Certified and Slightly Panicked

Jess Roberts
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Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency/critical care nurses who are chasing credentials and fighting imposter syndrome. Hosted by Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT, a highly certified Registered Nurse, you can expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and stories from the field as she breaks down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence, this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get certified!

Episodes

  1. JAN 31

    Medical Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers section 6 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Medical Emergencies. 14 questions on the CEN exam come from the Medical Emergencies section. Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (1:14:09) Hematologic disorders (1:37) Electrolyte and fluid imbalance (12:19) Endocrine disorders (19:25) Immunocompromise (52:07) Renal failure (56:44) Sepsis (1:09:15) Hypovolemic and distributive shock (1:01:32) Substance use and abuse & Withdrawal syndrome (see Mental Health Emergencies episode) Connect with me! TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated or endorsed by the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employer.

    1h 19m

  2. 10/10/2025

    Mental Health Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers section 5 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Mental Health Emergencies. 11 questions on the CEN exam come from the Mental Health Emergencies section. This episode is being released on World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 from anywhere in the US to speak to a trained counselor who can provide emotional support, crisis de-escalation, and make connections to local community resources. Help is available 24/7. Aggressive and violent behavior (2:07) Anxiety disorders (8:27) Mood disorders (19:53) Homicidal and suicidal ideation (22:58) Thought disorders (25:30) Situational crisis (30:29) Intentional overdose and ingestions (31:59) TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employer.

    1h 5m

  3. 08/19/2025

    Obstetrical Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers part 4/4 in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, obstetrical emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam. Abruptio placenta (2:53) Ectopic pregnancy (5:55) Emergent delivery (8:28) Hemorrhage (20:39) Hyperemesis gravidarum (23:17) Neonatal resuscitation (14:08)  Placenta previa (24:38) Postpartum infection (26:12) Preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome (30:39)  Preterm labor (40:58) Threatened/spontaneous abortion (44:50) Obstetric trauma (51:26) Check out this episode of "The MDM" podcast. Dr. Jessica Adkins and Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger both had miscarriages and because they live in Kentucky, they could not get mifepristone, which is the standard of care, and both suffered consequences. Follow me! Tiktok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com

    1 hr

  4. 07/28/2025

    Genitourinary & Gynecology Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers genitourinary and gynecology emergencies with the help of a special guest! Section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN) exam outline includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions of the exam. Genitourinary infections (4:53) Priapism (13:41) Renal calculi (15:46) Testicular torsion (21:44) Genitourinary trauma (27:08) Urinary retention (28:54) Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (30:59) Gynecological infections (33:58) Ovarian disorders (e.g., cyst, torsion, rupture) (35:33) Sexual assault and battery (39:49) Gynecological trauma (42:32) TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email Jess: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or the BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

    45 min

  5. 07/17/2025

    Gastrointestinal Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers the first body system included in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse exam content outline, Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam. GU, GYN, and OB will be covered in future episodes. Acute abdomen (2:23) Appendicitis (4:39) Peritonitis (7:02) Bowel perforation (8:23) Cyclic vomiting syndrome (9:29) Bleeding (12:09) Cholecystitis (15:31) Cirrhosis (16:55) Diverticulitis (19:31) Esophageal varices (20:34) Foreign bodies (25:17) Hepatitis (28:37) Intussusception (34:00) Obstructions (35:35) Pancreatitis (37:33) GI trauma (39:02) TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or the BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

    43 min

  6. 07/09/2025

    Neurological Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers section 3 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Neurologic Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Neurological Emergencies section. Neurological Disorders (1:05) Headache (7:13) Increased Intracranial Pressure (9:08) Meningitis (16:36) Seizure Disorders (19:23) Stroke (24:05) Transient Ischemic Attack (24:52) Head & spinal cord trauma (31:51) Neurogenic shock (43:58) TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

    48 min

  7. 07/02/2025

    Respiratory Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers section 2 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Respiratory Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Respiratory Emergencies section. Aspiration (1:10) Asthma (4:30) COPD (10:02) Infections (14:40) Inhalation Injuries (21:31) Obstruction (30:13) Pleural Effusion (35:10) Pneumothorax (36:02) Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema (39:31) Pulmonary Embolus (43:12) Respiratory Trauma (46:23) Pulmonary Hypertension (50:19) TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

    53 min

  8. 06/25/2025

    Cardiovascular Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review

    In this episode, Jess covers section 1 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Cardiovascular Emergencies. 19 questions on the CEN exam come from the Cardiovascular Emergencies section. Acute coronary syndrome (1:11) Aneurysm and dissection (11:34) Cardiopulmonary arrest (14:33) Dysrhythmias (18:20) Endocarditis (40:28) Heart failure (46:00) Hypertension (49:06) Pericardial tamponade (44:22) Pericarditis (42:25) Peripheral vascular disease (54:24) Thromboembolic disease (1:00:55) Cardiovascular trauma (1:04:12) Cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock (1:06:01) TikTok: @nurse.jessr Instagram: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

    1h 13m

  9. TRAILER

    TRAILER: Certified & Slightly Panicked

    Certified & Slightly Panicked with Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT. You’ve got cheat sheets in your pocket and self-doubt in your gut. Welcome to the club. Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency and critical care nurses who are chasing credentials, fighting imposter syndrome, and still showing up everyday to do the dang thing. Hosted by Jess Roberts, a highly certified Registered Nurse who knows what it feels like to question yourself even when you’ve earned every letter. This show brings you bite-sized breakdowns of each nursing certification exam and much more. Expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and maybe a few stories from the field as we break down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. All designed to fit into your chaotic nurse life. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence (did I just hear a pump alarm in my sleep?), this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get you certified.  Instagram: @nurse.jessr TikTok: @nurse.jessr Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

    1 min

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Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency/critical care nurses who are chasing credentials and fighting imposter syndrome. Hosted by Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT, a highly certified Registered Nurse, you can expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and stories from the field as she breaks down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence, this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get certified!

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