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

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Episode 3: When Your Instructor Wants You to Fail

You're prepared. You know your meds. You practice your skills. You do everything right.

And somehow, you're still getting destroyed in evaluations.

Your instructor tells you you're "not ready for this." That you're "not cut out for nursing." They find fault with everything you do. And you're starting to believe them.

This isn't about having high standards. This is about an instructor who has decided you won't make it—and who is actively working to pr...

The Nursing Brain Sheet That Actually Works (PLUS FREE DOWNLOAD)

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It's 10am on your first clinical day. You've got four pages of notes you can't make sense of, vital signs written on your hand, and you just forgot to chart that your patient went to the bathroom. Meanwhile, that beautiful color-coded brain sheet your instructor gave you? Completely useless.

The problem isn't you. It's that academic brain sheets are designed for perfect theoretical patients who don't exist.

You need a brain sheet...

You're doing everything right in clinical, but your preceptor is setting you up to fail. They humiliate you in front of patients, refuse to let you practice skills, then write that you "lack initiative." When you report it, you're told to "build a better relationship" or "be more confident."

This isn't about being tough. This is abuse. And it's happening in nursing programs everywhere.

In this episode, I'm giving you the exact survival strategy for getting through a toxic preceptorship without tanking your grade—or your mental health.

You'll Learn:

View the full lesson here: https://academy.nursing.com/lesson/nursing-care-plan-ncp-for-pressure-ulcer-decubitus-ulcer-pressure-injury/?quiz-view=open

All right. Let's work through an example Nursing Care Plan for a patient with a pressure ulcer or pressure ulcers, right? Let's look at the hypothetical patient. Let's think just about what we might see on this specific patient regarding the pressure ulcers. So subjective data, if I have a patient with a big wound, whether it's on their sacrum or their shoulder or their leg, they're probably going to be pretty uncomfortable, right? They might actually have some pain, right? Or t...

Find the full lesson here: https://academy.nursing.com/lesson/nursing-care-plan-ncp-for-encephalopathy/

This here is the nursing care plan for encephalopathy. So, the pathophysiology. Encephalopathy is a general term for disease of the brain tissue. It's a syndrome of brain dysfunction caused by damage to brain tissue and failure. This damage can be done by atrophy, lack of oxygen, edema, or toxins. So some nursing considerations, there are a few things that we want to consider when taking care of these patients, we want to consider putting them on seizure precautions. So we want these patients t...

I was so wrong . . . let me explain. I first created this shirt back in 2019 - at the time I was focused on the word "BEST". As in, "Be Your BEST Self".   However, going through 2021 and all the way through 2023 my depression began to grow - immensely. At a few points it absolutely has been debilitating. This is nothing new - I've battled depression, bipolar, and anxiety for many years - but this time - the cloud was much darker.   Nursing can be tough.  Find hope at NURSING.com   ❤️ Happy Nursing!   Jon Haws, RN

Find the full lesson here: https://academy.nursing.com/lesson/nursing-care-plan-ncp-for-abdominal-pain/

First, we're going to collect our data. Remember, our data is just our assessment, so subjective from the patient and objective from the nurse. A patient with abdominal pain, that's having symptoms, the subjective data for this patient is likely going to be the pain, maybe they have a decreased appetite, and how about some nausea? Those kinds of things are going to be all their subjective data. 

For objective data, maybe they feel really restless. This is what the nur...

Working as a nurse in the ICU, I cared for many patients who are burned into my mind and heart forever.

One of those patients was a young mom, in her early 40s with children in their early teens, who had suffered from cancer that had metastasized to her brain.

She was incredibly sick, and this cancer was extremely advanced.

One night as I cared for her, she was feeling exceptionally sick.

Just a couple hours into the shift, I was preparing her for...

Them: "How can we help?"

Me: "I don't know . . ."

The hardest part is I honestly don't know what will help. [many of you know I struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and OCD]  

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...

I've been where you are.

During my first semester of nursing school, I walked into a room of 25 students who would be my cohort. As I scanned the faces, a chill ran down my spine.

"I'm the only lucky one here," I thought. "Everyone else is so much more prepared. I hope no one discovers how dumb I am."

This feeling didn't go away after graduation.

On my first day as a new grad nurse in the Neuro ICU of a large Trauma I hospital in Dallas, I...

The power of four simple words - "You CAN do this" - transformed one nursing student's life from the depths of despair to professional success. This remarkable story of resilience and hope centers on Heather, whose journey illustrates the devastating impact of self-doubt and the life-changing effect of support in healthcare education. Her experience resonates deeply with countless nursing students who face similar struggles, making it a powerful testament to the importance of community and perseverance.

Heather's journey began with her return from Iraq in 2008, where she developed PTSD, setting the stage for future challenges. As she...

I still remember the night before my first pharmacology exam.

3 AM. Energy drinks scattered across my desk. Hundreds of flashcards in disorganized piles. My eyes burning from staring at tiny drug names for hours.

And the worst part? I knew nothing was sticking.

Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs—the names swirled together in my mind like alphabet soup. The side effects lists seemed endless. The contraindications felt arbitrary. How was I supposed to memorize this much information?

Maybe you've had that same moment. Maybe you're having it right no...

Struggling to stay on track in nursing school or NCLEX prep?
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You show up ready to learn. But your preceptor barely looks at you—or worse, tears you down. What do you do when the one person meant to guide you just… won't?

In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to be stuck with a toxic preceptor—and how to protect your confidence, your learning, and you...

Struggling to stay on track in nursing school or NCLEX prep?
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I almost walked away from nursing school.

Not because I wasn't cut out for it. Not because I couldn't handle the material. But because I believed the soul-crushing lies that nearly broke me – the same lies that might be breaking you right now.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I share my personal journey through the darkest mome...

Struggling to stay on track in nursing school or NCLEX prep?
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Visit NURSING.com/different for exclusive resources designed specifically for nurses with learning differences.

In this deeply personal episode, Jon Haws, RN and founder of NURSING.com, shares his never-before-told story of withdrawing from nursing school due to crippling anxiety—and how that same anxiety later became his clinical superpower. Jon reveals shocking statistics showing that over 50% of nursing s...

Struggling to stay on track in nursing school or NCLEX prep?
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In this raw and revealing episode, Jon Haws, RN, shares his personal journey from pharmacology nightmare to nursing confidence. With vulnerability and humor, Jon recounts his 3 AM study sessions surrounded by scattered flashcards and energy drinks, feeling like a failure as he struggled to memorize endless dru...

Struggling to stay on track in nursing school or NCLEX prep?
This is the plan 300,000+ students have used to pass — with daily structure, Flash Notes™, SIMCLEX®, and a 200% guarantee.

👉 https://nursing.com/  

See if you might have imposter syndrome: https://nursing.com/imposter

In this deeply personal episode, Jon Haws, RN and founder of NURSING.com, opens up about the universal yet rarely discussed feeling of inadequacy that plagues nursing students everywhere. Drawing from his own journey from self-doubting student to ICU charge nurse, Jon reveals the startling t...

Is nursing still worth it, or is burnout making it impossible to stay in the profession? In this episode, Jon Haws, RN, gets real about the struggles nurses face, sharing his own story of quitting nursing school just 10 weeks before graduation. He breaks down the shocking statistics behind nursing burnout, why it might actually be PTSD, and the hard lessons he learned from hitting rock bottom.

But here's the truth—nursing can still be one of the most rewarding careers IF you take care of yourself. Jon shares six game-changing strategies to prevent burnout, the mindset shifts th...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my unexpected path—from stepping up as a charge nurse to creating a community of thousands of nursing students and professionals. I share how I started by posting my own notes and podcast episodes, only to realize how deeply my story resonated with others struggling through nursing school.

You'll hear how NRSNG rapidly grew, why I left my job in the NEURO ICU, and how I hired a passionate team to meet the skyrocketing demand for our resources. I also recount the exciting leap we made when we...

In today's episode, I'm taking you through a pivotal part of my nursing journey—from my early days in the Neuro ICU to precepting students, becoming a charge nurse, and the moment I realized nursing education was broken.

This realization is what fueled me to start NURSING.com (formerly NRSNG). I wanted to fill the gaps I saw in nursing education and give you the tools I never had.

I share my struggles with imposter syndrome, the pressure of caring for patients, and why never feeling fully ready actually makes you a better nurse.

Welcome to The Nursing Podcast, where we dive deep into the real-life experiences of being a nurse. I'm Jon Haws, RN, founder of Nursing.com, and today, we continue my journey—picking up from landing my first ICU job.

In this episode, I share the raw realities of my 13-week neuro ICU internship at a Level 1 trauma hospital, from my first nerve-wracking shift to the heartbreaking cases that shaped my career. I reflect on the profound impact nurses have, including a moment I'll never forget—when a grieving mother hugged me and said, "I will always remember you...

Oh man . . . it's hard to believe that about 14 years ago I was sleeping on a mattress I'd found in the dumpster - not even sure if nursing school would ever end. 

It did.  I survived.  I passed the NCLEX.  And I got a job in the Neuro ICU right out of nursing school. 

Today I want to share part IV of my journey.

Happy Nursing

Jon Haws, RN

Caveat: some people (nurses) might not agree AT ALL with what I say here . . . oh well!  I want to share how it is to give confidence to those struggling.

We get hundreds of emails a day from nursing students.

Sadly, a good portion of them are from students who feel like they should quit nursing school altogether.

I started nursing school with high hopes, but after my fourth semester, I dropped out. I quit nursing school.

I knew nursing school was going to be hard . . . I mean the whole point is to le...

For some FREE resources to help you through nursing school visit www.nursing.com 

My name's Jon Haws, RN, founder of Nursing.com.  Today we're gonna continue the story of my journey in hopes that it will give you some motivation, give you that some of it will resonate with you and give you kind of some background on me, but also some motivation to continue in your journey wherever you are in your nursing journey.

Yesterday we left off with me just getting into nursing school, my journey of applying and how this al...

When I think back 14ish years, it is hard to believe just how far this nursing journey has taken me.  Sometimes it's helpful to think back to the beginning and consider how it began. 

Over the next couple of days I want to share with you parts of my journey that you may not know and hopefully some of it will resonate with you.

#nclex #nursingschool 

Nursing school is hard enough without the fear tactics.  And the truth is, there are so many ways that people learn.  Instead of saying "One of you won't be here" - what if we said "I will HELP you be here".

You CAN Do This!

-Jon Haws, RN

The past is prologue - there comes a time when we have to stop wishing for a better past.  It took me 5 years to accept the past as a way to move forward. 

I literally wrote the book on surviving your first year as a nurse (The New Nurse Survival Guide) and today I wanted to share 3 tips from that book that you can start applying TODAY whether you are in nursing school or already working as a nurse.

If I could encourage you to start doing ONE thing today while you're in nursing school - it would be this. 

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What I Wish I Knew: Potassium-K Lab Value Levels

What do bananas, avocados, and kale all have in common?

Potassium!

For more resources to help you understand Potassium, Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia, click here:

What role does it play in the body?

What's a normal range level for potassium?

And what happens when potassium levels are too low or too high?

On a sh...

For resources to help you master ABGs and ALL the LabVales, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at    NURSING.com/LabValues.   At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about ABGs including gas exchange, acidosis, alkalosis (metabolic and respiratory), normal lab value ranges, and more.     We also cover key concepts for NCLEX for arterial blood gases.     Our gas exchange nursing care plan covers impaired gas exchange nursing management, impaired gas exchange interventions, impaired gas exchange diagnosis, etc. 

For resources to help you master Cardiac topics, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at  NURSING.com/heart.   At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about distributive shock including distributive shock pathophysiology, distributive shock definition, types of distributive shock, and more.     We also cover key concepts for NCLEX on distributive shock nursing.     Our distributive shock nursing care plan covers distributive shock nursing management, distributive shock interventions, distributive shock diagnosis, etc. 

For resources to help you master Cardiac topics, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at  NURSING.com/heart.   At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about coronary artery disease including coronary artery disease pathophysiology, coronary artery disease symptoms, coronary artery disease treatment, and more.     We also cover key concepts for NCLEX on coronary artery disease nursing.     Our coronary artery disease nursing care plan covers coronary artery disease nursing management, coronary artery disease interventions, coronary artery disease diagnosi

For resources to help you master Cardiac topics we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at  NURSING.com/heart.   At NURSING.com you can learn everything you need to know as a nurse about agina including: angina symptoms, anginal pharmacology, the difference between stable and unstable angina, and more.     We also cover key concepts for NCLEX for angina nursing.      

ICU Nurses- Voices for the Voiceless For more on cardiac care to help you in nursing school visit 

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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's needs, rights, and wishes are heard, recognized and respected. In doing so, these warriors in scrubs essentially embody the very essence of healthcare: compassion, advocacy, a...

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 nursing school to remember the area affected by each type; then, run through a quick scenario at the end to apply what we have learned.

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 mindset thrives when challenges arise.

Having a growth mindset is the secret sauce for success. 

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

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 - breathing, or the C - circulation 

What was left, what did I miss?<...

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 at any moment . . . around any corner . . . there it is - ready to crush your hope and happiness. 

Each...

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 and it was time for me to be all on my own - no safety net to fall back on, no babysitter to make...

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?"

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Here is her response:

"You WILL make it through. 

When I got back from Iraq in 2008, I suffered fr...

[After graduating from nursing school with a 3.8 GPA, Ashley failed the NCLEX 3 times.  This is her story.]

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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 something else? 

The first time I failed, I decided I would run 1...

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 a nurse. We went into this profession because we want to ease human suffering.

We need...

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.   And when we came back a few minutes later after eating his nurse, her name was Tracy (I still remember her name 12 ye...

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 giving you a real practice NCLEX Simulation:  SIMCLEX.  

You can take a free sample today at https://nursing.com/simclex

We also have a VE...

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/test-01-01-time-management

Deal of a Lifetime!!  

We are actually temporarily bringing back our lifetime plan.  From now through Nov 27th (cyber Monday) you can sign of for our NURSING.com Lifetime Plan 

Enjoy lifetime access for just 9 monhtly payments of $49. 

Just visit nursing.com/lifetime to learn more! 

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Fractures

Did you know that there a several different types of fractures?

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Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic condition affecting how your body handles sugar (glucose). It's due to issues with insulin, a hormone that regulates sugar levels.

There...

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Lymphoma is a kind of cancer in the body's defense system. It affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, and can be Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin.

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You've probably heard the word cirrhosis, but what is it and why is it so concerning?

Cirrhosis is deeply concerning due to its potential to severely damage the li...

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Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is so important because it's a common heart condition.

Trust me I get it, it can be super tricky, however understanding CAD will h...

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It's vital for you to grasp why potassium matters. Potassium helps nerves, muscles, and the heart work right.

Imbalances can cause serious issues like heart problems and weak m...

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If you're looking for a quick overview of pharm questions that most commonly appear on the NCLEX - I've got you covered right here in my lesson on NCLEX meds!<...

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Have you ever seen anything like this written in a patient's chart?

G6 T2 P0 A3 L2

Looks like a bunch of scribbles on a notepa...

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Do you know 3 types of Angina?

If you answered any of those 👏👏👏 Duration: 00:04:35

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ABGs refer to "Arterial Blood Gases." These are tests performed on a blood sample taken from an artery to assess the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, as well as the pH...

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NURSING.com is your best place for all the resources you need to not only survive, but to THRIVE in nursing school.  Instead of reading hundreds of pages to learn heart failure,  we will walk you right through the whole story of how things work.  We will also highlight all the need-to-know information, cutting the fluff so you can focus on what really matters.   And now, you can watch our incredible video content for FREE.  With our new Free Access, you can watch 10 minutes of video EVERY single day.   You can test it out no...

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We've asked 40,000 nursing students: "What is your biggest struggle in nursing school?"

Can you guess the most common answer?

💊 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY 💊

Nursing Pharm is possibly...

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Today we are talking about creating an Abdominal Pain Care Plan.  Learning to write a nursing care plan for abdominal pain will ensure quality outcomes.

In this lesson...

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Today we are talking about Advanced Directives, and in this lesson, I cut the fluff and give you what you need to know.  

I hope this Advanced Directiv...

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Understanding the heart's complex physiology was like decoding a secret language. Ejection fractions, cardiac outputs – the terms seemed to swirl in a sea of confusion.

Hours were spent bur...

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The NCSBN - the company that administers the NCLEX - released the NextGen NCLEX in April and it was hailed as the new standard in measuring nursing students' ability to be a successful new nurse

Welp, they just published the results for the first batch of test takers

These results mean we  KNOW the pass rate for all nextgen NCLEX test takers

I'm not even kidding when I say . . . . I was shocked - I...

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I know just as well as any other nursing student - nursing school is freaking EXPENSIVE! 

I attended an Accelerated BSN program or ABSN designed for working professionals interested in a career change.

That means that it was about 4 years of nursing school compressed into 18 months of grueling torture - about at the cost of all 4 years combined! 

My wife and I were pregnant with our son Taz at the time, and…

… We we...

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When we become a part of a group, especially a group that is so underfunded and understaffed (like Nurse Educators) it becomes very easy to defend every action and every individual.

(In the past, I have mentioned several things that I feel need to change in nursing education. You can read about that here and here.)

This is flawed however, because doing so denies the issues and neglects the need for change. Rather than keeping an open mind about how...

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You can now prep for the NCLEX Anywhere!  

We just released a new Podcast show, "NCLEX Flash Notes."  This is the perfect NCLEX review, and as ALWAYS, we have pulled out the MOST important info that you need to become an Amazing nurse!

Listen in each week while we review the critical topics you need to pass the NCLEX Exam.  Each episode will cover different MUST-know nursing topics, with a perfect overview of all you need to know.

Our new show is NCLEX Flash Notes.  

Just...

Hi NURSING.com family.  Are you getting ready for the NCLEX??   This show is the perfect NCLEX review, and as ALWAYS, we have pulled out the MOST important info that you need to become an Amazing nurse!

Listen in each week while we review 77 critical topics you need to pass the NCLEX-RN Exam.  Each episode will cover these MUST-know nursing topics with a perfect overview.  

Our new show is NCLEX Flash Notes.  You can search that in apple podcasts or spotify and pull up the SHOW.   NCLEX Flash Notes

NCLEX Flash Notes is your g...

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Looking to take the NCLEX exam but feeling overwhelmed? Look no further! In this episode, we cover the 8 things you need to know about the NCLEX before taking it. From understanding the computerized nature of the exam to knowing what to expect on test day, this video will give you all the information you need to feel prepared and confident going into the NCLEX. Whether you're a f...

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If you want to further improve your test-taking skills, we have a FREE webinar for you - 5 Insanely Easy NCLEX Test-Taking Tips for Nursing Students.

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If you want to further improve your test-taking skills, we have a FREE webinar for you - 5 Insanely Easy NCLEX Test-Taking Tips for Nursing Students.

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If you're a nursing student preparing for the NCLEX, it's important to have a solid understanding of the categories and subcategories that make up the exam. In this video, we're breaking down each of the categories and subcategories that you'll encounter on the NCLEX.

We'll provide you with a detailed overview of each category, including the key topics and concepts you need to know for...

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 Preparing for the NCLEX can be a daunting task, but focusing on the right categories can help you feel more confident and better prepared for the exam. In this video, we're breaking down the NCLEX categories that you should prioritize in your studying before taking the exam.

We'll discuss the most commonly tested categories on the NCLEX, and provide you with tips and st...

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Are you a nursing student looking for ways to ace your exams and succeed in your program? In this episode, we're sharing 5 proven test-taking tips that will help you improve your grades and perform your best on nursing school exams.

From effective study strategies to simple test-taking techniques, these tips are designed to help you overcome test anxiety, retain information, and approach your exams with...

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In this episode, not only do I cover some of my best test-taking tips, but I also talk to you about some of the ways that you can approach these new Next Gen test questions that you're probably seeing in your classroom and that I hope you're preparing for as you get ready for the NCLEX.  

I have some new tips, tricks, and strategies that you can use in taking tests in nursing school and for the NCL...

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We have a special interview for you today with Derek!  After 6 attempts at the NCLEX he was feeling crushed… 

"Failed my 6th one, and you just don't know what to do… it just crushes you.  You can't work as a nurse, you've gotta find money other ways, your degree is useless"  

Yet somehow Derek found the courage to keep going.  

"Then your practice questions came up for the NextGen.  I was doing all of those a lo...

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If you have ADHD and are considering nursing school, you may be wondering if the challenges you face with attention and focus will make it more difficult for you to succeed. In this video, we'll explore the unique challenges faced by nursing students with ADHD and provide strategies to help you overcome them. We'll discuss the importance of creating a structured routine, utilizing study tools, and seeking suppo...

If you want to further improve your test-taking skills, we have a FREE webinar for you - 5 Insanely Easy NCLEX Test-Taking Tips for Nursing Students.  

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If you want to further improve your test-taking skills, we have a FREE webinar for you - 5 Insanely Easy NCLEX Test-Taking Tips for Nursing Students.  

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If you want to further improve your test-taking skills, we have a FREE webinar for you - 5 Insanely Easy NCLEX Test-Taking Tips for Nursing Students.  

Sign up HERE!  

 Are you tired of studying hard but still struggling to perform well on your nursing exams? You're not alone. Many nursing students struggle with test-taking, but the good news is that there are effective strategies you can use to improve your results. In this video, we'll share 11 valuable test-taking strategies specifically designed for nursing students. From understanding the question types to managing your time effectively, our tips and tr...

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is a type of nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has obtained a license to practice nursing under the supervision of an RN (Registered Nurse) or a physician. Here are the differences between an RN and LPN.

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NextGen NCLEX changes in 2023 will feature Drag & Drop questions. These questions can be challenging because they require a higher level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Here are some tips to help you answer these types of questions effectively

New NCLEX format 2023 will feature NextGen style questions:  Let's discuss how drop-down questions will work and how to best answer.      

Practice NextGen Drop Down Questions at NURSING.com  

Highlight Questions will be on the new NCLEX changes in 2023, there are Next Gen NCLEX practice questions available online for free at NURSING.com.    

Practice NextGen Highlight Questions NURSING.com    

Nursing school presents a unique challenge when it comes to test-taking. You're no longer just looking for the right answer - you're now looking for the most right answer or multiple right answers. In this episode I am going to break down how to understand what these questions are even asking you, and our best tips for how to answer them.

Learn more about dissecting an NCLEX question at NURSING.com

Matrix multiple-response questions on the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) require you to select multiple correct answer options from a matrix table. Here are some tips on how to answer these types of questions.

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Multiple Response Select N questions on the NGN require careful reading, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills. By following these tips, you can prepare yourself for success on the NGN.

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Hi guys, this is Sandi!   For everyone taking the nclex, there's only one thing on our minds, PASSING, am I right? It's the last hurdle that stands in the way of getting your nursing license and starting April 1st, there's going to be a change to the nclex. 

I've been studying the NCLEX changes for the last two years . . . in this episode I am going to share with you exactly what I have learned about the new scoring matrix multiple response questions  on the NCLEX. . . Yep, its a bit different than what you are "use to" but aft...

Practice NextGen for free at: https://www.NURSING.com In the last 2 years nursing students on nursing.com have answered over 27,769,787 questions - today I want to give you a peak behind the curtain and show you the question more nursing students struggle with than any other - and help you see EXACTLY how to answer it correctly - and similar questions every single time. This video covers one of the most missed questions on NURSING.com and provides you with some tips to answer not only this question but others just like it. Want to significantly improve your...