Remember that the AP Biology exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP Biology exam. Protobionts: Metabolically active protein clusters that inaccurately reproduce; possible evolutionary precursors […]
Remember that the AP Biology exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP Biology exam. Oxygen: A nonmetallic element essential in animal and plant respiration Organic […]
Calculators are good—that’s what professional organizations for math teachers have decided. This is lucky for you, because it means you can use a calculator on the AP exam. In fact, on some parts of the exam, you are expected to use a calculator, a graphing calculator, to be specific. Graphing calculators have become a […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (RN) jobs will increase by 19 percent through 2022—faster than average for all occupations. But the educational paths to nursing are varied. Which one should you choose? Should you pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? Let’s take a look: […]
Nurses administer hundreds of medications to their patients on a regular basis and are responsible for patient safety. Thus, medication administration becomes a major challenge, as nurses struggle to keep up with all the latest pharmaceutical advances and medications on the market. According to the American Nurses Association (2017), medication errors are one of the […]
Now that you’ve done all the hard work at nursing school, it’s time to prove you’re really ready to become a nurse. To do that, you’ll have to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Are you ready? You’ll take the NCLEX-RN on a computer at a Pearson VUE test center, answering questions that show you can apply […]
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® exam) determines if it’s safe for you to begin your practice as an entry-level nurse. While nursing school exams are knowledge-based, the NCLEX-RN® tests application and analysis using the nursing knowledge you learned in school. You will be tested on how you can use critical thinking skills to make […]
Jacqueline Molina decided to pursue a nursing career after teaching for three years. Here is her experience on how she pursued nursing as her second career. I remember my last day as a New York City high school teacher like it was yesterday. Soon, I would be embarking on a whole new adventure called nursing school, all […]
For those of you who are in the application phase of nursing school or have yet to take your first medication calculation test, here it is in a nutshell—an assessment of your ability to correctly and accurately calculate and administer medication dosages safely to patients. Topics covered are oral medications, parenteral medications, reconstituting, weight based […]
Failing the NCLEX-RN on your first go does not mean your career as a registered nurse is over. There’s still hope if you don’t pass. With the right attitude and preparation, a setback can actually be a setup for your future success. By asking yourself the right questions and learning from your mistakes, you may […]