Every nursing student wants to know which meds actually matter for the NCLEX

Hereโ€™s your answer ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿฝ

Be sure toโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ’Š Memorize the side effects

๐Ÿ’‰ Know what to monitor

โš ๏ธ Always think safety first

Save this post for your next study session. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

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This image illustrates various pulmonary diseases: asthma (showing normal vs. constricted airways), status asthmaticus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia (PNA) with its causes and treatment, and pulmonary embolism (PE) with a diagram of the lungs.
This image details artificial airways, specifically endotracheal tubes (ETT) and tracheostomy tubes ('trach'), including their placement, care, and decannulation. It also explains acute respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), showing an inflamed alveoli.
This image explains conditions affecting the thorax: pneumothorax (collapsed lung), hemothorax (blood in pleural space), and hemopneumothorax, with diagrams. It covers symptoms, causes (closed, open, tension pneumothorax), and treatment options for these conditions.
Nursing Notes: Pulmonary Diseases & Airway Care๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿซ
Hi everyone! Iโ€™m sharing key info on pulmonary diseases, artificial airways, thoraxes, and chest tubes. Hope you find this useful! #nursing #education #nursingstudent @Lemon8 Edu #lemon8challenge #Lemon8Diary #lemon8community #nursesoflemon8
Jam

Jam

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How I use Anime to pass nursing School: Peds pt 1
Although I would not like to specialize in pediatrics, the class itself was the easiest out of all my classes in Nursing School simply because I used anime as my visual! I donโ€™t know if itโ€™s just Iโ€™m really smart or just a super weeaboo (or both), but ever since I thought about adding anime into
CeCex444๐Ÿ’•

CeCex444๐Ÿ’•

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NCLEX ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ‹โœจโœจ
#nclexprep #nclexmedprep #nursingstudent #nursing school #nursing
Mia Nguyen

Mia Nguyen

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An infographic titled 'ELECTROLYTES Every Nurse Needs to KNOW!' illustrates key electrolytes, blood draw equipment, and a biohazard bin. It highlights linking labs to patient stories, quick logic for system-specific electrolytes, and critical lab value actions for nurses.
An infographic detailing Sodium (Na+) and Magnesium (Mg2+). It lists normal ranges, primary affected systems (Neuro for Na+, Heart + Muscles for Mg2+), and symptoms of both low (hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia) and high (hypernatremia, hypermagnesemia) levels.
An NCLEX clinical judgment question presents a 68-year-old patient with altered mental status, weakness, and specific lab results (low Sodium, low Magnesium). It asks to select all appropriate nursing actions from six options (A-F).
Electrolyte Review & NCLEX Question
Electrolytes might sound like a basic review topic, but on the NCLEX - and in real clinical practice - they show up in critical moments. Two of the most important to understand are Sodium (Naโบ) and Magnesium (Mgยฒโบ). Why? Because when these values are off, your patient can go downhill fast. I
Student Nursing Essentials

Student Nursing Essentials

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A study guide comparing Addison's and Cushing's diseases, detailing symptoms, treatments, and related crises. It also contrasts hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, outlining their respective symptoms and conditions like Graves disease and Myxedema coma.
NCLEX study notes covering Thyroid storm, procedures for removing various medical tubes, and a comparison of HHNKS and DKA. It also contrasts the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, listing their effects on the body.
This image contains NCLEX study notes on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, descriptions of various breath sounds (tracheal, vesicular, bronchial, bronchovesicular), and an illustration of the brain with labels for the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes and their primary functions.
Everything You Need to Know for Your NCLEX โœจ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿฉบ
Everything You Need to Know for Your NCLEX Passing the NCLEX doesnโ€™t have to be overwhelming if youโ€™re focused and strategic. Hereโ€™s what helped me pass on the first try: 1. Know the Exam Format โ€“ Itโ€™s adaptive! The number of questions can range from 85โ€“150. Youโ€™ll get a mix of multiple
Nurse Radiance

Nurse Radiance

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A nursing study guide page with colorful boxes detailing Leukemia symptoms, Thrombolytic agents, Heart Auscultation order, Nursing care for traction, Canes, Walkers, Circulatory check, Dumping syndrome, Anti-TB drugs, and Virchow's Triad in clot formation.
A nursing study guide page with colorful boxes detailing Household Measures, Potassium rules, Client distress protocol, SBAR, The Nursing Process (ADPIE), Delegation rules, Celiac disease foods to avoid, Atropine use, and Cyanotic defects.
A nursing study guide page with colorful boxes detailing Warning Signs of Cancer, Alcohol Addiction Screening, Therapeutic Drug Levels, Fetal Well-Being Assessment Tests, Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations, and Severe Pre-Eclampsia Complication.
๐Ÿฉบ Nursing Notes Youโ€™ll Love!๐Ÿ“
Here are some amazing nursing notes from @NursingStudyCafe on Instagram! These are super detailed and perfect for studying. If youโ€™re looking for more notes and resources like these, make sure to go follow her for the rest and so much more! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’‰ ๐Ÿ“– Letโ€™s support and share the love within the nursi
Nurse Radiance

Nurse Radiance

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A nursing note page titled 'stroke alert / brain attack' detailing the FAST acronym (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) for stroke recognition. It lists warning signs, immediate actions for suspected stroke, and information on Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs), emphasizing quick intervention.
A nursing note page comparing ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types. It outlines causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for each, including details on TPA administration for ischemic strokes and surgical interventions for hemorrhagic strokes.
A nursing note page illustrating pulmonology anatomy, showing the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli within the lungs. It explains the breathing process, gas exchange, and defines common 'Nurse Lingo' terms related to respiratory conditions.
Key Nursing Notes: Stroke, Pulmonary, O2 Delivery๐Ÿซ
Hey guys! Iโ€™m sharing detailed notes on stroke types, pulmonary anatomy, and oxygen delivery methods. Hope you find it helpful!๐Ÿง ๐Ÿซโœจ #nursingstudent #nursingschool #lemon8challenge #Lemon8Diary #nursesoflemon8 #education @Lemon8 Edu #nurse #nursingnotes
Jam

Jam

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nursing school cheat sheet
made this from scratch - a 70 page document with all the important information I needed to know to pass nursing school and NCLEX, link in bio to purchase ๐Ÿฉท #nursingstudent #nursingstudenttips #nursingstudents #nclexstudyguide #nursingschool
korina cook ๐Ÿ’Œ

korina cook ๐Ÿ’Œ

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NURSING 101: CABG ๐Ÿซ€ not the ๐Ÿฅฌ kind
This is from REKMEDS nurse workbook !
RekMed

RekMed

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NCLEX TIPS PHARMACOLOGY PART 1
NCLEX PREP ALERT โ€ผ๏ธ When it comes to passing the NCLEX, knowing your meds is NON-NEGOTIABLE ๐Ÿ’ŠFrom antibiotics to antidepressants. Make sure you are taking it top notch Here are some of NCLEX MUST KNOW MEDS; 1) ACE Inhibitors - like Lisinopril ๐Ÿฉบ 2) Beta Blockers - Metoprolol โค๏ธ3) Anticoagulants
healwellnurse

healwellnurse

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A title slide for "PSYCH NURSING 101: What Every Nursing Student Should Know," featuring a yellow circle with a black silhouette of a head and brain icon. The text is bold black on a light background.
Mental Health Made Simple for Nursing Students ๐Ÿ’Š
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Common Mental Health Diagnoses: ๐Ÿ”น Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) โžค Persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep/appetite. ๐Ÿ”น Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) โžค Excessive worry, restlessness, muscle tension, sleep disturbance. ๐Ÿ”น Schizophrenia โžค Delusions, hallucina
Taylor Price RN, BSN

Taylor Price RN, BSN

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