NCLEX Ready

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 their answers. How many can you get right? This is my challenge for you tod...

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 you today. Are you ready?  Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways:   Introduction (00:00) AITA for Snapping at a Hospit...

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 NCLEX on your first (or next) try. These facts helped me study for the NCLEX (...

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 the right? Well today, I’ll be sharing with you three AITA stories of patients vs nurses, and together...

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.  To help ease your anxiety (and also help you do a quick study session for the NCLEX), tod...

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 be discussing everything from medical malpractice to the American Nurses Association Code to...

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 you 50 (yes, you’ve read that right, 50 ) super simple and quick NCLEX pediatrics facts, so you can brush...

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 exam was brushing up on the most important facts...

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 super important pharmacology facts you need to know if you want to pass the NC...

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 , before I was able to pass.  What helped me was studying the right way –yes, because there is a wrong way of studyi...

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 nursing considerations. But that’s not all! As alwa...

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 to what symptoms to look out for to how to treat it and everything in between. And as always,...

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 it to how to treat it and everything else in between. And that’s not all...

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 I will be learning about Digoxin’s mechanism of action, its therapeutic use...

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 your dosage conversions by heart! I promise you, after t...

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 about, since it took me three tries myself to pass the NCLEX. Are you ready for th...

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 is why, in this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I will be sharing with you everything you need...

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. Then, together, we’ll be answering 9 practice questions! After this episode, I’m certain the maternity section in the Next Generation NCLEX will be a b...

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 week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, so if you need a deep d...

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 in no time. So, grab a pen and paper (or just your phone, whatever floats your bo...

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 pick yourself back up! And by picking yourself back up, I mean listening to this episode to find out the ten cru...

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 NCLEX. So whether this is going to be your first time taking the exam or your second or third tim...

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 to give this episode a listen. Why is that? Simply because in this week’s episode of NCLEX R...

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 nursing is a topic that has gotten the best of many of us, so it’s always a...

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 NCLEX with flying colors. Which is why, in this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I break do...