Many people ask me to give them tips on the NCLEX so I’ve decided to write this stuff all down from various places. It’s a little disjointed. I bet you all are saying that it is about time…
What helped me the most was answering questions. Lots of questions. Then I studied only the ones I […]

Categories: Nursing

I have been considering started a nursing podcast, but first I have been checking out what was available online. I thought I’d share. I use iTunes, but you can use your favorite Podcasting download software or download files manually.

Maag Nursing- Nursing professor who posts links to her lectures
iFirs+Aid from St. John Ambulance- St. John Ambulance […]

Categories: Nursing · Websites

Correct answer is posted by Tanya…

An adult client has a stapedectomy. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to include in the post-op care plan?

Checking the gag reflex.
Encouraging independence.
Instructing the client not to blow her nose.
Positioning the client on the operative side.

Categories: NCLEX Style Questions

Correct answer has been posted in the comments by Tanya

The nurse is explaining cryotherapy to a client who has a detached retina. The nurse should explain that the MAJOR purpose of cryotherapy in the treatment of detached retina is to

create a scar that promotes healing
disintegrate debris in the eye
freeze small blood vessels
halt secretions of the […]

Categories: NCLEX Style Questions

The correct answer is posted by Tanya….

An adult who has a detached retina asks the nurse what may have contributed to the development of his detached retina. The nurse explains that the client at greatest risk for development of a retinal tear usually has

hypertension
near-sightedness
cranial tumors
sinusitis

Categories: NCLEX Style Questions

Candlelight (on Vimeo)

Originally uploaded by Tatiana Mik.

I found this service at Vimeo where you can upload the video you shoot and send it to folks that way. You can even select a still frame and send it to your flickr account.

Categories: Photography