Clinical Reasoning for Students

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From physical exam findings and developmental milestones to organ-specific red flags and diagnostic decision-making, this episode is designed to help you synthesize clinical clues and strengthen your assessment strategy.

  1. 15 Aug

    [M] Final Review: Strategy and Analysis of Organizational Process

    Welcome to the final review for Strategy and Analysis of Organizational Process. Over the next twenty minutes or so we'll walk through all twenty-four focus areas, and I want you to listen for the reasoning behind each one, not just the label, because the exam rewards understanding why, not memorizing terms. We'll move through six clusters: stress and wellbeing, decision-making and negotiation, teams and group dynamics, organizational change and conflict, systems and operations, and finally strategy and self-insight. Let's get started.

  2. 28 Jul

    [H] Palpable Breast Mass : Fibroadenoma, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Screening Considerations

    Hello everyone, and welcome back. Today, we’re discussing the evaluation of a palpable breast mass in a young adult woman.

  3. 28 Jul

    [M] Know Yourself, Know Your Team: Leadership and Communication Styles

    Welcome in. If you're a nurse stepping into leadership of any kind : charge, preceptor, committee lead, or just the person everyone looks to on a hard shift, this one's for you. Today we're talking about two things almost nobody actually walks you through in school. Your leadership style, and your communication style. Not just what they are, but what you do with them once you know.

  4. 13 Jul

    [M] The Silver Tsunami : Preparing for the Healthcare Needs of an Aging Population

    Hello everyone, and welcome back. Today, we’re discussing one of the most important changes shaping the future of healthcare: the rapid growth of the aging population, often called the “Silver Tsunami.”

    [M] The Silver Tsunami : Preparing for the Healthcare Needs of an Aging Population

  5. 9 Jun

    [O] Concussion and the Adolescent Athlete: Assessment, Home Management, and Red Flags

    Hello everyone, and welcome back. As you listen today, follow along with the case on concussion and the adolescent athlete. In this episode, we are focusing on an adolescent football player who presents to the family practice office after a possible concussion. For graduate FNP students, this is an important primary care topic because concussion is common in adolescent sports, but it still requires careful clinical reasoning. We need to recognize symptoms, perform a focused but complete exam, rule out more serious injury, guide safe home management, and clearly explain red flags that require urgent evaluation.

    [O] Concussion and the Adolescent Athlete: Assessment, Home Management, and Red Flags

  6. 9 Jun

    [O] Supporting Development in Infants With Down Syndrome: Assessment, Referrals, and Parent Guidance

    Hello everyone, and welcome back. As you listen today, follow along with the case of Charles Faust, a 10-month-old infant with Down syndrome who is seen in the clinic for a well-child examination. His parents are concerned because he cannot pick up small finger foods, such as Cheerios, and bring them to his mouth. This is an important case for graduate FNP students because it reminds us that well-child visits are not only about vaccines and growth measurements. They are also opportunities to assess development, identify delays early, support families, and coordinate referrals that can improve long-term outcomes.

    [O] Supporting Development in Infants With Down Syndrome: Assessment, Referrals, and Parent Guidance

  7. 8 Jun

    [O] ADHD in Children: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Family Support

    Hello everyone, and welcome back. As you listen today, follow along with the ADHD case study. In this episode, we are focusing on a child who is having difficulty following directions, completing assignments, staying organized, and managing impulsive behaviors in the classroom. For graduate FNP students, this case is important because ADHD is common in primary care, but the diagnosis should never be made casually. It requires careful assessment, multi-setting information, screening for mimicking conditions, and a treatment plan that supports the child, family, and school.

    [O] ADHD in Children: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Family Support

  8. 8 Jun

    [O] Recognizing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Clinical Reasoning for a Widespread Painful Rash

    Hello everyone, and welcome back. As you listen today, follow along with the Widespread Painful Rash Case Study. This episode is designed for graduate FNP students, so we are going to move beyond simply naming the diagnosis. We are going to think like primary care providers: recognizing red flags, building a differential, identifying when a patient is no longer appropriate for outpatient management, and communicating clearly with a frightened parent and child.

    [O] Recognizing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Clinical Reasoning for a Widespread Painful Rash
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From physical exam findings and developmental milestones to organ-specific red flags and diagnostic decision-making, this episode is designed to help you synthesize clinical clues and strengthen your assessment strategy.

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  • Creator
    Dr. D
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36