Tomorrow! Learn how to become a healthcare leader in your workplace and beyond in our can't-miss webinar. Register here: osms.it/webinar-empower-nurses-yt
Join us for a dynamic webinar to celebrate Nurse's Week 2024! In this engaging conversation, nursing experts Dr. Liz Lucas and Dr. Maria Pfrommer will share insights and ideas about how to empower nurses to take charge in shaping the future of global healthcare. Learn about strategies to enhance leadership skills, advocate for change, and drive innovation in nursing practice.
This free webinar will be held on Thursday, May 9th, at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST.
Please register at the link above.
Today we're sharing another practice question similar to one you may find on the NCLEX-RN® to test your knowledge of nursing topics.
The nurse is caring for a college student who reports feeling anxious and is struggling to adjust to life away from home. The nurse chooses the priority hypothesis anxiety, and creates the outcome statement: The patient will report feeling less anxious within one week of treatment.
Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement to help the patient meet the outcome? Select all that apply.
Comment your answer, then check to see if you got it correct on Osmosis from Elsevier: osms.it/qotd-nclex-anxiety-yt
This week, we're sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics.
Today's question revolves around a 4-year-old boy brought to the office by his parent because of increased sensitivity to sunlight. His parent reports that the patient sunburns easily since birth, even with minimal sun exposure.
The boy has been meeting all developmental milestones and just recently started riding his tricycle with no assistance. Family history is significant for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in his paternal grandfather.
Vitals are within normal limits for age. Physical examination shows bilateral conjunctival injection and dryness of the facial skin with rough texture and erythematous macules and freckles. A complete neurological examination shows no abnormalities.
Which of the following processes of DNA repair is most likely to be defective in this patient?
Comment your answer, then check to see if you got it correct: osms.it/qotd-step1-sunlight-sensitivity-yt
Learn more about the diagnosis on Osmosis from Elsevier: osms.it/qotd-step1-sun-sensitivity-dx-yt
Ready for a Step 2 CK question? Explore the new Osmosis Clinical Sciences library! Our visually-engaging videos, decision-making trees, and linked board-style assessments help you develop your clinical practice skills and ace your exams.
In this week's Osmosis from Elsevier blog, we're sharing eight major takeaways on successful study habits every nursing student should adopt. Read now and prepare for academic success in your nursing program: osms.it/blog-rn-school-study-tips-yt
In this week's Osmosis from Elsevier blog, learn how to stand out in your internal medicine clerkship with valuable tips on preparation, teamwork, patient care, and self-care: osms.it/blog-impress-attending-im-yt
Happy #NursesWeek! To show our appreciation for our healthcare heroes, we're teaming up with Elsevier Nursing & Health Education for an exciting giveaway. Two lucky winners will each win six months of Osmosis!
How to enter:
1. Follow @osmosisnursing and @elsevier_nurse_ed on Instagram
2. Fill out this form: osms.it/nurses-week-may24-nhe-giveaway
3. For a bonus entry, tag a friend in the comments on the Instagram post!
Giveaway closes Friday, May 10, at 11:59 PM PST.
Winners will be alerted via email.
Please be cautious of fake accounts. Osmosis from Elsevier will never ask you for your personal or financial information.
Join our supportive, thriving network of health professions students and learn how to foster community as a healthcare leader! Register here: osms.it/webinar-community-ohli-yt
Connect and engage with healthcare leaders through the Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative (OHLI)! Aspiring medical, nursing, and health professionals share their transformative experiences as OHLI members, including how it's enriched their professional growth, enhanced their clinical skills, and deepened their commitment to compassionate patient care.
This free webinar will be held Thursday, May 23rd, at 11 AM EST/8 AM PST.
Please register at the link above.
Today's #PathologyReview is for aspiring pediatricians and oncologists: neuroblastoma.
Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that arises from neural crest cells, which are cells involved in the development of the nervous system. In neuroblastoma, some of these neural crest cells do not mature properly during fetal development and instead continue to divide in their immature state until they form a tumor.
Neuroblastomas often form in the adrenal medulla, but they can also develop in other areas of the sympathetic chain. These tumors typically affect infants and are rarely seen in children over five years old. While no one knows the exact cause, this abnormal cell development has been associated with mutations in growth-regulating genes, such as the MYC, ALK, and PHOX2B genes.
Clinical manifestations of a neuroblastoma depend on the location and size of the tumor:
• Adrenal glands
• Chest
• Spine
• Neck
• Bones
• Lymph nodes
• Bone marrow
Diagnosis of a neuroblastoma involves a combination of laboratory and imaging tests. Lab tests typically show elevated levels of sympathetic hormones. An abdominal ultrasound or CT scan can show the location and size of the tumor, and a complete blood count can help determine whether it has spread to the bone marrow.
Treatment of neuroblastoma depends on the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to other body sites. Infants with small, low-risk tumors may not need specific treatment other than observation, as some of these tumors go away on their own. For older children and those with intermediate or high-risk disease, treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Learn more about neuroblastoma: osms.it/path-neuroblastoma-yt
Try Osmosis from Elsevier for free: osms.it/free-trial-may24-yt
Happy #DeafAwarenessWeek! In support, today's #ClinicalPearl is a helpful acronym for remembering causes of deafness.
Deafness refers to the hearing loss from either one or both ears and may result from a variety of causes. To help you remember some of the most relevant ones, think of a delicious MANGO:
• M: Ménière’s disease
• A: Aging
• N: Noise
• G: Genetic
• O: Otitis
Learn more about deafness: osms.it/cp-hearing-loss-yt
Try Osmosis from Elsevier for free: osms.it/free-trial-may24-fb
May the Fourth be with you... the Osmosis from Elsevier team is full of Star Wars fans, so we want to celebrate this special holiday with a #ClinicalPearl!
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, as well as in the US. Of those, a large proportion are caused by heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions (MI).
After an MI has occurred, patients are at increased risk for certain complications. They can be easily remembered with the helpful mnemonic "DARTH VADER."
• D - Death
• A -Arrhythmia
• R - Rupture
• T - Tamponade
• H - Heart failure
• V - Valve Disease
• A - Aneurysm
• D - Dressler Syndrome (a type of pericarditis)
• E - Embolism
• R - Recurrence (of MI), Regurgitation (mitral valve)
Learn more about myocardial infarction: osms.it/pearl-mi-yt
Try Osmosis from Elsevier for free: osms.it/free-trial-may24-yt
Osmosis.org is a leading medical & health education platform with an audience of over 6 million current & future clinicians & caregivers. Our vision: Everyone who cares for someone will learn by Osmosis!
Our YouTube channel features general consumer health videos to educate the public about important medical concepts. The Osmosis.org learning platform features more in-depth basic and clinical sciences videos for health professionals and students, hundreds of decision making trees, thousands of board-style practice questions and flashcards, and advanced features like quiz builders, playlists, collaborative tools, mobile app, and more.
© 2023 Elsevier. All rights reserved.