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Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
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In this show, Nurse Mo breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress.
While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX.
Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.
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#344: C. Diff Basics for Nursing Students
Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus that causes a serious bacterial infection in the colon. While healthcare-associated infections have declined in recent years, C. diff remains one of the most common healthcare associated infections in the United States. Learn more about C. diff infection (CDI) in this episode, including:
Pathophysiology of CDI
Who is most at risk for CDI
Complications of CDI
Signs and symptoms, and when to suspect your patient has C. diff
Important assessments for a patient with CDI
Tests utilized to diagnose a patient or evaluate complications
Key treatments for CDI, including an explanation of enhanced or “special” contact precautions
The main things to teach your patient and their visitors about CDI
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FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.
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#343: BONUS! Hypercapnia with Rapid Response RN
I’m sharing one of my favorites from the Rapid Response RN podcast with you in this special bonus episode! If you haven’t started listening to this podcast yet, you are going to LOVE Sarah! Her podcast helps nurses boost their confidence when responding to emergencies. New episodes drop every Friday, so make sure you are following the Rapid Response RN show, too!
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Rapid Response and Rescue Class - Take your assessment and emergency response skills to the next level with this training from Sarah Lorenzini, the Rapid Response RN!
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast 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 podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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#342: Dysphagia NCLEX Review
Dysphagia is a condition in which the individual has difficulty swallowing. Proper swallowing relies on a complex coordination involving more than 30 nerves and muscles. When even one of these elements fails to work properly, dysphagia can result.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The four stages of swallowing…more complex than we realize!
Causes of dysphagia
Signs and symptoms of dysphagia (AKA: important things to watch for!)
Complications of dysphagia
Bedside swallow evaluations
Diagnostic tests for dysphagia
Modified diet textures
Safety around feeding and aspiration prevention
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Full Transcript - Read the article and view references.
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast 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 podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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#341: The Pulmonary Embolism and Cardiac Connection
If you’re learning about advanced Med Surg concepts or even working in the clinical setting, you’ve no doubt heard of pulmonary embolism. But did you know it goes beyond impaired gas exchange? Hit play on this episode to learn how a pulmonary embolism can impair cardiac function, potentially leading to devastating consequences.
In this episode, you’ll review foundation concepts to help you understand this connection:
Cardiopulmonary circulation
Pulmonary embolism pathophysiology
The factors that contribute to blood pressure
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Full Transcript - Read the article and view references (put the link where it says FULL TRANSCRIPT)
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. Include if we’re talking about MSS
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast 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 podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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#340: How to get into CRNA school - Interview with Jenny Finnell
If you’ve ever thought that CRNA school might be in your future, the time to start preparing is now…even if you’re not in nursing school yet! In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Finnell, CRNA and CEO of CRNA School Prep Academy. Not only is Jenny a great mentor, but she’s also extremely knowledgeable about what it takes to get into a CRNA program.
Hit play on this episode to get some of your questions about the path to CRNA school, such as:
How do you know if CRNA school is the right career path for you?
What sorts of things does a CRNA do?
When is the ideal time to start prepping for CRNA school?
What are the educational requirements?
What GPA is competitive for CRNA school? (spoiler alert, you don’t need a 4.0 GPA!)
What type of work experience do you need before you apply?
How do you stand out as an applicant?
What is the #1 key to gaining CRNA school acceptance?
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Get Jenny’s Free Guide - In this guide, Jenny lays out the eight key steps to getting into a CRNA program. It completely takes the mystery out of becoming a CRNA!
A-List Newsletter - Get on the “A-List” and get a notification each Thursday about the current episode, Nurse Mo’s Tip of the Week, product recommendations to make your nurse life better, and more!
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more.
Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast 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 podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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#339: Transposition of The Great Arteries NCLEX Review
Dextro transposition of the great arteries (D TGA) is a congenital cyanotic heart defect in which the pulmonary artery and the aorta are transposed. In this lesson, you’ll review normal cardiopulmonary circulation (which is essential to understanding this condition) and learn:
How the abnormal anatomy of D TGA affects physiology
Why you actually want the child with D TGA to have another congenital heart defect
Signs and symptoms of D TGA
How the condition is diagnosed
Risk factors for developing this congenital heart defect
Treatments for D TGA
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A-List Newsletter - Get on the “A-List” and get a notification each Thursday about the current episode, Nurse Mo’s Tip of the Week, product recommendations to make your nurse life better, and more!
Review Atrial Septal Defects - Review this congenital heart condition in Episode 70 of the Straight A Nursing podcast.
Review Ventricular Septal Defects - Review this congenital heart condition in Episode 73 of the Straight A Nursing podcast.
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Did you love the PodQuiz at the end? Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Confident Calculations - Learn a foolproof method for performing dosage calculations so you can pass your nursing school math exams on the first try!
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast 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 podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Customer Reviews
This Nursing Podcast is from Heaven!
I am a nursing professor from Saudi Arabia. I found out about this podcast by chance a few years ago, when I was searching for something related to nursing education. I immediately loved it, and have so far listed to almost all of the episodes, mostly when commuting to work.
I am not the type of person who goes and rate every app and podcast they download, but I am writing this review in appreciation of Nurse Mo's efforts to promote nursing education in the US and globally.
Honestly, I am amazed how the efforts of one single person, who perhaps came into nursing from another non-health-related field, can influence nursing education, encourage and motivate students to learn, and engage learners. Something we (academics) struggle to achieve. She is also not doing this for profit!
I personally have extensive clinical, academic, and research experience in nursing. As I listen to Nurse Mo, I was able to see how a typical nursing work-day in the US may look like, and compare that elsewhere. There are some differences, a lot of similarities, and common challenges.
Nurse Mo carefully selects topics that are very useful for students and junior nurses, I love how she explains the basics by breaking down the content so that it is easier to digest. She even covers the pathophysiological aspects so that students can link assessment, diagnosis, and management.
I also like the management approach she endorsed, because it is guided by patients' needs (patient-centered care), and always tries to teach students how to fix problems before they even happen. She has developed brain maps and note sheets for this purpose. In fact, she came up with an innovative nursing care approach 'LAATE', which I consider an upgrade for the nursing process. Possibly the acronym was derived and influenced by her morning coffee routine!
What I liked most about Nurse Mo is her caring attitude (TLC) towards her patients and students alike! She goes above and beyond to help students overcome nursing school stress, and pave their way to pass the NCLEX exam. She has designated some episodes to guide students on how to prepare for the exam day, how to stay focused, and gives valuable tips and tricks for the exam-takers. She has also some pod-quizzes for revisions of important facts of selected topics, and as complementary episodes. In most of her episodes, Nurse Mo will always review critical points that are most likely will show up in the exam. As an item-writer and a member of the national licensing exam board, I can confidently say that Nurse Mo knows exactly how instructors, professors, and item-writers think when they construct exams. She has revealed most of the secrets surrounding the licensing exams.
Nurse Mo has also a website called 'Straight A Nursing', where you can find Everything for Nursing School Success, and she has authored a "thrive guide" book for nursing students. I particularly like the templates and brain sheets she developed for nurses to stay alert and focused during the shift, and for care planning.
In our nursing school, we are currently developing the curriculum to integrate virtual learning, e-sim, and podcasting into courses' teaching methods. I will recommend Straight A Nursing Podcast to complement the core nursing courses of the undergraduate programs. I also hope we can collaborate with Nurse Mo in virtual teaching classes for our students.
Nurse Mo, You are a true inspiration for Nursing, Keep up the good work. You really deserve to be nominated for one of Sigma's International Awards for Nursing Excellence, or other prestigious awards.
I know you like long reviews, but thought mine was too long! Please accept my apology
sincere regards,
AK