Insulin Onset Peak Duration Mnemonic Nursing | Types of Insulin Nursing NCLEX Review

Insulin mnemonic for nursing students & nurses on how to remember insulin onset, peak, duration times of rapid acting insulin, short acting insulin, intermediate acting, and long acting insulin. Insulin mechanism of action depends on what type of insulin the nurse is injecting into the patient and how that particular insulin peaks in the system (along with the insulin medication's onset and duration). During insulin peak times, the patient is at most risk for hypoglycemia.

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[RegisteredNurseRN]

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[morgainnetaar]

Nursing school, during covid, at 54 years old, with hypothyroidism, ADHD, dyslexia, and menopause. I could not have gotten this far without you!

[superemilyu]

Sarah, I took my NCLEX exam on monday (March 05, 2018) and today (March 07, 2018), I am officially a licensed Registered Nurse!! Thank you so much for your educational videos! Your mnemonics definitely came in handy!

[malakmagdy]

Hello, Sarah! I PASSED my NCLEX!! I am beyond grateful to you and your awesome videos! You have no idea how helpful your material is and the way you break things down!!! Thank you so very much!! God bless you!! Keep the great job you are doing!!!

[noobiewatcherz]

4:34 Rapid 15, 1 3 Min, h, h 15 minutes feels like an hour during 3 rapid responses
5:03 Short 30 2 8 Min, h, h Short staffed nurses went from 30 pt 2 (to) 8 patients
5:28 intermediate 2 8 16 hhh Nurses Play Hero 2(to) 8 16 yr olds.

6:02 Long 2 0 24 The 2 logn Nursing shifts never peaked but lasted 24h.

[larisabarsukova]

Thank you sooo much Sarah, I hope you know that YOU are the reason for thousands of BSN graduate degrees and millions of NCLEX licensures!

[basjasmin]

From nursing school to getting my DNP and taking my FNP boards this week, I still learn so much from you! Thank you for what you have done for nurses around the world <3

[pikapatricia]

Hi Sarah, I'm a Chilean RN and last week I passed the NCLEX. I just wanted to personally say THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR LECTURES!!! Along with my kaplan resources made my study really worth for passing. Big hugs and thanks again, you're part of my success

[Ladydola]

I pass the nclex today. Thanks to you. I don't have words to describe the impact your videos just did in my life! May God pour more blessings upon you and your family, ma'am. I'll stick around and keep learning from you.

[johnaroush]

If anyone else needs help remembering intermediate timing.... Would you rather work TWO EIGHT hr shifts or a SIXTEEN hr shift

[elribeukes]

Dear Sarah,

Thank you so much for your valuable content. I am a pharmacist studying post grad to become a pharmacist prescriber. Your videos are invaluable to me.

I have a very handy way of remembering which insulin are what, that I teach my students.

This is universal code, and it works like a charm.

Any container that is YELLOW is short-acting. That includes Humulin R and Actrapid. Think of a fast Lamborghini.

Any container that is GREEN is slow acting. That includes Humulin N and Protaphane. Think of a slow green tortoise.

Any container that is BROWN is a mix between YELLOW AND GREEN. That is Novamix 30/70 or Actraphane. Think of a cup of mixed coffee.

Hope this is a good tool for you!

[stephshaw]

Currently in nursing school.
You’re amazing 🥳 idk how I would get through without you❤️ thank you

[fay]

I am currently a senior nursing student. I used this video to study for my pharmacology HESI. I went over your mnemonic over and over again and learned every word. When I took the HESI there were questions on there that made me immediately go back to this chart and video mentally. Well I am happy to say I passed! I plan on following you even after I begin working as an RN. Thanks Sara. - signed Farrah :-D

[Billythekid_]

Sara, you should be awarded a prize! Now, I don't know who'd give prizes to someone who saves health care students like you do. But when I find out, I'll show them your videos! Thanks a lot!

[malakmagdy]

My dear Sarah!! I am done with nursing school!! Passed my exist HESI today! I am so grateful to God and to you! Your videos have been a great help all along! Thank you very much for all the hard work you put in each video. You are the best! Thank you again! God bless you!!

[oliviajamerson]

I have been struggling to remember all of this information for nursing school and I cannot tell you how helpful this is. Thank you so much for this awesome way to remember it all!

[gabbylowry]

This mnemonic has been SO helpful in studying. I am currently in Med-surg II. All of the DM videos are great, but this one has been a lifesaver for memorizing insulin onset, peak, and duration!

[THEREisAplaceFORus]

Just used this in class last week to help understand the drugs, literally wouldn't get it without this pneumonic!

[camillefrank]

Sarah I just want to say I pass my NCLEX-RN, may the God continue to bless you and your husband as you share your knowledge to the world. I was having difficulties understanding insulin’s but now I do also the crunches, cane, and walker was well explained.
Thanks 🙏 God blessed

[kensanityrn]

Hi Sarah!!!! I made it! I am officially a registered nurse now here in Vegas! I watched almost all of your videos and it helped me a lot on my actual exam lastweek! Godbless you and i hope you continue your great job! You are indeed a heavensent for all of aspiring nurses across the country!! 😊👍🏼🎉