Nursing Concepts Live

Eugene Adjetey
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Nursing Concepts Live Interactive Learning for Nursing Students Nursing Concepts Live Nursing Concepts Live is an educational podcast series built directly from real nursing school curriculum. It transforms dense lecture slides, textbooks, and classroom content into clear, conversational episodes that help students actually understand and retain what they need for clinical practice and the NCLEX. Each episode features hosts Alex and Jordan in an interactive, quiz-style format. Instead of passive listening, students are prompted to pause, think, and answer NCLEX-style questions with full rationales. The focus is always on clinical reasoning—connecting pathophysiology, assessment findings, and priority nursing interventions so you learn why something happens, not just what it is. Topics are drawn straight from nursing coursework and include hypertension and perfusion, infection control, elimination, thermoregulation, fluid and electrolyte balance, medications, nutrition, culture, diversity, spirituality, and real-world clinical scenarios. Whether you’re reviewing for class, preparing for clinicals, or building clinical judgment, Nursing Concepts Live turns your actual nursing curriculum into an engaging, active-learning tool you can listen to anywhere. Script written by Eugene Adjetey, curator of Nursing Concepts Live.

  1. 1d ago

    Pain and Comfort

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 14 – Pain & Comfort (Full) Overview Thorough coverage of pain physiology, classification, comprehensive assessment, multimodal management (pharmacologic + non-pharmacologic), special populations, and the ethical obligation to treat pain. Key Topics Covered Nociception: transduction, transmission, perception, modulationAcute vs. chronic pain; nociceptive vs. neuropathic painCancer pain and breakthrough painAssessment tools (NRS, FACES, FLACC, PAINAD) and full pain historyPharmacologic management (WHO ladder, multimodal, adjuvants)Key side effects and safety (opioids, NSAIDs, acetaminophen)Non-pharmacologic modalities (physical, cognitive-behavioral, environmental)Special populations (older adults, children, patients with substance use disorders)Ethical responsibility to believe the patient and treat painClinical Pearls “Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is” (McCaffery)Always assess before intervening; reassess after every interventionMultimodal approaches reduce opioid requirements and improve outcomesUndertreating pain is a form of harmNCLEX-Style Questions Reviewed Postoperative patient rates pain 8/10 → Perform a thorough assessment firstAccurate statement about chronic pain → It can persist after tissue healing and significantly affect quality of life, mood, and functionTakeaway Comfort is a core outcome of nursing care. Assess thoroughly, intervene multimodally, reassess, and advocate.

    Pain and Comfort

  2. 1d ago

    Safety and Quality Improvement

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 13 – Safety & Quality Improvement (Full) Overview Deep dive into patient safety culture, types of errors, National Patient Safety Goals, high-risk areas (falls, medications), quality improvement methods, and the nurse’s role in creating safer systems. Key Topics Covered Definitions of safety and qualityShift from culture of blame to culture of safety / Just CultureTypes of errors (slips/lapses, rule-based, knowledge-based; active vs. latent)National Patient Safety Goals (core themes)Fall prevention — multifactorial approachMedication safety (rights + system safeguards)QI models: PDSA, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, FMEANear-miss reporting and psychological safetyStructured communication (SBAR, CUS)Clinical Pearls Near-miss reporting is as important as reporting actual harmJust Culture distinguishes human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behaviorNurses are uniquely positioned to identify system failures because we work at the sharp end 24/7NCLEX-Style Questions Reviewed Near-miss with look-alike heparin vial → Report through the organization’s reporting systemAction that best demonstrates a culture of safety → Encourage reporting of errors and near misses without fear of punishment for honest mistakesTakeaway Safety is not an extra task — it is how every other aspect of nursing care is delivered. Speak up and report near misses

    Safety and Quality Improvement

  3. 1d ago

    Sleep

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 12 – Sleep (Full) Overview Full walkthrough of sleep physiology, stages, factors that disrupt sleep, major disorders (especially obstructive sleep apnea), assessment, and evidence-based nursing interventions in both community and hospital settings. Key Topics Covered Circadian rhythm and homeostatic sleep driveNREM stages (N1, N2, N3) and REM sleep — functions of eachAge-related changes in sleep architectureFactors affecting sleep (illness, meds, environment, lifestyle, stress)Common disorders: insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy, parasomnias, restless legsNursing assessment (sleep history, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, environmental review)Hospital-specific strategies to protect sleepNon-pharmacologic and pharmacologic approachesClinical Pearls OSA risk factors: obesity, large neck, male sex, age, alcohol → screen and refer for sleep studyHospitals are high-risk for sleep disruption — cluster care, dim lights, reduce noiseCBT-I is first-line for chronic insomnia (more effective long-term than meds)NCLEX-Style Questions Reviewed 55-year-old with BMI 38, snoring, daytime sleepiness, hypertension → Screen for OSA and facilitate sleep studyCorrect sleep hygiene teaching → Keep bedroom cool, dark, and quietRestless postop patient requesting sleeping pill at 2 a.m. → Assess pain and other discomforts firstTakeaway Sleep is a physiologic necessity, not a luxury. Protect it the same way you protect airway and skin integrity.

    Sleep

  4. 1d ago

    Sensory Perception

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 11 – Sensory Perception (Full) Overview Comprehensive coverage of the sensory perception process, factors that affect it, common deficits, sensory deprivation vs. overload, nursing assessment, and targeted interventions. Designed for deep understanding rather than quick review. Key Topics Covered Three components of sensory perception: reception, perception, and reactionFactors influencing sensory function (age, culture, illness, medications, stress, lifestyle)Sensory deficits (visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, kinesthetic)Sensory deprivation vs. sensory overload — causes, signs, and differencesFull nursing assessment of the senses + environmental assessmentNursing interventions tailored to specific deficitsSafety implications (falls, injury risk, aspiration)Clinical Pearls Sudden vision changes → rule out acute angle-closure glaucoma or retinal detachmentHallucinations + isolation + reduced stimuli = classic sensory deprivationFace the patient, reduce background noise, and speak clearly for hearing loss (do not shout)NCLEX-Style Questions Reviewed Isolated older adult with hallucinations after surgery → Sensory deprivation (increase meaningful stimuli)Best communication with severe hearing loss → Face the client and speak slowly/clearlyRestless ICU patient with machine “talking” in a noisy environment → Reduce environmental stimuli first

    Sensory Perception

  5. Oct 17

    Series Checkpoint (Summary + NCLEX Practice)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 10 – Series Checkpoint (Summary + NCLEX Practice) Fluids & Electrolytes • Culture, Diversity & Spirituality • Nutrition This checkpoint episode reviews and connects three major topics: Fluid & Electrolytes, Culture, Diversity & Spirituality, and Nutrition. Alex and Jordan highlight the most important clinical concepts from each area, then test understanding with NCLEX-style questions that include full rationales. Listeners practice recognizing fluid volume imbalances, electrolyte red flags, cultural humility and bias awareness, spiritual distress cues, malnutrition indicators, and priority nursing actions. The goal is active recall and clinical judgment—linking pathophysiology, assessment, and interventions across systems so students can apply the material in both exams and real patient care.

    Series Checkpoint (Summary + NCLEX Practice)

  6. Oct 17

    Nutrition

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! ### Episode 9 – Nutrition Nursing Concepts Live In this episode, Alex and Jordan break down the complete nutrition content from nursing curriculum. They cover why nutrition knowledge is essential for nurses, a quick review of GI anatomy and physiology, factors that influence food choices, and the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients. The discussion includes energy values, types of fats, fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins, key minerals, and the functions of water. They also walk through nutritional screening and assessment tools, BMI calculation and categories, waist circumference risk thresholds, physical signs of malnutrition, and relevant lab values. Clinical judgment is applied through a realistic patient scenario, followed by nursing interventions, aspiration precautions, therapeutic diets, and the differences between enteral and parenteral nutrition. The episode ends with practical teaching points students can use at the bedside.

    Nutrition

  7. Oct 17

    Culture, Diversity & Spirituality

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 8 Overview – Culture, Diversity & Spirituality Hosts: Alex & Jordan (same voices) Key topics covered: What culture really is (learned, dynamic, identity-giving)Cultural humility (the 5 R’s) vs cultural competenceBarriers to giving and receiving careLIVE and LEARN modelSocial Determinants of Health with concrete nursing examplesDiversity beyond culture + vulnerable populationsExplicit vs Implicit biasUsing professional interpreters correctlySpirituality vs ReligionFaith, hope, love, meaning & purposeSpiritual well-being vs spiritual distress (symptoms + nurse role)HOPE spiritual assessment toolAge-appropriate approaches across the lifespanReligious practices that affect nursing care (diet, prayer, dress, birth, death)Two interactive clinical questions with rationales

    Culture, Diversity & Spirituality

  8. Oct 17

    Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 7 Overview – Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances Hosts: Alex & Jordan (same voices) Quick link back to Episode 7 foundationsHypovolemia – causes, classic signs, priority actions (with interactive question)Hypervolemia – heart failure/kidney failure link, lung and JVD findingsThird-spacing reminder (intravascularly dry while looking puffy)Sodium imbalances – brain cells swell or shrink, correction speed warningPotassium deep dive – ECG changes, never IV push, digoxin connection, emergency treatmentsMagnesium & Calcium – Chvostek, Trousseau, torsades, and why low Mag keeps K lowMultiple pause-and-answer clinical questions with full rationalesNursing priorities that actually stick

    Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
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Nursing Concepts Live Interactive Learning for Nursing Students Nursing Concepts Live Nursing Concepts Live is an educational podcast series built directly from real nursing school curriculum. It transforms dense lecture slides, textbooks, and classroom content into clear, conversational episodes that help students actually understand and retain what they need for clinical practice and the NCLEX. Each episode features hosts Alex and Jordan in an interactive, quiz-style format. Instead of passive listening, students are prompted to pause, think, and answer NCLEX-style questions with full rationales. The focus is always on clinical reasoning—connecting pathophysiology, assessment findings, and priority nursing interventions so you learn why something happens, not just what it is. Topics are drawn straight from nursing coursework and include hypertension and perfusion, infection control, elimination, thermoregulation, fluid and electrolyte balance, medications, nutrition, culture, diversity, spirituality, and real-world clinical scenarios. Whether you’re reviewing for class, preparing for clinicals, or building clinical judgment, Nursing Concepts Live turns your actual nursing curriculum into an engaging, active-learning tool you can listen to anywhere. Script written by Eugene Adjetey, curator of Nursing Concepts Live.

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  • Creator
    Eugene Adjetey
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eugene Adjetey 2026
  • Show Website
    Nursing Concepts Live