with lupus
- [The 3 Types of Skin Cancer Nurses Should Know for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/the-3-types-of-skin-cancer-nurses-should-know-for-the-nclex/) - The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is our body's barrier from UV light, pathogens, and injuries (chemical or mechanical). Three Layers of the Skin Epidermis: the outermost layer of the skin Dermis: the middle layer of the skin—you can find here the sweat glands, hair follicles, sensory neurons, muscles, and blood
- [Nursing Review: Learn More about the 6 Known Risk Factors of Impetigo](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-learn-more-about-the-6-known-risk-factors-of-impetigo/) - Impetigo is a type of bacterial infection on the skin. It is common to children. The infection is caused by two bacteria: Group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. Risk Factors Age: it affects children between 2 to 5 years of age. Injuries or infections that break the skin: patients with scabies infections can get impetigo
- [Nursing Review: Learn More About the 3 Stages of HIV Infection](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-learn-more-about-the-3-stages-of-hiv-infection/) - HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), is a virus that strikes mainly the CD4 and T cells of the body. If left untreated, it will progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is no cure for HIV. Once a person contracts the virus, he or she will carry it for life. Yet, if medicated, infected people will
- [Nursing Review: 11 Important Facts to Know About COVID-19](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-11-important-facts-to-know-about-covid-19/) - COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) is a highly contagious viral infection. This is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Quick Facts It infected millions of people and caused almost 6 million deaths worldwide The first case of illness was from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 based on reports WHO
- [Nursing Review: 6 Important Facts To Know About Septic Shock](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-6-important-facts-to-know-about-septic-shock/) - Septic shock is a clinical continuum from sepsis. It’s characterized by the dropping of a patient’s blood pressure to a life-threatening point after an infection (which may be caused by any bacteria; or rarely by viruses and fungi). Quick Facts A severe complication of sepsis is septic shock Early identification and treatment is the best
- [Nursing Review: The Glasgow Coma Scale in Under 6 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-glasgow-coma-scale-in-under-6-minutes/) - Emergency Medical Counsel presents a very simple way to remember the Glasgow Coma Scale, a neurological scale to give a reliable and objective way of recording the conscious state of a client. You will also learn how to apply the Glasgow Coma Scale with two practice problems! Response Eye Opening: 4 points Motor Response: 6
- [Nursing Review on 3 Assistive Devices: Canes, Crutches, and Walkers](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-on-3-assistive-devices-canes-crutches-and-walkers/) - This article is a review on educating and helping patients who are using assistive devices for walking. A nurse needs to know how to properly use canes, crutches, and walkers to ensure safe usage. The nurse is responsible for educating the patient on the proper use of assistive devices to incorporate with their daily living
- [Nursing Review: The 4 Types of Leukemia Nurses Should Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-4-types-of-leukemia-nurses-should-know/) - There are several types of leukemia - they include acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Leukemia begins in the bone marrow where blood cells are produced. Leukemia can occur suddenly or gradually, which can help you figure out if it is acute or chronic.
- [The 3 Phases of Acute Renal Failure Nurses Should Know for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/genitourinary-adult-care/the-3-phases-of-acute-renal-failure-nurses-should-know-for-the-nclex/) - Acute Renal Failure Can be classified as prerenal failure, intrarenal failure, or postrenal failure. Can be reversible. Can lead to chronic renal failure. Caused by obstruction, poor circulation, or kidney disease. Interruption in flow can lead to serious failure. Phases of Acute Renal Failure: Oliguric, Diuretic, Recovery (ODR) Oliguric Phase Oliguria - Decreased urine output
- [The 9 Crucial Stomach Pain Locations To Study for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/gastrointestinal-adult-care/the-9-crucial-stomach-pain-locations-to-study-for-the-nclex/) - It is so important to ask the patient where the stomach pain is located. Do not assume when the patient says that he/she has stomach pain that it is generalized pain in the stomach. The location of the stomach can provide an answer. Do not forget that it is the nurse's job to assess the
- [NCLEX Review: Learn About Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Under 15 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/endocrine-adult-care/nclex-review-learn-about-diabetic-ketoacidosis-in-under-15-minutes/) - Dr. Roger Seheult gives a clear explanation with drawings of diabetic ketoacidosis, which accounts for 135,000 hospital admissions every year in the United States. What is diabetic ketoacidosis? What do you test the patient's blood for? Is creatinine value increased or decreased in a patient with DKA? Is the glucose level increased or decreased in
- [NCLEX Review: Diabetes Insipidus and SIADH in Just 20 Minutes!](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nclex-review-diabetes-insipidus-and-siadh-in-just-20-minutes/) - Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and diabetes insipidus (DI) can confuse anyone because they are both endocrine disorders that involve the antidiuretic hormone (ADH). It is easy to assume that diabetes insipidus is part of the diabetes mellitus family, but it is not. However, this endocrine disorder is caused by the hyposecretion of ADH.
- [NCLEX Review: Useful Guidelines on Aortic Aneurysm in Under 10 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/cardiovascular-adult-care/nclex-review-useful-guidelines-on-aortic-aneurysm-in-under-10-minutes/) - Caroline Porter Thomas covers aortic aneurysm with a beautiful presentation that is easy to follow. Learn what aortic aneurysm is, diagnostic testings that are needed, and treatments. Not only does she provide useful information on aortic aneurysm, Caroline gave NCLEX sample questions with multiple choices. Use her test taking tips to answer her questions and
- [Nursing Review: The Differences Between the 3 Types of Shock](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-differences-between-the-3-types-of-shock/) - Do you know the difference between cardiogenic shock, hypovolemic shock, and septic shock? How does cardiogenic shock differ from the other types of shock? Roger Seheult, MD provides a clear explanation and provides cute drawings about cardiogenic shock, hypovolemic shock, and septic shock in about 15 minutes. Roger Seheult, MD is a clinical and exam
- [NCLEX Review: 6 Important Facts to Remember About Cystic Fibrosis](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-6-important-facts-to-remember-about-cystic-fibrosis/) - This NCLEX review is about the hereditary disorder called Cystic Fibrosis. What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary disorder that affects the function of the exocrine glands. This disease can affect multiple organ systems, including the upper and lower respiratory system, integumentary, digestive, and reproductive systems. The presence of the mutated gene disrupts
- [NCLEX Review: The 6 Stages of Pressure Injuries Nurses Should Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-the-6-stages-of-pressure-injuries-nurses-should-know/) - Pressure injuries, also known as bedsores, are common. This is an injury to the skin and the tissues under it. The injuries are due to prolonged pressure on the skin. This happens when you are sitting on a wheelchair or lying on the bed for a prolonged period of time. Blood circulation is depleted in
- [Nursing Review: Know More About Asthma In Under 10 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/respiratory-adult-care/nursing-review-know-more-about-asthma-in-under-10-minutes/) - What are the risk factors of asthma? When does coughing get worse? In the day time or night? Is wheezing a reliable or unreliable sign of a severe asthma attack? In under 10 minutes, Pocket Prof Apps provides a review of asthma, which includes pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic tests. HT: Pocket Prof Apps
- [Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Body Chloride Level Abnormalities](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-review-the-2-types-of-body-chloride-level-abnormalities/) - What is Chloride? Ions are important in many bodily functions, such as water balance. One of these important ions is chloride. Along with other electrolytes (eg., potassium, sodium), it plays a role in the body's acid-base balance, as well as in the movement of fluid through the cells. Low chloride levels cause sickness and dehydration,
- [NCLEX Review: The 3 Stages of Shock You Should Know as a Nurse](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-the-3-stages-of-shock-you-should-know-as-a-nurse/) - Shock is a condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This condition is life-threatening, so the best option is immediate treatment. Types of Shock Septic shock: is caused by infection Hypovolemic shock: due to low blood volume Neurogenic shock: caused by a trauma in the nervous system Cardiogenic shock: caused by problems
- [NCLEX Review: 7 Important Facts About Gout You Should Know As A Nurse](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-7-important-facts-about-gout-you-should-know-as-a-nurse/) - Gout is a type of painful arthritis caused by hyperuricemia or high levels of uric acid in the blood. It usually affects the big toe, but can occur in any joint including ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and fingers. Quick Facts Gout is one of the causes of inflammatory arthritis in the United States. This is
- [The 6 Main Symptoms of Pancreatitis You Should Know for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/the-6-main-symptoms-of-pancreatitis-you-should-know-for-the-nclex/) - This NCLEX study guide is made for nursing students to better understand the function of the pancreas, the definition of pancreatitis, its two types, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, the signs and symptoms, and the nursing interventions. What Is the Definition of Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. There are two
- [Nursing Review: The 4 Degrees of Burns and The Rule of Nines](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-4-degrees-of-burns-and-the-rule-of-nines/) - This easy study guide helps nursing students and NCLEX reviewees better understand the types of burns, their causes, pathophysiology, and the nursing interventions. Definition of Burns Burns are an injury to the skin, layers of the skin, or tissue damage. This can lead to damage to the skin integrity and may lead to serious complications.
- [Nursing Review: The 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nursing-review-the-5-stages-of-chronic-kidney-disease/) - For you to be able to understand what happens and how to care for a patient with chronic kidney disease, here are some easy-to-remember study points: Anatomy & Physiology: What Is the Normal Function of the Kidneys? Definition: What Happens if the Kidney Fails? Pathophysiology: What Happens to the Kidneys and the Body of a
- [NCLEX Review: An Easy Mnemonic of the 9 Signs & Symptoms of Pneumonia](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nclex-review-an-easy-mnemonic-of-the-9-signs-symptoms-of-pneumonia/) - The goal of this NCLEX review is to help you understand the respiratory infection, pneumonia. After this review, you will have a clearer understanding of pneumonia's pathophysiology, its complications, signs and symptoms, risk factors, types, how it is diagnosed, the antibiotics used for the treatment, and the corresponding nursing interventions. What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is
- [NCLEX Review: The 2 Classifications of Peripheral Vascular Disease](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/nclex-review-the-2-classifications-of-peripheral-vascular-disease/) - Before taking the NCLEX, a nursing student must master the topic about Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). A nurse must be familiar with the difference between peripheral arterial disease, peripheral venous disease, nursing interventions, pathophysiology, and treatment. Let this post be your review guide in memorizing and understanding the topic easily. Definition Peripheral Vascular Disease is
- [NCLEX Review: 8 Differences Between Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/lymphatic-system/nclex-review-8-differences-between-hodgkins-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/) - There are different types of leukemia, and it’s easy to mistake one for another. Just remember that all leukemias have one thing in common with regards to their pathophysiology—the production of white blood cells exceeds that of the red blood cells, which is not normal. The type of leukemia will vary depending on the origin
- [NCLEX Review: The Differences Between Cushing's vs. Addison's Disease](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/endocrine-adult-care/nclex-review-the-differences-between-cushings-vs-addisons-disease/) - When it comes to endocrine disorders, it can take quite a lot of head-scratching when trying to understand Cushing’s and Addison's disease. As a preview, both of these diseases involve the adrenal glands and they’re the complete opposite of each other. This study guide will help you learn about the difference between Cushing’s and Addison’s.To
- [NCLEX Review: 7 Facts About Guillain Barré Syndrome](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-7-facts-about-guillain-barre-syndrome/) - Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. The immune system attacks the body’s peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS connects the spinal cord and the brain. It is difficult to send signals all over the body if the PNS is damaged. The first symptom is body weakness and a tingling
- [NCLEX Review: Learn 7 Facts About Multiple Sclerosis](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-review-learn-7-facts-about-multiple-sclerosis/) - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects the brain and the spinal cord. In this condition, the nerve fibers and myelin sheathing (the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers) are being attacked by the immune system. This results in inflammation, disrupting nerve cell processes. MS can be a highly debilitating
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- [7 Exclusive Nursing Shirts for Nurses Everywhere](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/7-exclusive-nursing-shirts-for-nurses-everywhere/) - QD Nurses highlights some of the most exclusive nursing shirts around. 1. Super Nurse RN (Don't worry! There is also one for LPN!) 2. Nurse T-Shirt 3. Feel Safe at Night, Sleep with a Nurse 4. Top 10 Ways to Spot a Student Nurse 5. RN Rescue Ninja 6. Nurses RN Stethoscope Jacket 7. Cute
- [How to Change an Ostomy Pouching System](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/how-to-change-an-ostomy-pouching-system/) - What are the supplies needed to change an ostomy bag? Why should new stomas be measured regularly? These questions are answered in the 11-minute video from RegisteredNurseRN. Sarah will demonstrate how to change a colostomy or ileostomy pouching system, specifically the one-piece pouch system. HT: RegisteredNurseRN.com
- [Metabolic Acidosis & Alkalosis, Respiratory Acidosis & Alkalosis](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-science/metabolic-acidosis-metabolic-alkalosis-respiratory-acidosis-and-respiratory-alkalosis/) - How well do you know about acid-base balances? Does respiratory acidosis occur from hyperventilation or hypoventilation? Why is hyperkalemia bad for the heart? Professor John Roufaiel describes acids and bases and transitions to the explanation of buffers and physiologic changes in pH, such as respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and metabolic alkalosis. The video
- [MAOI Nursing Music Video](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/maoi-nursing-music-video/) - This music video on monoamine oxidase inhibitors made me smile and I find myself singing the lyrics time to time. Neuroscience Education Institute provided an awesome video that is extremely catchy and make MAOIs very easy to remember in under 3 minutes. The lyrics tell you what type of diet a patient taking MAOI should
- [Nurse Clipboards That'll Get You Through Nursing School](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/nurse-clipboards-thatll-get-you-through-nursing-school/) - Your classmates may have boring clipboards to write nursing reports on, but you do not have to! Impress your classmates by obtaining an adorable clipboard. Choose one that you can customize with your name on, have an inspiring quote, or a clipboard that has nursing lab values and notes to help you through clinicals! Quotes
- [How to Insert a Nasogastric Tube and Perform Tube Feeding](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/how-to-insert-a-nasogastric-tube-and-perform-tube-feeding/) - What are the steps to administering a continuous tube feeding? Should the head of the bed be elevated by 30 degrees, 45 degrees, or 90 degrees? These questions are answered in a 13-minute video showing a nasogastric tubes skills demonstration developed by the Learning Resource Center for NURS 111 students at the Frances Payne Bolton School
- [Understanding EKG Strips](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/understanding-ekg-strips/) - Anneliese Garrison, RN, CLNC from Caring 4 You Nursing Services provides a presentation on EKG strips. In the comfort of your own home, learn the following: Basic reading of a typical six second EKG strip Typical P-Q-R-S-T and sometimes U Components of an EKG strip Normal Sinus Rhythm Bradycardia Tachycardia Supraventricular tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation Atrial
- [CPR Training and AED on Demand](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/cpr-training-and-aed-on-demand/) - If someone is choking, when do you use the AED? When do you call for help? Did you know that if you do not see the object in a choking infant's mouth, you do not put your fingers in the infant's mouth? Do not get overwhelmed with all the details by trying to memorize cardiopulmonary
- [Ace Your Nursing Interview](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/ace-your-nursing-interview/) - Years of all-nighters and you finally got through nursing school. You finally passed the NCLEX and now you have a license that you've always dreamt of! Applying for jobs felt endless. Days turned into months with no reply but finally, the day has come when someone has called you in for an interview! You know
- [Remember Your Heart Blocks in Under 3 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/remember-your-heart-blocks-in-under-3-minutes/) - Heart blocks can be a very difficult subject to memorize. You have sat there for hours trying to memorize heart blocks and now you find it hard to believe you can just memorize this in three minutes. Stop wasting your time and watch this quick video. Emergency Medical Counsel will go over AV blocks, deteriorating
- [Nursing NCLEX Examination Review Game](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nursing-nclex-examination-review-game/) - Did you read the title correctly? Is it possible to have fun when you are studying for the biggest exam of your life? If you are playing RNtertainment, the NCLEX Examination Review Game, yes it is possible! This revolutionary board game is perfect for nursing students that enjoy studying in groups. Rationales for the correct
- [Top 5 Nursing Cake Pops](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/top-5-nursing-cake-pops/) - Who says you need to get a huge cake to celebrate your hard work? Sometimes it takes too much time and effort to cut the cake. If you feel this way, you can give out cake pops! You can also get a nursing cake and give these cake pops as party favors! There are just
- [5 Awesome Nursing Nail Art](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/5-awesome-nursing-nail-art/) - Nursing school is finally done! Summer is here and that means it's time to get a manicure! You do not have to worry about nursing clinical for the next several months. If you are a male nurse, don't be shy to get your nails done as well! Which one of these nursing nail art would
- [How to Find My NCLEX Studying Strategy](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/how-to-find-my-nclex-studying-strategy/) - Let’s find out your NCLEX strategy! Instructions: For each question, add 1 point for either STRATEGY, CONTENT, or Q&A. At the end, add your total points and see if it matches your preferred studying strategy! Do you know your content? If yes, one point for strategy. If no, one point for content. Have you graduated
- [Top 5 NCLEX Strategy Review Materials](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/top-5-nclex-strategy-review-materials/) - A strategy that works for your friend may not work for you. It is a very frustrating experience to feel that you are not answering higher than 60% and that your fate is already sealed. It is important to do your research and see which materials would work best for you! No matter what you
- [What's Your Scrub Color?](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/whats-your-scrub-color/) - Are you in a unit where you are allowed to wear any color? Infographic Journal provides this chart about the color psychology of nursing uniforms. Find out how your favorite color affects your patients! HT: Infographic Journal
- [5 Amazingly Delicious Nursing Cupcakes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/5-amazingly-delicious-nursing-cupcakes/) - Nursing Week may have passed, but you can still celebrate nurses everywhere with cupcakes! You can also include cupcakes at your nursing party to celebrate passing the NCLEX. Is getting a big nursing cake too expensive? Get your guests nursing cupcakes and save yourself the hassle of cutting a cake. Which cupcake is your favorite?
- [Must Have Laptop Decals for Nurses and Nursing Students](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/must-have-laptop-decals-for-nurses-and-nursing-students/) - If you are a nursing student, you should be proud and show it off on your laptop! This also make a great gift for any nurse or nursing student. Proud to Be a Nurse Nurse for Life Stethoscope Apple HT: House Hold Words HT: Elly Studio
- [Nursing Care of Children: Musculoskeletal Fractures in Under 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/nursing-care-of-children-musculoskeletal-fractures-in-under-5-minutes/) - Prescriptive Learning For All Nurses provide an explanation on Nursing Care of Children: Musculoskeletal Fractures. You will learn: Definition of bone fracture Most common cause of fractures in children How fractures can affect children Risk factors for fractures Types of fractures Treatments Complications of children with fractures HT: Bmedinago
- [Paramedic Training: Medication and Drip Rate Calculation](https://www.qdnurses.com/emt/paramedic-training-medication-and-drip-rate-calculation/) - Jim Farmer, AOS, NREMT-P, Firefighter II provides a presentation on medication and drip rate calculation for paramedic training. This great tutorial also include examples to help you gain a deeper understanding of the drug calculations. You will learn about: Metric System - 0:40 Find the Ordered Dose - 4:45 The Key to Med Calculations -
- [Final and Last Part of the NCLEX Pharmacology Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/final-and-last-part-of-the-nclex-pharmacology-review/) - Ashley Gonshorek covers antilipemic agents and antihypertensives in this presentation. Stay updated and watch the NCLEX Pharmacology Part 9 in just 10 minutes. Antilipemic Agents Bile Acid Sequestrants Cholestyramine (Questran) Colesevelam (Welchol) Colestipol (Colestid) HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors Lovastatin (Mevacor) Astorvastatin (Lipitor) Simvastatin (Zocor) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Fibric Acid Derivatives Fenofibrate (Tricor) Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Niacin Ezetimibe
- [Car Decals for Nurses](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/car-decals-for-nurses/) - Show off your healthcare profession on your car! These decals are perfect for the nurses and also make a cute present. The decals can be easily applied to virtually any clean and smooth surface. Heart Nurse Super RN Cute Enough to Stop Your Heart, Skilled Enough to Restart It HT: PRCdeals HT: Rhondas Innovations HT:
- [EMT Curriculum - Geriatrics](https://www.qdnurses.com/emt/emt-curriculum-geriatrics/) - WCTC EMS provides a presentation on Special Patient Populations: Geriatrics for the Emergency Medical Technician. Topics you will learn about: Why geriatric patients need a different approach to assessment and care What is Geriatrics Pathophysiological changes Sensory changes in elderly Emotional and psychological reactions Anatomical and physiological changes Pathophysiology changes of all body systems Family
- [Sympathetic Nervous System Anatomy - Part 2](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/neurosensory-adult-care/sympathetic-nervous-system-anatomy-part-2/) - Click here to watch Sympathetic Nervous System Anatomy - Part 1 if you missed out! Are you confused by terms such as somatic, vasomotor, pilomotor, and sudomotor? Let Peter from Anatomy Zone simplify the anatomy of the sympathetic nervous system for you. In under 9 minutes, you will watch a great visual presentation on the
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 8](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-8/) - Ashley Gonshorek covers anticoagulants and thrombolytic drugs in this presentation. Stay updated and watch the NCLEX Pharmacology Part 8 in 6 minutes. Anticoagulants Heparin Warfarin Antiplatelets Abciximab (ReoPro) Dipyridamole (Persantine) Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Salicylic acid (Aspirin) Thrombolytic Drugs Alteplase (Activase) Streptokinase (Streptase) Urokinase (Abbokinase) If you missed the NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 1, you can click
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 7](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-7/) - Ashley Gonshorek covers antiarrhythmics, beta blockers, and cardiac stimulants in this presentation. Stay updated and watch the NCLEX Pharmacology Part 7 in 10 minutes. Antiarrhythmics Quinidine (Cardioquin) Disopyramide (Norpace) Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Procainamide (Pronestyl) Bretylium (Bretylol) Adenosine (Adenocard) Amiodarone (Cordarone) Phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) Beta Blockers Nadolol (Corgard) Acebutolol (Sectral) Prolranolol HCl (Inderal) Metoprolol (Lopressor) Atenolol (Tenormin)
- [Sympathetic Nervous System Anatomy - Part 1](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/neurosensory-adult-care/sympathetic-nervous-system-anatomy-part-1/) - Peter from Anatomy Zone provide a neuroanatomy tutorial on the sympathetic nervous system. You do not have to be nervous about this presentation. Learn about the basic configuration and prepare yourself for your neurology exam in just five minutes. HT: Anatomy Zone
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 6](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-6/) - You do not want to miss out on Ashley Gonshorek providing a review on cardiac glycosides, antianginal medications, and peripheral vasodilators. The NCLEX and professors love to cover these topics over and over. Stay updated and watch the NCLEX Pharmacology Part VI in under 10 minutes. Cardiac Glycosides - Digoxin (Lanoxin) Can be given IV
- [Pharmacology Tips on Digoxin](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/cardiovascular-adult-care/pharmacology-tips-on-digoxin/) - Caroline Porter Thomas provides a presentation on digoxin and sample NCLEX questions to help you gain a better understanding on an important NCLEX topic. Prepare yourself as you watch the video because a select all that applies question is included! You will learn: Purpose of digoxin How it will help the heart What AV
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 5](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-5/) - Ashley Gonshorek provides a presentation on antifungal drugs in the NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 5 in under 6 minutes. Antifungals Amphotericin B (Fungazone) is a treatment for systemic fungal infections. Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) is used for treatment of ringworm infections of skin, hair, and nails. Terbinafine (Lamisil) is used to treat fungal skin infections and fungal
- [Nursing Care of Child with Wilm's Tumor in under 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/nursing-care-of-child-with-wilms-tumor-in-under-5-minutes/) - Prescriptive Learning For All Nurses provides a presentation on Nursing Care of Children: Cardiovascular/Blood: Wilm’s Tumor. In under five minutes, you will learn: What the peak age for diagnosis is Which gender is more affected Signs and symptoms, such as high blood pressure, UTI, abdominal hernia or mass Diagnosis of Wilm’s Tumor Physical examination results
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 4](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-4/) - Ashley Gonshorek covers a review of antiretroviral drugs in under 7 minutes. The review will include the description as well as the breakdown of categories. Nucleoside / Nucleotide Analogues Didanosine (Videx) Lamivudine (Epivir) Stavudine (Zerit) Zidovudine (Retrovir) Non-Nucleoside Analogues Delavirdine (Rescriptor) Nevirapine (Viramune) Protease Inhibitors Indinavir (Crixivan) Nelfinavir (Viracept) Ritonavir (Norvir) Entry Inhibitors Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
- [Endotracheal Ventilation in Under 3 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/endotracheal-ventilation-in-under-3-minutes/) - Foundation Skills get straight to the point with the endotracheal ventilation presentation. You will learn the proper steps of endotracheal ventilation in a client. Learn the purpose of the markings. Forget your textbook and trying to visualize in your mind how to perform this procedure. Now you can see the steps for yourself. Find out
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 3](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-3/) - Ashley Gonshorek presents NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 3, which covers antitubercular drugs as well as antiviral drugs for herpes simplex, herpes zoster virus 1 and 2, influenza type A, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. Antitubercular Drugs Isoniazid (INH) Nicotinamide (PZA) Rifampin (Rifadin) Ethambutol (Myambutol) Antiviral Drugs to Treat Herpes Simplex/Herpes Zoster Virus 1 & 2 Acyclovir
- [Nursing Care of Child with Hemophilia in Under 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/hematologic-immune-pediatric-care/nursing-care-of-child-with-hemophilia-in-under-5-minutes/) - You’ve heard about hemophilia over and over again in nursing school. Refresh your memory and make sure you remember this disorder for the NCLEX or your next nursing exam. Prescriptive Learning For All Nurses provides a presentation on Nursing Care of Children: Cardiovascular/Blood: Hemophilia. You will learn: What hemophilia is Who gets affected by this
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 2](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-2/) - You have already seen the NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part I, which includes information on amino glycosides, vancomycin, penicillin, and cephalosporin. If you missed it, click here to view the presentation by Ashley Gonshorek. Now you can continue on and watch Ashley Gonshorek present NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part II, which includes the review of erythromycins, tetracyclines,
- [Easily Understand Tricyclic Antidepressants](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/easily-understand-tricyclic-antidepressants/) - If you have a friend named Tina, you definitely won’t forget your tricyclic antidepressants. T - Trimipramine (Surmontil) I - Imipramine (Tofranil) N - Nortriptyline (Pamelor) A - Amitriptyline (Elavil) Besides noticing Tina in your life, you will also notice that these all end in -ine. Just do not forget about doxepin (Sinequan) as well!
- [Little Known Ways to Prioritize Based on Patient's Needs](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/little-known-ways-to-prioritize-based-on-patients-needs/) - You are assigned to five patients and you have to figure out which patients to prioritize to see first. Nursing school and NCLEX love to make sure that you understand patient safety by seeing how you prioritize your patients. Questions you are likely to see in priority questions: Who should the nurse see first? Which
- [Pharmacology for EMT and Paramedic: Part 1](https://www.qdnurses.com/emt/pharmacology-for-emt-and-paramedic-part-1/) - You can sit there and read your boring book or you can enjoy this video provided by EMS Success TV. Topics Covered Three names Dose Six rights of medications Key terms &amp concepts Controlled substances Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Routes of administration General information HT: ParamedicSuccess.com
- [Understand GTPAL for Pregnancy Outcome](https://www.qdnurses.com/maternal-neonatal/antepartum/understand-gtpal-for-pregnancy-outcome/) - How well do you understand GTPAL? G - Gravidity Gravidity is the number of pregnancies. Don’t forget to count the current pregnancy! This is a big mistake that students make. T - Term Births Term births is the number born at term. Remember that term is longer than 37 weeks gestation. P - Preterm
- [Easy Way to Remember Infection Control](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/easy-way-to-remember-infection-control/) - Contact Mrs. Wee M – multidrug resistant organism R – respiratory infection S – skin infections W – wound infections E – enteric (clostridium difficile) E – eye infection – conjunctivitis Droplet SPIDERMAN S – sepsis / scarlet fever / streptococcal pharyngitis P – parvovirus B19 / pneumonia / pertussis I – influenza D –
- [Quick Version of Myasthenia Gravis](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/quick-version-of-myasthenia-gravis/) - In the video, Caroline Porter Thomas will go over a quick description of the disease, signs and symptoms, common diagnostic, and medical management. Not only does she provide useful information on myasthenia gravis, Caroline gave NCLEX sample questions with multiple choices. Use her test taking tips to answer her questions and her rationales to remember
- [Exclusive Burns Lecture for NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/exclusive-burns-lecture-for-nclex/) - Megan McClintock from Pocket Prof Apps presents a review of important information regarding burns for nursing students. Types of Burns (Watch at 9:50): Thermal Chemical Smoke Inhalation: CO poisoning, Upper Airway, Lower Airway Electrical Burn Depth and Extent of Burn (Watch at 20:40): This WILL be on your NCLEX. You must know the rules of
- [Diuretic Drugs: Loop, Thiazide, Potassium Sparing, Osmotic](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/diuretic-drugs-loop-thiazide-potassium-sparing-osmotic/) - What type of diuretic drug is furosemide? What is the difference between potassium sparing and thiazides? When would you give an osmotic drug? In under 7 minutes, Michael Linares, RN presents the breakdown of diuretics. Learn the difference between loop, thiazides, potassium sparing, and osmotic. HT: SimpleNursing
- [What You Don't Know About Plavix](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/what-you-dont-know-about-plavix/) - Clopidrogrel, more commonly known as Plavix, is an antiplatelet that suppresses platelet aggregation in arterial circulation. In simpler terms, Plavix prevents blood clots after a recent heart attack by making the blood less sticky and less likely to form together. Just knowing this, you’re able to answer this NCLEX question: A client with a recent
- [Piaget's Cognitive Development](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/piagets-cognitive-development/) - If you are tired of watching a human explain Piaget’s Cognitive Development, then watch an explanation of the four stages and developmental milestones through drawings and writings, explained by Carole Yue. Piaget’s Four Stages of Cognitive Development Sensorimotor: Birth - ages 18 to 24 months Pre-operational: Toddler - early childhood Concrete Operational: Ages 7 -
- [Respiratory Drugs: Bronchodilators vs Anti-inflammatory](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/respiratory-drugs-bronchodilators-vs-anti-inflammatory/) - Pass your next medical surgical exam with a better understanding of respiratory drugs! Michael Linares, RN is an expert EKG instructor and nursing student mentor. In under 15 minutes, Linares presents a breakdown of respiratory drugs in two simple steps. HT: SimpleNursing
- [Useful Guideline to Calculating Stroke Volume](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/useful-guideline-to-calculating-stroke-volume/) - Interactive Biology created a presentation called What is Stroke Volume and How to Calculate it. in under 7 minutes. Stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped by one ventricle during each heart beat. Few definitions you need to know: Systole: Contraction of the heart Diastole: Relaxation of the heart End diastolic volume: Amount of
- [Understanding a Patient’s Rights in under 3 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/understanding-a-patients-rights-in-under-3-minutes/) - Know the patient’s rights. It is VERY important to understand that patients have the right to accept and the right to refuse treatment. It is essential to get consent for every invasive treatment. Even if the client is confused or psychotic, consent is still necessary. Prescriptive Learning for All Nurses will break down each of
- [What You Need to Learn about SIDS as a Nurse](https://www.qdnurses.com/maternal-neonatal/neonatal/what-you-need-to-learn-about-sids-as-a-nurse/) - Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is very heartbreaking. As a healthcare professional, it is essential to learn how to handle families that goes through this traumatic experience. Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of death in infants. You will learn: What sudden infant death syndrome is Risk factors Who SIDS can affect Environmental
- [How IM Medications Are Absorbed in 30 Seconds](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/how-im-medications-are-absorbed-in-30-seconds/) - Prescriptive Learning For All Nurses gets straight to the point of explaining how intramuscular medications are absorbed. Watch this video and learn about IM medications in 30 seconds. You will learn: The degree of the intramuscular injection Where the needle tip should not be Where the medication remains Where the medication is slowly absorbed Comment
- [Mitosis and Cytokinesis Simplified in 10 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-science/mitosis-and-cytokinesis-simplified-in-10-minutes/) - Welcome to nursing school! Before you jump into clinicals, you probably have to take chemistry and biology. Do not fret on the process of mitosis and cytokinesis. Hank provides an excellent presentation that make it easy to break down. Rewind, pause, and get off to a great start to your semester. Table of Contents Mitosis
- [Procedure of Male Catheterization](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/procedure-of-male-catheterization/) - As you watch the video on the procedure of male catheterization, note that the nurse is explaining each step of what she is doing to the patient. Although the procedure is very uncomfortable, it is essential as a health care professional to help the patient to relax. This presentation provides a live procedure on a
- [The Basics of Fluids & Electrolytes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-science/the-basics-of-fluids-electrolytes/) - Pocket Prof Apps provides a review of the basics of fluids and electrolytes in under 35 minutes. Whether you are studying for your finals or you need a touch up on fluids and electrolytes, this video is for you. Pocket Prof Apps includes labs, charts, IV fluids, and more in the presentation. HT: Pocket Prof
- [Infection Control in Five Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/infection-control-in-five-minutes/) - Master the content of safety and infection control and pass your NCLEX or exam. This will be 10-14% of your NCLEX! Allnursingnotes provides a review to help you pass the NCLEX. Contact Precaution Herpes Simplex Impetigo Scabies Staphylococcus Varicella Zoster Droplet Precaution Diptheria Streptococcal Certain pneumonia Meningitis Mumps Pertussis Scarlet Fever Airborne Precaution Measles or
- [Easy Way to Remember Blood Types](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/easy-way-to-remember-blood-types/) - Joe B provides a way to help you remember blood types! It is very easy to get confused between the blood types and what a recipient is allowed to receive. Even if your professor did not go over this thoroughly with you, it is really great information to know. Listen to his explanation and stop
- [What You Don't Know About Meningitis May Hurt You](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/neurosensory-pediatric-care/what-you-dont-know-about-meningitis-may-hurt-you/) - Meningitis Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, which are membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. Viral / Bacterial Meningitis Meningitis could be viral or aseptic, which is the most common form of meningitis. It commonly resolves without treatment. However, bacterial or septic meningitis is a contagious infection that has a high mortality
- [What You Are Missing in Your MAOIs Notes](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/what-you-are-missing-in-your-maois-notes/) - MAOIs Monoamine oxidase inhibitors prevent the breakdown of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the brain, but in turn it also stops the breakdown of tyramine in the liver. MAOI CONTRAINDICATIONS Because MAOIs inhibits the breakdown of tyramine in the liver, it would be wise to tell the patients to restrict tyramine in the diet. So
- [New to Infant Reflexes? Here’s What You Need to Know](https://www.qdnurses.com/maternal-neonatal/neonatal/new-to-infant-reflexes-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Here is what you need to know about the physical assessment for infant primitive reflexes. ROOTING REFLEX Expected age for rooting reflex is birth to six months. The infant will turn the head to the side when the cheek of mouth is touched. PALMAR GRASP Expected age for palmar grasp is birth to four
- [Size Does Matter: Needle Sizes & Gauges](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/size-does-matter-needle-sizes-gauges/) - Caroline Porter Thomas, RN, from EmpowerRN, provides a presentation on Needle Sizes and Gauges. Know your needles for your exams, NCLEX, and to impress your professors. Watch this video and make your classmates jealous. Needles are universal so no matter where you go in the United States, the needle sizes will correlate with colors. Know
- [Top NCLEX Review Courses](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/top-nclex-review-courses/) - I cannot tell you that one is better than the rest. I provided several options because your decision on which online review course will depend on what your learning style is or what your financial budget is. QD Nurses chose these based on the highest recommendations from nursing students across the globe, online reviews, and
- [21 Steps of Circulation in 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/21-steps-of-circulation-in-5-minutes/) - From freshman year all the way until graduation, the circulation of the heart will haunt you! But, you can fight back by becoming confident in your cardiac anatomy and physiology as you memorize the 21 steps of circulation. Thanks to Emergency Medical Counsel, you can now fight against your worst nightmare and get a full
- [Watch Psych Medications in a Play](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/watch-psych-medications-in-a-play/) - Kristen Dunn and Hannah Miner created a play to present atypical antipsychotics and tricyclic antidepressants for your learning pleasure. Use this memorization tool to have a better understanding of the indications, side effects, and dosages for atypical antipsychotics and tricyclic antidepressants. Typical antipsychotics include haldol, stelazine, prolix, and prolixin-D. Tricyclic antidepressants include amitriptyline, imipridine, desipramine,
- [Alkalosis & Acidosis in ROME](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-science/alkalosis-acidosis-in-rome/) - Alkalosis vs Acidosis When in ROME, do as the nurses do in ROME! ROME is Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal. This is a quick and simple way of remembering the respiratory acid/base disorders. Potassium An easy way to remember the potassium levels in alkalosis and acidosis is this: There is "lo" in alkalosis, which helps you
- [NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 1](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-pharmacology-review-part-1/) - Ashley Gonshorek presents a review of medications for the NCLEX exam. This video includes information on aminoglycosides, vancomycin, penicillin, and cephalosporin. Aminoglycosides Gentamycin Neomycin Streptomycin Tobramycin Penicillin Amoxicillin Ticarcillin Mezlocillin Oxacillin Cephalosporin Cefprozil Cefaloridine Cefaclor Cefadroxil To watch NCLEX Pharmacology Review Part 2, click here to continue learning! HT: Ashley Gonshorek
- [Remember Insulins in 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/remember-insulins-in-five-minutes/) - Have you ever wondered how your classmates were able to memorize insulins so easily? What tricks do they have up their sleeves? Here is one trick to learn insulins and never forget it again. Now you can be that confident classmate! Rapid-acting: Lispro Humalog Short-acting: Regular Insulin Humulin R Intermediate-acting: NPH Insulin Humulin N Long-acting:
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- [Tools for Major Lab Values in 7 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/tools-for-major-lab-values-in-7-minutes/) - Impress your clinical professor with your knowledge of major lab values and your electrolyte panel diagrams. Let Caroline Porter Thomas, RN explain tools that will help you with the major lab values. She took the time to also explain what happen when there are abnormal values and the measures a nurse would take. Before this
- [Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know for Lab Reports and Exams](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/anticoagulants-what-you-need-to-know-for-lab-reports-and-exams/) - Anticoagulants prevent the coagulation or clotting of blood. These drugs are given to prevent your blood from clotting by increasing the time it takes for the blood to clot. Heparin Heparin is not given to break up a clot. Know that this would be given to prevent fibrin from forming a clot. The two things
- [Red Alert: What You Need for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/red-alert-what-you-need-for-the-nclex/) - Hematology Values Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin levels are hematology values that you will see on the NCLEX. Therapeutic Drug Levels Digoxin, Lithium, Dilantin, and Theophylline are therapeutic drug levels that you need to know by heart so that you can answer the questions that provides the abnormal lab values. Toxicity:
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- [Top 5 Books to Overcome Your Pharmacology Weakness](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/top-5-books-to-overcome-your-pharmacology-weakness/) - It feels like there are a million drugs to memorize and 'nausea and vomiting' might as well be the answer to everything. You are feeling overwhelmed and your textbook is too plain. It is too hard to just remember everything because by the time you finish reading, it is all a blur and you just
- [Lab Values Made Easy for the Visual Learners](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/lab-values-made-easy-for-the-visual-learners/) - EXTREME CAUTION: This video of Lab Values Made Easy Story is EXTREMELY silly, but it works! It is very difficult to memorize the lab values for the exams. There are just so many lab values! During lecture, the professors would just hand out the lab values material and tell you to memorize the lab values
- [New Catchy Song - Memorize the Periodic Table Song](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-science/new-catchy-song-memorize-the-periodic-table-song/) - I can not get the Periodic Table song out of my head now. You are probably wondering if you really need to memorize the periodic table for nursing. Most of you are probably done taking Biology, but it is very impressive to say that you have memorized the periodic table. Mitchell Moffit has written, directed,
- [5 Ways Nursing Clinical Is like Hunger Games](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/5-ways-nursing-clinical-is-like-hunger-games/) - Welcome to the Nursing Clinical Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor. As soon as you step into your first nursing clinical, you have to prepare yourself to destroy your classmates... Just kidding. But really, you have to prepare yourself for nursing clinical. You can not just walk in and think you
- [How to Transition from Failure to NCLEX Success](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/how-to-transition-from-failure-to-nclex-success/) - You went to check the results and your heart stopped. You feel yourself getting myocardial infarction as you see the big words across the screen that you never wanted to see. You failed the NCLEX. Here are the steps to transition from failure to NCLEX success! 1. Cry your heart out for 24 hours. Seriously
- [5 Things No One Told You about Nursing School](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/5-things-no-one-told-you-about-nursing-school/) - You have been told that nursing is a great career and that it is extremely rewarding to provide nursing care for your patients. Nursing is a respected profession by friends and family. You also know that there is a nursing shortage and that you will never feel bored. You are aware of the pros of
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- [Top NCLEX Comprehensive Review Materials](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/top-nclex-comprehensive-review-materials/) - If you already have a NCLEX content review material, see if yours make the list! Maybe you do not even like your review material and want to opt for a material that works better for your learning strategy. Books 1. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Known as one of the best NCLEX review book
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- [How Ebola Has Changed the Nursing World](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/how-ebola-has-changed-the-nursing-world/) - If you are a nursing graduate, chances are you have not studied Ebola in nursing school. Now, you are hearing stories about doctors and nurses getting tested positive. You are also hearing stories about how few of the healthcare individuals have tested positive for Ebola in the United States. Now nursing schools and nursing departments
- [2 Study Plans You Need to Pass the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/2-study-plans-you-need-to-pass-the-nclex/) - Comprehensive Review: Cardiovascular Hemalogic/Immune Respiratory Neurosensory Musculoskeletal Gastrointestinal Endocrine Genitourinary Maternity Psychiatric Comprehensive Review Exams I used Made Incredibly Easy Q & A book and studied every single rationale after answering every single question. A common question I got was, “How many questions should I practice from each comprehensive chapters?” The answer is, as many
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- [NCLEX Tips for the Eye Disorders](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-tips-for-the-eye-disorders/) - TootRN, LLC. provides a quick concept review on glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and testing tips. Watch the entire video and answer NCLEX style practice questions towards the end. Glaucoma can be open-angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. With glaucoma, there is increased intra-ocular pressure in the eye. Open-angle glaucoma develops slowly overtime and is
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- [Fluid & Electrolyte Disorders](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-science/fluid-electrolyte-disorders/) - If you have seen the "Basics of Fluids and Electrolytes," then watch how alterations of fluid and electrolytes can affect the body. What happens when there is fluid volume deficit? What are the symptoms? What can you do? Find out as you watch this 40 minutes video and learn even more. Pocket Prof Apps provides
- [Stages of Labor](https://www.qdnurses.com/maternal-neonatal/neonatal/stages-of-labor/) - Join Michael Linares, RN as he breaks down the stages of labor. Stage 1: Effacement and dilation of cervix - longest stage Stage 1: Latent Phase - Cervical dilation is 1 to 4 cm. Stage 2: Active Phase - Cervical dilation is 4 to 7 cm. Stage 3: Transitional Phase - Cervical dilation is 8
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- [How to Analyze and Break Down NCLEX Questions](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/how-to-analyze-and-breakdown-nclex-questions/) - The nurse cares for a client in acute respiratory distress. The physician initiates mechanical ventilation. Which parameter is MOST important for the nurse to assess immediately following initiation of mechanical ventilation? Respiratory rate Heart rate Blood pressure Oxygen alarm on the ventilator Find out the answer and get more questions in the video by Nurse
- [Developmental Milestones for Pediatric Nursing](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/developmental-milestones-for-pediatric-nursing/) - This video is meant to help you pass your exam and what is expected in an average infant. It is not meant for every single infant out there because each infant may hit each milestone at his or her own pace. It is ESSENTIAL for your exam to understand that an infant who is not
- [Favorite Video on Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/neurosensory-adult-care/favorite-video-on-autonomic-nervous-system-pharmacology/) - Let Shan Nanji break it down for you on autonomic nervous system pharmacology. Why is this my favorite video on autonomic nervous system pharmacology? I get to interact with the video, see Shan Nanji's awesome presentation, and see his slides at the same time. The lecture is very concise, engaging, and effective. He makes you
- [The Only Newborn Assessment Video You Need](https://www.qdnurses.com/maternal-neonatal/neonatal/the-only-newborn-assessment-video-you-need/) - Nina Gold, MD, from Boston Children's Hospital's Department of Medicine, covers the key aspects of the newborn physical exam, and how to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. Do try to absorb the information even though you are able to watch an extremely cute baby! If you are taking Maternity & Newborn class or the NCLEX,
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- [Cephalosporins and HIV / AIDS Drugs Made Insanely Easy](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/hematologic-immune-adult-care/cephalosporins-and-hiv-aids-drugs-made-insanely-easy/) - Shan Nanji skips the fancy talk and everything in my textbook make sense with his presentation on HIV/AIDS Drugs. This microbiology pharmacology lecture is extremely easy to follow. Shan Nanji uses fun ways to remember cephalosporins, such as “Jeremy Lin drives a Lexus”. How on earth does that make sense? After watching the video, you’ll
- [Getting Straight to the Point on APGAR Score in Under 2 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/maternal-neonatal/neonatal/getting-straight-to-the-point-on-apgar-score-in-under-2-minutes/) - Picmonic Video does a great job providing a video on APGAR Score in under two minutes. After watching the APGAR Score video, I don’t think you could forget the images as you take your exam. Just try your best to hold your giggles in. Things you should remember: Know what APGAR stands for. Know when
- [Nursing Game - Birth Defects / Congenital Malformations](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/growth-development/nursing-game-birth-defects-congenital-malformations/) - Learning Nurse Resources Network presents the Birth Defects Nursing Game. Your job is to drag and drop the teratogens and match it to the listed congenital malformations. After you’ve matched them, you are able to submit your answers to check if they were right. There are 15 questions per game and a total of 30
- [10 Things Nurses Have Experienced in Nursing School](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/10-things-nurses-have-experienced-in-nursing-school/) - 10. Coming across five questions with select all that applies on the exam. It's bad enough that there's multiple choice questions, but now there's multiple of them?! 9. Receiving the syllabus and there's only three exams that are 30% each of your grade. When am I going to magically find the time to study 10
- [Dear QD Nurses](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/dear-qd-nurses/) - Dear QD Nurses, Thank you for helping me with my exams and answering my questions! I do have another question I’d like to ask though. I have a professor who absolutely hates my guts. I am not imagining it. Even my classmates think so. I get ridiculed over stupid mistakes and it makes me want
- [Online Med Math Game for Nursing Students](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/online-med-math-game-for-nursing-students/) - Are you new to medicine math? Learning Nurse Resources Network presents Tablet Dosages Game for you to enhance your math skills. One wrong answer could harm your patient so make sure you perfect your game for your nursing clinical! If you are a pro, let's see how pro you are. Try to get a perfect
- [10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/10-things-nurses-should-never-say/) - 10. I'll be right back! As soon as you leave the room, you should know that another alarm is going to go off or that your co-worker needs your help. 9. Oops! The patient is going to look at you and ask, “What do you mean 'Oops?'” 8. Don't worry about it. Obviously the patient
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- [5 Tips You're Missing in NCLEX Physiological Integrity](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/5-tips-youre-missing-in-nclex-physiological-integrity/) - These tips sound very random, but they can get overlooked. If you look at NCLEX questions or questions for your nursing exams, you could end up overthinking the multiple choices in front of you. If you have select all that applies, then you could very well be digging your own grave. 1. Hypoparathyroidism If your
- [3 Rules for Addressing Eating Disorders Successfully](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/3-rules-for-addressing-eating-disorders-successfully/) - 1. Just because eating disorder is common, do not skip this topic for your exams. The eating disorder topic sounds very easy. A patient diagnosed with eating disorder would typically have the mindset of the desire to be skinny. You are most likely to focus on the tougher topics and move on. That is not
- [Nurses Get Deals on Black Friday Too!](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/nurses-get-deals-on-black-friday-too/) - Deal alert for nurses! 50% off doesn't sound bad at all on scrubs and textbooks! You are running low on money, but don't fret! You can still get deals on Black Friday too! You see ads everywhere for clothes, appliances, and electronics but you rarely see deals for nurses. That's what I am here for!
- [A Silly Way to Remember Herbs vs Anticoagulants](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/a-silly-way-to-remember-herbs-vs-anticoagulants/) - EXTREME CAUTION: This video of Herbs vs Anticoagulants the Easy Way to Remember is EXTREMELY silly, but it works! Don’t worry! Joe B goes more in depth than just telling you the herbs you should not take with anticoagulants. He explains what the herbs are, what the herbs are used for, and how they have
- [Reviewing Respiratory Sounds for the Audio Learners](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/reviewing-respiratory-sounds-for-the-audio-learners/) - If you do not have the time to sit down and memorize the different respiratory sounds now, save the link and pin respiratory sounds into your schedule. There is only so much that a textbook can teach you but even a textbook has its limits, especially for the audio learners. You will get much more
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- [12 Funny Nursing Memes - February 2015](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/12-funny-nursing-memes-february-2015/) - Funny nursing memes only nursing students and nurses can understand!
- [NCLEX Nursing Mnemonics to Make Life Easier](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-nursing-mnemonics-to-make-life-easier/) - ROME Respiratory is opposite! Respiratory alkalosis: PH is up, PCO2 is down Respiratory Acidosis: PH is down, PCO2 is up Metabolic is equal! Metabolic alkalosis: PH is up, HCO3 is up Metabolic acidosis: PH is down, HCO3 is down Asthma Treatments are: Adrenergics Steroids Theophylline Hydration Mask (O2 at 24%) Antibiotics 5 Ps for
- [Notepads You're Going to Want for Nursing](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/notepads-youre-going-to-want-for-nursing/) - 1. Anatomy Body Sticky Notes This is perfect for your anatomy class. This sticky note features a body view with veins and arteries. 2. Anatomy Body Sticky Notes Collection This anatomy collection includes a skeletal pair note, body note, and gluteus maximus. 3. Band Aid Memo Pads You can choose to write a short memo
- [Anticoagulant Drugs Nursing Memes for Your NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/anticoagulant-drugs-nursing-memes-for-your-nclex/) - Anticoagulant drugs are used to treat clotting disorders and thrombolytic disease. Examples are pulmonary emboli, myocardial infarction, and deep vein thrombosis. An easy way to remember heparin sodium, enoxaparin sodium, and dalteparin sodium is that they have -parin in the name. It is essential to know the side effects of anticoagulant drugs. If anticoagulant thins
- [2 Memes You Can't Miss About Blood Sugar Levels](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/2-memes-you-cant-miss-about-blood-sugar-levels/) - Blood Sugar If the patient feels hot and dry, then you would expect the blood sugar level to be high. The patient would be hyperglycemic. If the patient feels cold and clammy, then you would expect the blood sugar level to be low. The patient would be hypoglycemic. Glucagon So what would you do if
- [Auscultation of Heart Sound Landmarks](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/auscultation-of-heart-sound-landmarks/) - You must be tired of auscultating heart sounds over and over, but here is something to help you get through your cardiology days. The photos may not be accurate in the locations of where the landmarks are. You must find the landmarks yourself. Aortic valve can be auscultated between the 2nd and 3rd interspace. Feel
- [Study EKGs with a Sweet Tooth](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/study-ekgs-with-a-sweet-tooth/) - The best way to study the EKGs is with a sweet tooth! Even better, the best way to ace your cardiology exam is with a batch of cookies. These batch of cookies may not be entirely accurate, but it definitely would satisfy my stomach. They look chewy and extremely delicious! If you have to procrastinate,
- [Pass the Interactive Metric Conversions Game with a High Score](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/pass-the-interactive-metric-conversions-game-with-a-high-score/) - Play the interactive Metric Conversions nursing game provided by Learning Nurse and answer their questions to help you review for your exams! This educational game will help you determine how well you understand metric conversions. You will be asked 15 questions. It is a drag and drop style. If you get an incorrect or correct
- [2 Essential Iron Memes for Your NCLEX Review](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/2-essential-iron-memes-for-your-nclex-review/) - Iron Elixir It is essential to take iron elixir with juice or water. Never take iron elixir with milk. This little fact will help you to remember to not mix iron elixir with any dairy at all. Be kind to your patients. Please give a straw to your patient so that the iron elixir can
- [Medical Supplies EVERY Nursing Student Needs](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/medical-supplies-every-nursing-student-needs/) - 1. Vitamin Pill Pens I can't get enough of these adorable vitamin pill retractable pen! Share these with your best friend or keep the entire collection to yourself! 2. Syringe Highlighter Pens This is the perfect gift for every single one of your nursing staff! 3. Syringe Shot Ink Pens Get the syringe highlighter pens
- [Inspiring Quotes You Need to Get Through Nursing](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/inspiring-quotes-you-need-to-get-through-nursing/) - 1. "The key to change… is to let go of fear." - Rosanne Cash 2. "It's okay to learn from every experience, and it's okay to make mistakes." - Louise Hay 3. "To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do in spite of all we go through is
- [5 Tips for Handling a Difficult Patient](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/5-tips-for-handling-a-difficult-patient/) - The job is already difficult enough as it is with calm and cooperative patients. You have medications to give, wound dressings to worry about, and tube feedings on your mind. It shouldn't have to be harder than it already is. But don't worry, you'll always have the difficult patients who make your day much more
- [Get a High Score on the Interactive IV Flow Rates Game](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/get-a-high-score-on-the-interactive-iv-flow-rates-game/) - Play the interactive IV Flow Rates nursing game provided by Learning Nurse and answer their questions to help you review for your exams! This educational game will help you determine how well you can calculate IV flow rates. You will be asked 15 questions. It is a drag and drop style. If you get an
- [Pass the Interactive Pediatric Nursing Game with a High Score](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/pass-the-interactive-pediatric-nursing-game-with-a-high-score/) - Play the interactive Pediatric Nursing Game provided by Learning Nurse and answer their questions to help you review for your exams! From anatomy to priority assessments, you will get all sorts of questions so let’s find out how many correct answers you can get. For example, do you know what kind of child would be
- [Pass the Mental Health Disorders Game and Get a High Score](https://www.qdnurses.com/psychiatric-care/pass-the-mental-health-disorders-game-and-get-a-high-score/) - You will be asked 20 questions from a pool of 45 questions. Come back and post a screen shot of your score! Let’s find out who can get the highest score. Remember, you will be deducted 5 points for each wrong answer you get. But don’t worry, you will get 10 points for each correct
- [Vancomycin for the Visual Learners in Under 2 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/vancomycin-for-the-visual-learners-in-under-2-minutes/) - This video can never replace what a textbook can truly provide you, but a textbook cannot replace visual experience. Let Picmonic Video provide you an image and an explanation on vancomycin in UNDER TWO MINUTES. As tired as you are with pharmacology, remember that it IS possible to get through it all. It IS possible
- [Play the Diabetes Nursing Game and Pass the Quiz](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/play-the-diabetes-nursing-game-and-pass-the-quiz/) - You will be asked 15 questions from a pool of 45 questions. Come back and post a screen shot of your score! Let’s find out who can get the highest score. Remember, you will be deducted 5 points for each wrong answer you get. But don’t worry, you will get 10 points for each correct
- [46 NCLEX Diets You Need to Know in Memes](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/46-nclex-diets-you-need-to-know-in-memes/) - As a nursing student, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed by memorizing all of the diets you need to know for the NCLEX. The patients want to get better and they will look up to you to know what they can and can not have. The key to remembering the diets is learning what the
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- [What You Need to Know About Spironolactone (Aldactone) for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/what-you-need-to-know-about-spironolactone-aldactone-for-the-nclex/) - Potassium can send you down into a spiral. That is why Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic! Spironolactone (Aldactone) has a direct effect on the distal tubules in the kidney. It gets into a fight with aldosterone for cell receptors sites while inducing urinary excretion of sodium and reducing excretion of potassium and hydrogen ions.
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- [Nursing Memes That'll Cheer You Up Right Now](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/nursing-memes-thatll-cheer-you-up-right-now/) - These are classic memes that will make your day! Hilarious, but so true!
- [53 Respiratory Memes You Need for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/53-respiratory-memes-you-need-for-the-nclex/) - The NCLEX's respiratory section is one of the harder sections of the test, but don't be discouraged! Check out these respiratory memes to help you better understand the respiratory system! Don't forget to pin them on Pinterest and don't forget to breathe! Anti-Inflammatory Agents Anti-tuberculosis Drugs Anticholinergic Bronchodilators Arterial Blood Gases Asthma BCG Vaccine Brochodilator
- [Nurse Lies to Burn Victim About His Odds of Survival. His Response is Gold.](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/nurse-lies-to-burn-victim-about-his-odds-of-survival-his-response-is-gold/) - Click SHARE and share with your fellow nurses :)
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- [Know Which Food to Avoid With Certain Drugs or Herbs](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/know-food-avoid-certain-drugs-herbs/) - This one is a tough one! This is a chart you just need to know by heart. You can't take calcium-channel blockers with grapefruit juice. You can't take NSAIDs with ginkgo. Isn't it crazy when grapefruit juice seems so harmless? Many patients want to look for herbs or a natural way to soothe their symptoms
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- [How to Prioritize Patients on the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/how-to-prioritize-patients-on-the-nclex/) - It is important to know patient prioritization for nursing school, the NCLEX, and the real nursing world. Do you prioritize the patient who is nauseous or the patient who's blood pressure is dropping and going into shock? Unfortunately, you'll be placed in situations where you have more patients than you feel like you can handle.
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- [What the Nurse Did for the Patient Will Make You Cry](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/nurse-patient-will-make-cry/) - In my perpetual haste I rushed by the building but failed to notice moisture pooled beneath a rainspout. A transparent film of ice floated on top. My clumsy fall required a metal plate and screws to line up my broken bones to heal. The doctor called it a "tib fib double reduction." I called
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- [Toddler Developmental Milestones](https://www.qdnurses.com/pediatric-care/growth-development/toddler-developmental-milestones/) - It is essential to know the toddler milestones of each developmental stage. It warms the heart to see toddlers take their first step or throwing a ball. In the NCLEX world, it is so important that you know when the toddler developmental milestones should take place. The nurse should be able to assess if the
- [Common Metabolic Panel for Nursing Clinicals](https://www.qdnurses.com/fundamentals/common-metabolic-panel-nursing-clinicals/) - You have no idea what the numbers mean when you see it on the nursing reports, but now you can keep this on your phone for reference! Save and make use of it. Also, don't be surprised if you see this on your exam.
- [NCLEX Lab Values Chart](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-lab-values-chart/) - To assist you on your nursing journey, here is a Lab Values Chart to help you! It is extremely important to know these by heart in order to make informed clinical decisions. H/T: UWorld
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- [Basic Metabolic Panel Simplified](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/basic-metabolic-panel-simplified/) - SODIUM Hypernatremia: Greater than 145 Signs and symptoms of hypernatremia: mental status changes, confusion, agitation, ataxia, convulsion, hypertension, tachycardia, decreased urine output, thirst, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, respiratory arrest Hyponatremia: Less than 135 Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, muscle twitching, confusion, tachycardia, seizures, or coma Normal: 135 - 145 Be aware of
- [Happy Easter Nurses!](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/happy-easter-nurses/)
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- [What Nursing Students Don't Say](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/things-nursing-students-shouldnt-say-loud/) - Have you ever heard of a nursing student close the book and say that he or she is ready for the NCLEX? Would a nursing student ever say, "These questions were really straight forward." You'll never catch a nursing student say "Yeah, I really wish there were more select all that apply." Watch this hilarious
- [If You're a Nurse, You've Said Most of These Statements](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/youre-nurse-youve-said-statements/) - "On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your pain." "When is your last bowel movement." "Sorry, not my patient." "How does that make you feel?" "Should we call a code?" "I can't wait to have another day weekend." These are just a few of the many statements nurses have said. Watch this entire
- [Respiratory Pharmacology Made Easy in 5 Minutes](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/respiratory-pharmacology-made-easy-5-minutes/) - Respiratory agents are administered to patients to prevent, relieve, or treat respiratory disorders. These drugs can be given as a pill, liquid form, or be available as inhalers. Learning about respiratory medications can be confusing. Sometimes it is more confusing when you're listening to the lecture, but you can't get a visualization. If you're a
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- [Never Forget Heart Sounds Again](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/cardiovascular-adult-care/never-forget-heart-sounds/) - If you need a clear explanation and you want to learn about heart sounds, this is the video for you. Don't have time for it? Don't worry, it will actually take only TEN minutes. H/T: RegisteredNurseRN.com
- [NCLEX Question 7](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-7/) - The nurse admits a patient and performs an arterial blood gas. The results are: pH 7.51 PCO2: 49 PO2: 85 HCO3: 35 Which choice describes this arterial blood gas result? A. Compensated respiratory acidosis B. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis C. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis D. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis D, Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis is the correct
- [NCLEX Question 6](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-6/) - Nursing assistant is taking vital signs in a patient with osteomyelitis. Which should he/she report immediately? A. Blood pressure of 160/78 mm Hg B. Heart rate of 110 beats/min C. Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute D. Temperature of 101ºF A is incorrect. It's important to lower the blood pressure, but it is not
- [NCLEX Question 4](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-4/) - Patient is taking captopril (Capoten) and spironolactone (Aldactone). Which is the most important to monitor? A. Calcium level B. Sodium level C. Potassium level D. Blood urea nitrogen level A is incorrect. It is not as life threatening as having high potassium levels. B is incorrect. It is not as life threatening as having high
- [Pulmonary Auscultation Examination](https://www.qdnurses.com/adult-care/respiratory-adult-care/pulmonary-auscultation-examination/) - The four components of examining the lungs of a patient include inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. This chart will explain to you what to expect when you have consolidation, pleural effusion, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or pneumothorax. A pulmonary consolidation is the solidification of the lung tissues when the lung tissue has been filled with
- [NCLEX Question 5](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-5/) - A patient with atrial fibrillation is ambulating and suddenly says, "I feel really dizzy." What should the nurse do? A. Assess the blood pressure B. Check the apical pulse C. Check patient's temperature D. Help the patient sit down There are three assessment questions and one intervention question. It's important to assess, but by the
- [NCLEX Question 3](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-3/) - What requires immediate follow-up for a child after having a tonsillectomy? A. Sore throat B. Frequent swallowing C. Heart rate of 110 beats/min D. Persistent crying A is incorrect. It's expected for the child to have a sore throat after having surgery there. Of course! B is correct. Frequent swallowing means that there could be
- [NCLEX Question 2](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-2/) - Patient showed up at the ER with cherry-red mucous membranes, nail beds, and skin. These findings indicate: A. Carbon monoxide poisoning B. Aspirin overdose C. Mosquito bite D. Pneumonia A is correct. Cherry-red skin would indicate the patient has been exposed to carbon monoxide. B is incorrect. Aspirin overdose symptoms include nausea and vomiting. One
- [NCLEX Question 1](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/nclex-question-1/) - Which symptoms should the nurse expect the female patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus to report? A. Diarrhea and weight loss B. Constipation and tiredness C. Polydipsia and polyuria D. Irritability and bradycardia A is incorrect Crohn's Disease symptoms include diarrhea and weight loss. B is incorrect Side effects of constipation and tiredness won't be
- [How to Use the NCLEX Decision Tree](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/use-nclex-decision-tree/) - Step 1: What is the topic of the question? Do not be fooled by the extra details that has nothing to do with what the question is asking. Step 2: Are the answers assessment or implementation? Know whether or not you should assess. Did you get enough information from the question? If not, you need
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- [6 Quick Vaccination Memes You Need For the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/vaccinations-nclex-memes/) - Time to save now and use it for later! No matter what field of nursing you get yourself into, you will need to learn about vaccination. "Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material to stimulate an individual's immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen." (Wikipedia) Don't be surprised to see a NCLEX question
- [Husband's Heartwarming Tribute to Overworked Wife, a Nurse, Goes Viral. This Will Make You Cry.](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/husbands-heartwarming-tribute-overworked-wife-nurse-goes-viral-will-make-cry/) - This is my wife taking a nap. In an hour she will wake up, put on her scrubs and get ready for work. The tools and items she needs to perform her job will be gathered and checked meticulously - her hair and makeup will be done quickly. She will complain that she looks awful.
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- [10 Drug Contraindications You Need to Know for the NCLEX](https://www.qdnurses.com/nclex/10-drug-contraindications-you-need-to-know-for-the-nclex/) - Aminoglycosides Aminoglycosides are contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to amino glycosides. It is essential to use amino glycosides cautiously in clients with neuromuscular disorders and pregnant women. Aspirin Aspirins are contraindicated in clients with bleeding conditions and children with viral illnesses. It is essential to KNOW that giving aspirin to a child with viral illnesses
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- [Top 30 Nurse Memes You'll Relate to, Especially on Fridays!](https://www.qdnurses.com/nursing-buzz/top-30-nursing-memes-youll-relate-to-especially-on-a-friday/) - Enjoy our nursing memes that we created from the inspiration of viral nursing jokes and our experiences that we can all relate to. While we take our nursing career seriously, we also understand that it's important to laugh and have a good time at work. Nursing Meme 1. When Your Boss Sends You Home Instead
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- [Lidocaine Hydrocholoride](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/lidocaine-hydrocholoride/) - Drug of choice for reducing: premature ventricular contractions
- [Maternal Hypotension](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/maternal-hypotension/) - Treatment for maternal hypotension after an epidural anesthesia Stop pitocin if infusing Turn client on left side Administer oxygen If hypovolemia is present push IV fluids
- [Oncovin (Vincristine)](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/oncovin-vincristine/) - Treatment of leukemia: Given IV only
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- [SIADH](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/siadh/) - Abnormal secretion of ADH Increased water absorption and dilution of sodium Confusion Urine output of 15mL/her. Lung cancer is common cause
- [Theophylline Toxicity](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/theophylline-toxicity/) - Vomiting Restlessness Tachycardia Sweating Anxiety
- [Units of Measurements](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/units-of-measurements/) - 1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 oz = 30 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1T = 15 mL = 3 tsp 1 glass = 8 ounces = 240 mL 1 cup = 8 ounces = 240 mL 1 teacup = 6 ounces = 180 mL
- [Lead Poisoning](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/lead-poisoning/) - First sign of lead poisoning anemia
- [Transfusion Reaction](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/transfusion-reaction/) - Most common transfusion reaction: Febrile nonhemolytic reaction
- [Rectal Temperature](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/rectal-temperature/) - Avoid taking rectal temperature when a client has cardiac disease anal lesions bleeding hemorrhoids recent rectal surgery
- [Epinephrine](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/epinephrine/) - Most common administration route subcutaneous
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- [Acute Myocardial Infarction](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/acute-myocardial-infarction/) - CPK-MB level greater than 5% of the total CPK
- [4-Point Gait](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/4-point-gait/) - Right crutch followed by the left foot Then left crutch followed by the right foot.
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- [Patient Distress](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/patient-distress/) - If a patient is in distress, pick the answer with an intervention (oxygen). If the patient is NOT in immediate dire distress, then it is time to assess!
- [NCLEX Traps](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/nclex-traps/) - Do not ask "why?" Do not leave the patient. Do not convince the patient. Do not say "Don't worry" or "You'll be fine." Do not pass the buck. Do not "do nothing".
- [Cord Compression](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/cord-compression/) - Place mother in Trendelenburg position. This removes pressure of the presenting part off the cord.
- [Compartment Syndrome](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/compartment-syndrome/) - earliest sign of compartment syndrome Paresthesia
- [Cane Walking](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/cane-walking/) - COAL C - Cane O - Opposite A - Affected L - Leg
- [CKD-MBD](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/ckd-mbd/) - Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder Bone disease associated with renal failure
- [Creatinine](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/creatinine/) - waste product from muscle metabolism
- [Pyloric Stenosis](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/pyloric-stenosis/) - projectile vomiting and weight loss
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- [Iron in Food](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/iron-in-food/) - Beef Brown Rice Raisin Green Beans Carrots Milk Oatmeal-raisin
- [Potassium](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/potassium/) - Alkalosis: K is LOW Acidosis: K is HIGH
- [MAOIs](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/maois/) - PA NA MA PArnate NArdil MArplan
- [Diarrhea & Vomiting](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/diarrhea-vomiting/) - Metabolic Acidosis: From the add / Diarrhea Metabolic Alkalosis: From the mouth / Vomit
- [Chest Tube Pulled?!](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/chest-tube-pulled/) - An occlusive dressing is used if a chest tube is accidentally pulled out of the patient.
- [Blood Tests for MI](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/blood-tests-for-mi/) - Myoglobin CK Troponin
- [Bell's Palsy](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/bells-palsy/) - Face must be protected from cold drafts. Place eye shield over affected eye at bedtime. CRANIAL NERVE 7
- [Beck's Triad](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/becks-triad/) - Cardiac Tamponade Distant heart sounds Distended jugular veins Decreased arterial pressure What you need to know about Beck’s Triad Beck’s triads consists of three cardiovascular signs and symptoms that indicates cardiac tamponade. Beck’s triad is considered a medical emergency! Beck’s triads created by Dr. Claude Beck who is a cardio thoracic surgeon in 1935. Beck’s
- [Anticholinergic Effect](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/anticholinergic-effect/) - Assessment: Dry Mouth - can't spit Urinary Retention - can't pee Constipated - can't poop Blurred Vision - can't see
- [Airborne](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/airborne/) - M - Measles T - TB V - Varicella Private Room negative pressure with 6-12 air exchanges/hr, mask, N95 for TB
- [Addison's & Cushing's](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/addisons-cushings/) - Addison's Disease: need to "add" hormone Cushing's Syndrome: have extra "cushion" of hormone
- [Acetaminophen Poisoning](https://www.qdnurses.com/qd-memes/acetaminophen-poisoning/) - Damages the Liver - elevated serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels Signs: weak pulse hypothermia decreased urine output

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