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Purpose The nursing student should be able to identify seizure activity, how to educate the family and or caregiver of the pediatric patient on what to do if a seizure occurs and what medications to administer, implement safety to prevent injury and treatment of fracture. Develop education to support discharge based on assessment of data.Competency…

Before enrolling in nursing school, it is important to reflect on if this path is a good fit for you. To determine this, you’ll first need to educate yourself on what the nursing career truly entails. Here are some ways you can learn about the different paths to becoming a nurse and the different criteria…

When it comes to taking the TEAS exam, ATI’s remote (at-home) online test-taking method is a great option for students who prefer to test from the comfort of their own home. Being in a space that you are familiar with can help you tune out distractions and focus on your exam, and in addition to…

You have just begun an incredible new chapter in your professional healthcare journey – getting accepted into nursing school! Along with excitement, this chapter can bring feelings of stress from the unknown. It is important to remember that you are not alone, and everyone is feeling this way. Here are a few tips that will…

The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a standardized test used by many nursing schools and allied health programs to assess a candidate’s readiness for their program. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the ATI TEAS Exam: 1. What is the TEAS? The TEAS is a standardized test used…

Applying to nursing school can be a complex process requiring organization and attention to detail. In this article, Nurse Mo from Straight A Nursing simplifies the application process and provides tips for managing it like a pro. Overview of the application process  Applying to nursing school typically involves satisfying prerequisite requirements in advance, though some schools may…

Sometimes, knowing what to study during nursing school can be tough. With tons of chapters and hundreds of textbook pages packed full of information, not to mention your notes from class, it can seem impossible to pinpoint the material that you need to spend your precious time reviewing in order to improve your understanding of…

In nursing, academic integrity is not just a lofty ideal. It is a cornerstone of professional practice. When you cheat in nursing school, you put your future in danger, and you put the lives of your patients in danger. “If I’m a nursing student and I cheat on an exam, I’m not learning what I…

Despite its effectiveness, the nursing process has its challenges. Nurses may encounter obstacles that make it difficult to follow the process as intended. But with the right strategies, they can overcome these challenges. High nurse-to-patient ratios, limited resources, and time constraints One of the most common challenges nurses face in applying the nursing process is high nurse-to-patient…

While the nursing process and NCPs are closely related, they’re not the same. The nursing process is the overarching framework that guides nursing practice, while NCPs are specific tools used to document and organize client care. Care plans are a product of the nursing process nurses develop during the planning phase. They serve as a blueprint for…