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Dear Nursing Students,

🎄Finals are the time in the semester when I would feel so burnt out and calculate every point needed to pass the course.

I’ve been there. 😭

But forget the minimum to pass and give it your ALL. 💪📚

✨The pain of studying is NOTHING compared to failing.✨

You are NOT too behind.
You DO have time.
You DO the ability.

Your purpose is greater than how you feel right now.
And you’re closer than you think. 💛✨

You can do this! XO Your Mama Bear Nurse Amanda ♥️

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2 months ago | [YT] | 25

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Hallmark Signs of GI Disorders 🔥

💩 Crohn’s: Cobblestone appearance of GI
💩 Colitis: Recurrent bloody diarrhea
💩 Gastric Ulcer: Pain worsens with meals
💩 Duodenal Ulcer: Pain improves with meals
💩 Appendicitis: RLQ pain w/ rebound tenderness
💩 Pancreatitis: LUQ pain, Cullens & Turner’s sign
💩 Hepatitis: Jaundice
💩 Cholecystitis: Murphy’s sign

🚩NCLEX Tip: Peritonitis is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY. This can result from a perforated (ruptured) organ. Sx: Rigid, board-like abdomen, fever, absent bowel sounds. Requires rapid intervention.

Happy Studying!
XO Mama Bear Nurse Amanda ❤️

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3 months ago | [YT] | 26

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Must-Know Nursing Equipment! 🩺💊

I was asked at a nursing school clinical, "Where did you park the COW?" and I was so confused. I nearly looked for a pasture. 😂🐄

🖥️ Turns out COW = Computer on Wheels! 🤦‍♀️

💉 It’s stressful learning all the equipment, not to mention the slang, but it gets easier with time.

What's the weirdest equipment name you've heard so far? Drop it in the comments! 👇

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4 months ago | [YT] | 41

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IV Therapy Complications 💉🔥

Starting and maintaining an IV is not as easy as 🥧 PIE 🥧 because complications can happen.

🔥 Just remember PIE:

👉 P for Phlebitis: inflammation of a vein
👉 I for Infiltration: leak of IV fluids or meds into the surrounding tissue.
👉 E for Extravasation: leak of vesicant meds (damaging) ⛔️ into the surrounding tissue.

⚠️ Always assess the IV site and stop an infusion if you suspect an IV therapy complication has occurred.

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4 months ago | [YT] | 79

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NCLEX Review: Types of Shock ⚡️

💡 Anaphylactic: Allergies
💡 Cardiogenic: Cardiac Pump Failure
💡 Obstructive: Obstructed Flow (Blockage)
💡 Septic: Sickly Infection
💡 Hypovolemic: Hemorrhage (Fluid Loss)
💡 Neurogenic: Nerve Damage

⚠️ NCLEX Tip: Most types of shock (especially hypovolemic & distributive), rapid fluid replacement is the primary intervention before using vasopressors! 💉💦

I know shock is a complex topic, but I hope this breakdown helped make it a little clearer!

Sending you all the good karma, luck, prayers, and vibes for your upcoming semester! XO Your Mama Bear Nurse! ❤️

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5 months ago | [YT] | 64

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Nursing School Finals Week 📈😩

👉 I used to calculate the points I would need just to pass around finals time. #AnyoneRelate

👉 It is hard to sacrifice sleep 💤, neglect your social life, and feel like you are studying NONSTOP... 📚😩

BUT...

🔥 Here are some reasons why you should push through and study hard now:

🧠 It could be the difference between a pass or fail

🧠 To prove those who doubted you wrong

🧠 To give yourself a better life with financial freedom

🧠 Each detail you remember now could save a life later

🧠 To make yourself proud when YOU become a Nurse

👉If you give it your all NOW and do not give up, you will never wonder what if...

👉Lastly, remember your time in Nursing School is temporary.

XO,
Your Mama Bear Nurse Amanda ❤️🫶

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1 year ago | [YT] | 276

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👉 Truth: I used to fail nursing exam questions that asked which vaccines were needed at each age. It used to be so hard for me to remember.

🔥 Here is an EASY way to remember in just 4 sentences:

🍼 Newborn: Hep B. B = BIRTH
🧸 2 Months & 6 Months: Be DR HIP
🪁 4 Months: DR HIP
🐥 12 Months: HI VAMP

⚠️Note: All immunization schedules may vary and more information about guidelines can be accessed from the Center for Disease Control. Please consult with your provider if you have any further questions about immunizations. This post is for educational purposes and not medical advice.

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1 year ago | [YT] | 212

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There were times I wanted to quit nursing school. 💔🩺

🌼 I felt like I did not belong because:

1️⃣ I had mental health issues (depression, anxiety)
2️⃣ I was a terrible test-taker
3️⃣ I was told to switch career paths by others

🌼 Imposter syndrome can creep in and make you question if you belong. BUT YOU DO BELONG.

🌼 You are not here by accident. You've earned your place.

Please remember:
👉 If you got into nursing school, you PROVED you are smart enough to pass the program.
👉 If you finished nursing school, you PROVED that you can pass the NCLEX exam.

The fact you are worried about being good enough for your future patients just shows you are going to be an incredible nurse!

The late nights, long shifts, and endless studying will pay off. ❤️

XO Your Mama Bear Nurse Amanda 🧸❤️

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1 year ago | [YT] | 632

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Head-To-Toe Assessment Basics 🩺🫀

👉What? It can be a quick 5-minute or in-depth assessment used to evaluate the status of a patient’s health.

👋 INTRO: Hand hygiene, identify patient, vitals, alert & orientation

🗣 HEAD
Mouth, Gums, Tongue: moisture + color
Pupils: PERRLA (pupils equal, round, and reactive to light & accommodation)
Neck Veins: flat = normal, distended = ⬆️ fluid

🫀 CARDIOVASCULAR
Auscultate apical pulse for 1 full minute. Note: rate, rhythm, regularity.
⚠️ Normal HR: 60-100 BPM

🫁 PULMONARY
Auscultate anterior/posterior lungs in an S-shaped pattern. Note: depth, rate, sounds
⚠️ Normal RR Rate: 12-20
⚠️ Normal O2 Sat: 95-100%

🚽 GI/GU
Inspect, Auscultate, Palpate. Note: bowel sounds, last void or BM

💪 Extremities
Assess Skin (clean, dry, intact)
Cap Refill: normal <3 sec
Bilateral Strength + Pulses
Edema: 0=none, +1 = 2 mm, +2 = 4 mm, +3 = 6 mm, +4 = 8 mm

♿︎ Equipment
Assess IV Sites for complication: phlebitis, extravasation, infiltration
Adaptive devices check (wheelchair, walker)

🔥 FREE 🔥 Head-To-Toe Assessment notes linked in bio or available at BeautifulNursing.com

Thanks for tuning in! Have a great week! XO Amanda ❤️

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1 year ago | [YT] | 259

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Top Tested Signs & Symptoms: Maternity Edition 🤰🩺

🍼 C’s: Chadwicks = Cyanosis of cervix 💙
🍼 A’s: Abruptio placentae = Abdominal pain ⚡️
🍼 P’s: Placenta previa = Painless bleeding 🩸
🍼 H’s: Hegars = Hugs to soften lower uterine segment
🍼 Goodells: Good & soft cervix
🍼 PREclampsia: PRE (proteinuria, rising BP, edema)

Happy Studying! 📚

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