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Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
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In this show, 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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#342: Dysphagia NCLEX Review
Dysphagia is a condition in which the individual has difficulty swallowing. Proper swallowing relies on a complex coordination involving more than 30 nerves and muscles. When even one of these elements fails to work properly, dysphagia can result.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The four stages of swallowing…more complex than we realize!
Causes of dysphagia
Signs and symptoms of dysphagia (AKA: important things to watch for!)
Complications of dysphagia
Bedside swallow evaluations
Diagnostic tests for dysphagia
Modified diet textures
Safety around feeding and aspiration prevention
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FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.
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#341: The Pulmonary Embolism and Cardiac Connection
If you’re learning about advanced Med Surg concepts or even working in the clinical setting, you’ve no doubt heard of pulmonary embolism. But did you know it goes beyond impaired gas exchange? Hit play on this episode to learn how a pulmonary embolism can impair cardiac function, potentially leading to devastating consequences.
In this episode, you’ll review foundation concepts to help you understand this connection:
Cardiopulmonary circulation
Pulmonary embolism pathophysiology
The factors that contribute to blood pressure
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FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. Include if we’re talking about MSS
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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.
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#340: How to get into CRNA school - Interview with Jenny Finnell
If you’ve ever thought that CRNA school might be in your future, the time to start preparing is now…even if you’re not in nursing school yet! In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Finnell, CRNA and CEO of CRNA School Prep Academy. Not only is Jenny a great mentor, but she’s also extremely knowledgeable about what it takes to get into a CRNA program.
Hit play on this episode to get some of your questions about the path to CRNA school, such as:
How do you know if CRNA school is the right career path for you?
What sorts of things does a CRNA do?
When is the ideal time to start prepping for CRNA school?
What are the educational requirements?
What GPA is competitive for CRNA school? (spoiler alert, you don’t need a 4.0 GPA!)
What type of work experience do you need before you apply?
How do you stand out as an applicant?
What is the #1 key to gaining CRNA school acceptance?
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Get Jenny’s Free Guide - In this guide, Jenny lays out the eight key steps to getting into a CRNA program. It completely takes the mystery out of becoming a CRNA!
A-List Newsletter - Get on the “A-List” and get a notification each Thursday about the current episode, Nurse Mo’s Tip of the Week, product recommendations to make your nurse life better, and more!
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more.
Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!
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Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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#339: Transposition of The Great Arteries NCLEX Review
Dextro transposition of the great arteries (D TGA) is a congenital cyanotic heart defect in which the pulmonary artery and the aorta are transposed. In this lesson, you’ll review normal cardiopulmonary circulation (which is essential to understanding this condition) and learn:
How the abnormal anatomy of D TGA affects physiology
Why you actually want the child with D TGA to have another congenital heart defect
Signs and symptoms of D TGA
How the condition is diagnosed
Risk factors for developing this congenital heart defect
Treatments for D TGA
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Review Atrial Septal Defects - Review this congenital heart condition in Episode 70 of the Straight A Nursing podcast.
Review Ventricular Septal Defects - Review this congenital heart condition in Episode 73 of the Straight A Nursing podcast.
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Did you love the PodQuiz at the end? Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Confident Calculations - Learn a foolproof method for performing dosage calculations so you can pass your nursing school math exams on the first try!
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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.
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#338: When Air Turns Deadly - Air Embolism Basics
Air embolism is a rare, but potentially fatal, event that occurs when a bolus of air enters the vascular space. The risks and consequences depend on which type of air embolism has occurred - venous or arterial.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The differences between venous and arterial air embolism
Causes and risk factors for air embolism
Signs and symptoms of venous and arterial air embolism
Tests conducted when air embolism is suspected
How patients with air embolism are treated
Nursing interventions to prevent air embolism
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Full Transcript - Read the article and view references.
A-List Newsletter - Get on the “A-List” and get a notification each Thursday about the current episode, Nurse Mo’s Tip of the Week, product recommendations to make your nurse life better, and more!
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.
Prevent central line infections - Learn how nurses prevent central line infections in Episode 258.
V/Q Mismatch - Learn about ventilation perfusion mismatch in Episode 46.
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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.
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#337: An End to Case Study Confusion
Nursing school exam questions place you into a clinical scenario where you have to make decisions based on the information provided. Many times these scenarios are robust and full of a lot of details such as vital signs, past medical history, and the patient’s signs and symptoms. When you have a complex scenario such as this, it is called a case study.
Case studies can be challenging for students for a variety of reasons:
They can be lengthy
They contain a lot of information, much of it numerical data
They often contain distractors or irrelevant information
They may contain abbreviations or terms you don’t understand
You might not be sure what to do with all the information provided
The key to conquering case studies is to use a systematic approach that you follow every single time. Hit play on this episode to learn the step-by-step approach that will have you approaching case studies with a lot more confidence!
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Get the Guide “Conquering Case Studies” - Get a step-by-step guide to conquering case studies, including examples!
A-List Newsletter - Get on the “A-List” and get a notification each Thursday about the current episode, Nurse Mo’s Tip of the Week, product recommendations to make your nurse life better, and more!
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Confident Calculations - Learn a foolproof method for performing dosage calculations so you can pass your nursing school math exams on the first try!
Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more.
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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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
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