Ready for a Challenge?

This one is for you, whether you're just starting nursing school, you're in the midst of Pharm, OR you're preparing for the NCLEX.

The Five-a-Day Pharmacology Challenge - Cardiovascular Medications is a free community challenge, helping more nursing students master (and review) critical meds with just a few minutes a day.

BONUS: There's prizes. Lots of prizes.

  • 8

    days long

  • 43

    flashcards/topics

  • 1h 20m

    total video time

  • 40

    quiz questions

  • 15-30m

    per day!

How does the challenge work?

  • 📋 Sign up

    Aug 7 - August 15, 2024

    Sign up above!

    After signup, if you don't have an account, you will be invited to create one.

  • 🧑🏽‍💻 Participate

    August 15 - 22, 2024

    Each day:

    ✅ Check your email/texts for the day's learning drop!

    ✅ Log in for a mix of video, digital flashcards, and quiz questions designed to help you master FIVE bite-sized concepts.

    ✅ Our learning platform will track your progress as you check off learning activities. This is how you qualify to win!

  • 🏆 Win

    Week of August 26, 2024

    We're giving away prizes on prizes on PRIZES.

    Some prizes will be awarded for progress and consistency in the challenge...others will be random and fun, like a scavenger hunt! Keep your eyes on our social media and email to get prize alerts.

    EVERYONE can win something!

    See the prizes 
See full terms and conditions

Challenge Course Content by Day

Red Pharm antihypertensive flashcards: Renin inhibitors, ace inhibitors, angiotensin II blockers, aldosterone antagonists; with subsections: Indications, Mode of Action, Side Effects, Contraindications, Nursing Care, Patient teaching. A yellow Medical-Surgical A&P review flashcard: renin angiotensin aldosterone system - (RAAS) steps

Day 1: Hypertension medications that affect the RAAS system

  • Renin inhibitors
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Angiotensin II Blockers
  • Aldosterone Antagonists
  • Regulatory system (RAAS)
Red pharm antihypertensives / antianginals /antiarrhythmics flashcards: calcium channel blockers, centrally acting alpha₂ agonists, beta₁ blockers, nonselective beta blockers, vasodilators, nitrates; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching

Day 2: Hypertension/Angina Medications and Vasodilators

  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Centrally-acting alpha₂ agonists
  • Beta₁ blockers
  • Nonselective beta blockers
  • Vasodilators
  • Nitrates
Red pharm antiarrhythmics flashcards: cardiac glycosides, class i & il antiarrhythmics, class ili antiarrhythmics, class iv & other antiarrhythmics, anticholinergic / antimuscarinic; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching

Day 3: Cardiac Glycosides, Antidysrhythmics Class I-IV, Atropine

  • Cardiac glycosides
  • Antiarrhythmics Class I-II
  • Antiarrhythmics Class III
  • Antiarrhythmics Class IV
  • Anticholinergic / antimuscarinic (Atropine)
Red pharm anticoagulants / antiplatelet agents flashcards: IV/Subcutaneous Anticoagulants, Oral Anticoagulants: Coumarins, Oral Anticoagulants: Factor Xa Inhibitors, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors, Thrombin Inhibitors; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching

Day 4: Anticoagulants & antiplatelets

  • IV/subcutaneous anticoagulants
  • Oral anticoagulants: Coumarins
  • Oral anticoagulants: Factor Xa inhibitors
  • Platelet aggregation inhibitors
  • Thrombin inhibitors
Red pharm flashcards: Thrombolytics, Fibrinolysis Inhibitors, Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents, Colony Stimulating Factor; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching. One orange Pharm Basics flashcard on Bleeding Precautions with subsections: Medications with Bleeding Precautions, signs/symptoms. nursing care, patient teaching.

Day 5: Hemostatic, Thrombolytic, Erythropoietic and Leukopoietic Growth Factors Medications

  • Thrombolytics
  • Fibrinolysis inhibitors
  • Erythropoiesis stimulating agents
  • Colony stimulating factors
  • Bleeding precautions
Red pharm flashcards on Shock medications: Adrenergics: Bronchodilator/Vasopressor, Adrenergics: Vasopressor, Adrenergics: Inotropic/Vasopressor, Adrenergics: Inotropic, Colloid/Volume Expander; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching.

Day 6: Medications for Shock

  • Adrenergics: Bronchodilator/ Vasopressor
  • Adrenergics: Vasopressor
  • Adrenergics: Vasopressor/ Inotropic
  • Adrenergics: Inotropic
  • Colloid/volume expander
Red pharm flashcards on antilipemic agents: Statins, Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors, Bile Acid Sequestrants, Fibric Acid Derivatives, Water Soluble Vitamins; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching.

Day 7: Cholesterol (Antilipemic) Medications

  • Statins
  • Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
  • Bile acid sequestrants
  • Fibric acid derivatives
  • Water soluble vitamins
Red pharm flashcards on vitamins/minerals/electrolytes: Antianemics: Water Soluble Vitamins, Calcium Supplements, Alkalinizing Agent/Antacid, Magnesium Supplements, Antianemics: Iron Supplements, Potassium Supplements, Potassium-Binding Agents; each with subsections: indications, mode of action, side effects, contraindications, nursing care, patient teaching.

Day 8: Antianemic agents, Iron Supplements, Meds for Electrolyte & Acid/Base Imbalances

  • Antianemics: water soluble vitamins
  • Antianemics: iron supplements
  • Calcium supplements
  • Potassium supplements
  • Alkalinizing agent/antacid
  • Potassium-binding agents
  • Magnesium supplements

Prizes

  • Macbook Air ($1,499 value) The Comprehensive Nursing Collection ($690 value) Nursing School Study Planner 2024-2025 ($49 value) 1 year Level Up RN Membership ($99 value) 1 year Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition ($199 value)

    🏆🥇 Grand prize: Best-in-Class

    One (1) of the highest-scoring finishers will get...

    • Macbook Air ($1,499 value)
    • The Comprehensive Nursing Collection ($690 value)
    • Nursing School Study Planner 2024-2025 ($49 value)
    • 1 year Level Up RN Membership ($99 value)
    • 1 year Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition ($199 value)
  • 1 month Level Up RN Membership ($10 value) 1 month Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition ($50 value) Challenge-Exclusive Level Up RN Sticker (priceless)

    🏆 2nd prize: All Finishers

    Everyone who finishes the challenge course will get...

    • 1 month Level Up RN Membership ($10 value)
    • 1 month Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition ($50 value)
    • Challenge-Exclusive Level Up RN Sticker (priceless)
  • The Comprehensive Nursing Collection ($690 value) Nursing School Study Planner 2024-2025 ($49 value) 1 year Level Up RN Membership ($99 value) 1 year Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition ($199 value)

    🎟️ Raffle: All participants eligible

    Everyone who participates in the challenge course will be entered for a CHANCE to win...

    • The Comprehensive Nursing Collection ($690 value)
    • Nursing School Study Planner 2024-2025 ($49 value)
    • 1 year Level Up RN Membership ($99 value)
    • 1 year Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition ($199 value)
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  • Makeka holding Pharm against a blue sky background

    Grand Prize Winner: Makeka C

    Makeka was a top scorer in the Challenge with 100% completion and an average score of 100%. She showed up every day to build her Cardio Meds mastery!

  • Everyone's tiny picture submitted in the Photo Contests

    Finishers

    Congratulations to our finishers!! You showed up, you studied, and you knocked it out of the park! Keep your eye on your email for your prizes.

  • mystery gift

    Raffle Winner: Daeun K.

    Congrats Daeun! You are well on your way to leveling up with the Comprehensive Nursing Collection!

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Want Extra chances to win?

BONUS PRIZES: Daily photo contest

Each day of the challenge we'll announce a photo contest.

How to submit your entry

  • Upload

    Upload an image directly to the gallery below with your name, email, and any requested notes from the day's prompt.

    All approved submissions will be published!

    Upload to gallery 

  • And post on social for extra chances

    Post a photo/video to your feed on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok

    • tag @leveluprn
    • use the hashtags #FiveADay #PharmChallenge
    Tag us on Instagram 

  • (CLOSED) Day 1: Pet + Overview Page

    Day 1 winner

    Barbara H.
    Roo is hard at work helping Mom to study.

    Day 1 prompt

    Submit a photo of your pet* with the Day 1 Overview page open (in the Challenge course player!)
    BONUS: Include yourself in the photo!
    *No pets? Get creative 😉

    Day 1 prize

    Nursing School Study Planner 2024-2025, Super Sticker Pack, Ultimate Pharmacology Bundle, Sharpie Ultimate Collection, Assorted Tips and Colors, Zebra Mildliner Dual-Tip Creative Highlighters, Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils, Pilot G-Tec-C Gel Rolling Ball Pens

  • Day 2 winner Makeka C reviewing Day 2 videos in the pharm challenge alongsize her prizes

    (CLOSED) Day 2: You + Second Video

    Day 2 winner

    Makeka C.
    Study Time!!! Five A Day Friday!!😊

    Day 2 prompt

    Submit a photo of yourself + the second video from the Day 2 Challenge lesson (in the Course player!)

    Day 2 prize

    • Level Up RN Ultimate Med-Surg Bundle
    • Littmann Cardiology IV Diagnostic Stethoscope

    $363.40 value!

  • Seung-Lim W holding up their phone with the quiz question about digoxin toxicity

    (CLOSED) Day 3: You + Digoxin Quiz Question

    Day 3 winner

    Seung-Lim W.

    Learning so much about antidysrhythmic drugs!

    Day 3 prompt

    Submit a photo of yourself with the Day 3 quiz question that includes the word Digoxin (in the Challenge course player!)

    Day 3 prize

    • Level Up Nurse Squad - Great Eight
    • Level Up RN Super Sticker Pack
    • Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState™ Tumbler,  40 OZ

    $260.95 value!

  • Day 4 winner Candace Gilliam with her family - Pharm Challenge Day 4 prizes are superimposed and include a backpack, LRN MEM, socks, and snacks

    (CLOSED) Day 4: You + Study Buddy/ Support System + Secret Word

    Day 4 winner

    Candace G.
    Microdosing!

    Day 4 prompt

    Submit a photo of yourself + your study buddy/support system peeps & submit your upload with Day 4's secret word.
    BONUS: Include Level Up RN in the photo in any form!

    Day 4 prize

    • Level Up RN Membership - 1 year subscription
    • Original SnackBOX Care Package (50 Snacks)
    • Bombas Performance Compression Socks
    • North Face Jester Luxe Backpack

    $284.90 value!

  • Winner of Day 5 prize, JoJo McGarrity wearing leopard shorts and other running gear, smiling and holding up the Day 5 Challenge flashcards. Jojo's dog is lounging in the corner of the photo and superimposed over top is the Day 5 prize - 1 year of Flashables and Hokas

    (CLOSED) Day 5: You + Sports/Fitness + Flashcards

    Day 5 winner

    JoJo M.

    Studied cards 56-59 & 24 before getting my training run in for the Chicago marathon which I’ll be running this October!!

    Day 5 prompt

    Submit a photo of you + sports/fitness & send your submission with the numbers on Day 5's flashcards.
    BONUS: Have Day 5's flashcards visible (in any form)!

    Day 5 prize

    • Flashables - Digital Nursing Flashcards - NCLEX Edition (1 year)
    • Hoka Skyline-Float X Hiking Shoes

    $419 value!

  • Winner of Day 6 is holding up flashcards on the beach on a rainbow rug with their prize superimposed - Dosage Calc, Gift Cards, and Choice of Ultimate Bundle

    (CLOSED) Day 6: You + Outdoors + 3rd Flashcard

    Day 6 winner

    Terran H.
    Studying down by the water, soaking all the sunshine up in Northern Michigan.

    Day 6 prompt

    Submit a photo of yourself studying for the Challenge outdoors* & submit your upload with the title of Day 6's third flashcard!

    BONUS: Show Day 6's third flashcard in your photo!

    *Weather permitting—stay safe! On a boat, in the car, at the pool, at a restaurant 👀

    Day 6 prize

    • Level Up RN Ultimate Bundle of your choice
    • Level Up RN Dosage Calculation - Workbook & Digital Companion
    • Amazon $50 gift card
    • UberEats $50 gift card

      $240 value!

  • (CLOSED) Day 7: You + A Daily Routine + Video

    Day 7 winner

    Kacie H.

    Cholesterol (Antilipemic) Medications - Day 7/8 of the Five a day challenging. Collecting eggs while listening to Cathy.

    Day 7 prompt

    Submit a photo of YOU doing one of your daily routines & include the TITLE of Day 7’s video in your upload caption.

    Day 7 prize

    • Level Up RN Ultimate Nutrition Bundle
    • Fitbit Versa 4

    $254.90 value!

  • Bridgette and her dog chilling on the porch laying down watching Cathy Parkes nursing videos and holding up Level Up RN Flashcards

    (CLOSED) Day 8: You + Flashcards + Finishing the Challenge Strong!

    Day 8 winner

    Bridgette K.

    So grateful to have found Level Up RN flashcards and videos—they've made topics that were fuzzy make sense.

    Day 8 prompt

    Even if you started late—Day 8 counts! Send a photo of yourself participating in the Five-a-Day Pharm Challenge anywhere, any way, studying at least one of Day 8's flashcards.*

    *You can show Level Up RN Pharmacology Flashcards if you have them, or show Flashables!

    Day 8 prize

    • Level Up RN Membership - 1 year subscription
    • Beats Studio Pro – Premium Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

    $449 value!

Tips for a great contest photo

  • Clear, well-lit
  • Show your lovely face
  • Show off your personality & aesthetic!
  • Showing the prompt item(s) in your actual photo is preferred over screenshots/stitches — maybe a friend helps you take the photo? 👀
  • Minimize the use of collage elements/overlays — there's a caption box for any text answers requested in the prompt

Challenge FAQ

Access

How do I sign up?

Fill out the signup form!

How do I access the challenge course?

You must be logged in to your Level Up RN account to access the challenge course.

After you sign up, we'll send you a link to the challenge course. If you're new, we'll also send you an account invitation.

Can I sign up for the challenge if I don't have a Level Up RN account yet?

Yes!

If this is you, you'll be sent an account invitation email after you sign up for the challenge.

Accept your invitation (you'll be asked to create a password).

Then you'll be ready to go when the challenge starts!

Do I automatically get access to the challenge if I already have Level Up RN Membership?

No. Fill out the signup form!

Challenge course

How long is the Challenge?

8 days

How long will the Challenge Course content take me each day?

We estimate about 15-30 minutes

What's in the Challenge Course?

Check out the topics. Each day has an overview where you can review the relevant flashcard info, video(s), and quiz questions to test your knowledge.

Can I do the whole Challenge Course in one day?

That's not very Five-a-Day of you 😉

We encourage you to participate each day, but we won't stop you if you want to jump in late—we'd love to have you participate!

When will each day's Challenge Course chapter be released?

6:00 am PT

How will I know when each day's Challenge Course chapter is released?

We will send you an email to the email address you used to sign up for the challenge.

Winning & Prizes

How can I win the grand prize?

  • Watch the videos each day in the challenge course
  • Do the review questions each day in the challenge course
  • Review the flashcards each day in the challenge course

The grand prize winner will have the highest scores across all challenge material. You can earn ~extra credit~ by completing each day's photo contest.

There will only be ONE (1) grand prize winner.

How can I win 2nd prize?

If you want to win 2nd prize, be a finisher! Finish the challenge course during the challenge timeframe. That means that you watch each day's video and complete each day's quiz questions.

Want more prizes? Participate in the photo contest.

Can I still win something if I don't or can't finish the Challenge Course?

Yes you can! Everyone who participates* in the challenge course will be entered to win the raffle. See prizes.

*Our goal = you learning and succeeding. Participating in the challenge doesn't just mean you sign up—show up! To be considered a participant, you must log in to the learning platform and complete at least one chapter of Challenge Course content.

Want more prizes? Participate in the photo contest.

Can I get something different if I already have the Level Up RN product(s) shown?

No, but here's the good news: if you already own our prizes, you are already ahead of everyone in your preparedness and have a higher likelihood of winning the Grand Prize and being able to complete the daily Photo Contest prizes.

Photo Contest

Is participating in the Photo Contests a required part of the Challenge?

No, it's optional—but it increases your chances of winning the Grand Prize, plus, you can win a bunch of other sweet prizes. So it's encouraged!

How many Photo Contests are there?

Eight (8) — One for each day of the challenge.

WHEN will each day's Photo Contest prompt be announced?

Each day we will announce the prompt at 6:00 am PT.

We will announce the previous day's winner by 3:00 pm PT.

WHERE will each day's Photo Contest prompt be announced?

You will find each daily Photo Contest winner announcement by 3:00 pm PT:

Do I have to participate every day in the Photo Contest?

No—you can jump in whenever! But it does help increase your chances of winning the Grand Prize, so if that interests you—we say GO FOR IT!

How do I submit my photo entry for the day's Photo Contest?

Your options:

  • Post a picture or video to your feed on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, tag @leveluprn, and use the hashtags #FiveADay #PharmChallenge
  • Upload directly to the gallery on this page

Hint: Keep your eye on @leveluprn for additional chances to win 👀

What is the deadline for submitting my photo for that day's Photo Contest?

11:59 pm PT

What if I can't do one of the days' Photo Contests?

We encourage you to get creative!

Will other people see my photo entry?

Yes. By sending us your photo you agree that we can display it on this page—that's part of the fun of the Photo Contest!

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