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Comment “IV TIPS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you a FREE IV Insertion Cheat Sheet with real strategies — not just luck! 🩺 IV insertion is one of the most stressful clinical skills — but some nurses almost never miss. Their secret? • Warm the vein • Feel > see • Go slow at 15–30° • Follow the 2-stick rule 📌 Save this before your next shift! 📩 More clinical tips and free cheat sheets? Link in bio — Nurse IQ #nclexrn #nclexprep #nclextips #nursingschool #nursingstudent #clinicalskills #ivstart #nurseeducator #studentnurse #ivtechniques #vascularaccess #rnlife #nclexreview #hospitaltips #ivnurse #ivplacement #newgradnurse #futurenurse #clinicalhacks

Comment “TRIAGE” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you a FREE ABC Priority Cheat Sheet — includes triage drills, symptom red flags, and clinical tips! Who do you assess first? A) Asthma: accessory muscles B) Post-op: HR 130, BP 88/56 C) Broken leg: pain 10/10, stable vitals Correct: A ✅ Because airway + breathing = #1 in ABC priorities! Don’t miss this kind of question on NCLEX or in the ER. 📌 Save this breakdown for your clinical bag of tricks! More NCLEX help? Hit up Nurse IQ for study guides and free tools. #nclexrn #nclextips #nclexreview #nclexprep #nursingstudent #abcpriorities #triagequestion #criticalthinking #medsurgnursing #nursingcheatsheet #studentnurse #nurselife #triagepriorities #futureRN #nclexpractice

Comment “SEPSIS” on instagram @Yournursingeducator to get the full cheat sheet — packed with sepsis signs, labs, and interventions 🔍💉💧 Sepsis kills fast. Know the SIRS criteria, order a lactate, start fluids and antibiotics. Every hour counts. #nclexrn #sepsis #nclextips #criticalcare #nursingstudent #sirscriteria #futureRN #nclexprep #nurseeducator

Comment “ECG” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the EKG Cheat Sheet with wave explanations and step-by-step interpretation 🫀 Reading ECGs is about understanding, not memorizing P wave means atrial contraction QRS complex means ventricular contraction T wave means ventricular relaxation 📊 Ask these five questions: • What is the rate • Is the rhythm regular or irregular • Is there a P wave before every QRS • What is the PR interval (0.12 to 0.20 seconds) • Is the QRS narrow or wide 🧠 Save this for NCLEX prep or your next shift 📌Get more resources from the link in bio #ekginterpretation #nclexrn #nursingstudent #clinicalskills #cardiologynotes #printerval #qrscomplex #nclexreview

Comment “NCLEX MEDS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the cheat sheet with the 5 meds you need to know for NCLEX — side effects, tips, and safety warnings included. Don’t waste time memorizing 100+ drugs. These 5 show up on almost every NCLEX — again and again. Furosemide – watch K+ + BP Lisinopril – dry cough + angioedema Digoxin – yellow halos = 🚨 Insulin – always have food nearby Warfarin – antidote = Vitamin K 📌 Save this for your next study session! 📩 Want more NCLEX flash facts? Check out Nurse IQ for must-know study tools and cheat sheets. #nclexrn #nclexreview #nclexprep #pharmacologyreview #criticalcaremeds #nursingstudentlife #studentnurse #nclexquestionoftheday #medsafety #medreview #nclexhelp #nclexpracticequestions #futureRN

Comment “LUNGS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you a free Lung Sounds Cheat Sheet — with audio descriptions, conditions, and zones. Still mix up crackles vs wheezes? You’re not alone. But missing that difference could cost a diagnosis. Get this breakdown now — your ears (and patients) will thank you. 📩 More clinical tools at Nurse IQ — link in bio. #nclexrn #lungsounds #nclextips #nursingstudent #wheezes #crackles #stridor #nclexreview #nurseeducator #clinicalskills #studentnurse #respiratoryassessment

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Comment DIGOXIN on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the full Digoxin Cheat Sheet with the therapeutic range, signs of toxicity, and top NCLEX nursing priorities. 💊 Digoxin helps the heart pump stronger but it can slow the rate and cause green halos if you miss toxicity signs. ✅ HOLD if HR < 60 ✅ Toxic signs: nausea, vision changes, bradycardia ✅ Narrow therapeutic range: 0.8–2.0 ng/mL Know this before your next exam or shift. #nclexrn #nclextips #digoxin #nursingpharmacology #nclexreview #medstudenttips #nursingstudent #pharmacologycheatsheet #medicationsafety #futureRN

Comment “IBD” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you a free cheat sheet comparing Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s affects the entire GI tract and has skip lesions. UC affects only the colon, starting at the rectum, with continuous inflammation. This shows up in every NCLEX — don’t mix them up. 📩 More free nursing guides at Nurse IQ — link in bio. #nclexrn #nclextips #crohns #ulcerativecolitis #nclexreview #nursingschool #nursingstudent #giprep #nclexhelp #clinicalskills

Comment “NCLEX” on instagram @Yournursingeducator for a free cheat sheet with rationales + high-yield questions 💊📚 Think you can answer these NCLEX SATA questions? 💡 Left-sided heart failure? 💡 Giving digoxin when do you hold it? Let’s see if you know the signs. #nclexprep #nclexrn #nclextips #sataquestions #nclexreview #nursingstudent #heartfailure #digoxin #nurseeducator #futureRN #clinicalskills

Comment “PPE” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you the Isolation Precautions Cheat Sheet with diseases, PPE, and memory tricks. Perfect for NCLEX prep. Contact = gown and gloves Droplet = surgical mask Airborne = N95 and negative pressure Save this before your next clinical. #nclexrn #nclexprep #nclextips #nursingstudent #ppechecklist #infectioncontrol #clinicalskills #isolationprecautions #nclexreview

Comment OXYGEN on Instagram @yournursingeducator and I’ll DM you my full Oxygen Delivery Cheat Sheet 💨🫁 Choosing the wrong O2 device can delay care or even cause harm Here’s what to use and when: Nasal cannula = stable, low O2 Simple mask = moderate O2 needs Non-rebreather = emergency Venturi = COPD and precision control 💡 Match the device to patient stability, oxygen needs, and CO2 retention risk 📌 Save this if you’re prepping for NCLEX or clinicals 📩 Free study tools at Nurse IQ #nclexrn #nclexprep #oxygenmask #nursingstudent #nclextips #nasalcannula #nonrebreathermask #venturimask #clinicalskills #oxygentherapy #copdcare #nurseeducator #nclexreview #nursingschool #studentnurse #nclexhelp

Comment “LABS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the full Critical Labs Cheat Sheet with thresholds for potassium, sodium, troponin, INR, creatinine, and lactate 🧪 These values can signal cardiac arrest, seizures, or organ failure 💡 Don’t guess. Know which numbers need STAT action 📌 Save this video and tag a nursing friend who needs a lab values refresher #nclexrn #nclexprep #criticalcarelabs #nclexreview #labvalues #troponin #nursingschooltips #potassiumdanger #sepsislabs #clinicalskills #labvaluecheatsheet #nurselife #futureRN #nurseeducator

Comment “ECG” on instagram @yournursingeducator and I’ll DM you my full cheat sheet on heart conduction and EKG interpretation. EKGs are just electrical maps of the heart. Once you understand: SA ➡️ AV ➡️His ➡️ Bundle Branches ➡️ Purkinje You’ll see how each wave matches that flow. P = atria QRS = ventricles T = recovery #nclex #ekg #ecg #heartconduction #cardiacnursing #nclextips #nursingschool #clinicalskills #studentnurse #medstudent #nurseeducator #cheatsheet #studyhack #ekginterpretation #oogpt #futureRN

Comment “ANTICOAGULANT” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the Anticoagulant Cheat Sheet with drug comparisons, safety tips, and lab values🩸 Heparin and Warfarin are not the same, but they’re often used together: Heparin is fast, IV or subcut Warfarin is oral, but slow it takes 2–3 days 💊 Start both ➡️Stop Heparin once INR is stable Monitor INR (Warfarin) and PTT (Heparin) 🧪 Teach patients: • Use soft toothbrush • No razors with blades • Avoid straining • Report bleeding 🚨 📌 Save this for NCLEX prep 📩 More guides via link in bio #nclexrn #pharmacology #bloodthinners #anticoagulants #heparin #warfarin #nclexprep #medicationsafety #clinicalnursing

Comment “ANAPHYLAXIS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you the full Emergency Allergy Response Cheat Sheet which has drug priorities, doses, and NCLEX tips. 🩺A patient shows up after bee stings with full-body hives, trouble breathing, and low BP. What’s the first drug you give? A. Epinephrine B. Albuterol sulfate C. Dexamethasone D. Diphenhydramine Correct answer: A. Epinephrine ✅ Always your first priority in anaphylaxis as it reverses airway swelling, boosts BP, and halts the allergic response. 📌Save this post or tag a classmate who needs this! #nclexrn #anaphylaxis #epinephrine #nursingschooltips #nclexprep #emergencynursing #nursingcheatsheet #nclexquestionoftheday #studentnurse

Comment “GCS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll DM you a free GCS Cheat Sheet — full scoring chart, memory hacks, and red flags for NCLEX. Eyes = 4 Voice = 5 Movement = 6 Just remember: 4 eyes, 5 vowels, 6 pack. 📩 Get the breakdown that sticks — Nurse IQ has more tools in bio. #nclexrn #gcs #nclexprep #glasgowcomascale #nursingschool #nursingstudent #studentnurse #traumacheck #neuroassessment #nclextips #clinicalskills #futureRN #nclexreview #emergencynurse #criticalcarenurse