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Free study guides, test strategy, and exam breakdowns for the CNA, HESI A2, ATI TEAS 7, and NCLEX-RN — written to help you pass the first time. New articles every week.
NCLEX Neurological Nursing Review: Stroke, ICP & Seizures
NCLEX neuro review: LOC changes, increased ICP and Cushing’s triad, ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke, seizure priorities, plus free practice questions.
Read the guide →Is the TEAS 7 Hard? What to Expect on Test Day
Is the TEAS 7 hard? An honest look at difficulty, the four sections, timing, question types, and what test day looks like, plus free practice questions.
Read the guide →NCLEX Endocrine & Diabetes Review
NCLEX endocrine review: diabetes types, insulin onset and peak, DKA vs HHS, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and SIADH vs DI, plus free practice questions.
Read the guide →How Many Times Can You Take the CNA Exam? Retake Rules & Timelines
How many times can you take the CNA exam? Most states allow three attempts in a two-year window, and you usually retake only the part you failed.
Read the guide →Residents’ Rights for the CNA Exam: What They Are & How They’re Tested
Residents’ rights for the CNA exam: dignity, privacy, choice, refusing care, restraints, and reporting abuse — plus how the questions are worded.
Read the guide →NCLEX Respiratory Nursing Review: Assessment, Conditions & Priority Actions
NCLEX respiratory review: oxygenation assessment, COPD vs asthma, positioning, chest tubes, oxygen delivery, and how to pick the priority action.
Read the guide →Dosage Calculation Practice: Formulas & Worked Problems
Master nursing dosage calculations: core formulas, unit conversions, and worked problems for tablets, liquids, IV drip rates, and weight-based doses.
Read the guide →What Happens If You Fail the NCLEX? Retake Rules & Comeback Plan
Failed the NCLEX? Here’s what happens next: the 45-day wait, retake limits, how to read your Candidate Performance Report, and a 6-week comeback plan.
Read the guide →HESI A2 vs TEAS 7: Which Nursing Entrance Exam Is Harder?
HESI A2 vs TEAS 7 compared: format, timing, sections, and scoring — plus how to tell which nursing entrance exam is actually harder for you.
Read the guide →NGN Case Study Walkthrough: A Worked Example
A step-by-step Next Gen NCLEX case study walkthrough: one unfolding patient scenario worked through all six clinical judgment steps.
Read the guide →ATI TEAS 7 Score Requirements for Nursing School
What TEAS 7 score do nursing schools require? How the exam is scored, typical cutoffs by program type, and what to do if you fall short.
Read the guide →How to Make an NCLEX Study Schedule (30- and 60-Day Plans)
Build an NCLEX study plan that works: how to pick your timeline, weekly structure, and copy-ready 30-day and 60-day schedules.
Read the guide →How Long Does CNA Certification Take? Training Hours & Timeline
How long is CNA training? The 75-hour federal floor, why your state may require more, typical 4-12 week schedules, and the full exam timeline.
Read the guide →CNA vs LPN vs RN: Career Paths Compared
CNA vs LPN vs RN compared: training length, licensing exams, scope of practice, pay ranking, and how to ladder from one to the next.
Read the guide →Infection Control & PPE for the NCLEX and CNA Exam
Infection control for the NCLEX and CNA exam: standard vs transmission-based precautions, PPE donning and doffing order, hand hygiene, and common traps.
Read the guide →Therapeutic Communication Techniques for the NCLEX
Therapeutic communication for the NCLEX: the core techniques, the blocks to avoid, and a simple strategy for picking the right response every time.
Read the guide →NCLEX Cardiac Medications Review
NCLEX cardiac medications review: beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, digoxin, nitrates, and anticoagulants made simple.
Read the guide →NCLEX Mental Health Nursing Review
Mental health NCLEX review: therapeutic communication, defense mechanisms, anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, suicide risk, and safety priorities.
Read the guide →NCLEX Pediatric Nursing Review
Pediatric NCLEX review: growth and development, weight-based dosing, vital sign ranges, respiratory and dehydration red flags, and immunizations.
Read the guide →NCLEX Maternity & OB Nursing Review
Maternity and OB nursing review for the NCLEX: prenatal care, the stages of labor, fetal monitoring, postpartum assessment, newborn care, and high-yield…
Read the guide →NCLEX Acid-Base Balance & ABG Interpretation
Acid-base balance and ABG interpretation for the NCLEX made simple: normal values, the four primary disorders, the ROME shortcut, compensation, and a…
Read the guide →NCLEX Fluid & Electrolytes Made Easy
Fluid and electrolytes for the NCLEX made simple: fluid shifts, IV solutions, and the signs, causes, and nursing actions for sodium, potassium, calcium, and…
Read the guide →NCLEX Lab Values You Must Memorize
The key lab values to memorize for the NCLEX: electrolytes, CBC, coagulation, ABGs, and drug levels — normal ranges and what abnormal results mean.
Read the guide →HESI A2 Grammar & Vocabulary Guide
The HESI A2 Grammar and Vocabulary sections test parts of speech, common errors, and healthcare word knowledge. See what’s covered and how to study smarter.
Read the guide →HESI A2 Reading Comprehension Guide
The HESI A2 Reading Comprehension section tests main idea, inference, and author’s purpose. Learn what’s covered, how it’s timed, and strategies to score…
Read the guide →ATI TEAS 7 English & Language Usage Guide
The ATI TEAS 7 English & Language Usage section has 37 questions in 37 minutes. Learn the grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills tested and how to…
Read the guide →ATI TEAS 7 Reading Section Guide
The ATI TEAS 7 Reading section has 39 questions in 50 minutes across three content areas. Learn what’s tested and how to raise your score with smart strategies.
Read the guide →How Many Questions Are on the NCLEX? (CAT Explained)
How many questions are on the NCLEX? The NGN NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN range from 85 to 150 questions on a computerized adaptive test (CAT). Here’s how the…
Read the guide →NCLEX-RN vs NCLEX-PN: Key Differences Explained
NCLEX-RN vs NCLEX-PN: how the two licensure exams differ in scope, test plan, and difficulty — plus how to prepare and free practice questions.
Read the guide →Test Anxiety Tips for Nursing Students: Evidence-Based Strategies That Work
Conquer nursing exam test anxiety with evidence-based techniques. Learn cognitive, physical, and study-habit strategies proven to reduce anxiety and improve…
Read the guide →How to Read Lab Values for Nursing: A Complete NCLEX Reference Guide
Learn how to interpret the most important lab values for NCLEX and nursing practice. Covers normal ranges, critical values, and what abnormals mean clinically.
Read the guide →HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Discover exactly what the HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology section covers, how it is scored, and the most effective study strategies to maximize your score.
Read the guide →CNA Exam Study Guide: How to Pass the Written and Skills Test
Complete CNA exam study guide covering the written knowledge test and hands-on skills evaluation. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for both sections.
Read the guide →NCLEX Pharmacology Study Guide: High-Yield Drug Classes You Must Know
Learn how to study NCLEX pharmacology efficiently. This guide covers the highest-yield drug classes, nursing considerations, and memory strategies for exam day.
Read the guide →NCLEX-RN Test Plan: The 8 Client-Need Categories Explained
Master the NCLEX-RN test plan with a full breakdown of all 8 client-need categories, their percentages, and the topics you must know to pass.
Read the guide →HESI A2 Math Study Guide: Conversions, Ratios, and Dosage Calculations
Complete HESI A2 math study guide covering conversions, ratios, dosage calculations, fractions, and decimals with proven strategies to pass the math section.
Read the guide →ATI TEAS 7 Science Section Guide: What Is on It and How to Study
Complete ATI TEAS 7 science section guide: topics covered in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and scientific reasoning, plus proven strategies to boost your score.
Read the guide →Nursing Prioritization and Delegation: ABC, Maslow, and Scope of Practice
Master nursing prioritization and delegation for the NCLEX using ABC, Maslow, and safety frameworks plus RN, LPN, and UAP scope of practice rules.
Read the guide →NCLEX Bow-Tie Questions Explained: What They Are and How to Approach Them
Understand NCLEX bow-tie questions: how the format works, what each section tests, and a step-by-step approach to answering them confidently on the NGN.
Read the guide →How to Answer SATA Questions on the NCLEX: A Step-by-Step Strategy
Master NCLEX Select All That Apply questions with a proven SATA strategy: treat each option independently, avoid overthinking, and never guess blindly.
Read the guide →What Is the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)? A Complete Guide
Learn what the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is, why it changed, the clinical judgment model, and the new item types you will face on exam day.
Read the guide →How Much Does the CNA Exam Cost? Fees, Registration & Retakes
How much does the CNA exam cost? A clear breakdown of test fees, training, registration steps, retake costs, and free ways to practice before you pay.
Read the guide →NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: What the Numbers Mean & How to Beat the Odds
What is the NCLEX-RN pass rate? How first-time vs. repeat pass rates differ, why they vary, and how to make sure you’re on the right side of the numbers.
Read the guide →CNA Skills Test: Step-by-Step Guide to Passing
CNA skills test guide: the basic nursing skills you’ll perform, how to pass the evaluation, vital signs, and free CNA basic nursing skills practice questions.
Read the guide →CNA Activities of Daily Living (ADL): A Quick Study Guide
CNA ADL study guide: what activities of daily living are, why they’re tested, the ADL skills on the CNA exam, and free CNA ADL practice questions.
Read the guide →How to Pass the CNA Exam: Written Test + Skills Guide
How to pass the CNA exam: the written knowledge test, the hands-on skills evaluation, passing scores, study tips, and free CNA practice questions.
Read the guide →ATI TEAS 7 Study Guide: What’s on It & How to Score High
ATI TEAS 7 study guide: the four sections, question count, scoring, what’s a good score, and the toughest topics — with free TEAS 7 practice questions.
Read the guide →HESI A2 Study Guide: Sections, Scores & How to Prepare
A complete HESI A2 study guide: which sections schools test, the score you need, how long it takes, smart prep tips, and free HESI A2 practice questions.
Read the guide →How to Pass the NCLEX-RN: Study Guide, Tips & Practice Questions
Learn how to pass the NCLEX-RN: what’s on the exam, how it’s scored, a proven study plan, common mistakes to avoid, and free practice questions.
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