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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S1 · E30
August 9 · 25 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Sensory Functioning
Master sensory functioning in nursing — including vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, common sensory deficits and their causes, and nursing interventions to prevent sensory deprivation and overload across the lifespan. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review.
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August 9 · 22 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Bowel Elimination
Master bowel elimination in nursing — including normal bowel patterns, common issues like constipation, diarrhea, and impaction, factors affecting GI motility, and nursing interventions like enemas and ostomy care. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review.
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July 30 · 34 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Urinary Elimination & Incontinence
Master urinary elimination in nursing — including normal urinary patterns, common issues like retention, incontinence, and UTIs, catheter care and management, and factors affecting fluid and urinary output. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E27
July 23 · 30 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Nutrition
Master the fundamentals of nutrition in nursing — including essential nutrients, therapeutic diets, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and how to assess and address malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies across the lifespan. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient education, and NCLEX-RN review.
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July 23 · 18 min
Nursing Fundaments - Pain Management & Comfort
Prepare for the NCLEX and nursing school exams by listening to this Chapter in Nursing Fundamentals about the basics of pain management and comfort. Learn why opioids are not always the answer for pain management and comfort for your patients.
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July 17 · 21 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Sleep Disorders
Explore the stages of the sleep cycle, the difference between REM and non-REM sleep, and common disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. Learn how nurses assess and promote healthy sleep — plus the high-yield concepts on sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms that show up on your fundamentals exam and the NCLEX!
S2 · E24
July 16 · 16 min
Med Administration - Injections & Needle Sizes and Techniques
From 25-gauge subcut needles to 90-degree IM angles, we're covering everything you need to know about giving injections safely — needle selection, site landmarks, and the technique tips that show up in skills labs and nursing exams.
S1 · E23
July 15 · 17 min
Pharmacology - Common Cold & Allergic Rhinitis (Dipenhydramine, Fluticasone, and Oxymetazoline)
Diphenhydramine, fluticasone, and oxymetazoline — three go-to meds for colds and allergies, but each comes with key nursing considerations. We break down how they work, major side effects, and the patient teaching you'll need for the NCLEX.
S1 · E22
July 10 · 41 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Perfusion
Discover how oxygenated blood reaches your body's tissues and the driving force that keeps vital organs alive. We'll break down the basic signs of impaired perfusion, and the high-yield concepts you need to recognize circulatory problems on your fundamentals nursing exam and the NCLEX!
S1 · E21
July 9 · 22 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Oxygenation Part II
We're back with more oxygenation essentials — this time diving into oxygen delivery devices and airway suctioning. Learn the flow rates and FiO2 for nasal cannulas, simple masks, Venturi masks, and non-rebreathers, plus safe suctioning techniques for keeping airways clear. Know exactly which device fits which patient scenario — a skill the NCLEX and nursing school exams love to test!
S1 · E20
July 7 · 43 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Oxygenation Issues
In this Nursing School Study Buddy episode, we break down the fundamentals of oxygenation for nursing students, covering the basics of gas exchange, ventilation and perfusion, hypoxia and hypoxemia, and the signs and symptoms of impaired oxygenation. You'll learn key assessment findings, pulse oximetry interpretation, and foundational nursing interventions to support respiratory function and keep your patients breathing easy.
S2 · E19
July 2 · 37 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Medication Administration (Oral, Liquid, Topical)
Master the rights of medication administration and learn the step-by-step techniques for safely giving oral, liquid, topical, and rectal or vaginal medications.
S1 · E18
July 2 · 29 min
Nursing Fundamentals - Patient Safety Through Lifespan Development
In this episode of Nursing School Study Buddy, we break down developmental age safety concerns across the lifespan — a high-yield NCLEX topic and a core nursing responsibility. Learn the leading causes of injury, premature death, and disability for every age group, and how nurses can use patient education and anticipatory guidance to prevent them. Whether you're prepping for a fundamentals exam, a peds rotation, or NCLEX day, this episode gives you the developmental safety framework you need.
S2 · E17
June 29 · 13 min
ADPIE - Evaluation
Master the nursing process (ADPIE) — Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation — with a deep dive into the evaluation phase, including how to determine if patient outcomes were met, when to revise the plan of care, and how NCLEX questions test intervention effectiveness. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, clinical judgment, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E16
June 29 · 17 min
ADPIE - Implementation
Master the nursing process (ADPIE) — Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation — with a deep dive into the implementation phase, including prioritizing and carrying out nursing interventions, delegation and safe task assignment, and documenting patient care accurately. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, clinical judgment, and NCLEX-RN review.
S1 · E16
June 27 · 17 min
ADPIE - Planning
Master the nursing process (ADPIE) — Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation — with a deep dive into the planning phase, including setting SMART goals and expected outcomes, prioritizing patient problems using Maslow's hierarchy and the ABCs, and developing an individualized plan of care. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, clinical judgment, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E15
June 21 · 23 min
ADPIE - Diagnosis Process
Master the nursing process (ADPIE) — Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation — with a deep dive into the diagnosis phase, including formulating nursing diagnoses, distinguishing nursing diagnoses from medical diagnoses, and analyzing cues to identify actual and at-risk patient problems. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, clinical judgment, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E14
June 21 · 17 min
ADPIE - Assessment Process
Master the nursing process (ADPIE) — Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation — with a deep dive into the assessment phase, including collecting subjective and objective data, health history and physical assessment techniques, and recognizing cues that guide clinical judgment. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, clinical judgment, and NCLEX-RN review.
S2 · E12
June 20 · 32 min
Clinical Competencies & Clinical Judgement Model
Learn the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and master the six cognitive steps—recognizing and analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions, taking action, and evaluating outcomes—that drive safe nursing decisions. This nursing school study guide breaks down clinical judgment for Next Gen NCLEX prep and real-world clinical practice.
S2 · E11
June 17 · 34 min
Intro to Pharmacology
Build your pharmacology foundation with an introduction to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, and the nursing implications every nurse needs to administer medications safely. This nursing school study guide breaks down the basics of pharmacology for NCLEX prep and clinical practice.

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