“How many times can I take the NCLEX?”If you’re asking this question, chances are you did not pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and are wondering when you can try again—and what to do next t ...

As you study for your NCLEX, should you consider enrolling in a boot camp? The idea of preparing for the examination in a compressed time frame can sound appealing. But will it be adequate to pass NCLEX on your firs ...

How much does it cost to take your NCLEX and get your nursing license?There are a few expenses that are required before you can obtain your state license to practice as a professional nurse: NC ...

“Will I pass my NCLEX?” “Do the Next Generation (NGN) test items make it more difficult?” “What are the pass rates since NCLEX added the ongoing case studies?”Nurse Plus receives queries like these all the tim ...

Well, New Nurse, are you ready to get hired? You’ll need to create a compelling resume that attracts the attention of the hiring personnel at the organizations where you want to work. It’s not hard to write a resume; ...

Your nursing education teaches you everything about providing outstanding patient care. You are well prepared in details, from interpreting lab values to determining nursing interventions to implementing critical thi ...

“Code Blue!” Picture these scenarios:After receiving the change-of-shift handoff, you enter your patient’s room to introduce yourself and do a quick assessment. The patient has been stable since their unc ...

Your nursing education prepared you for all types of clinical situations. And hiring prospects for a new nurse are very, very promising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for nurses is expected to ...

Some of the most dreaded test items on the NCLEX involve pharmacology. Learning hundreds of medications—generic names are used on NCLEX—for a wide range of conditions can seem overwhelming. Remember that the ...