Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)

ICU Nurses- Voices for the Voiceless For more on cardiac care to help you in nursing school visit  NURSING.com/heart Roughly 1 out of every 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit, on average, are unable to communicate. Because of this, the role of an ICU nurse stretches far beyond providing medical care alone, but also acting as an advocate, or a voice for the voiceless to ensure that these patient...

For more Carditis and the heart just visit  NURSING.com/heart .   Did you know that the average human heart beats 100,000 times a day, pumping 2,000 gallons of blood? Now, imagine if this vital pump was under threat from, pericarditis, myocarditis, or endocarditis and couldn't pump effectively. In this episode we will look at the importance of understanding carditis and an easy way that I used in...

Ever notice why some students embrace challenges, while others shy away? Mindsets. Your mindset might just change how you approach your goals in nursing school…   A fixed mindset: abilities are set. A growth mindset: abilities develop. When challenges appear, your mindsets matter.   In nursing school, challenges are constant. A student with a fixed mindset avoids challenges. One with a growth mind...

Does insulin save lives, or does it take lives? Bodies that don't produce enough insulin shut down, but if too much insulin is in the system it can be just as disastrous. As nurses, we are often tasked with administering insulin to our patients. When done incorrectly it can be life-threatening.  For years I was a member of the code team, and count WHEN I was a new nurse I remember trying to keep t...

I almost killed my patient. In the days after my scary event I spent hours and hours thinking through what I had done.   I knew my ABCs, I had prioritized everything I was supposed to, how could things have gone so horribly wrong…   See our full lesson on Prioritization at NURSING.com .   And I realized that I had overlooked a very important part of my ABCs.   It wasn't the A - airway, the B - bre...

Them: "How can we help?" Me: "I don't know . . ." This is a conversation I've had countless times over the last year.  If only I had some sort of ailment that could be SEEN and FIXED . . . why can't it be a broken arm?  A simple cast would "fix" the problem in just a matter of weeks.  With mental health, you read the books, you do the checklists, you take the meds, you attend counseling . . . but...

My first job out of nursing school was in the Neuro ICU at a very large hospital in downtown Dallas.     In this particular hospital, new ICU nurses complete a 13 week internship partnered with an experienced nurse (called a preceptor).  My preceptors name was Vanessa, she was the typical ICU nurse type - a hardcore, type A nurse.   She trained me well . . . but . . . those 13 weeks came to an end...

Just 4 words saved her life . . .    "You CAN do this"   In 2018 as a nursing student, Heather found herself in a very dark and lonely place.  But those 4 words brought her out of that darkness and gave her hope.    I was there with Heather when a nursing student asked her, "Will I make it through this?"   ========   Here is her response:   "You WILL make it through.    When I got back from Iraq i...

[After graduating from nursing school with a 3.8 GPA, Ashley failed the NCLEX 3 times.  This is her story.] Learn more about NURSING.com: https://nursing.com   First one was a knife to my chest.   I was miserable. I really honestly thought this was my calling for so long. Nursing is what I wanted to do. For four years, I had worked so hard and I was unsure, should I change my career? Should I do s...

Working as a nurse in the ICU, I cared for many patients who are burned into my mind and heart forever.  I would like to share with you the stories of two patients that I will remember forever and whom shaped my life and nursing career forever.  People NEVER forget their nurses.  The rest of their hospital stay will be a blur, but their NURSES will be in their minds forever.  It's okay to CARE as...

During my first semester of nursing school my son was born and he had a couple issues that required him to stay in the hospital during his first couple weeks of life.   My wife and I were sleeping at the hospital. I would go to nursing school and then come back and be with him. But there was one night where we were extremely tired, and so we went down to the hospital cafeteria to get some food.  ...

Today's episode is a must-listen for anyone gearing up for the NCLEX: "NCLEX Decoded: Strategies for Success."   The NCLEX can feel like a giant puzzle. It's a test designed not just to quiz you on knowledge but to assess your decision-making and critical-thinking skills. Understanding how the exam works is the first step in conquering it. We can help you put those puzzle pieces together, by givin...

In today's special episode, "Mastering the Art of Efficient Study in Nursing School," we're diving deep into strategies that will transform your study habits. Plus, I have an exclusive offer on our Lifetime Membership that you won't want to miss. https://nursing.com/lifetime For more info on mastering efficiency in studying, we have a whole lesson that you can enjoy at https://nursing.com/lesson/t...

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Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. You've probably heard the word cir...

Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Understanding Coronary Artery Dise...

Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. It's vital for you to grasp why po...

Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. If you're looking for a quick over...

Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Have you ever seen anything like t...

Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Do you know 3 types of Angina? Sta...

Full Episode  HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you  break through the most difficult  nursing content with a  FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. ABGs refer to "Arterial Blood Gase...

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