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When considering a career in nursing, one of the most significant decisions you will make is which degree program to pursue. Two common options for nursing students are Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Both paths offer unique advantages and disadvantages, and it’
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Nursing school can be challenging, and studying for exams can be overwhelming. However, with the right study strategies and techniques, nursing students can improve their chances of success. In this article, we will discuss ten essential study tips for nursing students. 1. Create a Study Schedule Creating a study schedule
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Nursing students often find the clinical experience to be both exciting and challenging. Clinicals provide students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, but they can also be overwhelming. In this article, we will provide nursing students with a guide to navigating clinicals. 1. Understand Your
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Nursing is a highly rewarding career, but it can also be expensive to pursue. The cost of tuition, textbooks, and other education-related expenses can add up quickly, making it challenging for many students to afford nursing school. However, there are many scholarships and grants available to help offset the cost.
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Here are a few great nursing mnemonics for patients with a complaint of pain or other symptoms when you want to get more information. Old Carts * O - Onset * L - Location * D - Duration * C - Character * A - Alleviating and Aggravating factors * R - Raditation * T - Treatments
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So many choices! I was enrolled in an online NP program at Maryville University, and it was the AGACNP variety. I went with the AGACNP because I want the option of working in the hospital, and also because I have no interest in working with women or peds. One thing
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In this article, we’re going to cover advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) algorithms for treating patients in various dysrhythmias which could result in a code blue. This post will be broken down into the following sections: * Pre-code blue (bradycardia and SVT or VT with a pulse) * Code blue (VF/
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In this post, we’re going to learn all about heart rhythms, so the next time you do an electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG), you’ll know what’s going on. This post can also come in handy if you plan to work on a nursing floor with telemetry, or if you
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Acid-base imbalances are an important concept of nursing practice, not to mention something you’ll need to learn in school. Teachers have different ways to teach students how to interpret ABGs, but here’s my preferred method. What are ABGs? ABG stands for Arterial Blood Gas. You will need to
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One skill that every nurse should have in their arsenal is being able to start an IV for any patient, at any time. Here’s a master list of compiled knowledge and tips that you can use to become a genuine vein whisperer: General IV Tips 💉 Be comfortable & relax before