Nursing School Study Buddy

CherylTheNurse

Nursing School Study Buddy is a nursing education podcast designed to help nursing students master essential content and pass the NCLEX exam with confidence. Each episode breaks down high-yield topics from pharmacology and medication administration to pathophysiology, microbiology, and med-surg nursing in clear, easy-to-follow explanations. Created by CherylTheNurse, a nursing student who teaches the material as she learns it, the show translates dense textbook content into practical, exam-ready knowledge, covering everything from heparin and insulin dosing to infection control, EKG interpretation, and test-taking strategies. Whether you're prepping for a unit exam, reviewing for finals, or gearing up for NCLEX day, Nursing Study Buddy is like studying with a friend who makes the hard stuff stick!

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S3 · E12
Friday · 29 min
Maternity Nursing - Dystocia, Labor and Delivery Complications
Master labor and delivery complications — including shoulder dystocia, preterm and postterm labor, umbilical cord prolapse, and intrauterine fetal demise, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and emergency nursing interventions. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E11
Thursday · 26 min
Maternity Nursing - Pregnancy Complications Part II
Master common pregnancy complications — including gestational diabetes, iron-deficiency anemia, toxoplasmosis, HIV, and substance misuse in pregnancy, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions to protect maternal and fetal health. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E10
Tuesday · 46 min
Maternity Nursing - Pregnancy Complications Part I
Master high-risk pregnancy complications — including signs and symptoms, risk factors, and nursing interventions for gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placental abruption. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E9
September 14 · 39 min
Maternal Nursing - Nursing Management During Labor and Delivery
Master nursing management during labor and delivery — including maternal and fetal assessment, pain management options, and nursing interventions to support each stage of labor. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E8
September 14 · 19 min
Maternity Nursing - Labor and Delivery Process
Master the labor and birth process — including the stages of labor, the 5 P's, fetal monitoring, and nursing assessments and interventions to support a safe delivery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E7
September 10 · 44 min
Maternity Nursing - The Nurse's Role During Pregnancy
Master nursing management during pregnancy — including prenatal assessment, routine screenings, nutritional guidance, and patient education on normal signs across each trimester. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E6
September 8 · 23 min
Maternity Nursing - Maternal Adaptations (Changes in Mom)
Master maternal adaptations of pregnancy — including physiological changes across the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems, and the three signs of pregnancy - presumptive, probable, and positive. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E5
August 29 · 21 min
Maternity Nursing - Genetics and Fetal Circulation
Master the basics of genetics and fetal circulation — including the stages of conception, embryonic, and fetal development. Chromosomal abnormalities and key structures like the ductus arteriosus, ductus venosus, and foramen ovale, along with the transition to newborn circulation. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E4
August 25 · 30 min
Maternity Nursing - Breast and Reproductive Cancers
Master breast and reproductive cancers — including risk factors, screening and diagnostic tools, signs and symptoms, treatment approaches and patient education. A must-listen for med-surg nursing, women's health, and NCLEX-RN review.
S3 · E3
August 23 · 25 min
Maternity Nursing - STI's
Master common STIs — including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV, and HIV — covering transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment, and nursing priorities for patient education and prevention. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, women's health, and NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E2
August 22 · 28 min
Maternity Nursing - Common Gynecologic Issues
Master common gynecological and reproductive issues — including menstrual disorders, infertility, endometriosis, PMS and PMDD, and menopause, along with key nursing assessments and interventions. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, women's health, and NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E1
August 22 · 23 min
Introduction to Maternity Nursing - Legal and Ethica Issues and Reproduction Overview
Master the legal and ethical issues nurses encounter in women's health and reproductive care — including informed consent, patient confidentiality, reproductive rights and access to care, and ethical dilemmas in maternal-fetal nursing. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, legal and ethical concepts, and Nursing Exams or NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E38
August 14 · 25 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Wound Care and Skin Integrity
Master wound care and skin integrity in nursing — including pressure injury staging, wound assessment and dressing selection, factors affecting wound healing, and nursing interventions to prevent skin breakdown. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E37
August 13 · 12 min
Developmental Concepts - Young Adulthood-Older Adulthood
Master developmental concepts across adulthood — including physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes from young adulthood through older adulthood, age-related health risks, and nursing care priorities across the adult lifespan. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, adult health, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E36
August 13 · 16 min
Developmental Concepts - Toddlers, School-Aged, & Adolescents
Master developmental concepts across childhood — including growth and developmental milestones, psychosocial and cognitive theories, age-appropriate communication and safety teaching, and nursing care priorities from toddlerhood through adolescence. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, pediatric nursing, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E35
August 13 · 24 min
Intro to Developmental Concepts and Neonates & Infants
Master developmental concepts for neonates and newborns — including newborn assessment and reflexes, growth and development milestones, thermoregulation, and nursing care priorities in the first weeks of life. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, pediatric nursing, and NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E34
August 12 · 16 min
Excel at Clinicals
Understand how to set yourself up for success as a nursing student at clinicals. Having the right attitude, preparation, and confidence will help you to excel at clinicals.
S1 · E33
August 12 · 25 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Teaching and Collaboration of Care
Master patient teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of care in nursing — including principles of effective patient education, working within the healthcare team, and ensuring safe, continuous care across settings. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review/Nursing School Exams.
S1 · E32
August 11 · 16 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Individual, Family & Community Care and Culturally Respective Care
Master family and community health alongside culturally respectful care in nursing — including family structures and dynamics, community-based health promotion, and how to deliver culturally competent, individualized care that respects diverse beliefs and practices. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E31
August 11 · 23 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Health, Wellness, and Health Disparities
Master the concepts of health, wellness, and health disparities in nursing — including models of health and illness, the social determinants of health, and how different dimensions create disparities in patient outcomes. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review and nursing school exams.

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