Author: luna

One of the many components of patient assessment includes the PQRST scale for pain. The PQRST pain assessment is essential for healthcare providers, including nursing students, to gather information about a patient’s pain. PQRST stands for Provocation, Quality, Region (or Radiation), Severity (or Scale), and Timing. By understanding the provocation or palliation, quality, region or radiation, severity, and…

Preload and afterload are terms you need to know for your next exam — or the next time you’re taking care of a patient. So you’ll likely be asked to calculate a patient’s afterload and preload, along with memorizing other cardiac-related terms. In this post, we’re going to turn complicated, frustrating lectures on cardiac output into…

The following are four nursing notes examples varying between times of a patient’s admittance: Acute Pancreatitis Nursing Note (Example) Patient Name and Age: Kane Schneider, 33 Date: May 14th, 2022 Chief Complaint: The patient’s chief complaint is acute pancreatitis, which they developed after eating a large amount of greasy food. The patient also reports that they have been…

Nursing students learn charting (along with notes) early and often to better paint a picture of the patient’s health at the time of the visit or for the duration of the time. Charting includes the notes made by nurses and put into a computer. Charting information is purely objective (IV site documentation, alarms, test results,…

Taking nursing notes is a regular practice in patient care. But writing nurses notes can be hard to know where to start, or how to make your notes stand out from the rest of your peers. You want to be able to capture all the information you need in as few words as possible, but…

The NCLEX test plan is a comprehensive document created by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), which outlines the structure and content of the NCLEX examination. It serves as a roadmap outlining the content and format of the exam, enabling you to focus your studies efficiently on relevant NCLEX practice questions. The test plan…

The NCLEX test plan is regularly revised to ensure it aligns with the current nursing practice standards and reflects the healthcare industry’s needs. These updates consider medical knowledge, technology advancements, and nurses’ changing roles and responsibilities. The 2024 NCLEX test plan incorporates the latest evidence-based practices and nursing research findings. It may introduce new content…

For nursing postgrads embarking on the NCLEX RN journey, the NCSBN’s NCLEX RN Test Plan is an indispensable tool for exam success. You can tailor your preparation effectively by thoroughly understanding its structure, content areas, and categories. With the NCLEX RN Test Plan as your guide, you can confidently navigate the exam and take a…

Jump to Sections What Is the 300 Rule on an ECG? The 6 Second Method on an ECG Other Ways to Calculate Heart Rate on an ECG  Get Into the Rhythm of Nursing School with SimpleNursing If you’ve ever watched a medical drama (any “Grey’s Anatomy” fans here?), you’ve probably seen a doctor or nurse…

Perform: Ongoing skin inspection, noting skeletal prominences, areas of altered circulation, pigmentation, obesity, and emaciation Checks for edema Removal of antiembolism stockings for 30-60 minutes at least twice a day Provide: Frequent skin care, minimize contact with moisture/excretions Gentle massage around the affected areas -red and blanched Avoid the affected area directly, as it may…