There are a lot of skin problems and they sorta all look the same! So here are some tips for answering skin questions on the NCLEX. Layers of the skin Knowing the layers of the skin is helpful …
Tips on How Nursing Students Learn Best
Over the years, I thought a lot about how nursing students learn best. I've tried a lot of different things too. I've tried hands-on in the clinical setting, flashcards, handouts, lectures, …
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Musculoskeletal Sayings to Remember Content for the NCLEX
The 5 P's - This is your neurovascular assessment for those with fractures, casts, and traction PainPallorPulsesParesthesiaParalysis RICE - this is your immediate interventions for those with …
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Common Milestones on the NCLEX
Remembering the milestones is at the top of the list for the "Most Annoying" NCLEX questions. They are annoying because you feel like you are memorizing most of them. My students tell me they …
Should You Memorize or Understand NCLEX Content?
I've heard NCLEX instructors say things like: Don't memorize content, understand the content." or You need to memorize this whole book." or If you know 'The Why', then you aren't …
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Bad NCLEX Advice
Here is a list of some bad NCLEX advice I've heard over the years for those that are repeating the test. Don't make these mistakes! And it wouldn't be complete without some GOOD NCLEX advice instead. …