#20: How to Be a Rockstar in Nursing School Clinicals

Pediatric Nursing Quiz A: PodQuiz Episode 14: In this PodQuiz we cover three very common pediatric nursing topics! Peds nutrition (how many calories in an ounce of breast milk?) Peds assessment (at what age can you assess a radial pulse?) Peds psychosocial (how do you help a school-age ... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

24 min listen

Potassium and Calcium: Episode 26: 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 ar... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

47 min listen

Fundamentals Quiz A: PodQuiz Episode 8: 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 by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

32 min listen

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Episode 3 by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

28 min listen

Neuro Assessment Quiz: PodQuiz Episode 6: The first "PodQuiz" was so well-received that we're continuing it this week with a neuro assessment quiz. - In this PodQuiz, you'll get a chance to review neuro assessment (including all the cranial nerves), Alzheimers, Parkinsons, MS and Stroke. by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

49 min listen

What You Need to Know About Diabetes: Episode 2: Hands-down, diabetes is probably THE most common comorbidity you'll see in the hospital setting. Understanding the two "big daddy" diabetes complications should help you take care of these very sick patients. by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

34 min listen

Liver Failure Basics: Episode 11: In this episode, we go through the basics of liver failure using my ingenious, wonderful, amazing LATTE method, which breaks down any patient condition into the "need to know" info. L = How will the patient LOOK? by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

31 min listen

Nursing Fundamentals Quiz B: PodQuiz Episode 10: Think you know your nursing fundamentals? Listen to this Nursing Fundamentals Quiz and find out! In this episode, we cover: Bowel elimination Ostomies Enemas Occult blood and pH testing Urinalysis Latex allergies by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

29 min listen

Name the Diagnosis: PodQuiz Episode 12: In this PodQuiz, we have a LOAD of fun! You'll listen to a list of signs/symptoms and then try to name which diagnosis/disease they refer to. How fun is that? It's a great way to study for your comprehensive exit exam and NCLEX! - by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

40 min listen

Managing ICP: Episode 5: Managing ICP (intracranial pressure) is a complex balancing act. In this podcast you'll learn the basics of ICP monitoring and management, what to watch for, when to intervene and HOW to intervene. - Read about ICP Management here: https://straightanu... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

31 min listen

Developing Your Nursing Intuition: Episode 16: Developing your nursing intuition and clinical judgment takes time, experience and exposure to LOTS of patients and many different situations. Learning which five assessments you'll need to get you there is key! by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

26 min listen

IV Therapy for Nursing Students: Episode 39: IV therapy is so much more than simply giving your patient's fluids. It's knowing what kind of IV access is most appropriate for your patient, how to care for it, what you can and can't infuse through it.... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

43 min listen

Hyponatremia: Episode 17: 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. by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

42 min listen

Respiratory Nursing Interventions: Episode 22: Respiratory nursing interventions come into play all the time. After all, difficulties can present in many forms, but the end-game is all the same...your patient can't breathe as well as they should. And it can be scary for both the patient AND the nur... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

45 min listen

The Basics of Stroke Nursing: Episode 25: In Med/Surg 1, you learn the basics of stroke nursing and how rewarding and challenging it can be to care for these patients. And, because the human brain is an extraordinary thing, the manifestations of stroke and the nursing interventions are enough ... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

42 min listen

Renal Failure Basics: Episode 9: 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, by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

68 min listen

Respiratory Basics: PodQuiz Episode 4 by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

37 min listen

Arrhythmia Basics for Nursing Students: Episode 15: 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 by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

56 min listen

Emergency or Not? Episode 1: As a student nurse or even a brand new nurse, you may find that you are often perplexed if the situation your patient is facing is an actual emergency or not. In this episode we cover some basic scenarios that need to be evaluated quickly so that you c... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

31 min listen

Magnesium and Chloride: Episode 27: We continue our electrolytes bonanza this week with magnesium and chloride. In this podcast episode we cover hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesemia, hypochloremia and hyperchloremia. And beyond just going over the normal lab ranges, by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

30 min listen

How to Be a Rockstar in Nursing School Clinicals: Episode 20: This podcast covers my best advice for being a rockstar in your nursing school clinicals. If you're like me, you are VERY nervous about starting clinicals...whether it's your first semester or your last. Making sure you are prepped to do and BE your ab... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

26 min listen

Enteral Feeding and NG Tubes: PodQuiz Episode 19: It's time for another PodQuiz! If you aren't familiar with this form of podcast, you are in for a treat! This is THE BEST WAY to study while also getting your life back on track. It's basically like doing flashcards, by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

37 min listen

Psychopharmacology Study Tips: Episode 13: 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... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

47 min listen

Giving End-of-Shift Report: Episode 7: In this podcast we talk about giving a succinct, flawless and informative end-of-shift report. Sounds simple enough, right? It should be, but you'd be surprised how often a bad shift report can leave you with more questions than answers. But, by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

13 min listen

Sodium and Phosphorus: Episode 29: When it comes to learning electrolytes in nursing school, sodium is one you'll probably talk about a lot and phosphorus is one you might not talk about much at all. But once you start working, especially if you're in critical care, by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

35 min listen

Basics of Depression: PodQuiz Episode 23,: Hey hey guys and gals! It's time for another PodQuiz and this one is a doozy! Maybe you've noticed that studying depression in nursing school is really tough...it's a complex topic that requires all your critical thinking skills. by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

26 min listen

Atrial Septal Defects in Infants: Episode 70: In this podcast episode Nurse Mo talks you through the key components of atrial septal defects in infants. Pathophysiology of ASD Signs/symptoms of ASD in infants How ASD is diagnosed ASD treatments and complications by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

16 min listen

What Is the PF Ratio: Episode 33: In this podcast we talk about one of the MOST useful and EASIEST, QUICKEST calculations you can do to determine just how sick your respiratory-compromised patient is...the PF ratio! Check out some of the amazing things you'll learn: - by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

19 min listen

TPA Administration: Episode 53: You've most likely heard of TPA because of its widespread usage in ischemic stroke, but did you know there are several other uses for this clot-busting drug as well? In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo talks about the five common uses for TPA and what yo... by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

29 min listen

Nursing Shift Routines: Episode 24: I get so many readers of the blog asking about nursing shift routines. How do you start your day? How do you stay organized? The key to getting and staying organized is having some consistent routines such as the ones outlined in this podcast: - by Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

26 min listen

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