NCLEX RN/PN Review
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06/26/2026
Nursing school is basically a full-time personality test... and somehow we're all still showing up.
If you laughed at even ONE of these, you're officially surviving nursing school.
Tag your favorite study buddy, save this for exam week, and remember... we've got this.
06/25/2026
The APGAR score is one of the first assessments every newborn receives after birth. It tells us how well the baby is adjusting to life outside the womb, not why there's a problem, but how the baby is adapting.
Remember:
A – Appearance
P – Pulse
G – Grimace
A – Activity
R – Respirations
NCLEX Tip: Heart rate is the most important component. If the heart rate is less than 100 bpm, think positive-pressure ventilation (PPV).
Save this post for your maternity review and tag a nursing friend who needs this quick cheat sheet.
Studying for the NCLEX? Don’t wait till you’re drowning in content.
Proactive = planing ahead
Interactive = learning and doing
Reactive = cramming last minute (and stressing out!)
The boards reward nurses who prepare early and stay engaged, not those who panic the night before
So… Which one are you?
06/24/2026
Normal newborns are NOT supposed to look like tiny adults.
Knowing what’s NORMAL and what’s NOT can be the difference between answering a question correctly and missing a life-threatening complication on the NCLEX.
Save this cheat sheet and remember:
• Acrocyanosis (blue hands and feet) = normal
• Central cyanosis = emergency
• Jaundice after 24 hours = expected
• Jaundice in the first 24 hours = red flag
• Term babies are FLEXED and CREASED
• Bilateral findings are usually normal, unilateral findings should make you worry
• Strong reflexes are reassuring, weak or absent reflexes are not
NCLEX Pearl:
When assessing newborns, always ask yourself:
“Is this expected for a newborn, or is this something that requires intervention?”
Small findings can mean BIG problems.
Save this post for maternity review and tag a nursing friend who needs a quick newborn assessment refresher.
06/22/2026
Your induction question just got easier.
The Bishop Score is one of those things students love to memorize… but if you understand what it’s actually telling you, it becomes free NCLEX points.
Think of it this way:
Is the cervix open?
Is it thinning out?
Is baby moving down?
Is the cervix soft?
Is it positioned forward?
The more “ready” everything is, the higher the Bishop Score and the more likely labor induction will be successful.
NCLEX Tip:
Bishop Score ≥ 8 = favorable cervix
Bishop Score ≤ 5 = unfavorable cervix
6–7 = borderline
Save this post now because Bishop Score questions show up over and over in maternity and NGN case studies.
Which OB topic should we break down next? 👇
06/20/2026
Reading Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) results can often feel complicated because of the overlapping numbers. To avoid confusion on the NCLEX exam, master this super-practical NCLEX ALERT using the quick elimination method!
First, memorize these absolute normal values: pH: 7.35 – 7.45 (Body acid-base balance limits) PaCO_2 (Respiratory): 35 – 45 mmHg HCO_3 (Metabolic): 22 – 26 mEq/L
NCLEX TIP: Always first determine whether the pH is acidotic or alkalotic, then look at which component (PaCO_2 or HCO_3) is moving in the same direction as the pH disturbance to find the answer!
06/20/2026
Medication administration is one of the most important responsibilities of a nurse, and it's also the most frequently tested topic on the NCLEX!
To avoid being overwhelmed by questions about pharmacology and patient safety, scroll through the slides to learn this essential cheat sheet.
Why Are You Waiting Until Monday?
One of the biggest mistakes I see students make is convincing themselves they’ll start “when the timing is right.”
“I’ll start Monday.”
“I’ll start on the 1st.”
“I’ll start next month.”
“I’ll start after this weekend.”
The truth is, those dates are completely made up.
Your NCLEX doesn’t care if you started on a Monday.
It doesn’t care if it’s the beginning of the month.
And it definitely doesn’t care how many times you’ve promised yourself you’ll start tomorrow.
Every day you delay is one less day you’re building momentum.
The students who pass aren’t necessarily the smartest.
They’re the ones who stop waiting for the perfect time and start with what they have, where they are.
You don’t need a perfect schedule.
You don’t need perfect notes.
You don’t need to feel ready.
You just need to start.
Do 10 questions today.
Watch one lecture today.
Listen to one podcast episode today.
Review one topic today.
Small actions repeated daily will take you farther than waiting for the “perfect” moment that never comes.
Because one day you’ll wish you had started today.
So don’t wait until Monday.
Don’t wait until the 1st.
Don’t wait until next month.
Start now.
Your future license is built one day at a time.
06/18/2026
A little reminder for your feed today: Nursing school is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, it’s okay to take a break, but never forget how capable you are. Your future patients are already proud of you. Keep pushing, future RN!
Which slide did you need to see the most today? Let us know below
06/18/2026
Hyperkalemia isn’t just a lab value… it’s a cardiac emergency.
Think MURDER:
Monitor the heart
Urine output matters
Restrict potassium
Review medications
Watch for EKG changes
Report critical levels
Remember: high potassium can be silent, but it can stop the heart. Peaked T waves, muscle weakness, and a slow pulse are NCLEX favorites you cannot afford to miss.
Calcium gluconate stabilizes.
Insulin + D50 shifts potassium in.
Kayexalate removes potassium out.
Save this for exam day and remember:
Hyperkalemia = MURDER. Because if you miss it, the rhythm might not forgive you.