Sometimes making the split decision to call a rapid response or a code blue for patients in distress can be difficult. Understanding the criteria for each helps nurses differentiate between which alarm to initiate. To help you better understand the differences between calling a rapid response or a code blue, let’s review the criteria for […]
It’s that time of year again—nursing students nationwide are frantically cramming for their final exams in nursing school. With all of the sleepless nights and last-minute cram sessions, figuring out the best ways to approach studying can prove to be overwhelming. To help you in reducing test anxiety and succeed on your final exams, here are five […]
You’ve just finished nursing school, and it’s now time to become official—by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The NCLEX exam is how the U.S. makes sure all nurses meet the same standards for safe practice, no matter where you received your education. There are two versions of the NCLEX exam: the NCLEX-RN, for […]
To say registered nurses are busy is a bit of an understatement. But for those of us who are called to the nursing profession, each day is as reenergizing as it is tiring. While there’s really no such thing as a typical day in the eventful life of a registered nurse, here is one example […]
Displacement, velocity, and acceleration are three fundamental physics topics. Mastering these will give you a big head start on some of the later, more complex topics! Take a look at these objectives, notes, and practice questions to check your understanding. Describe the relationship between displacement, velocity, and acceleration Distance and displacement are related, but different Both distance […]
For better or worse, rote memorization may seem largely obsolete in the age of Google, but it remains an essential tool for quickly expanding your knowledge base before your Test Day and reaching a higher score. Unfortunately, trying to take in new content, especially so much of it at once, does not make for very […]
Let’s take a look at a sample AP World History DBQ question and techniques to construct a solid thesis. You have one chance to make a good first impression. Usually, an AP World History reader can tell within the first few sentences whether or not an essay is going to be strong. A few essays can […]
Remember that the AP World History 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 World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]
Remember that the AP World History 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 World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]
Need some help studying? Check out a sample of Kaplan’s AP World History Rapid Review Live. Remember that the AP World History 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 […]