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💉 Opioid Analgesics Series – Part 1

Administering injectable medications safely starts long before the injection itself.

In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Instructor RN Harpreet walks you through the essential preparation steps using Hydromorphone supplied in a vial.

✅ Understanding the medication order
✅ Gathering the required supplies
✅ Calculating the correct dose
✅ Preparing a subcutaneous injection
✅ Learning how Luer Lock syringes are used in Canada
✅ Understanding the automatic needle safety lock that helps prevent needlestick injuries

Whether you’re preparing for the NCLEX, IGA, or clinical practice in Canada, mastering these fundamentals is critical for safe medication administration.

Stay tuned for Part 2! 👩‍⚕️📚

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🎉 Another NCLEX Success Story! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating Aman and her incredible journey to becoming an RN in Canada 🇨🇦💙

Aman’s journey wasn’t a short one—but that’s exactly what makes her success so inspiring.

She started her nursing licensure process with us through BCCNM and successfully completed her IGA (formerly NCAS) assessment. Based on her results, she was assigned 4 competency gap courses along with a preceptorship.

Instead of seeing those requirements as obstacles, Aman saw them as opportunities to grow. 💪

Through her courses and preceptorship, she gained valuable Canadian nursing experience, strengthened her clinical skills, and built the confidence needed to move forward in her journey.

Step by step, she kept going.
Course by course, she kept learning.
Challenge by challenge, she kept growing.

And now... she has officially PASSED her NCLEX! 🎉🩺

Aman’s story is a reminder that everyone’s nursing journey is different. Some paths take longer than others, but with persistence, dedication, and the right support, success is always possible.

Congratulations, Aman! We are so proud to have been part of your journey from IGA all the way to NCLEX success. ❤️

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Nishtha’s Story – NCLEX Success in Just 3.5 Months!

Nishtha studied nursing at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, and came to Canada in 2022 as an international student. While working as an HCA, she remained focused, disciplined, and incredibly hardworking.
With determination and the right guidance, she passed the NCLEX on her first attempt in Canada—within just 3.5 months of arriving!
Nishtha’s journey is a powerful reminder that with effort, time management, and the right support, anyone can clear NCLEX on the first try. We’re so proud of her and everything she’s achieved!

📚 Perfect Steps Learning
🩺 NCLEX, CELBAN, and Inspire Global Assessments (NCAS/IGA) prep
🇨🇦 Taught by experienced Canadian RNs
📖 Classes l Notes l Mock Tests l 1-on-1 Support
💻 100% Online NCLEX classes l 🏫 In-person SLA classes
📍 Located in Surrey, BC
📞 Call or WhatsApp: +1 604 613 2633

💉 Needle Injection Techniques Every Nurse Should Know!
Whether you’re prepping for your NCLEX or brushing up on your skills, here’s a quick breakdown of the most common injection routes you’ll encounter in clinical practice:

🔹 Intradermal (ID)
• Angle: 10–15°
• Used for: TB/PPD tests, allergy testing
• Site: Inner forearm

🔹 Subcutaneous (SubQ/SQ)
• Angle: 45–90° depending on patient size
• Used for: Insulin, heparin, Lovenox, etc.
• Sites: Abdomen (at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus), upper arm, thigh

🔹 Intramuscular (IM)
• Angle: 90° straight in
• Used for: Vaccinations, epinephrine, ketorolac, B12 shots
• Sites: Deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal

✨ Have you practiced any of these in your labs or clinicals yet? Let us know in the comments!

🎓 At Perfect Steps Learning, we help internationally educated nurses master these skills and pass their NCLEX confidently—with expert instructors, mock tests, detailed notes, and 1:1 guidance tailored to your learning needs.
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