One of the most common lab tests ordered for your patients is the BMP, otherwise known as the basic metabolic panel. This lab test looks at eight different components which provide a wealth of information about your patient’s condition. The components of the BMP are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, carbon dioxide, glucose, BUN and creatinine. Read the article and view references here. Review lab values and electrolytes when you study with Study Sesh! Study Sesh is my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

One of the most common lab tests ordered for your patients is the BMP, otherwise known as the basic metabolic panel. This lab test looks at eight different components which provide a wealth of information about your patient’s condition. The components of the BMP are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, carbon dioxide, glucose, BUN and creatinine. Read the article and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/bmp/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Review lab values and electrolytes when you study with Study Sesh! Study Sesh is my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more here.</a> If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Components of the BMP: Episode 303

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hypermetabolic crisis that is fatal if left untreated. It occurs in individuals with a specific genetic condition when they are exposed to certain anesthetic gasses or the medication succinylcholine. In this episode, you’ll learn:  Malignant hyperthermia pathophysiology Complications of MH Who is most at risk for experiencing malignant hyperthermia Signs and symptoms Important assessments for a patient with malignant hyperthermia Tests utilized to diagnose and evaluate MH Treatments for malignant hyperthermia (and why you’ve got to act fast and get help!) Key patient education  To learn more about DIC, listen to episode 173 To learn more about rhabdomyolysis, listen to episode 251 To learn more about compartment syndrome, listen to episode 119 Read the article about malignant hyperthermia and view references here. If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hypermetabolic crisis that is fatal if left untreated. It occurs in individuals with a specific genetic condition when they are exposed to certain anesthetic gasses or the medication succinylcholine. In this episode, you’ll learn: <ul> <li>Malignant hyperthermia pathophysiology</li> <li>Complications of MH</li> <li>Who is most at risk for experiencing malignant hyperthermia</li> <li>Signs and symptoms</li> <li>Important assessments for a patient with malignant hyperthermia</li> <li>Tests utilized to diagnose and evaluate MH</li> <li>Treatments for malignant hyperthermia (and why you’ve got to act fast and get help!)</li> <li>Key patient education</li> </ul> To learn more about DIC, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode173/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to episode 173</a> To learn more about rhabdomyolysis, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode251/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to episode 251</a> To learn more about compartment syndrome, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode119/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to episode 119</a> Read the article about malignant hyperthermia and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/malignant-hyperthermia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Malignant Hyperthermia: Episode 302

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which the individual has recurring, unwanted thoughts or fears that cause a significant amount of stress that can only be relieved by performing ritualistic behavior. The recurring thoughts or fears are the individual’s obsessions. The ritualistic activity that alleviates the obsessive thoughts and the associated stress is the compulsion. In this episode you’ll learn:  The pathophysiology of OCD and who is most at risk Complications of the condition Key signs and symptoms of OCD Priority nursing assessments How OCD is diagnosed Treatment for OCD, including cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacology Important patient education  Read the article about obsessive compulsive disorder and view references here. Change the way you study with Study Sesh. If you’re tired of sitting and staring at a screen or a book, it’s time to check out Study Sesh! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which the individual has recurring, unwanted thoughts or fears that cause a significant amount of stress that can only be relieved by performing ritualistic behavior. The recurring thoughts or fears are the individual’s obsessions. The ritualistic activity that alleviates the obsessive thoughts and the associated stress is the compulsion. In this episode you’ll learn: <ul> <li>The pathophysiology of OCD and who is most at risk</li> <li>Complications of the condition</li> <li>Key signs and symptoms of OCD</li> <li>Priority nursing assessments</li> <li>How OCD is diagnosed</li> <li>Treatment for OCD, including cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacology</li> <li>Important patient education</li> </ul> Read the article about obsessive compulsive disorder and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/ocd/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Change the way you study with Study Sesh. If you’re tired of sitting and staring at a screen or a book, it’s time to check out <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Study Sesh</a>! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

The ABCs of OCD: Episode 301

When students struggle with pharmacology it’s typically because they’re trying to memorize drugs, their indications, important nursing implications, and the many side effects. And while these things are important, they’re only part of the picture. To understand pharmacology, you must do more than memorize and, instead, invest some energy in learning foundation concepts. In this episode, you’ll get a sneak peek into my new program Fast Pharmacology! I’ve taken some of the foundation lessons in that program and compiled them into this overview of key pharmacology concepts to help you be successful in this challenging class. Topics covered in this episode include:  Overview of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion Onset, peak and duration defined and why knowing this information is vital for the nurse The difference between delayed release and extended release formulations The basics of pharmacodynamics The difference between efficacy and potency Pharmacologic classifications vs. therapeutic classifications  Learn pharmacology in five minutes or less with Fast Pharmacology! In this audio-based program, each pharmacology concept is explained in under five minutes so you can study on-the-go without sacrificing valuable study time.  Learn more about Fast Pharmacology here!. Want to get a head start with pharmacology? Download the free Pharmacology Success pack here. Read the articles that accompany this episode here: Nursing Guide to Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics for Nursing Students Pharmacologic vs Therapeutic Drug Classes   If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

When students struggle with pharmacology it’s typically because they’re trying to memorize drugs, their indications, important nursing implications, and the many side effects. And while these things are important, they’re only part of the picture. To understand pharmacology, you must do more than memorize and, instead, invest some energy in learning foundation concepts. In this episode, you’ll get a sneak peek into my new program Fast Pharmacology! I’ve taken some of the foundation lessons in that program and compiled them into this overview of key pharmacology concepts to help you be successful in this challenging class. Topics covered in this episode include: <ul> <li>Overview of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion</li> <li>Onset, peak and duration defined and why knowing this information is vital for the nurse</li> <li>The difference between delayed release and extended release formulations</li> <li>The basics of pharmacodynamics</li> <li>The difference between efficacy and potency</li> <li>Pharmacologic classifications vs. therapeutic classifications</li> </ul> Learn pharmacology in five minutes or less with Fast Pharmacology! In this audio-based program, each pharmacology concept is explained in under five minutes so you can study on-the-go without sacrificing valuable study time.  <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/pharm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Fast Pharmacology here!</a>. Want to get a head start with pharmacology? <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/74de5bbcc1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download the free Pharmacology Success pack here.</a> Read the articles that accompany this episode here: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/pharmacokinetics/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nursing Guide to Pharmacokinetics</a> <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/pharmacodynamics/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pharmacodynamics for Nursing Students</a> <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/drug-classes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pharmacologic vs Therapeutic Drug Classes</a> If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Pharmacology Foundations: Episode 300

Pleural effusions are defined as a buildup of excess fluid between the pleura and it can occur as a consequence of a wide variety of conditions. In this episode, you’ll learn:  The two types of pleural fluid Risk factors for pleural effusion Complications of pleural effusion Signs and symptoms of pleural effusion Priority assessments How pleural effusions are identified and what lab tests are conducted Treatments for pleural effusion Important patient education  To review chest tube management, listen to episode 124. To dive deep into respiratory assessment, listen to episode 237. Read the article about pleural effusions and view references here. Grab the FREE Straight A Nursing LATTE template to easily create your own Med Surg study guides. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides!     If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Pleural effusions are defined as a buildup of excess fluid between the pleura and it can occur as a consequence of a wide variety of conditions. In this episode, you’ll learn: <ul> <li>The two types of pleural fluid</li> <li>Risk factors for pleural effusion</li> <li>Complications of pleural effusion</li> <li>Signs and symptoms of pleural effusion</li> <li>Priority assessments</li> <li>How pleural effusions are identified and what lab tests are conducted</li> <li>Treatments for pleural effusion</li> <li>Important patient education</li> </ul> To review chest tube management, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode124/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to episode 124</a>. To dive deep into respiratory assessment, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode237/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to episode 237</a>. Read the article about pleural effusions and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/pleural-effusion/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Grab the FREE <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/b69ebb053d" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Straight A Nursing LATTE template</a> to easily create your own Med Surg study guides. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/solution" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enroll in Med Surg Solution</a> and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Pleural Effusions NCLEX Review: Episode 299

Being able to decipher medical language means understanding the common roots, suffixes and prefixes. For example, if you know “ectomy” means the removal of something…even without recognizing the rest of the word, you at least know the patient had some kind of surgical procedure and something was removed. A great example of this is appendectomy or lobectomy. In this PodQuiz, you’ll test your knowledge of medical terms as you review along with me. If this is your first PodQuiz, here’s how it works: I’ll ask a question, give you time to answer and then tell you the answer. It’s basically like doing flashcards for your ears! If you love this format for reviewing and learning material, then you’ll really love Study Sesh, my audio-based program that allows you to get up from your desk and study on-the-go. Study Sesh includes more than 100 PodQuizzes, covering a wide range of topics (plus, there’s some other really cool stuff in there, too!). Learn more about Study Sesh here…and change the way you study!     If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Being able to decipher medical language means understanding the common roots, suffixes and prefixes. For example, if you know “ectomy” means the removal of something…even without recognizing the rest of the word, you at least know the patient had some kind of surgical procedure and something was removed. A great example of this is appendectomy or lobectomy. In this PodQuiz, you’ll test your knowledge of medical terms as you review along with me. If this is your first PodQuiz, here’s how it works: I’ll ask a question, give you time to answer and then tell you the answer. It’s basically like doing flashcards for your ears! If you love this format for reviewing and learning material, then you’ll really love Study Sesh, my audio-based program that allows you to get up from your desk and study on-the-go. Study Sesh includes more than 100 PodQuizzes, covering a wide range of topics (plus, there’s some other really cool stuff in there, too!). <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Study Sesh here</a>…and change the way you study! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Medical Terminology PodQuiz: Episode 298

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) occurs when the body has an inadequate response to postural changes and, as a result, is unable to maintain a steady blood pressure when moving from a lying to standing position. It is defined as a decrease in systolic or diastolic blood pressure that occurs within three minutes of moving from a sitting or supine position to a standing position. The parameter for OH is a decrease of 20 mmHg systolic or a decrease of 10 mmHg diastolic. In this episode you’ll learn:  The physiology of orthostatic hypotension The key difference between acute and chronic OH How neurogenic OH differs from non-neurogenic OH Conditions that exacerbate OH Why drug-induced OH occurs Medical conditions that can cause an individual to have acute or chronic OH The complications of orthostatic hypotension How orthostatic hypotension is diagnosed How orthostatic hypotension is treated Pharmacology for OH  Read the article and view references here. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides!   If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) occurs when the body has an inadequate response to postural changes and, as a result, is unable to maintain a steady blood pressure when moving from a lying to standing position. It is defined as a decrease in systolic or diastolic blood pressure that occurs within three minutes of moving from a sitting or supine position to a standing position. The parameter for OH is a decrease of 20 mmHg systolic or a decrease of 10 mmHg diastolic. In this episode you’ll learn: <ul> <li>The physiology of orthostatic hypotension</li> <li>The key difference between acute and chronic OH</li> <li>How neurogenic OH differs from non-neurogenic OH</li> <li>Conditions that exacerbate OH</li> <li>Why drug-induced OH occurs</li> <li>Medical conditions that can cause an individual to have acute or chronic OH</li> <li>The complications of orthostatic hypotension</li> <li>How orthostatic hypotension is diagnosed</li> <li>How orthostatic hypotension is treated</li> <li>Pharmacology for OH</li> </ul> Read the article and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/orthostatic-hypotension/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/solution" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enroll in Med Surg Solution</a> and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Understanding Orthostatic Hypotension: Episode 297

Because of the propensity for gout to occur in the wealthy who lived a lavish lifestyle, gout was once called the “disease of kings.” Today gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that can lead to significant pain and lack of mobility. In this episode, you’ll learn the following about caring for patients with gout:  The pathophysiology of gout The four phases of gout Risk factors that predispose someone to gout Gout signs and symptoms Tests and treatments for gout Dietary modifications that can help prevent gout attacks Key patient education  To learn more about allopurinol, one of the most commonly utilized medications for gout, check out All About Allopurinol: Episode 202 while you’re at it! Read the article “Gout NCLEX Review” and view references here. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides!   If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Because of the propensity for gout to occur in the wealthy who lived a lavish lifestyle, gout was once called the “disease of kings.” Today gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that can lead to significant pain and lack of mobility. In this episode, you’ll learn the following about caring for patients with gout: <ul> <li>The pathophysiology of gout</li> <li>The four phases of gout</li> <li>Risk factors that predispose someone to gout</li> <li>Gout signs and symptoms</li> <li>Tests and treatments for gout</li> <li>Dietary modifications that can help prevent gout attacks</li> <li>Key patient education</li> </ul> To learn more about allopurinol, one of the most commonly utilized medications for gout, check out <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode202/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All About Allopurinol: Episode 202</a> while you’re at it! Read the article “Gout NCLEX Review” and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/gout-nclex-review/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/solution" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enroll in Med Surg Solution</a> and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

The Disease of Kings: Episode 296

Pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is a respiratory tract infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is a highly contagious disease that predominantly impacts children. In this episode you’ll learn the key things you know about pertussis:  Pertussis pathophysiology and stages of disease The pertussis vaccine Complications of pertussis Signs and symptoms of pertussis Key nursing assessments for a patient with pertussis Tests that will be ordered Treatments for pertussis Important patient education information  To learn more about respiratory distress in children, listen to Episode 140. And, to dive into ECMO, you can read more about it here. Read the article Pertussis Basics for Nursing Students and view references here. Review pediatric topics on the go with Study Sesh! Study for your nursing school exams and NCLEX on the go with over 90 PodQuiz episodes covering a wide range of topics. Sign up for Study Sesh here! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is a respiratory tract infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is a highly contagious disease that predominantly impacts children. In this episode you’ll learn the key things you know about pertussis: <ul> <li>Pertussis pathophysiology and stages of disease</li> <li>The pertussis vaccine</li> <li>Complications of pertussis</li> <li>Signs and symptoms of pertussis</li> <li>Key nursing assessments for a patient with pertussis</li> <li>Tests that will be ordered</li> <li>Treatments for pertussis</li> <li>Important patient education information</li> </ul> To learn more about respiratory distress in children, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode140/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">listen to Episode 140</a>. And, to dive into ECMO, you can <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/ecmo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">read more about it here</a>. Read the article Pertussis Basics for Nursing Students and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/pertussis/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Review pediatric topics on the go with Study Sesh! Study for your nursing school exams and NCLEX on the go with over 90 PodQuiz episodes covering a wide range of topics. <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Study Sesh here!</a> If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂 _____________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Nursing Care for Patients with Pertussis: Episode 295

Have you ever wondered what float pool nursing is like? These vital nurses fill staffing gaps throughout various units in the hospital, meaning no two days are the same. Whether you’re an experienced nurse looking for a change of pace or a nursing student who is intrigued by the idea of having a lot of variety, this episode on float pool nursing is for you!  Join me as I talk with Annie Fulton from the Up My Nursing Game podcast. In this episode, Annie shares all the details on working in float pool nursing. I especially love how she describes her role as a “pollinator of knowledge” throughout the hospital. Hit play to hear more on this topic! ________ Are you a new grad nurse? If so, you probably have a lot of questions! Check out my free e-book, The New Grad Q&amp;A Guide  Want to start your career strong? Then you belong in Confident Nurse Academy, a virtual new grad residency program. Learn more here. Want more advice as you start your career? Check out these episodes! ——————————- The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Have you ever wondered what float pool nursing is like? These vital nurses fill staffing gaps throughout various units in the hospital, meaning no two days are the same. Whether you’re an experienced nurse looking for a change of pace or a nursing student who is intrigued by the idea of having a lot of variety, this episode on float pool nursing is for you!  Join me as I talk with Annie Fulton from the Up My Nursing Game podcast. In this episode, Annie shares all the details on working in float pool nursing. I especially love how she describes her role as a “pollinator of knowledge” throughout the hospital. Hit play to hear more on this topic! ________ Are you a new grad nurse? If so, you probably have a lot of questions! Check out my free e-book, <a href="https://confident-nurse-academy.ck.page/db88bbbe53" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The New Grad Q&amp;A Guide</a> Want to start your career strong? Then you belong in Confident Nurse Academy, a virtual new grad residency program. <a href="https://www.confidentnurseacademy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more here</a>. Want more advice as you start your career? <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/newgrad-playlist/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out these episodes!</a> ——————————- The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

BONUS! Float Pool Nursing: Episode 294

Educational podcast for nursing students featuring Nurse Mo, MSN, RN.

I LOVE nurse Mo’s content! I am learning so much and her episodes help me to feel prepared for nursing school and also helps me to believe in myself! I am starting my pre reqs this year and plan on doing an accelerated nursing program since I already have a bachelors degree. Nurse Mo, could you do an episode on passing Pre-nursing courses like Anatomy and Physiology, microbiology, statistics, etc?? That would be super helpful! I am so nervous for these classes and I know you’ll have awesome advice ❤️❤️❤️

Incredibly helpful!!

Love this podcast! Nurse Mo is so knowledgeable! I always try to listen while learning certain subjects in class because she always provides additional info. Now I’m just listening for fun while on summer break. Her personality is awesome and she makes learning so enjoyable! I love her encouragement to get up and walk or do something productive while we listen. Thank you so much for doing this! Sending love from Mesa, AZ!

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Nursing is all about SEEING something and then DOING something. We see problems, we fix them. We see potential problems and we try  to avoid them. That’s it in a nutshell, folks! And that’s where your head to toe assessment comes into play. As one of the most important skills you will learn EVER, it’s also one of the fist really big things you’ll tackle in your fundamentals course. It can be overwhelming at first, so that’s why we’re going to break it down Straight A Nursing style. In this podcast, we cover the basics of a head-to-toe assessment so that you can get in there and practice with confidence. Want to read about it too? Check out this amazing guest post!  Looking for even more ways to study? Check out our premium study guides…now bundled for your convenience! Just go to www.straightanursingstudent.com and click on STUDY GUIDES in the header. Enjoy! Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today! ____________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Nursing is all about SEEING something and then DOING something. We see problems, we fix them. We see potential problems and we try  to avoid them. That’s it in a nutshell, folks! And that’s where your head to toe assessment comes into play. As one of the most important skills you will learn EVER, it’s also one of the fist really big things you’ll tackle in your fundamentals course. It can be overwhelming at first, so that’s why we’re going to break it down Straight A Nursing style. In this podcast, we cover the basics of a head-to-toe assessment so that you can get in there and practice with confidence. Want to read about it too? Check out this <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/our-first-guest-post-doing-a-head-to-toe-assessment/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">amazing guest post!</a> Looking for even more ways to study? Check out our <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/study-guides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">premium study guides</a>…now bundled for your convenience! Just go to <a href="http://www.straightanursingstudent.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.straightanursingstudent.com</a> and click on STUDY GUIDES in the header. Enjoy! Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/crucial-concepts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!</a> ____________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

How to Perform an Awesome Head-to-Toe Assessment: Episode 30

Acid-base balance is one of those things that occur “behind-the-scenes” with all of your patients. But when this balance is off, it can be pretty dramatic! In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo takes you through a review of acid-base physiology and then brings it home with patient scenarios you’re likely to see in the clinical setting. In this episode we’ll review:Common causes of acid-base imbalancesWays the body compensates and regulates pHRespiratory compensationRenal compensationFour patient scenarios If you’re in Advanced Med/Surg and want to practice ABGs, go through my step-by-step tutorial here (https://straightanursingstudent.com/abgs-easy-as-1-2-3/) For references, see the accompanying blog post here (https://straightanursingstudent.com/understanding-acid-base-balance) Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Acid-base balance is one of those things that occur “behind-the-scenes” with all of your patients. But when this balance is off, it can be pretty dramatic! In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo takes you through a review of acid-base physiology and then brings it home with patient scenarios you’re likely to see in the clinical setting. In this episode we’ll review: Common causes of acid-base imbalances Ways the body compensates and regulates pH Respiratory compensation Renal compensation Four patient scenarios If you’re in Advanced Med/Surg and want to practice ABGs, go through my step-by-step tutorial here (<a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/abgs-easy-as-1-2-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/abgs-easy-as-1-2-3/</a>) For references, see the accompanying blog post here (<a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/understanding-acid-base-balance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/understanding-acid-base-balance</a>) Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Let’s Talk About Acid-Base Balance: Episode 65

Understanding the important role that electrolytes play will separate you from the ho-hum nurse and catapult you into Awesome Nurse Status. If you’re a student, you might think that it’s simply a matter of knowing what the normal and abnormal values are…but that’s just a teeny tiny part of it! In this podcast, we talk about potassium and calcium:  important roles of potassium and calcium potassium and calcium “fun facts” (and yes…they ARE fun!) signs and symptoms of hypokalemia, hyperkalamia, hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia common causes of potassium and calcium imbalances assessment parameters, nursing interventions and how to treat  If you’re finding this podcast on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher…be sure to check out all the great resources at www.straightanursingstudent.com Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Understanding the important role that electrolytes play will separate you from the ho-hum nurse and catapult you into Awesome Nurse Status. If you’re a student, you might think that it’s simply a matter of knowing what the normal and abnormal values are…but that’s just a teeny tiny part of it! In this podcast, we talk about potassium and calcium: <ul> <li>important roles of potassium and calcium</li> <li>potassium and calcium “fun facts” (and yes…they ARE fun!)</li> <li>signs and symptoms of hypokalemia, hyperkalamia, hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia</li> <li>common causes of potassium and calcium imbalances</li> <li>assessment parameters, nursing interventions and how to treat</li> </ul> If you’re finding this podcast on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher…be sure to check out all the great resources at <a href="http://www.straightanursingstudent.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.straightanursingstudent.com</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Potassium and Calcium: Episode 26

One of the most difficult and intimidating skills you will need to master early on in your nursing education is the full head-to-toe-assessment. In this episode, Nurse Mo walks you through a standard assessment and tips on how to prepare for your skills check-off.  If your school has not provided you with a full listing of the components of your assessment, download this Excel file, edit to add any details relevant to your program and practice, practice, practice! You’ve got this! Read more about doing a head-to-toe-assessment here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/our-first-guest-post-doing-a-head-to-toe-assessment/ Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Head-To-Toe-Assessment Download: https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Head-To-Toe-Assessment.xlsx   ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

One of the most difficult and intimidating skills you will need to master early on in your nursing education is the full head-to-toe-assessment. In this episode, Nurse Mo walks you through a standard assessment and tips on how to prepare for your skills check-off.  If your school has not provided you with a full listing of the components of your assessment, download this Excel file, edit to add any details relevant to your program and practice, practice, practice! You’ve got this! Read more about doing a head-to-toe-assessment here: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/our-first-guest-post-doing-a-head-to-toe-assessment/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/our-first-guest-post-doing-a-head-to-toe-assessment/</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Head-To-Toe-Assessment.xlsx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Head-To-Toe-Assessment</a> Download: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Head-To-Toe-Assessment.xlsx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Head-To-Toe-Assessment.xlsx</a> ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Mastering the Head-to-Toe Assessment: Episode 82

In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo breaks down heart failure to make a complex disease process easy to understand. You’ll learn the causes of heart failure, how it’s diagnosed, how it’s  treated, and how to differentiate between right-sided and left-sided failure. Basically, everything you need to know to do well in clinical and on your exams. GO YOU! Looking for more help with cardiology? Download our free cardiovascular study guide here! For those of you accessing this podcast on your mobile device, the free study guide is at https://straightanursingstudent.com/cardiovascular-study-guide/ Does your nursing school schedule fill you with anxiety? Conquer it with our nursing student planner, which you can check out at https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/ Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Best of luck with school!  ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo breaks down heart failure to make a complex disease process easy to understand. You’ll learn the causes of heart failure, how it’s diagnosed, how it’s  treated, and how to differentiate between right-sided and left-sided failure. Basically, everything you need to know to do well in clinical and on your exams. GO YOU! Looking for more help with cardiology? <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/cardiovascular-study-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Download our free cardiovascular study guide here!</a> For those of you accessing this podcast on your mobile device, the free study guide is at <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/cardiovascular-study-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/cardiovascular-study-guide/</a> Does your nursing school schedule fill you with anxiety? Conquer it with our <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">nursing student planner,</a> which you can check out at <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Best of luck with school! <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Heart-Failure-PIN.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Right-Sided vs Left-Sided Heart Failure: Episode 57

Many of you have emailed or reached out on social media asking about help with nursing school pharmacology. One of the most common types of drugs you’ll be seeing in the clinical setting are antihypertensives. So if you’re struggling to remember beta blockers vs diuretics vs ace inhibitors. No worries! In this podcast episode we cover:  The drug classes: calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, vasodilators, diuretics and adrenergic blockers Common drug names found in each class Where in the body the drugs have their effect WHY the drugs work to reduce blood pressure (this is key!) What you, the amazing nurse, are going to watch for with each type  Read the article and view references here. Learn dosage calculations basics and kick math anxiety to the curb! Download the FREE guide including 10 practice questions right here. Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack Review key pharmacology concepts and over 80 drug classes, each in 5 minutes or less, in my audio-based program Fast Pharmacology. This program is perfect for use while you’re in nursing school, studying for NCLEX, or wanting to gain confidence administering medications as a working nurse. Learn more here! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Many of you have emailed or reached out on social media asking about help with nursing school pharmacology. One of the most common types of drugs you’ll be seeing in the clinical setting are antihypertensives. So if you’re struggling to remember beta blockers vs diuretics vs ace inhibitors. No worries! In this podcast episode we cover: <ul> <li>The drug classes: calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, vasodilators, diuretics and adrenergic blockers</li> <li>Common drug names found in each class</li> <li>Where in the body the drugs have their effect</li> <li>WHY the drugs work to reduce blood pressure (this is key!)</li> <li>What you, the amazing nurse, are going to watch for with each type</li> </ul> Read the article and view references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/antihypertensive-medications/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Learn dosage calculations basics and kick math anxiety to the curb! Download the FREE guide including 10 practice questions <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/8f87e399f6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">right here</a>. Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Get a head start on pharmacology with the <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/74de5bbcc1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pharmacology Success Pack</a> Review key pharmacology concepts and over 80 drug classes, each in 5 minutes or less, in my audio-based program Fast Pharmacology. This program is perfect for use while you’re in nursing school, studying for NCLEX, or wanting to gain confidence administering medications as a working nurse. <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/pharm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more here!</a> ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Nursing School Pharmacology – Antihypertensives: Episode 49

Renal function is one of the most important AND most common things you’ll keep an eye on as an RN…that’s because so many things can cause it to take a dive: the meds we give, hypotension, contrast dye, decreased volume states, hemorrhage, dehydration, infection, crush injuries and on and on and on. In this podcast, we go over some of the renal failure basics you’ll need for Med/Surg I and your first semester clinical rotations. We’ll cover:  renal anatomy overview &amp; functions of the kidney basic diuretic info incontinence &amp; the micturition reflex UTIs difference between pre-renal, intra-renal and post-renal failure glomerulonephritis (try saying that five times fast!) nephrotic syndrome pyelonephritis nursing care of a patient in renal failure  Review tons of great info at https://www.straightanursingstudent.com, including an in-depth post on renal failure basics right here! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Want more Straight A Nursing in your life?    Stalk us on Twitter @straightanurse Drool over our pics on Instagram, follow @StraightANurse Like us and comment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent Join our FB group Thriving Nursing Students: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents    If you find this podcast useful, please subscribe and review us! Thanks! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Renal function is one of the most important AND most common things you’ll keep an eye on as an RN…that’s because so many things can cause it to take a dive: the meds we give, hypotension, contrast dye, decreased volume states, hemorrhage, dehydration, infection, crush injuries and on and on and on. In this podcast, we go over some of the renal failure basics you’ll need for Med/Surg I and your first semester clinical rotations. We’ll cover: <ul> <li>renal anatomy overview &amp; functions of the kidney</li> <li>basic diuretic info</li> <li>incontinence &amp; the micturition reflex</li> <li>UTIs</li> <li>difference between pre-renal, intra-renal and post-renal failure</li> <li>glomerulonephritis (try saying that five times fast!)</li> <li>nephrotic syndrome</li> <li>pyelonephritis</li> <li>nursing care of a patient in renal failure</li> </ul> Review tons of great info at <a href="https://www.straightanursingstudent.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.straightanursingstudent.com</a>, including an in-depth post on renal failure basics <a href="https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/renal-failure/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">right here</a>! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Want more Straight A Nursing in your life? <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Stalk us on Twitter @straightanurse</li> <li>Drool over our pics on Instagram, follow @StraightANurse</li> <li>Like us and comment on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent</a></li> <li>Join our FB group Thriving Nursing Students: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> If you find this podcast useful, please subscribe and review us! Thanks! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Renal Failure Basics: Episode 9

In this episode we talk about the basics of ARDS – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It is the most severe form of acute lung injury and is something we see pretty regularly in the MICU. Learn about the different stages that occur as ARDS develops, what you’re going to assess and how the patient is going to be treated in this episode of the Straight A Nursing Podcast. Also, if you’re listening to these in order…I apologize…the “diabetes” post was posted too early, so when you listen to that one and hear that I’ve gotten better equipment, note that it won’t be evident until we get to an episode on renal basics. To subscribe, click on the iTunes link below OR search for “Straight A Nursing” on iTunes and then hit the SUBSCRIBE button…and be sure to leave a review to help us appear in the rankings so other students can find us and benefit, too! See more at www.straightanursingstudent.com! For a handy reference sheet that you can print out…click here! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

In this episode we talk about the basics of ARDS – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It is the most severe form of acute lung injury and is something we see pretty regularly in the MICU. Learn about the different stages that occur as ARDS develops, what you’re going to assess and how the patient is going to be treated in this episode of the Straight A Nursing Podcast. Also, if you’re listening to these in order…I apologize…the “diabetes” post was posted too early, so when you listen to that one and hear that I’ve gotten better equipment, note that it won’t be evident until we get to an episode on <a href="https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/renal-failure-basics/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">renal basics</a>. To subscribe, click on the iTunes link below OR search for “Straight A Nursing” on iTunes and then hit the SUBSCRIBE button…and be sure to leave a review to help us appear in the rankings so other students can find us and benefit, too! See more at <a href="https://www.straightanursingstudent.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.straightanursingstudent.com</a>! For a handy reference sheet that you can print out…<a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/latte-tool-for-ards/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">click here!</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Episode 3

One of the most common medication classes you’ll see in the clinical setting is the beta blocker. In this episode we’ll talk about what they are, how they work, what they do, what conditions they’re used for and how you’re going to monitor your patient. Some key information you’ll learn is:   How beta blockers work in the autonomic nervous system The types of beta receptors in the body Where beta blockers exert their influence and how this affects the patient Commonly used beta blockers and the many conditions they’re used to treat A closer look at metoprolol, including its formulations and dosages, how you’ll monitor the patient, and what key education you’ll need to provide.  References available here Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack   Starting nursing school or struggling to keep your head above water? Download the 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students here Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Want to learn pharmacology in 5 minutes or less? Enroll in Fast Pharmacology and pop in your ear-buds to review pharm foundation concepts and over 80 drug classes on the go. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

One of the most common medication classes you’ll see in the clinical setting is the beta blocker. In this episode we’ll talk about what they are, how they work, what they do, what conditions they’re used for and how you’re going to monitor your patient. Some key information you’ll learn is:  <ul> <li>How beta blockers work in the autonomic nervous system</li> <li>The types of beta receptors in the body</li> <li>Where beta blockers exert their influence and how this affects the patient</li> <li>Commonly used beta blockers and the many conditions they’re used to treat</li> <li>A closer look at metoprolol, including its formulations and dosages, how you’ll monitor the patient, and what key education you’ll need to provide.</li> </ul> References available <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/beta-blockers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Get a head start on pharmacology with the <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/74de5bbcc1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pharmacology Success Pack</a> Starting nursing school or struggling to keep your head above water? Download the 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/4d90f769dc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Want to learn pharmacology in 5 minutes or less? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/pharm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enroll in Fast Pharmacology</a> and pop in your ear-buds to review pharm foundation concepts and over 80 drug classes on the go. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Beta Blockers: Episode 78

If you’re failing, in clinical jeopardy or struggling with nursing school, then this episode is for you! I know how hard you’ve been working and I know this must be a really difficult time for you, so just know that I am absolutely rooting for you every step of the way. Even if you’re not currently struggling, you’ll get some great tips that can help you stay ahead of the game. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through:  Steps to take when you’re failing a course What to do if you’re failing in clinical or in clinical jeopardy How to survive skills check-offs My best tips for turning things around Advice for filing an appeal  Need a Nursing School Booster Shot? https://straightanursing.mykajabi.com/boostershot Got test anxiety? I got you! https://straightanursingstudent.com/test-anxiety-in-nursing-school-episode-67/ Struggling to take effective notes in nursing school? https://straightanursingstudent.com/taking-notes/ NCLEX-style questions got you shaking in your Danskos? Decipher them with these strategies https://straightanursingstudent.com/nclex-strategies/ Not sure where to place your focus in nursing school? Try these tips: https://straightanursingstudent.com/focus-nursing-school/ Is your study group wasting your time? Turn that time-waster into a life-saver: https://straightanursingstudent.com/podcast74/ Looking for a way to learn and study disease conditions? Grab a LATTE! https://straightanursingstudent.com/latte-podcast/ Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

If you’re failing, in clinical jeopardy or struggling with nursing school, then this episode is for you! I know how hard you’ve been working and I know this must be a really difficult time for you, so just know that I am absolutely rooting for you every step of the way. Even if you’re not currently struggling, you’ll get some great tips that can help you stay ahead of the game. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through: <ul> <li>Steps to take when you’re failing a course</li> <li>What to do if you’re failing in clinical or in clinical jeopardy</li> <li>How to survive skills check-offs</li> <li>My best tips for turning things around</li> <li>Advice for filing an appeal</li> </ul> Need a Nursing School Booster Shot? <a href="https://straightanursing.mykajabi.com/boostershot" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursing.mykajabi.com/boostershot</a> Got test anxiety? I got you! <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/test-anxiety-in-nursing-school-episode-67/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/test-anxiety-in-nursing-school-episode-67/</a> Struggling to take effective notes in nursing school? <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/taking-notes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/taking-notes/</a> NCLEX-style questions got you shaking in your Danskos? Decipher them with these strategies <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/nclex-strategies/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/nclex-strategies/</a> Not sure where to place your focus in nursing school? Try these tips: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/focus-nursing-school/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/focus-nursing-school/</a> Is your study group wasting your time? Turn that time-waster into a life-saver: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/podcast74/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/podcast74/</a> Looking for a way to learn and study disease conditions? Grab a LATTE! <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/latte-podcast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/latte-podcast/</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

What to Do When You’re Failing Nursing School: Episode 93

In this podcast episode, we go over the MOST important things you need to focus on in order to be successful in nursing school. If you’re a first semester student or a struggling student, you might just be able to turn things around with the right focus. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!   Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

In this podcast episode, we go over the MOST important things you need to focus on in order to be successful in nursing school. If you’re a first semester student or a struggling student, you might just be able to turn things around with the right focus. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/crucial-concepts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

What to Focus on in Nursing School: Episode 28

Let’s chat about shock…you’ll have a great time, I promise! Read the post about the basics of shock here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/basics-of-shock-2/(opens in a new tab) SaveSave Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Let’s chat about shock…you’ll have a great time, I promise! Read the post about the basics of shock here: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/basics-of-shock-2/" rel="external noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/basics-of-shock-2/(opens in a new tab)</a> SaveSave Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Basics of Shock: Episode 43

Hey there first semester students…are you stressing about your Fundamentals class or your skills check-offs? In this Fundamentals Quiz we go over some basics, including:  restraints and fall risk skin integrity oxygen administration and O2 sat monitoring respiratory assessment digestion and elimination  Our PodQuiz episodes are essentially flashcards for your ears…I read a question, then pause so you can answer it, then follow up with the answer. It’s THE BEST way to study while still getting out and doing SOMETHING productive. I guarantee you’ll love it! Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and change the way you study! Follow Straight A Nursing on social media! Instagram: @StraightANurse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent Thriving Nursing Students Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents Pinterest: Straight A Nursing Tons of free resources online at www.straightanursingstudent.com. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Hey there first semester students…are you stressing about your Fundamentals class or your skills check-offs? In this Fundamentals Quiz we go over some basics, including: <ul> <li>restraints and fall risk</li> <li>skin integrity</li> <li>oxygen administration and O2 sat monitoring</li> <li>respiratory assessment</li> <li>digestion and elimination</li> </ul> Our PodQuiz episodes are essentially flashcards for your ears…I read a question, then pause so you can answer it, then follow up with the answer. It’s THE BEST way to study while still getting out and doing SOMETHING productive. I guarantee you’ll love it! Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Study Sesh</a> and change the way you study! Follow Straight A Nursing on social media! Instagram: @StraightANurse Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent</a> Thriving Nursing Students Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents</a> Pinterest: Straight A Nursing Tons of free resources online at <a href="http://www.straightanursingstudent.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.straightanursingstudent.com</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Fundamentals  Quiz A: PodQuiz Episode 8

This episode debuts something I’m really excited about….if you’ve ready my book, Nursing School Thrive Guide, you know that I am a big fan of learning in a variety of ways. So…one of the things I did when I was a student was to record audio quizzes so I could basically quiz myself on topics while I went for a walk, did the laundry, cleaned house….whatever. It freed me from the prison of my desk and used a different part of my brain as well. Win-Win! In this “Pod-quiz” episode, I quiz you on basic respiratory topics…from respiratory assessment to some common disorders including asthma, COPD, pneumonia and atelactasis. I hope you find it as helpful as I did. Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and change the way you study! Help us reach more students! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, share on social media and tell your classmates! Thanks! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

This episode debuts something I’m really excited about….if you’ve ready my book, Nursing School Thrive Guide, you know that I am a big fan of learning in a variety of ways. So…one of the things I did when I was a student was to record audio quizzes so I could basically quiz myself on topics while I went for a walk, did the laundry, cleaned house….whatever. It freed me from the prison of my desk and used a different part of my brain as well. Win-Win! In this “Pod-quiz” episode, I quiz you on basic respiratory topics…from respiratory assessment to some common disorders including asthma, COPD, pneumonia and atelactasis. I hope you find it as helpful as I did. Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Study Sesh</a> and change the way you study! Help us reach more students! Rate and review us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1210975738" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, share on social media and tell your classmates! Thanks! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Respiratory Basics:  PodQuiz Episode 4

In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of COPD nursing interventions and assessments. You will see a LOT of COPD patients in the clinical setting, and many times they are in acute distress requiring immediate and decisive intervention. Knowing what to watch for, how to intervene and how to safely care for these patients will help make you a more confident nurse. Enjoy!  This podcast episode is brought to you by the Straight A Nursing Planner. Are you a busy nursing student or pre-nursing student? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unorganized, then check out our latest and greatest planner designed just for nursing students! (https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/) Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of COPD nursing interventions and assessments. You will see a LOT of COPD patients in the clinical setting, and many times they are in acute distress requiring immediate and decisive intervention. Knowing what to watch for, how to intervene and how to safely care for these patients will help make you a more confident nurse. Enjoy! This podcast episode is brought to you by the Straight A Nursing Planner. Are you a busy nursing student or pre-nursing student? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unorganized, then check out our <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">latest and greatest planner</a> designed just for nursing students! (<a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/nursingschoolplanner/</a>) Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

COPD Nursing Interventions: Episode 40

If there’s one thing I get emails and questions about it’s how on earth to manage everything efficiently in nursing school…at a close second are your questions about how to study, which is completely revealed here (https://amzn.to/2Rr9HGT #ad)! But before we get started…confession time! I recently struggled with this problem myself. I’m in graduate school, I work full-time (typically three days in a row), manage this website, produce a podcast and now have a dining room full of the most beautiful planners ever to sell. To say I am busy is an understatement! And guess what happened? I kinda semi-bombed a quiz in my advanced physical assessment class. Why? Because I hadn’t managed my time well in the weeks leading up to the quiz and I took it without really preparing. I just assumed I’d do fine even though I’m super busy and didn’t actively plan for nursing school success. Major fail. So, I decided I’d probably better take my own advice and follow my tried-and-true method for managing a ridiculous schedule. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Gather all the syllabi for all your classes. I like to print mine out on color-coded paper (I love color-coding!). Open a spreadsheet and then take a look at all your syllabi…each one should have a full listing of everything you will be graded on this semester. Enter each item into your spreadsheet like this: A few entries in my Master To Do List…brew the coffee! As you go through all your tasks, you cross them off and let me tell you it FEELS AMAZING!! Step 2: For day-to-day time management, you need to get all your to-do items into a planner/calendar of some kind. You have a few options for this: Digital Only: If you are using a digital system only (like Google calendar for instance), you’re going to need to go beyond just putting in your appointments and exams. You absolutely MUST put in all your items. Get ’em in there and attach alerts to them so you’re not blindsided by having something due THAT DAY that you totally forgot about! Paper Only: The only time a paper-only system works well is if you carry your planner with you everywhere. If you find that sometimes you’re out and about with just your phone, you’ll want to adopt more of a hybrid system (see below). Hybrid System: This is the system that I recommend as it really is the best of both worlds. You’ve got your paper calendar as your main planner. It has your to-do lists and weekly schedule (basically the nitty-gritty of your life) but then you’ve also got your big events on the digital calendar…mainly I use this for appointments and times when I physically have to BE somewhere or do something at a set time. Plus, it’s helpful to have these types of things on a digital calendar that you share with other people in your household (especially if you’ve got childcare to coordinate with your significant other!!). Whatever system you use, get ALL your to-do items in there. All your exam dates, project due dates, quiz dates, discussion board posting dates, face-to-face class dates, online class dates, clinical days…EVERYTHING. I use red ink for all school-related items so that it always stands out (have I mentioned I’m a huge fan of color-coding?) 🙂 Step 3: Get the rest of your life in your calendar. This would be your doctor’s appointments, kids schedules, work schedule, etc. What you may find at this point is that you’re going to need to be very stingy with your time if you’re going to get everything done. Now that you’ve got your due dates and appointments in your calendar, you need to start scheduling your time. So, as I fill in my calendar, I use the monthly view for the “big picture items” such as exams, clinical days, work days and project due dates. On the weekly view I get very detailed about how I am going to allocate my time. If I know I need to read a chapter for my physical assessment class, I block out that hour in my calendar. If I know I need to work on a project or a paper, I block out the time throughout the week so I know I have allocated enough time to get it done. We’re going beyond just making lists…we are actually blocking out time. This is key so please do not skip this step! Step 4: Schedule in time to do things that bring you joy…even if it’s just 30 minutes a day or every other day. Get them in the calendar so you can prioritize your self-care. So when do you do all this planning? At the beginning of the semester I put all the big items on the monthly layouts of my planner. Then, each Sunday I look at the upcoming week and block out the time I need to get all those things done. And, each morning, I check my calendar to see what I need to do and when I need to do it. A calendar only works if you actually USE IT 🙂 Honestly, I had one class that was VERY boring and I didn’t have to actually pay really close attention, so I’d often do a lot of my weekly time-blocking during that time. Shhhhh, don’t tell anyone! So what kind of paper planner do you suggest? When I was in nursing school, I used the UnCalendar, which got me through my program. But when I graduated, I designed a planner just for nursing students. This planner (pictured below) features a monthly and weekly format, plenty of space for lists and it even has a nursing reference section in the back. Want to learn more? You can check it out here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/straightanursing) pictured below. If you’re interested in seeing it in action, check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdapNebKfIk): Get organized for nursing school, friends! Whatever type of paper planner you decide to use, the best type is one with both monthly and weekly views. The monthly page gives you that Big Picture view, while the weekly pages give you that detailed “how am I spending my time” view. How else can I conquer my nursing school schedule? Other than scheduling out your time in your planner, you want to be as efficient with all your tasks as you possibly can…here are a few tips you can implement right away:  Identify your “time thieves” and commit to avoiding them until all your work is done for the day. For me, the biggest time thief of all is social media, so I try to limit my usage until I’m done with all my important tasks. Experiment with different study methods until you find a routine that works for you. Fumbling about with a method that doesn’t coincide with how your brain works is frustrating and wastes precious time you simply do not have. (https://straightanursingstudent.com/develop-a-study-method-that-works/) Multi-task by recording yourself reading your notes and then listening to them as you fold the laundry or get outside for a walk. My podcast is a great way to study while you commute, exercise, do housework, etc… Just search for “Straight A Nursing” on iTunes, GooglePlay and Stitcher! Avoid large study groups. To see why, check out my post about it here (https://straightanursingstudent.com/study-groups/). Utilize your winter and summer breaks to get your life streamlined and automated as much as possible. Take advantage of grocery store delivery or e-Cart services where you order ahead of time and then just pull into the parking lot while someone brings you your bags (I love this!). Identify which time of day is most productive for you and do your most important things during that time. For me, it’s early to mid morning. Try not to overcommit to more than THREE priority projects each day. Learn to let go…maybe it’s REALLY hard for you to let the laundry pile up, but sometimes you’ve just got to say “no” to things that aren’t important so you can say “yes” to the things that are. The laundry will always be there, but maybe it’s better to spend that time reviewing for an exam or playing with your kids.  Got questions about organizing and managing your time while in nursing school? Shoot me an email or comment below! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!  SaveSave ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

If there’s one thing I get emails and questions about it’s how on earth to manage everything efficiently in nursing school…at a close second are your questions about how to study, which is <a href="https://amzn.to/2Rr9HGT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">completely revealed here</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/2Rr9HGT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2Rr9HGT</a> #ad)! But before we get started…confession time! I recently struggled with this problem myself. I’m in graduate school, I work full-time (typically three days in a row), manage this website, produce a podcast and now have a dining room full of the most beautiful planners ever to sell. To say I am busy is an understatement! And guess what happened? I kinda semi-bombed a quiz in my advanced physical assessment class. Why? Because I hadn’t managed my time well in the weeks leading up to the quiz and I took it without really preparing. I just assumed I’d do fine even though I’m super busy and didn’t actively plan for nursing school success. Major fail. So, I decided I’d probably better take my own advice and follow my tried-and-true method for managing a ridiculous schedule. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Gather all the syllabi for all your classes. I like to print mine out on color-coded paper (I love color-coding!). Open a spreadsheet and then take a look at all your syllabi…each one should have a full listing of everything you will be graded on this semester. Enter each item into your spreadsheet like this: <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screenshot-2018-11-01-09.25.49.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>A few entries in my Master To Do List…brew the coffee! As you go through all your tasks, you cross them off and let me tell you it FEELS AMAZING!! Step 2: For day-to-day time management, you need to get all your to-do items into a planner/calendar of some kind. You have a few options for this: Digital Only: If you are using a digital system only (like Google calendar for instance), you’re going to need to go beyond just putting in your appointments and exams. You absolutely MUST put in all your items. Get ’em in there and attach alerts to them so you’re not blindsided by having something due THAT DAY that you totally forgot about! Paper Only: The only time a paper-only system works well is if you carry your planner with you everywhere. If you find that sometimes you’re out and about with just your phone, you’ll want to adopt more of a hybrid system (see below). Hybrid System: This is the system that I recommend as it really is the best of both worlds. You’ve got your paper calendar as your main planner. It has your to-do lists and weekly schedule (basically the nitty-gritty of your life) but then you’ve also got your big events on the digital calendar…mainly I use this for appointments and times when I physically have to BE somewhere or do something at a set time. Plus, it’s helpful to have these types of things on a digital calendar that you share with other people in your household (especially if you’ve got childcare to coordinate with your significant other!!). Whatever system you use, get ALL your to-do items in there. All your exam dates, project due dates, quiz dates, discussion board posting dates, face-to-face class dates, online class dates, clinical days…EVERYTHING. I use red ink for all school-related items so that it always stands out (have I mentioned I’m a huge fan of color-coding?) 🙂 Step 3: Get the rest of your life in your calendar. This would be your doctor’s appointments, kids schedules, work schedule, etc. What you may find at this point is that you’re going to need to be very stingy with your time if you’re going to get everything done. Now that you’ve got your due dates and appointments in your calendar, you need to start scheduling your time. So, as I fill in my calendar, I use the monthly view for the “big picture items” such as exams, clinical days, work days and project due dates. On the weekly view I get very detailed about how I am going to allocate my time. If I know I need to read a chapter for my physical assessment class, I block out that hour in my calendar. If I know I need to work on a project or a paper, I block out the time throughout the week so I know I have allocated enough time to get it done. We’re going beyond just making lists…we are actually blocking out time. This is key so please do not skip this step! Step 4: Schedule in time to do things that bring you joy…even if it’s just 30 minutes a day or every other day. Get them in the calendar so you can prioritize your self-care. <h3>So when do you do all this planning?</h3> At the beginning of the semester I put all the big items on the monthly layouts of my planner. Then, each Sunday I look at the upcoming week and block out the time I need to get all those things done. And, each morning, I check my calendar to see what I need to do and when I need to do it. A calendar only works if you actually USE IT 🙂 Honestly, I had one class that was VERY boring and I didn’t have to actually pay really close attention, so I’d often do a lot of my weekly time-blocking during that time. Shhhhh, don’t tell anyone! <h3>So what kind of paper planner do you suggest?</h3> When I was in nursing school, I used the UnCalendar, which got me through my program. But when I graduated, I designed a planner just for nursing students. This planner (pictured below) features a monthly and weekly format, plenty of space for lists and it even has a nursing reference section in the back. Want to learn more? You can check it out here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/straightanursing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/straightanursing</a>) pictured below. If you’re interested in seeing it in action, check out my<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdapNebKfIk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube channel</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdapNebKfIk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdapNebKfIk</a>): <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screenshot-2018-11-01-10.48.35.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Get organized for nursing school, friends! Whatever type of paper planner you decide to use, the best type is one with both monthly and weekly views. The monthly page gives you that Big Picture view, while the weekly pages give you that detailed “how am I spending my time” view. <h3>How else can I conquer my nursing school schedule?</h3> Other than scheduling out your time in your planner, you want to be as efficient with all your tasks as you possibly can…here are a few tips you can implement right away: <ul> <li>Identify your “time thieves” and commit to avoiding them until all your work is done for the day. For me, the biggest time thief of all is social media, so I try to limit my usage until I’m done with all my important tasks.</li> <li>Experiment with <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/develop-a-study-method-that-works/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">different study methods</a> until you find a routine that works for you. Fumbling about with a method that doesn’t coincide with how your brain works is frustrating and wastes precious time you simply do not have. (<a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/develop-a-study-method-that-works/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/develop-a-study-method-that-works/</a>)</li> <li>Multi-task by recording yourself reading your notes and then listening to them as you fold the laundry or get outside for a walk. My podcast is a great way to study while you commute, exercise, do housework, etc… Just search for “Straight A Nursing” on iTunes, GooglePlay and Stitcher!</li> <li>Avoid large study groups. To see why, check out <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/study-groups/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">my post about it here</a> (<a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/study-groups/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://straightanursingstudent.com/study-groups/</a>).</li> <li>Utilize your winter and summer breaks to get your life streamlined and automated as much as possible.</li> <li>Take advantage of grocery store delivery or e-Cart services where you order ahead of time and then just pull into the parking lot while someone brings you your bags (I love this!).</li> <li>Identify which time of day is most productive for you and do your most important things during that time. For me, it’s early to mid morning.</li> <li>Try not to overcommit to more than THREE priority projects each day.</li> <li>Learn to let go…maybe it’s REALLY hard for you to let the laundry pile up, but sometimes you’ve just got to say “no” to things that aren’t important so you can say “yes” to the things that are. The laundry will always be there, but maybe it’s better to spend that time reviewing for an exam or playing with your kids.</li> </ul> Got questions about organizing and managing your time while in nursing school? Shoot me an email or comment below! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/crucial-concepts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!</a> <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Plan-for-Success-PIN.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> SaveSave ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Plan for Nursing School Success: Episode 52

Let’s review arrhythmia basics for nursing students. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk through what causes them, how to identify them AND what you are going to do about them.  PACs Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation SVT V-Tach V-Fib Idioventricular rhythms Pulseless rhythms  This episode is a great review if you’re in Advanced Med/Surg, heading into your final semester preceptorship or starting out as a new nurse. For even more information about arrhythymias, check out this post or this one on heart blocks.  Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Let’s review arrhythmia basics for nursing students. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk through what causes them, how to identify them AND what you are going to do about them. <ul> <li>PACs</li> <li>Atrial Flutter</li> <li>Atrial Fibrillation</li> <li>SVT</li> <li>V-Tach</li> <li>V-Fib</li> <li>Idioventricular rhythms</li> <li>Pulseless rhythms</li> </ul> This episode is a great review if you’re in Advanced Med/Surg, heading into your final semester preceptorship or starting out as a new nurse. For even more information about arrhythymias, <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/arrhythmias-dont-stand-a-chance/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">check out this post </a>or <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/heart-blocks-aka-a-relationship-in-trouble/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this one on heart blocks. </a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Arrhythmia Basics for Nursing Students: Episode 15

Is psychopharmacology causing you mental distress? So many drugs, so many side effects…it’s a LOT to keep track of! Lucky for you I came up with a goofy way to remember key facts about these complex medications…and now I’m sharing it with you in this week’s podcast of psychopharmacology study tips. In this episode we cover:    the atypical antidepressants traditional antidepressants atypical antipsychotics traditional antipsychotics mood stabilizers     anticonvulsants anxiolytics and more!  Plus…bonus…I sing goofy songs. TWICE! Anything to help you guys! Read the article on psychopharmacology here: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/psychopharmacology-the-easy-way/ Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack Want to learn pharmacology in 5 minutes or less? Enroll in Fast Pharmacology and pop in your ear-buds to review pharm foundation concepts and over 80 drug classes on the go. Want MORE Straight A Nursing resources?  Download the psychopharmacology study guide here! And get more notes and resources at www.straightanursingstudent.com! Ready to ROCK nursing school? Get my book Nursing School Thrive Guide on Amazon as a paperback, Kindle book or audio book. (#ad) Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent Join the Thriving Nursing Students Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents/ Stalk us on Instagram @straightanurse  ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Is psychopharmacology causing you mental distress? So many drugs, so many side effects…it’s a LOT to keep track of! Lucky for you I came up with a goofy way to remember key facts about these complex medications…and now I’m sharing it with you in this week’s podcast of psychopharmacology study tips. In this episode we cover: <ul> <li> <ul> <li>the atypical antidepressants</li> <li>traditional antidepressants</li> <li>atypical antipsychotics</li> <li>traditional antipsychotics</li> <li>mood stabilizers</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>anticonvulsants</li> <li>anxiolytics</li> <li>and more!</li> </ul> Plus…bonus…I sing goofy songs. TWICE! Anything to help you guys! Read the article on psychopharmacology here: <a href="https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/psychopharmacology-the-easy-way/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/psychopharmacology-the-easy-way/</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Get a head start on pharmacology with the <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/74de5bbcc1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pharmacology Success Pack</a> Want to learn pharmacology in 5 minutes or less? <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/pharm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Enroll in Fast Pharmacology</a> and pop in your ear-buds to review pharm foundation concepts and over 80 drug classes on the go. Want MORE Straight A Nursing resources? <ul> <li>Download the psychopharmacology study guide <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/psychopharmacology-study-guide11.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!</li> <li>And get more notes and resources at <a href="http://www.straightanursingstudent.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.straightanursingstudent.com</a>!</li> <li>Ready to ROCK nursing school? Get my book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nursing-School-Thrive-Guide-Maureen/dp/1500956368/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&amp;me=" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nursing School Thrive Guide on Amazon</a> as a paperback, Kindle book or audio book. (#ad)</li> <li>Follow on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent</a></li> <li>Join the Thriving Nursing Students Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents/</a></li> <li>Stalk us on Instagram @straightanurse</li> </ul> ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Psychopharmacology Study Tips: Episode 13

In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of hyponatremia:  What is hyponatremia? Common causes The signs/symptoms of hyponatremia How it’s treated  Read the article on hyponatremia here: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/hyponatremia/ As usual, this podcast and blog are not intended to replace current evidence-based practice or your institutions policies and procedures. It is intended for educational purposes only. Enjoy! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of hyponatremia: <ul> <li>What is hyponatremia?</li> <li>Common causes</li> <li>The signs/symptoms of hyponatremia</li> <li>How it’s treated</li> </ul> Read the article on hyponatremia here: <a href="https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/hyponatremia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/hyponatremia/</a> As usual, this podcast and blog are not intended to replace current evidence-based practice or your institutions policies and procedures. It is intended for educational purposes only. Enjoy! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Hyponatremia: Episode 17

Looking for tips on how to study in nursing school? In this podcast I share with you the study method that changed my life, made me a more efficient student, focused my studying, and helped me understand the nurse’s role in caring for patients with both acute and chronic conditions. If you are over-studying, spending hours of precious time developing concept maps and writing up case studies, then I am so excited to share the Straight A Nursing LATTE method with you. It is a systematic, organized way to focus your studying and the most streamlined, efficient, SMART and effective way to learn, review and retain complex information. Listen to this podcast to see exactly how it works, and you can a free downloadable template here. Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today! ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Looking for tips on how to study in nursing school? In this podcast I share with you the study method that changed my life, made me a more efficient student, focused my studying, and helped me understand the nurse’s role in caring for patients with both acute and chronic conditions. If you are over-studying, spending hours of precious time developing concept maps and writing up case studies, then I am so excited to share the Straight A Nursing LATTE method with you. It is a systematic, organized way to focus your studying and the most streamlined, efficient, SMART and effective way to learn, review and retain complex information. Listen to this podcast to see exactly how it works, and you can a <a href="https://straightanursing.ck.page/b69ebb053d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free downloadable template here.</a> Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/crucial-concepts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!</a> ____________________________________________________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Change the Way You Study with the LATTE Method: Episode 21

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