Study Tips for Nursing Students.

Expert tips, study hacks, and guidance from real nurses to help you excel in nursing school, pass the NCLEX, and thrive in healthcare.

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How To Banish Stress With An NCLEX Study Plan (& Other Advice)

How To Banish Stress With An NCLEX Study Plan (& Other Advice)

Brainscape and Justine Buick, the NCLEX Tutor, explore all the ways nurses can reduce their exam stress, including a solid NCLEX study plan.

How To Study Medications For The NCLEX

How To Study Medications For The NCLEX

There’s a seemingly endless list of NCLEX medications, side effects, terms, and considerations. Here's how to master them as efficiently as possible!

How To Study For The NCLEX More Efficiently

How To Study For The NCLEX More Efficiently

The NCLEX is the only thing between you and a fulfilling nursing career. This guide covers how to study for the NCLEX efficiently and pass the first time!

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Can You Answer These Free NGN Practice Questions For The NCLEX?

Can You Answer These Free NGN Practice Questions For The NCLEX?

Get quality practice for the NCLEX—for free!—by working through these NGN practice questions, learning first-hand from experienced NCLEX tutor Justine Buick about the best ways to apply your knowledge and critical thinking skills to passing the exam!

What To Expect From Next Generation NCLEX

What To Expect From Next Generation NCLEX

Everything nursing students need to know about Next Gen NCLEX, the changes to expect, and how they impact Brainscape’s certified NCLEX-RN and PN flashcards.

How To Use Brainscape In Nursing School

How To Use Brainscape In Nursing School

Don’t miss out on these game-changing features, tools, and resources! Here’s how to get the very most out of Brainscape for your nursing school education.

5 Keys To Passing The NCLEX Nursing Exam

5 Keys To Passing The NCLEX Nursing Exam

Discover the five keys to passing the NCLEX nursing exam and resources to help you vault this final hurdle between you and your first nursing job!

How To Study In Nursing School (And Pass With Flying Colors)

How To Study In Nursing School (And Pass With Flying Colors)

Discover 10 game-changing tips for accelerating your learning journey in nursing school and studying for your final exams (and the NCLEX)!

How Long Should I Take To Study For The NCLEX?

How Long Should I Take To Study For The NCLEX?

When should you start studying for the NCLEX if you’re a first-time or repeat test-taker? And how many hours should you study per day? Discover right now!

Difference Between The NCLEX RN & PN Exam

Difference Between The NCLEX RN & PN Exam

Discover the differences (and similarities) between the NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN exam so that you know exactly what to expect!

Common NCLEX Mistakes & How To Course-Correct

Common NCLEX Mistakes & How To Course-Correct

Avoid a long and messy learning curve by reading this list of common NCLEX mistakes, which includes some nifty tips and tricks for studying smarter!

Why Did I Fail The NCLEX?

Why Did I Fail The NCLEX?

Here are all the reasons you could have failed the NCLEX and how to do much better next time around, whether it’s your second or sixth attempt!

How To Get A Job In Nursing

How To Get A Job In Nursing

From finding work as a new, inexperienced nurse to pursuing opportunities outside of the clinical environment, this guide explores everything you need to know!

How To Choose The Best NCLEX Review Course

How To Choose The Best NCLEX Review Course

In this article, we give you tips for choosing a good NCLEX-RN review course, as well as our favorite review courses and study tools for passing the NCLEX.

How To Answer 'Select All That Apply' NCLEX Questions

How To Answer 'Select All That Apply' NCLEX Questions

Find out how to answer NCLEX ‘select all that apply’ questions with confidence. Getting these questions correct makes a big difference to the NCLEX pass rate.

6 Common Misconceptions About Nurses

6 Common Misconceptions About Nurses

Nurses are key to quality medical care. Despite this, too many people have negative misconceptions about nurses. We're here to clear those up!

Does It Matter Which Nursing School You Attend?

Does It Matter Which Nursing School You Attend?

With so many programs, choosing the right nursing school is tough. But does it even matter which nursing school you attend?

How Has Nursing Changed In The Past 50 Years?

How Has Nursing Changed In The Past 50 Years?

Nursing is one of the most rapidly evolving professions in medicine. Here, we discuss how the profession has evolved over the years.

The Best Flashcards For Medical And Nursing Students

The Best Flashcards For Medical And Nursing Students

Flashcards the best way to study large amounts of info efficiently. Here are the best flashcards, plus some advice for studying them!

The #1 Habit To Succeed In Medical And Nursing School

The #1 Habit To Succeed In Medical And Nursing School

There’s a LOT to learn in medical and nursing school. Developing this one study habit is essential to success.

How To Find & Use NCLEX Practice Questions

How To Find & Use NCLEX Practice Questions

There are millions of NCLEX practice questions. Where to start? This guide tells you where to find the best questions and how to use them to ace the NCLEX.