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Lessons Learned is a powerful but often overlooked project management tool. Organizations or teams often do not fully realize the benefits of conducting lessons learned exercises on their projects. There are a few reasons for this. Often, it is difficult for the project team to see the value in "reflecting" on work that is either still in progress or just recently completed. Additionally, your organization may not have a robust way of storing and accessing lessons learned on past projects. If your lessons learned exercises are conducted out of necessity to "tick a box," only to get filed away in a place where no one will ever look at them again, know that there is a better way . Continue reading to find out how to make your Lessons Learned productive and effective. This blog covers 1. Lessons Learned Process 2. Types of Questions to Ask 3. Tips and Tricks ...

If you experience a shiver down your spine when you hear the term "EKG", also known as an electrocardiogram, you are in good company. While EKGs can appear rather daunting at first sight, when broken down piece by piece, they slowly become less overwhelming and more enticing to dissect. Cardiac EKGs will most likely appear on your NCLEX, and it is in your best interest to be sure you know how to analyze different rhythms and be able to determine what intervention you as the nurse should proceed with. So, whether you feel overcome with fear every time you see an electrocardiogram strip or want a simple refresher, I have what you need! Let's look at some of the basics and discuss key factors to know for your upcoming boards. The Truth about Cardiac EKGs on the NCLEX 1. First off, what is an EKG? 2. How to read an EKG 3. The different readi...

Some people know from a very young age what their calling in life is. While I thought that may have been the case for me at one point or another, I realized that my career as an artist would not pan out with only being able to draw stick figures; my desire to play in the WNBA would not be feasible at a mere five foot three inches; and my dream of becoming a veterinarian would fall short after learning that the role involved quite a bit more than petting cute animals all day. My visions of what I thought I would be when I grew up varied drastically throughout my younger years. In fact, it was not until my junior year of college when the light bulb finally went off. While I did not come out of the womb knowing that my future was in the field of nursing, I did eventually find my calling toward this career path. Here is my story as to why I went into the field of nursing and where it has led me along the years. 10 Strategies to Pass NCLEX-RN the First Time ...

1. Do Your Research 2. Determine a Strategy 3. Review Your Schedule 4. Make an Exam Schedule 5. Make a Study Plan 6. Accountability 7. Schedule Your Exam 8. Commit to a Study Schedule 9. The Night Before 10. Test Day 1. Do your research The number one thing you can do to help you pass the ARE is to research all known ARE topics before you take the exam. I have known many people who dove into the ARE headfirst, picked a division at random, and quickly became overwhelmed and discouraged. Take the time to research all six divisions and the exam structure as a whole. Spending a little extra time before you start studying will help set you up for success. 2. Determine a Strategy There are three exam strategies you should consider: Chronological Strategy Follow NCARB's published exam order which also follows the typical project pha...

Calling all nursing educators!!! We've been hearing about "the change" for years and now it's actually happening! The release of the Next Generation NCLEX (or NGN) is now less than a year away. The NCSBN plans to begin using the new testing format in April 2023. All students who are currently in a nursing program will be seeing the new format for their tests. So, let's do what we do best - prepare the next generation of nurses! The Blog Covers: 1. Why is the NCLEX changing? 2. How can I prepare my students? 3. When is the NCLEX changing and what will it look like? 1. Why is the NCLEX changing? The planning for NGN first started in 2009 when the NCSBN began a thorough review on the preparedness of new nurses to make clinically-sound judgements on their own. The discovery was pretty harsh - we were delivering nurses into the clinical setting with book smarts but not "street smarts" so to s...

Passing the NCLEX ought to be near the top of your to-do list as a nursing student gearing up for graduation. As time approaches, you want to be sure you are not waiting until the last minute to get your priorities in line. Having a solid grasp on what your plan will look like to get the most out of your study time is crucial for your future success. Here are my top ten strategies to implement into your regimen to pass your NCLEX the first time. 10 Strategies to Pass NCLEX-RN the First Time 1. Get a head start 2. Find resources early on 3. Prioritize yourself 4. Create a well-designed study plan 5. Learn to manage your stress 6. Challenge yourself 7. Learn how to critically think 8. Do not base questions on real life 9. Use the process of el...