5 Steps to Solving NCLEX Case Studies Like a Pro
Preparing for the NCLEX can feel overwhelming—especially when you hit NCLEX case study questions. These items test how you apply...
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Top 5 Proven Strategies to Pass the NCLEX
Preparing for the NCLEX can feel overwhelming—but with the right approach, you can pass the NCLEX on your first attempt...
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Why NCLEX Success Matters: Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Nursing Career
From graduate to licensed nurse: NCLEX success and your nursing career
Graduating proves you finished the coursework. NCLEX success and...
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Drop-Down Table NGN: Pick the Right Cell, For the Right Reason
What Is a Drop-Down Table NGN Item?
A drop-down table NGN item is a Next Generation NCLEX question that presents...
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Trend Items: Safe vs Improving vs Deteriorating
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Trend items NGN test whether you act on the direction of change—on the same device and...
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Matrix Multiple Response: Row-by-Row Strategy (Bank Partial Credit)
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Matrix multiple-response items score each row separately, so you can earn partial credit by selecting all...
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Clinical Judgment vs Critical Thinking: What’s the Difference?
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Critical thinking is how you analyze information and make sense of it.
Clinical judgment is...
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Analysis and Prioritization: Turn Cues into the Right First Action
You’ve collected the signals—now make them work. Analysis and prioritization is where cue clusters become one clear problem and a...
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Bow-Tie Items: Problem → Actions → Monitoring
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Bow-tie items ask you to enter three things: the problem, the safest first actions, and the...