Category: NCLEX
Confessions of a (Happy) NCLEX ‘Junkie’
Nursing school is tough, but the upside of that is in many ways, it’s really exciting. It keeps adding to your knowledge, then challenges you to tie all that knowledge together in dynamic ways that make all the difference in...
Nurse to Nurse Report
Pssst… Dear soon to be and new nurses, Stick with me a moment here, and you’ll get a leg up on something that will make a big difference in your outlook on nursing, your new professional peer relationships, and your...
“Not in Kansas Anymore”
National Nurses week is a time for the nurses to celebrate the profession they’ve chosen. The ANA (American Nurses Association) has taken as its theme for the 2018 celebration “Nurses inspire, innovate, influence. ” In my real nursing life, working mostly...
mLearning and YOU
Disclaimers: Though the app is “mobile” we highly advise not attempting to learn while walking or driving. Concussions aren’t good for your health and studies. Using the app while on the toilet is ill advised due to the risk or...
Exam Strategies
The strategies you implement during your testing time can have a HUGE impact on your result. Here are four exam strategies to think about now and when it’s time to take the big test! When you read a question, make a...
NCLEX RN Simulation FAQs
NCLEX RN Mastery Simulation FAQ topics What is the NCLEX RN Mastery Simulation? How do I access the simulations? What is the difference between Pretest and Posttest? Can I take the simulations more than once? Can I review the questions...
Select All That Apply and other NCLEX changes
In late 2017, The NCSBN made three changes to their frequently asked questions (FAQs) site on the “What the exam looks like” section. What information do you have about the Special Research Section? Does the NCLEX bold key words in...
Concept Mastery: Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer isn’t pink or pretty. For women, the most frequent site of a newly diagnosed cancer is the breast, followed by lung and colon. Breast cancer is not as common in men, occurring in roughly 3000 men each year,...
Therapeutic Communication
Tips From A Psych Nurse Therapeutic communication is a difficult test area for many student nurses. Luckily, it’s easier for nurses to “read” a situation in real life than it is to answer these questions on the NCLEX! In person, you...