If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re already in nursing school, and perhaps you already shopped for all your scrub tops, pants, and supplies for clinicals! But what kind of RN are you planning to be? A nurse practitioner? A correctional nurse? There are numerous nursing specialties today; so many different options, that nearly …
There are many reasons to want to start a blog. A blog can be a great way for nurses to: Express themselves Therapeutically vent Tell their stories Improve their writing skills Document their journey as a nurse [sc name=”nclex-ad”] So how do you get started? Starting a blog can be downright simple. The easiest way …
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. [sc name=”nclex-ad”] What are ABGs? ABG stands for Arterial Blood Gas. You will need to stick an artery to get …
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Clincials serve multiple purposes for student nurses. On one hand, you’re there to learn and make a grade for your class, but on the other hand, you are also making an impression on potential future employers. Even if you don’t intend to work on the floor you’re doing clinicals on, you may be able to …
Nursing is a career path on the rise. US News ranks nursing as #17 in healthcare jobs and #22 in the 100 best jobs overall… not bad. Furthermore, there is a great growth outlook for nursing. Here are some quick facts: $67,490 MEDIAN SALARY 1.5% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 439,300 NUMBER OF JOBS Combine that with a solid work/life balance …
This post will have ongoing updates to remain current as things change. Here’s a list of points for this article: What are HCAHPS? How are HCAHPS scores determined? What is the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the HCAHPS survey? What questions are on the HCAHPS survey? What is Hospital Value Based Purchasing (VBP)? [sc name=”nclex-ad”] What are …
Welcome to Nursejanx! Below are some free NCLEX practice questions. Please download the FREE 1st Edition of Your Guide to NCLEX Success for answer rationales and more. [sc name=”nclex-ad”] Loading… Remember to download the FREE 1st Edition of Your Guide to NCLEX Success for answer rationales and more. [sc name=”NCLEX Series”]
One of the things I talk about in the book, Your Guide to NCLEX Success, is that the NCLEX could be passed by a smart person, even if they didn’t have a lot of nursing knowledge. This is because many of the questions on the NCLEX can be considered analytical in nature and do not …
Article updated 2018 Welcome to this article on how the NCLEX really works. You may have been researching how the NCLEX works only to find that there is a lot of bad information out there and you need to know what’s true and what’s false regarding NCLEX rumors. Good news, you’ve come to the right …
Safety & Maslow The most correct answers on this test will usually be the safest options (or least safe if it’s one of those opposite type questions).