Nurse Perpy's Diary

31/07/2026

How Nursing Has Shaped My Life

Nursing has shaped my life in ways I never imagined. It has taught me that true strength is often quiet, the strength to comfort a frightened patient, advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves, and remain compassionate even on the hardest days.

Through nursing, I have learned patience, resilience, humility, and empathy. Every shift has been an opportunity to grow, every patient has taught me a lesson, and every challenge has made me a stronger person both professionally and personally.

Being a nurse is more than a career to me, it is a calling. It has given my life purpose and reminded me that the smallest acts of kindness can leave the biggest impact. It has taught me to celebrate victories, no matter how small, and to stand strong in moments of uncertainty.

As a wife, mother, and nurse, balancing these roles has not always been easy, but nursing has made me more compassionate, more disciplined, and more grateful. It has shown me the value of teamwork, lifelong learning, and serving others with dignity and respect.

Looking back, I wouldn't change this journey for anything. Nursing has not only shaped the professional I have become, it has shaped the person I am. I am proud to wear this uniform, proud to care, and proud to make a difference, one patient, one family, and one life at a time.

Once a nurse, always a nurse. ❤️👩🏾‍⚕️

29/07/2026

How to Learn Medication Classes FAST:

Learning hundreds of medications can feel overwhelmingbut here's the secret:

Don't memorise individual drug names first. Learn the suffixes!

Many medications in the same class share a similar ending. Once you recognise the suffix, you can often identify:

The drug class

What it's used for

Important nursing considerations

Common side effects

Drug Suffix Cheat Sheet

Suffix Medication Class Examples Used For

-pril ACE Inhibitors Lisinopril, Enalapril Hypertension, Heart Failure

-sartan ARBs Losartan, Valsartan Hypertension

-olol Beta Blockers Metoprolol, Atenolol Hypertension, Arrhythmias

-dipine Calcium Channel Blockers Amlodipine, Nifedipine Hypertension, Angina.

-statin Statins Atorvastatin, Simvastatin High Cholesterol.

-prazole Proton Pump Inhibitors Omeprazole, Pantoprazole GERD, Peptic Ulcers.

-tidine H2 Blockers Famotidine Acid Reduction

-floxacin Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin Bacterial Infections.

-cillin Penicillin Antibiotics Amoxicillin, Ampicillin Bacterial Infections.

-mycin Macrolide Antibiotics* Azithromycin, Erythromycin Respiratory Infections.

-azole Antifungals Fluconazole, Ketoconazole Fungal Infections.

-parin Anticoagulants Heparin, Enoxaparin Prevent Blood Clots.

-xaban Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors Apixaban, Rivaroxaban Stroke & DVT Prevention.

-grel Antiplatelets Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor Prevent Blood Clots.

-semide Loop Diuretics Furosemide, Torsemide Fluid Overload.

-terol Bronchodilators (Beta-2 Agonists) Salbutamol, Formoterol Asthma, COPD.

-tropium Anticholinergic Bronchodilators Ipratropium, Tiotropium COPD, Asthma.

-gliptin DPP-4 Inhibitors Sitagliptin, Linagliptin Type 2 Diabetes.

-gliflozin SGLT2 Inhibitors Empagliflozin, Dapagliflozin Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Failure.

-formin Biguanides Metformin Type 2 Diabetes
-oxetine SSRIs Fluoxetine, Paroxetine Depression, Anxiety

> Note: Not every drug ending in -mycin is a macrolide (for example, vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic), so always confirm the specific medication.

Quick Memory Tips

✅ Learn 5 suffixes per day instead of 100 drug names.

✅ Group medications by body system (cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, etc.).

✅ Link each class to:

Use

Major side effect

Key nursing assessment

On the NCLEX, you may not recognise the exact medication, but recognising the suffix can help you answer questions correctly by identifying the drug class and anticipating its actions, side effects, and nursing priorities.

Remember: Don't memorise medications one by one. Master the suffixes, and you'll recognise hundreds of drugs with confidence!

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29/07/2026

NCLEX STUDY MATERIALS

Top 4 Recommended NCLEX Resources

1️⃣ UWorld

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2️⃣ Saunders Comprehensive Review

✅ Strong content review
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3️⃣ Archer Review

✅ Readiness assessments
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4️⃣ Mark Klimek Lectures

✅ Easy-to-understand explanations
✅ Great for prioritization & test strategies

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29/07/2026

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29/07/2026

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29/07/2026

NCLEX Topic for today:

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Think DVT when your patient has unilateral leg swelling, pain, warmth, and redness. These are classic signs of a blood clot in a deep vein.

Nursing Priorities:

✅ Do NOT massage the affected leg.
✅ Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
✅ Prepare for a Doppler ultrasound.
✅ Administer anticoagulants as prescribed.

Remember: If your patient suddenly develops shortness of breath, chest pain, or coughing up blood, suspect a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)—a life-threatening emergency.

NCLEX Tipl: Unilateral swelling + pain + warmth = Think DVT until proven otherwise!

28/07/2026

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28/07/2026

Nclex Question for the day

26/07/2026

25/07/2026

Omeprazole & Iron Supplements

If you're taking omeprazole and an iron supplement, avoid taking them at the same time.

Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, and iron needs stomach acid to be absorbed properly. Taking them together may reduce the amount of iron your body absorbs.

✅ Take iron at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after omeprazole (or as advised by your healthcare provider).

NCLEX Reminder: Always consider medication interactions, they can make a big difference in how well a treatment works!