The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN

Unless you work in Pediatrics or L&D chances are you'll be caring for geriatric patients. 
On this weeks episode I'll be discussing 9 considerations when caring for this patient population. 
Listen closely because I've included critical thinking challenge questions that will help you think deeper and beyond the information I'm providing. 
I'll be adding bonus episodes with answers to the challenge questions so be sure to subscribe to receive notification when they're posted.
Let me know if the challenge questions help you or if you have any suggestions to make the podcast better. Email me at Cynthia@NursingSchoolSimplified.com
Enjoy!
Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN 

Hey there future nurses!
On this episode of the Nursing School Simplified Podcast we'll be discussing Serotonin Syndrome. 
You'll learn what medications can cause Serotonin Syndrome, signs and symptoms and care associated with mild, moderate, and severe symptoms. 
I've included some critical thinking questions to get you thinking outside the information provided. 
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, if the information I am providing is helpful, as well as suggestions on content and ways to improve your experience. You can email me at Cynthia@NursingSchoolSimplifird.com with your responses. 
To receive the weekly Med Monday video and medication fact sheet go to MedMonday/Nursingschoolsimplified.com and I'll send it to you every week.
Enjoy the episode!
All my best, 
Cynthia 

Hey there future nurses!! Welcome to another episode of the Nursing School Podcast. 
This week we'll be discussing pathophysiology and patient teaching for Emphysema. 
Emphysema(COPD) is the third leading cause of death world wide according to the World Health Organization. 
Risk factors include: Smoking, indoor air pollution, and occupational exposure.
COPD causes persistent and progressive respiratory symptoms including difficulty breathing cough and phlegm production. 
Early diagnosis and treatment including smoking cessation is needed to slow the progression of symptoms and reduce exacerbation. 
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments you'd like to share. I always enjoy hearing from students. Cynthia@NursingSchoolSimplified.com
If you're enjoying this podcast please leave a review and share with other students. 
All my best, 
Cynthia 

Hello Future Nurses!!!
In addition to March being DVT Awareness Month it is also Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month. So in today’s episode we will be learning about MS.
An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and it affects women three times more than men.
Sadly, there is no cure.
As nurses our goal is to help our patients live as independently as they can with MS by ensuring they are educated about the disease process, making their home safe, and assessing the need for mental health support. 
In this week's episode of The Nursing School Simplified Podcast, you will learn the etiology, signs and symptoms, disease management, nursing considerations, and patient teaching.
Links:
NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MedSurgSimplifiedGuide 

Welcome to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. On this week's episode we're learning about Deep Vein Thromboembolism (DVT).
Learn Etiology, Signs and Symptoms, Assessment, Labs/Diagnostics, Nursing Consideration, and Patient teaching. Basically, everything you need to know to care for your patient and answer questions correctly on your exams.
Have a great week and keep working on your dream, 
All my best,
Cynthia, RN CCRN
P.S. Below are the links I promised.
NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MedSurgSimplifiedGuide
Ekos: https://www.dicardiology.com/videos/video-how-ekos-thrombolytic-technology-works-dissolve-clots
https://vascular.org/patient-resources/vascular-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis
Lovenox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cireHuUK7fM
Heparin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My6w5JymPQo&t=195s
Warfarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCO2mx04xYA
Saddle P.E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrC73qMMDAc
 

Hello Future Nurses!!
Helping patients understand how metabolic syndrome increases their risk for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more… liver dysfunction, renal disease, and even Alzheimer's! We as nurses, and do what we are meant to do and that is promote health and prevent illness. And Isn’t that fantastic?!? 
In this episode we will be finishing our topic of Cardiovascular Health and discussing the role Metabolic Syndrome plays in the development of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
To help me reach more students please consider leaving a review or comment as well as subscribing. 
Have a great week!
All my best, 
Cynthia, RN CCRN