Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.

In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress.

While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX.

Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.

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Thursday · 21 min
Components of the BMP - ENCORE! #303
The BMP (basic metabolic panel) looks at eight different components which provide a wealth of information about your patient’s condition. Hit play for a breakdown of the BMP components.
Monday · 7 min
#519: MMM - Three Types of Hyponatremia
The exact same sodium number can call for completely opposite treatments, depending on one thing, and that's the patient's fluid status. Hit play to review how volume status affects what type of hyponatremia your patient has, and how to treat it.
October 8 · 30 min
#518: Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema for Nursing Students
Review the causes and pathophysiology of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, then use the Straight A Nursing LATTE method to dive into the key need-to-know information for nursing care of these patients. Gain confidence telling the difference between noncardiogenic pulmonary edema and cardiogenic pulmonary edema at the bedside with a side-by-side breakdown referencing case studies from this episode and episode #515.
October 5 · 8 min
#517: MMM - Vasopressors, Part One: Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
If you've ever worried about mixing up norepinephrine and epinephrine at the bedside, you're not alone. Hit play for a quick review of each drug and the key to making sure your patient receives the right medication and dosage.
October 1 · 31 min
Malignant Hyperthermia for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #302
Review what nursing students need to know about malignant hyperthermia including pathophysiology and how to assess and care for these patients.
September 28 · 7 min
#516: MMM - Applying to Nursing School? Don't Underestimate The Entrance Exam
Most competitive nursing programs are weighing several other factors right alongside your GPA, and one of them trips up more applicants than you'd expect.
September 24 · 28 min
#515: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Learn the pathophysiology of cardiogenic pulmonary edema, key symptoms, and nursing management using the LATTE method, with a real PACU case study.
September 21 · 12 min
#514: MMM - MRI vs. MRA and CT vs. CTA: Which Scan Does What?
When you see these common diagnostic scans on your patient's orders, understanding the differences between them can help you better anticipate the plan of care, prepare your patient, and understand what providers are looking for.
September 17 · 51 min
Parkinson's Disease for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #198
Review the key things to know about parkinson's disease and caring for these patients.
September 14 · 11 min
#513: MMM - SIRS vs. Sepsis vs. Septic Shock
Review what distinguishes SIRS from sepsis from septic shock and why recognizing the signs of SIRS quickly is so important.
September 10 · 49 min
#512: Your First Clinical Day: What to Actually Expect
Heading into clinical? Ease your nerves by building a mental map of a typical clinical day. Hit play and I'll show you what I mean as I walk you through how I used to run a typical shift in clinical, from start to finish. Have you grabbed the Nursing School Survival Blueprint yet? If you're heading into your first clinical rotation soon, going through this blueprint will help you build the kind of structure that makes clinical days and the rest of your nursing school journey feel a whole lot more manageable. Grab it here for free: Nursing School Survival Blueprint 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode…and share with friends so you can help other nurses thrive! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 7 · 13 min
#511: MMM - Your First Rapid Response as a New Nurse
Calling a rapid response can be nerve-wracking for a new nurse. Hit play to hear an approach that will help you decide whether or not to make the call really quickly.
September 3 · 23 min
Reye’s Syndrome Basics for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #257
Review the basics of reyes syndrome and how to care for these patients, utilizing the Straight A Nursing LATTE method.
August 31 · 9 min
#510: PodQuiz - Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Review your knowledge of acute kidney injury with this quick podquiz!
August 27 · 20 min
#509: Acute Kidney Injury for Nursing Students: Causes, Symptoms, Labs & Treatment
Learn how to identify and understand acute kidney injury (AKI), including the differences between the 3 types of AKI and their causes, assessments, laboratory findings, treatments, and complications.
August 24 · 10 min
#508: MMM - Your First Code Blue
New nurses, this pep talk is for YOU as you approach your first (few) code blues.
August 20 · 31 min
What is the Beers List of Medications? - ENCORE! #169
Learn about the beers list of medications, or beers criteria, why this list is important, and the implications for your nursing practice in this episode.
August 17 · 11 min
#507: MMM - This vs. That: 7 Nursing Concepts Students Always Mix Up
Hit play and gain clarity once and for all on each of these nursing concepts that trip up nursing students all the time.
August 13 · 40 min
#506: Clinical Is Not a Test (Most of the Time)
Nursing clinical rotations feel like a test, but most of the time they aren't. Nurse Mo breaks down how to actually learn in clinical, handle mistakes, develop the skill of noticing, and use Patricia Benner's novice stage to take the pressure off.
August 10 · 13 min
#505: MMM - Your Quick Clinical Prep Routine
Focus on what actually matters and walk into clinical feeling confident when you follow this clinical prep routine.

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