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What is Next Gen NCLEX? NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination, and is the computerized adaptive test used to measure...

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The essential guide: Nursing care of critically ill HIV patients

Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. This virus works to destroy the immune system by binding...

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Acute kidney injury (AKI), formerly called, acute renal failure, is common among hospitalized patients. AKI is defined as a rapid decline...

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Seizures Simplified

First things first, what are seizures? A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain. Seizures are...

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Help with Hemodynamics!

This post describes common hemodynamic measurements including their values and interpretation of abnormal hemodynamic values.

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This post describes common cardiac diagnostic studies and the nurse's role in preparing patient's for stress tests and transesophageal echos

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Let's Talk Thyroid Disorders

This post describes thyroid function as well as the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, & nursing interventions for thyroid disorders.

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EKGs Made Easy

Learn how to interpret EKGs in 10 minutes or less by reading this post and then taking the practice questions!

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Dosage Calculation 101

Learn the easiest way to ace all your dosage calculation exams in a few simple steps by reading this post!