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.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    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)

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. 3d ago

    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

  4. 3d ago

    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

  5. Oct 4

    The 11 Antihypertensive Classes

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 6 is ready! File: ### Episode 6 Overview – The 11 Antihypertensive Classes Hosts: Alex & Jordan (same voices, witty + clear style) Big Picture: Blood pressure = how hard the heart pushes × how tight the pipes are × how much fluid is in the pipes. All 11 classes covered with: - Examples - Mechanism of action (in plain language) - Key adverse effects - Practical nursing tips Classes included: 1. Alpha-adrenergic blockers (doxazosin, tamsulosin) 2. Calcium-channel blockers (amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil) 3. Thiazide diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) 4. Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone) 5. Vasodilators (hydralazine, nitroprusside, nitroglycerin) 6. Cardioselective β-blockers (metoprolol) 7. Nonselective β-blockers (propranolol, sotalol) 8. α1 + β blockers (carvedilol, labetalol) 9. ACE inhibitors (benazepril, lisinopril) 10. ARBs (losartan, valsartan) 11. Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide) Interactive questions with rationales baked in (first-dose timing, angioedema priority, dry cough, potassium risks). Listen, pause, answer out loud — this one is built for actual retention. Enjoy Episode 6!

    The 11 Antihypertensive Classes

  6. Oct 3

    Summary + NCLEX Practice

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 5 (Summary + NCLEX Practice) is ready! File: ### Episode 5 Overview – The Witty Grand Finale Hosts: Alex & Jordan (extra sarcasm and banter dialed up) What you’ll get: - Fast, funny recap of Episodes 1–4 (hypertension math → infection/CAUTI → meds → clinical HF scenario) - Dedicated elimination section (BUN/creatinine, anuria/oliguria, nocturia, fluid restriction myth, fecal impaction) - Honest (and slightly snarky) explanation of why cranial nerves were skipped — they’re classic A&P, not the med-surg focus of this series - 5 NCLEX-style questions with full rationales: 1. ACE inhibitor priority finding (angioedema) 2. CAUTI priority action 3. Digoxin toxicity with low potassium 4. Metabolic alkalosis risk (NG suction) 5. DASH/lifestyle teaching — alcohol limit - Big-picture synthesis connecting afterload, meds, infection control, elimination, and priority thinking - Closing pep talk with attitude This one ties everything together, tests you, and keeps the energy high. Listen, answer out loud, and go crush the NCLEX. You’ve got this!

    Summary + NCLEX Practice

  7. Oct 3

    Clinical Reasoning: Hypertension + Heart Failure Scenario

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 4 is ready! File: ### Episode 4 Overview – Clinical Reasoning: Hypertension + Heart Failure Scenario Hosts: Alex & Jordan This episode walks through the exact patient scenario from your Perfusion notes and answers each question with rationale and real-world examples (not just definitions): 1. What is happening to the patient’s blood pressure? → Stage 2 hypertension explained with comparison to normal values. 2. What is happening to afterload? → Increased resistance explained with the “stiff balloon” analogy and link to heart failure risk. 3. What might be happening to preload? → Fluid overload → increased venous return, with water-balloon stretch example. 4. Why does the patient have crackles? → Pulmonary congestion from left-sided backup, with classic auscultation description. 5. Why is this concerning? → Worsening heart failure / risk of acute pulmonary edema, with decompensation example. Plus: - Full prioritized nursing assessment list with rationale - Two interactive clinical-judgment questions (desaturation priority + afterload-reducing meds) with explanations - Clear connection of hypertension → afterload → heart failure → fluid backup This episode trains you to think like a nurse instead of just memorizing terms. Listen, pause, answer out loud, and practice the reasoning. Enjoy Episode 4!

    Clinical Reasoning: Hypertension + Heart Failure Scenario

  8. Oct 3

    Hypertension & Perfusion Medications

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 3 is ready! File: ### Episode 3 Overview – Hypertension & Perfusion Medications Hosts: Alex & Jordan (same interactive quiz style) Topics covered: - Big-picture reminder: BP = CO × SVR (meds as “verbs”) - Alpha blockers (“-osin”) – first-dose syncope tip - ACE Inhibitors (“-pril”) – cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia - ARBs (“-sartan”) - Beta blockers (selective, nonselective, dual-acting) – apical pulse, asthma caution - Calcium Channel Blockers (“-dipine” + others) – constipation, more effective in AA patients - Diuretics – Thiazide, Loop, Potassium-sparing (when to supplement K+) - Statins – no grapefruit, liver monitoring - Vasodilators – nitroprusside for hypertensive emergency - Digoxin – potassium, toxicity signs (halos/green-yellow vision), hold if apical 60 - Nitrates – headache & hypotension - Memory tips: Beta blockers = slow the HEART | ACE/ARBs = relax the VESSELS | Diuretics = remove FLUID - Built-in pause-and-think questions on teaching points and assessments Listen, pause when prompted, answer out loud, and lock in the nursing considerations. Enjoy Episode 3!

    Hypertension & Perfusion Medications

  9. Oct 3

    UTIs, CAUTI, PRECAUTIONS, HAIs

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 2 is ready! File: ### Episode 2 Overview – Deeper Dive into Infection Hosts: Alex & Jordan (same interactive style) Topics covered: - UTIs – ascending infections, E. coli (≈85%), women vs men, age - Lower tract (urethritis, prostatitis, cystitis) vs Upper tract (pyelonephritis) - Classic signs & symptoms of cystitis and pyelonephritis - Diagnostics: urine dipstick (nitrites + leukocyte esterase), full UA, culture & sensitivity - Pharmacologic treatment (short course for lower tract vs longer/IV for upper tract) - Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI) – how bacteria ascend (inside vs outside the catheter) - Evidence-based CAUTI prevention strategies - Antibiotic patient education + teach-back - Standard Precautions - Transmission-based precautions (Airborne, Droplet, Contact, Enteric) - Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) – most common types and resistance issues - Built-in clinical judgment scenario and pause-and-think questions Listen, pause when prompted, answer out loud, and reinforce the material actively. Enjoy Episode 2!

    UTIs, CAUTI, PRECAUTIONS, HAIs

  10. Oct 2

    Hypertension, infection, elimination & thermoregulation

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here’s your interactive learning podcast created from the attached files (Hypertension, Infection, Elimination, and Thermoregulation). File ready: ### Podcast Overview – “Nursing Concepts Live” Hosts: Alex & Jordan (conversational, quiz-style format) Structure: 1. Hypertension - BP = CO × SVR, MAP, regulatory systems (SNS, RAAS, ANP/BNP, etc.) - Classifications (Normal → Stage 2) - Primary vs Secondary - Hypertensive emergency - Lifestyle (DASH) + key med classes & nursing tips - Built-in pause-and-recall questions 2. Infection - Definition & why it matters - Chain of infection (6 links) - Stages of infection - Primary / Secondary / Tertiary defenses - Risk factors & diagnostics (WBC, cultures, etc.) - Clinical Judgment scenario with Mr. Wilson (recognize cues → evaluate outcomes) - Terminology (endemic → pandemic) 3. Elimination - BUN & Creatinine - Anuria vs Oliguria - Nocturia, nephron, urinary diversion, fecal impaction - Why you don’t restrict fluids in incontinence - Constipation causes in older adults 4. Thermoregulation - Temperature routes + nursing considerations (oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic, temporal) - Key meds: Acetaminophen & Aspirin (uses, adverse effects, nursing implications) Interactive features baked in: - Pause-and-think questions - Clinical judgment walkthrough - Quick-fire quizzes - Encouragement to say answers out loud or teach a partner Listen, pause when prompted, answer out loud, and you’ll reinforce the material actively. Enjoy studying!

    Hypertension, infection, elimination & thermoregulation
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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
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eugene Adjetey 2026
  • Show Website
    Nursing Concepts Live