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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 “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

new grad nurses, you’ll want to review this!! 🤓🫶🏼

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 the word “ENDO” on our instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the Endocrine Disorders Cheat Sheet 📊 Cushing’s vs. Addison’s — they’re total opposites, and confusing them could lead to life-threatening mismanagement. This cheat sheet makes it easy. ✅ Cushing’s = too much cortisol (think cushion) ✅ Addison’s = too little cortisol (think salt craving + bronze skin) ✅ Includes symptoms, labs, treatment plans, and crisis warnings Be Decisive. Be Accurate. Be Prepared. Because fast identification saves lives. Perfect for NCLEX Prep, Nursing Students & New Grads 📌 Save this post & Tag a friend who needs this breakdown! For more endocrine cheat sheets and clinical tips, visit: Nurse-IQ.com Like, Comment & Share to help others learn smarter 💡 #nclexrn #nclextips #nursingschool #pharmacology #addisonsdisease #cushingsyndrome #endocrinology #nclexprep #nursingstudentsrock #nurseeducator #nclexhelp #nclexstudy #newgradnurse #criticalcare #nursesofinstagram #nursingresources #passnclex #nurseiq

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

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 “FLUIDS” on Instagram @yournursingeducator and I’ll DM you a complete IV Fluids Breakdown Cheat Sheet, packed with case examples, NCLEX tips, and everything you need to master this topic for exams and clinicals. One wrong IV fluid can cause: Fluid overload Cerebral edema Worsened dehydration Here’s the rule: Isotonic (NS, LR) → blood loss, low BP, dehydration Hypotonic (0.45% NS) → DKA, not brain injuries Hypertonic (3% saline) → hyponatremia, but risky in heart failure When in doubt? Start with isotonic. Only switch if you know the patient’s specific condition. 📌 Save this post for med-surg review or tag a classmate who still mixes up fluid types! 📩 Want more free cheat sheets? Check out Nurse IQ for in-depth nursing guides and NCLEX resources. #nclexrn #ivfluids #nclextips #hypotonic #hypertonic #isotonic #nursingstudent #nclexreview #medsurgnursing #criticalcare #fluidmanagement #clinicalskills #nclexhelp #studentnurse #futureRN #ivtherapy #cerebraledema #nurseeducator

because nursing school makes this SUCH a confusing topic 🥲🥲🥲🫁

Comment “SHOCK” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the full Shock Cheat Sheet with symptoms, steps, and labs you’ll need to remember for NCLEX. 🩸 BP 82/48. Cold. Dizzy. Pale. This is shock — and time is ticking. ✅ Lay flat & raise legs ✅ Give O2 ✅ Start IV & prepare fluid bolus ✅ Monitor LOC & urine ✅ Call provider STAT 📌 Save this for exam day or tag a classmate who needs this! 📩 For more free NCLEX tips, check out Nurse IQ! #nclexrn #shockmanagement #lowbp #nursingschooltips #shocktreatment #nclexreview #nursingstudent #studentnurse #nclexhelp #clinicalskills #futureRN #nclexcheatsheet #nursefacts #vasopressors

Comment “HEART” on our instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you a full Heart Failure Cheat Sheet with symptoms, causes, and treatment — perfect for NCLEX prep or clinical review. 🫀 A patient diagnosed with an MI now shows signs of left-sided heart failure. Which symptoms are most likely? A. Jugular vein distention B. Orthopnea C. Cough D. Crackles Correct answers: B, C, D ✅ Why? Because left-sided heart failure = LUNG symptoms 🫁 The left ventricle fails to pump effectively → blood backs up into the lungs → leads to: Orthopnea (can’t breathe lying flat) Persistent cough Crackles on auscultation (pulmonary edema) 📌 Save this post for exam revision or tag a nursing student who needs this breakdown! 📩 Want more nursing tips & free resources? Check out Nurse IQ for in-depth ?guides, study tools, and expert clinical insights! #nclexrn #nclexprep #nclextips #nursingschool #heartfailure #nursingstudent #leftsidedheartfailure #nclexreview #cardiologynotes #nursingcheatsheet #nurseeducator #crackles #orthopnea #nclexquestionoftheday #medicalsurgicalnursing #nursefacts #nclexhelp #clinicalskills #cardiacnursing #nursestudygram #mireview #heartdiseaseawareness #nurselife #futureRN #studentnurse #cardiacsymptoms #pulmonaryedema #nclexanswers #nursesrock #lungassessment

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 “POSTOP” on Instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you the Post-Op Red Flag Cheat Sheet — including early signs of hypoxia, PE, pneumonia, and more. Your post-op patient is confused, restless, O₂ sat is 85% This is hypoxia — and it’s serious. Oxygen now Raise the HOB Stay with them Assess lungs Notify provider Prepare for ABG + chest X-ray 📌 Save this before your next med-surg rotation! 📩 More cheat sheets on Nurse IQ — link in bio. #nclexrn #postopnursing #hypoxia #oxygenstat #nclexprep #clinicaljudgement #nursingstudentlife #nclexreview #studentnurse #futureRN #respiratoryfailure

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 “PE GUIDE” on our instagram @yournursingeducator And I’ll send you a Pulmonary Embolism Emergency Checklist — what to do step-by-step when every second counts. You walk into the room… Your patient is suddenly short of breath, clutching their chest, and has visible JVD. It’s a classic red flag for a pulmonary embolism (PE) — and here’s how you respond: 🚨 What to do: Sit them upright (High Fowler’s position) Apply oxygen immediately Grab vitals → Focus on HR, RR, BP, and SpO2 Watch for pleuritic chest pain, cyanosis, hemoptysis Call rapid response or notify the provider 🧪 Orders to anticipate: CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA) D-dimer, Troponin, ABGs IV Anticoagulants or Thrombolytics 💬 Stay with the patient. Reassure them. This is a medical emergency — and your calm can save their life. 📌 Save this post & tag a student or new nurse who needs to review this! 👩‍⚕️ Brought to you by Nurse IQ Perfect for: ✅ Nursing students prepping for NCLEX-RN ✅ Med-Surg nurses in training ✅ Anyone who wants clear, clinical decision tools For more step-by-step cheat sheets, guides, and critical thinking tools — follow @NurseIQ #nclexrn #nclexprep #nursingschool #nurseeducator #pulmonaryembolism #emergencynursing #nclexreview #nursingstudent #medsurgnursing #clinicalskills #nurselife #studentnurse #patientassessment #vitalsigns #nursingnotes #nclexquestions #rapidresponse #nclexhelp #criticalthinkingrn #abginterpretation #troponinlevels #ctpa #dimercheck #nursesofinstagram #futureRN #codeblue #respiratoryemergency #cardiopulmonary #nurseiq #nursingcontent #nclexsuccess

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

I’m sure at least ONE nursing student needed to hear this 🫶🏼

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 “TRIAGE” on our Instagram @yournursingeducator and I’ll DM you a FREE ABC priority cheat sheet with symptom red flags + NCLEX practice questions In triage, you don’t treat first, you prioritize. A = Airway B = Breathing C = Circulation Get this wrong, and the sickest might wait the longest. Learn the fastest way to think like a pro nurse. 📌 Save this for NCLEX or ER clinicals! #nclexrn #nclexprep #nclextips #triage #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #errotation #clinicaljudgement #abcpriority #emergencynurse #nursingschooltips #studentnurse

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