
Next Generation NCLEX Items
What Are the New Test Item Types for NCLEX-NGN?When the new NCLEX-NGN format officially begins in April 2023, licensure candidates will prepare for two new components of the examination:Three evolving ca ...

NCLEX-NGN and the Six Clinical Judgment Skills
When the NCLEX-Next Generation (NCLEX-NGN) launches in April 2023, each examination will include three case studies with six test items. The test items will follow—in order—the six components of Layer 3 o ...

NCLEX is Changing: Learn More!
As of April 1, 2023, the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN will be adding new types of test items to their licensure examinations. Called NCLEX-Next Generation (NCLEX-NGN), every candidate who sits for the exam can expect to find ...

RN or LPN: Which Is Right for You?
Which profession should you choose?Thinking of going to nursing school? Great! You’re choosing a satisfying career that’s expected to continue to grow for the next decade. The demand for nurses will i ...

Medication Calculations
Oh, those medication and IV calculations! Whether you’re studying for your NCLEX, or an experienced nurse suddenly faced with figuring a dose manually, it’s important to remember that the final resp ...

Incident Report in Nursing: Definition and Examples
Why Incident Reports Are So Important for Nurses“To err is human, to cover up is unforgivable, and to fail to learn is inexcusable,” states Professor Liam Donaldson, World Health Organization (WHO) Envo ...

NCLEX Mnemonics
There is SO much to learn and memorize in nursing. Not just for NCLEX, but in everyday practice. Thankfully, mnemonics can come to the rescue!Amnemonic (“nuh-MAH-nik”)is a tool that helps to remember fa ...

Weight Bias and Obesity Discrimination
Every nurse knows they must give equal care to their patients, regardless of the patients’ status or situation. They also know they must regularly examine their own attitudes to recognize negative opinions and pe ...

When You Make a Mistake
Every new nurse dreads making a mistake. Any experienced nurse will tell you: It’s not “if” but “when.” Mistakes happen in every part of life. We miscalculate how much money is in our b ...