Nursing School Struggles by NRSNG

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 your future as a nurse. We'll cover: 5 red flags your preceptor is hurting more than helping How to still grow clinical judgment (without their help) What to say if you need to speak up—but don't want to be labeled a “problem” A tool that gives you the feedback they're not giving: Clinical Prep Cases

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 moments of nursing school – including the crippling anxiety that forced me to withdraw before my final semester. I reveal how the system is designed to make you feel inadequate, how the "unsafe" label is weaponized against passionate students, and why your struggles aren't signs of weakness but potential sources of strength. Through tears, brutal honesty, and hard-earned wisdom from helping over 500,000 nursing students, I expose the toxic traditions masquerading as "education" and offer the validation you've been desperately seeking: It's not just you. Everyone's crying in their car. Your C isn't making you dangerous. Your resilience is making you exceptional. The qualities making school hard might make you revolutionary at the bedside. This isn't just another pep talk. It's permission to reject the lies and embrace your truth – because nursing doesn't just need more nurses. It needs YOUR unique perspective. Ready to transform your nursing school experience? Visit nursing.com/lies for our FREE guide on overcoming these toxic myths, plus exclusive resources designed specifically for the way YOUR brain learns best. You aren't just capable of becoming a nurse. You're capable of transforming what nursing can be.

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 students have learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, or anxiety, and how traditional nursing education fails these students. Discover how these "different brains" aren't limitations, but unique advantages that healthcare desperately needs. Jon breaks down the specific strengths that come with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety in nursing practice, sharing real stories of nurses who've transformed their cognitive differences into clinical excellence. This isn't just a survival guide—it's a revolutionary manifesto for transforming nursing education and practice by embracing cognitive diversity. Whether you're struggling through nursing school or thriving in your career, Jon's vulnerable journey will inspire you to see your "different" brain as exactly what nursing needs. Ready to join the revolution? Visit NURSING.com/different for exclusive resources designed specifically for nurses with learning differences.

SOCK method quiz/cheatsheets/resources at: https://nursing.com/sock   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 drug facts that wouldn't stick. When a simple clinical question about Zofran administration left him frozen, Jon discovered a breakthrough approach that transformed his nursing education. Through heartfelt storytelling and evidence-based insights, Jon introduces the SOCK Method (Side Effects, Organs, Classes/Considerations/Cards, Know) - a framework that replaces overwhelming memorization with meaningful connections and clinical reasoning. This episode features Jon's signature blend of nursing wisdom, personal struggle, and practical solutions, including a weekly study plan and Nurse Blake-inspired humor that will have you laughing through your pharmacology tears. Whether you're currently drowning in drug cards or looking to strengthen your medication knowledge, Jon's compassionate guidance offers a lifeline for every nursing student who's ever wondered: "Is there something wrong with me?" Join the nursing family that's putting on their SOCKs and walking confidently toward pharmacology mastery.

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 truth: 92% of nursing students feel like "the dumbest person in class" at some point, with 42% experiencing these feelings daily. This isn't just commiseration—it's a thoughtful exploration of imposter syndrome in nursing education, backed by recent research showing how this psychological phenomenon specifically impacts healthcare students. Jon breaks down why nursing school creates the perfect storm for self-doubt and offers seven evidence-based strategies that helped him move from feeling like a fraud to embracing authentic practice. Whether you're questioning your place in nursing school, struggling with clinical anxiety, or simply wondering if you're the only one who feels lost in pathophysiology, this episode offers both validation and a practical pathway forward. Jon's vulnerable confessions and compassionate insights remind us that sometimes what feels like incompetence is actually the beginning of wisdom—and that your fears about harming patients might just be evidence that you're exactly the kind of nurse patients need. #NursingStudent #ImposterSyndrome #NursingEducation #NCLEX #NursingSchool #SelfDoubt #ProfessionalGrowth #MentalHealth

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 that saved his career, and why stepping away helped him come back stronger. If you're questioning whether nursing is right for you—or if you're barely holding on—this episode is for you. Tune in for raw, honest insight into the challenges of nursing, why self-care is non-negotiable, and how to find your path without losing yourself. How burnout is wrecking nurses—and patients Why quitting nursing school was the best decision Jon ever made 6 anti-burnout strategies that actually work If you're struggling, you're not alone. Listen now and take control of your nursing journey.   Read the blog post here: https://nursing.com/burnout 

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 rebranded to Nursing.com in early 2020, unveiling an all-in-one platform dedicated to nurses at every stage of their journey.  Plus, I'll give you an inside look at the powerful sense of family and support that blossomed along the way—proving that together, we can change the culture of nursing for the better. Finally, I hint at what was just around the corner: the onset of COVID-19 and how it would impact our evolving mission. Don't miss this heartfelt reflection on building a community that's changing nursing education forever.   Happy Nursing! -Jon, RN  

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. If you've ever doubted yourself, this one's for you.

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.” I also discuss the challenges and rewards of precepting new nurses, the chaos of ICU life, and the lessons that stuck with me over the years. Join me as I break down what it truly means to provide comfort and care in a patient's most vulnerable moments. Let's get started! Happy Nursing!

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 learn how to competently take care of a human being suffering from complex health issues. I expected school to be hard. Visit https://nursing.com for more

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 all happened. So today we're gonna continue that story and if you haven't heard the first part, go ahead and listen to the previous episode.  But today we're gonna continue that journey.

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.    To join the NURSING.com Insider Circle - just visit https://NURSING.com/insider

What I Wish I Knew: Potassium-K Lab Value Levels For resources to help you master Potassium and ALL the lab values, we have a FREE Cheatsheet Download at NURSING.com/labvalues.   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 shift early in my career, while I was still being oriented to the unit, I held tight to that rule of NEVER pushing IV potassium even when my preceptor was providing instructions that conflicted with that big rule. Here is that story...

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.      Excerpt:    This patient's lungs were so bad, gas exchange had to take place outside of his body... Learning to read ABGs, and understanding what to do with that information is a very important skill for any nurse, but particularly a cardiovascular ICU nurse.  Hi I am Nurse Abby, and I loved working in the cardiovascular ICU - that was truly one of my favorite nursing jobs. Today I want to share with you the story of one of my MORE complicated patients.

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.      Excerpt:    This week I opened up some old nursing school notes, and I started remembering how hard nursing school really was!   I remember, in particular, getting a little confused between the different types of shock.   When I was studying distributive shock I found one key

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 diagnosis, etc.      Excerpt:    "One afternoon I got a phone call from Todd - our content director here at NURSING.com.   Hey man, so uh, just letting you know that I'm at the hospital being admitted. I'm having a heart attack, so I probably won't be in tomorrow."

  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 heart failure (CHF)  including: heart failure pathophysiology, heart failure pharmacology (heart failure medications), heart failure symptoms heart failure treatment, and more.     We also cover key concepts for NCLEX for heart failure nursing.     Excerpt:   "So let me tell you about this patient of mine.  They had just come out of heart surgery for what is referred to as the ROSS Procedure.  Part of this procedure requires the surgeon to reattach the coronary arteries to the aorta. While reattaching them, they were accidentally sutured closed. "  

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.       Excerpt:    ". . . it wasn't my patient that I should have been worried about When my patient's son said he wasn't feeling right, it would have been easy to assume it was because of the stress he was under.  He was visiting his sick mom . . . in the ICU nonetheless.     But something just didn't feel right"  

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'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, and unwavering commitment to patient welfare. Welcome to the NURSING Family, we call it the most supportive nursing cohort on the planet. At NURSING.com, we want to help you save time in nursing school as we take you from discouraged and stressed to motivated and passionate with clear and concise, must-know information to help you pass your tests and improve your grades, so that you can focus on becoming an amazing nurse. YOU CAN DO THIS! Check out our freebies and learn more at: (www.nursing.com)  

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.  Putting effort into a fixed mindset is useless.  It's time to shift your thinking.   When considering success and failure, success in a fixed mindset is about validation, but in a growth mindset, it's about learning. Failure isn't a setback; it's an opportunity for growth.   As a nursing student, adopt a growth mindset: see challenges as learning opportunities, embrace mistakes, and persist. Grow your knowledge and expand your growth mindset with NURSING.com.  

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.

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 track of the patients and insulin action times and the dosage times and everything else . . . I felt like I was drowning trying to keep it all straight in my head - I was both stressed and scared at the same time THAT'S WHEN I copied all the insulin peak and onset times down in my notebook. THIS HELPED me feel more relaxed and avoid my patient coding! If you want to see my notes they are at NURSING.com/cheatsheets. Honestly, I still use the cheatsheet today! What we cover in this episode:  what is insulin understanding how insulin works what does insulin do types of insulin onset, peak, duration of insulin

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? What I violated was Safety.  That small little “s” at the end of my ABCs - Safety    And I learned 3 Crucial Take-Aways  ABCs are Priorities not Checklists!  Don't be complacent about the s for Safety Ask for help as soon as possible   See our full lesson on Prioritization at NURSING.com.        

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 time you start a new medication you feel hopeful . . . "this time it will work" And each time a new medication doesn't help, you feel a bit more hopeless . . . "maybe I am beyond repair" They say mental health is a battle.  It is.  And for many of us it is a lifelong battle.   And worse still, it is a silent battle - no one can SEE what you are going through.  And the worst part is that you begin to convince yourself that it has to be silent - that you shouldn't share your struggle - that perhaps you are "beyond repair" - that others will judge.  

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 sure I did everything by the book - it was just ME.    To be honest . . . I was terrified.   I wish I'd had a tool like NURSING.com   You CAN do this   Happy Nursing!   -Jon

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 in 2008, I suffered from PTSD.    And when I first found NURSING.com, I didn't think I was going to make it through. I felt like a failure, not only in nursing school, but in my life. My marriage was trash. I felt like a failure as a parent because I felt like I wasn't present. I had just failed med surg by 0.2%.   I was ready to kill myself. I was done.    But hearing Jon and everybody else say that you can do it, it is going to be okay, and you will make it through, saved my life.    NURSING.com saved my life in more ways than one. And I'm here and I graduated, you CAN do this.” #NursingSchoolMotivation #MotivationForNursingStudents #NursingSchoolJourney #InspiringNursingStudents #NursingSchoolLife #StayMotivatedNurse #NursingSchoolInspiration

[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 something else?    The first time I failed, I decided I would run 10 miles, and I cried the whole time.  I remember, thinking, I want to die. I just don't understand. I thought I knew so much, and for some reason I failed and the rest of my class was successful. Why am I going through this?   Taking the NCLEX was so stressful and all that pressure with people around you constantly leaving, and I am a very slow test taker.    I had to really take a week and really ask myself, is this worth it?  I did all this work, what went wrong?  Is something wrong with me?  Am I not smart?  What am I going to do?    You feel that your classmates will make fun of you or that they question if you're going to be a good nurse and you start to create all these webs and negativity and it just storms.   Patience, positivity, prayer, and perseverance.  As a nursing student, you are your hardest critic.  Sometimes we're perfectionists and we put a lot of pressure on ourselves.    So I would say strive for progress, but not perfection.    I think of my experience as being in a boat in a really rough storm.  To be a skilled sailor you can't have calm waters.  You need the storm. And so whatever purpose it was for me to fail the NCLEX three times, it really has blessed me and I feel like a better woman. I can't believe I'm saying that, but really I do. I feel like it strengthened me.  

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 more nurses who CARE. Thank you for choosing this profession. I started NURSING.com to reduce your stress in nursing school, so you can focus on the patients. Happy Nursing! -Jon 

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 years later) was sitting there giving him a bath and cuddling him and keeping him warm.   And it was very clear with the way that she was taking care of him and working with him, that she cared very deeply about him, about his exact needs in that moment. And it was in that moment that I truly realized that everyone is going to have that one nurse that they remember forever. Here I am 12 years later, and I still remember her. I remember that moment. I remember the sense of walking in there and that comfort that I had, knowing that she was there with my son taking care of him.   You guys, this journey is not easy. And I know that maybe you haven't yet, but there's going to be a time in your career, whether that's in nursing school or whether it's as a nurse, that you're going to hit some kind of proverbial wall. You're going to feel like you can't keep going forward. But I want you guys to think about that.   Why? Think about those moments that you've had that have helped you see why you're doing this. And if you need to write that down, put it as a screensaver on your phone. Send yourself an email every now and then with your why. We need you. We need nurses who care. We need you to stay in the career field. We need you to work in the career field. You guys can do this. I know that there's moments when it all seems impossible, but you can do this and I know that you can do this, so stick with it.   Remember your why. Go out and be your best self today.  

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 VERY special offer happening today until January 19th.  You can check it out here https://nursing.com/lifetime  

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!     

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. Fractures Did you know that there a several different types of fractures? Closed – skin intact Open/Compound – bone pierces skin Transverse – broken straight across Spiral – fracture from twisting force Comminuted – multiple pieces of bone Impacted – from vertical force on long bone Greenstick – incomplete fracture, common in children Oblique – diagonal fracture Displaced – bones no longer aligned It is important for you to understand the different types of fractures and how to treat your patient accordingly. I promise it's not as scary as it seems . . . In this lesson we'll give you the need-to-know information about Fractures so you can take the best care of your patients! Full Episode HERE

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. 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 are 2 types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 Diabetes: The immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. Type 2 Diabetes: The body struggles with insulin use and production. Let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Diabetes Mellitus so you can take the best care of your patients! Full Episode HERE

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. 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. Hodgkin's Lymphoma Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Absence of Reed-Sternberg cells 90% of Lymphomas Now, let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Lymphoma to pass your next Hematology/Oncology/Immunology exam! Full Episode HERE

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 cirrhosis, but what is it and why is it so concerning? Cirrhosis is deeply concerning due to its potential to severely damage the liver. As scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver tissue, the organ's ability to process nutrients, detoxify the blood, and produce essential proteins decreases. Cirrhosis often develops silently, with symptoms appearing only in later stages when significant damage has occurred. Full Episode HERE

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 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 help you recognize its symptoms, risks, and how to care for your patients with it. Full Episode HERE

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 potassium matters. Potassium helps nerves, muscles, and the heart work right. Imbalances can cause serious issues like heart problems and weak muscles. You'll need to learn how to watch and fix potassium levels to keep your patients safe. Full Episode HERE

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 overview of pharm questions that most commonly appear on the NCLEX - I've got you covered right here in my lesson on NCLEX meds! It's not a comprehensive lecture but rather an overview - check it out and let me know if it helps! Full Episode HERE

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 this written in a patient's chart? G6 T2 P0 A3 L2 Looks like a bunch of scribbles on a notepad. . . am I right? I promise you it means something and it's actually pretty important. After watching this lesson on GTPAL, you'll confidently grasp the significance of those numbers and letters and you'll be able to provide a clear explanation of their meaning. Full Episode HERE

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? Stable – With exertion. Relieved by nitroglycerin Unstable – At rest. Lasts longer. Unrelieved by nitroglycerin. Variant – Unpredictable. If you answered any of those

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 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 and bicarbonate levels in the blood. ABG results provide valuable information about a patient's respiratory and metabolic status, that will help you diagnose and manage various medical conditions. In this lesson, Brad will give you the need-to-know information about ABGs so you can pass your tests and take the best care of your patients. Full Episode HERE

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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. We've asked 40,000 nursing students: "What is your biggest struggle in nursing school?" Can you guess the most common answer?

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. 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, I'll show you how you can write an effective care plan for abdominal pain, regardless of the underlying diagnosis. Full Episode HERE