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MED MATH

Essential Skills

Medication Dosage Calculations: From Anxiety to Mastery

Healthcare Learning Hub Team

Nursing Education Experts

Just Published • 12 min read

Transform your fear of med math into absolute confidence with proven formulas, safety principles, and real-world practice scenarios. Master the three essential calculation types that every nursing student must know.

You've memorized the nursing process, you're learning your assessments, but there's one skill that looms large for every nursing student: medication dosage calculations. It's the point where textbook knowledge meets real-world, high-stakes application.

What You'll Master:

Universal Formula

Tablets & liquids

IV Drip Rates

mL/hr calculations

Drop Factors

gtts/min precision

Ready to Master Med Math?

Build the confidence that keeps patients safe throughout your entire career.

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STUDY TIPS

Study Strategies

Top 10 Study Tips for Nursing Students

Healthcare Learning Hub

Education Experts

Published Last Week • 8 min read

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Nursing school is challenging, but with the right strategies, you can master complex concepts, retain critical information, and excel in your exams. Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX or tackling clinical rotations, these nursing study tips will help you study smarter—not harder.

1 Create a Structured Study Schedule

Consistency is key. Block out dedicated study time each day, prioritizing high-yield topics. Use a planner or digital calendar to stay accountable.

Pro Tip: Follow the Pomodoro Technique—study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break—to maintain focus.

2 Use Active Learning Techniques

Passive reading won't cut it. Engage with the material by:

Summarizing concepts in your own words
Teaching the content to a peer
Drawing diagrams (e.g., cardiac cycles, drug mechanisms)

3 Leverage NCLEX-Style Questions

Practice questions reinforce critical thinking. Dedicate 20–30 minutes daily to answering NCLEX-style questions and reviewing rationales.

Case Example:

Sarah, a second-year student, struggled with pharmacology. By doing 10 practice questions daily, she identified weak areas and improved her test scores by 20%.

4 Form Study Groups

Collaborative learning helps clarify doubts and reinforces knowledge. Keep groups small (3–4 people) and goal-oriented.

5 Master Mnemonics

Nursing is full of acronyms (e.g., ABCs for airway/breathing/circulation). Create your own or use trusted ones like "MONA" for MI treatment.

6 Focus on Weak Areas

Use self-assessments to pinpoint gaps. Spend extra time on challenging subjects before reviewing stronger areas.

7 Apply Concepts to Clinical Scenarios

Link theory to practice. Ask: How would I handle this in clinicals? This builds clinical judgment—a must for the NCLEX.

8 Take Care of Your Brain & Body

Sleep, nutrition, and exercise impact retention. Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep and hydrate well before study sessions.

9 Use Trusted Resources

Stick to reputable sources like:

Saunders NCLEX Review
UWorld
The Healthcare Learning Hub's courses

10 Stay Positive & Reward Progress

Celebrate small wins—it boosts motivation! Track your achievements and reward yourself for reaching milestones.

Final Thoughts

These nursing study tips can transform your learning experience. For more expert-backed strategies, explore our courses at The Healthcare Learning Hub and take your nursing education to the next level!

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ADMIN POST

Administrator Insights

From Struggling Student to Healthcare Leader

Program Administrator

January 8, 2025 • 8 min read

My journey through nursing school wasn't easy. Here's the honest story of how I overcame academic struggles, found my confidence, and eventually became a program director. The challenges were real, but so was the growth.

"The moment I realized that struggling doesn't mean failing - it means learning - everything changed."

Key lessons learned:

How to turn academic weaknesses into teaching strengths
Building support systems that actually help
The mindset shift that changed everything

ADMIN POST

Administrator Insights

10 Study Techniques That Actually Work

Program Administrator

January 5, 2025 • 12 min read

After 15 years in healthcare education, I've seen what study methods actually help students succeed. Not the trendy ones - the ones that work. Evidence-based techniques I wish I'd known as a student.

Top 3 Game-Changing Techniques:

1 Active Recall Testing: Stop re-reading. Start self-testing.

2 Spaced Repetition: Review at increasing intervals.

3 Elaborative Interrogation: Ask yourself "why" and "how".

Includes practical implementation guides and real examples from nursing students who improved their grades by 20+ points.

CAREER

Interview Prep

The Healthcare Interview Questions They Always Ask

January 3, 2025 • 10 min read

As someone who's conducted over 200 healthcare interviews, here are the questions that trip up most candidates - and the answers that get you hired.

The 5 Questions Everyone Gets:

"Tell me about a time you made a mistake with a patient."

What they're really asking + how to answer

"How do you handle conflict with colleagues?"

The STAR method that actually works

"Why are you leaving your current position?"

Navigate this carefully - here's how

Plus: The questions YOU should ask them (this is where most people fail).

PRODUCTIVITY

Time Management

Managing School, Work, and Life (Without Losing Your Mind)

December 30, 2024 • 9 min read

The reality check no one talks about: juggling healthcare education, work, family, and self-care is brutal. Here's what actually helps (not the generic advice everyone gives).

❌ What Doesn't Work:

• "Perfect" color-coded schedules
• Trying to study 4+ hours daily
• Saying yes to everything
• Ignoring your mental health

✅ What Actually Works:

• The "minimum viable day" approach
• Micro-study sessions (15-20 mins)
• Strategic saying no
• Building in recovery time

Includes the exact weekly template that helped me get through my Master's while working full-time.

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