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The Super Nurse Podcast

The Super Nurse Podcast is for nursing students taking NCLEX, new graduate nurses, and working nurses who want to level up their game. This podcast helps you survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into real-world practice as a Super Nurse— guided by 20-year ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC. 👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse. Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources. Powered by AI

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00:23:36

Heparin Demystified: The Gas, Cruise & Brake Method

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/10

🎯 Key Learning ObjectivesUnderstand how heparin works and why it is not a clot buster Differentiate between IV bolus, continuous infusion, and SQ administration Interpret aPTT values and adjust care safely Recognize early signs of bleeding and HIT Apply the Gas, Cruise & Brake Method to real patient scenarios 🚗 The Gas, Cruise & Brake Method Gas (IV Bolus): Rapidly anticoagulates the patient to therapeutic levels Cruise Control (Continuous IV Drip): Maintains steady anticoagulation based

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00:20:12

NCLEX 2026 Explained in Plain English (No Panic...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/09

NCLEX 2026 Explained in Plain English (No Panic Required) 🚨 What’s NOT Changing The passing standard stays the same (no increased difficulty) Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) format remains 85–150 questions with a 5-hour limit NGN question types (case studies, bow-tie, SATA) are still core Content categories and weighting are unchanged 🔥 What IS Changing (And Actually Matters) Health Equity = Patient Safety Nurses are now expected to consider: Financial barriers Language differences

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00:20:27

Ozempic Red Flags: What Nurses Must Catch Before It’s...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/08

🚨 The Moment Nurses Miss You see Ozempic on the med list… and move on. But that one drug should completely change your assessment. Because Ozempic isn’t just a diabetes or weight loss medication—it’s a delayed gastric emptying drug that impacts nearly every system in the body. 🧠 What Ozempic Actually Does (Bedside Translation) Slows gastric emptying → food sits in stomach longer Increases insulin release (only when glucose is high) Suppresses appetite → decreased intake 👉 Sounds simple… until

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00:13:28

Gas Station Heroin & A Clean Drug Screen

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Hook: Your patient is bradypneic, unresponsive, with pinpoint pupils… but the tox screen is negative. Now what? This episode exposes a growing and dangerous clinical blind spot: legal, easily accessible substances like kratom, tianeptine (“gas station heroin”), and synthetic cannabinoids that are NOT detected on standard urine drug screens—yet are sending patients to the ICU in respiratory failure, seizures, and shock. If you’re relying on labs alone, you’re already behind. 🧠 What You’ll Learn

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00:17:25

Normal Glucose, Severe DKA: Understanding the...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/06

What if the number you trust most is the one misleading you? Most nurses are taught that DKA = high blood sugar. But at the bedside, that assumption can be dangerous. In this episode, we break down one of the most counterintuitive and commonly missed conditions in modern nursing practice: euglycemic DKA (euDKA). ⚡ What You’ll Learn Why normal blood glucose does NOT rule out DKA The pathophysiology of euglycemic DKA made simple How SGLT2 inhibitors (flozins) trigger a hidden metabolic crisis Why

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00:21:37

Lisinopril NCLEX Review: Side Effects You CANNOT Miss

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/05

Lisinopril (ACE Inhibitors) — NCLEX + Clinical Breakdown💊 1. Core Mechanism (Know This for NCLEX) ACE inhibitors block angiotensin-converting enzyme ↓ Angiotensin II → vasodilation ↓ Systemic vascular resistance → ↓ blood pressure ↓ Afterload → heart pumps more efficiently ❤️ 2. Why We Give It (Clinical Use) Hypertension Heart failure Post-MI (prevents ventricular remodeling) Kidney protection in diabetics (↓ glomerular pressure) ⚠️ 3. First-Dose Effect (HIGH-YIELD) Risk of first-dose

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00:25:27

The Next-Gen Nurse: Conquering the 2026 NCLEX with...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Through real-world examples, we uncover why traditional frameworks like ADPIE aren’t enough in fast-paced clinical settings, and how cognitive errors like anchoring and premature closure can impact patient safety. This episode is your guide to building a resilient “nurse brain” that can handle chaos, prioritize effectively, and act with confidence when seconds matter. Go to SuperNurse.ai for more cool stuff for super nurses! Key Notes 🔹 1. The 2026 NCLEX Isn’t a Complete Overhaul Core content

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00:24:38

If You’re Going to Harm a Patient… It’ll Be With Meds

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/03

Medication administration is one of the highest-risk responsibilities in nursing—and the margin for error is razor thin. In this episode, we break down the real-world thinking frameworks that prevent catastrophic mistakes, from pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to the nursing process (ADPIE) and the critical “rights” of medication safety. You’ll learn how to assess patients in real time, avoid dangerous workarounds, and think like a seasoned ICU nurse when it matters most. If you’re ready to

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00:27:09

A Beautiful Poison: The Power and Peril of Digoxin

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/02

This episode explores digoxin, one of the most powerful and high-risk medications used in cardiology. Derived from the foxglove plant, digoxin strengthens heart contractions (positive inotropy) while simultaneously slowing the heart rate (negative chronotropy and dromotropy). Listeners are guided through its cellular mechanism—specifically how inhibition of the sodium-potassium pump increases intracellular calcium to enhance cardiac output. The episode also highlights its clinical use in heart

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00:23:15

Cardiac Pharmacology: The Lasix Mistake Causing AKI

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/04/01

When “Fixing” the Patient Causes Harm You give Lasix. Urine output increases ✔️ Lungs sound better ✔️ Edema improves ✔️ But hours later… Blood pressure trends down Heart rate creeps up Creatinine rises 👉 This is the Lasix mistake. ⚡ What’s Actually Happening (Bedside Lens) Furosemide: Rapidly removes fluid Reduces preload Pulls from the intravascular space 👉 Which means: You’re not just removing fluid… You’re affecting organ perfusion 🚨 The Lasix Mistake That Causes AKI ❌ Over-diuresing

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00:23:45

When To Hold or Give Metoprolol: Cardiac Pharmacology

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/31

🎯 Episode Breakdown: Metoprolol at the Bedside 🧠 The Core Problem Nursing school teaches meds in isolation The bedside forces real-time clinical judgment Metoprolol is not just “a beta blocker” — it’s a decision point 💊 Metoprolol in Plain English Blocks adrenaline (epinephrine + norepinephrine) Slows heart rate Decreases contractility Reduces cardiac workload 👉 Think: “Volume knob on the heart” ⚡ Tartrate vs Succinate (CRITICAL) 🏃‍♀️ Metoprolol Tartrate = “The Sprinter” Immediate

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00:24:03

The Hidden Dangers of Cardiac Meds Nurses Miss Every Day

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/30

You give a cardiac medication… and a few hours later your patient is unstable. So what went wrong? In this episode of The Super Nurse Podcast, we break down the hidden dangers of cardiac medications that nurses miss—not because they don’t care, but because they’re taught to memorize instead of think. You’ll learn how cardiac meds affect hemodynamics, perfusion, and patient stability in real time, and how to catch subtle changes before they turn into a rapid response or code. This isn’t about

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00:22:38

Simple Cardiac Pharm: Is it Plumbing or Electrical?

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/29

Mastering Bedside Judgment for Cardiac Meds I. Heart Failure (HF) Therapeutic Combinations Managing Heart Failure requires a delicate balance of fluid volume and cardiac protection. The "Triple Threat" Protocol: A standard combination of an ACE inhibitor (e.g., Lisinopril), a beta-blocker (e.g., Metoprolol), and a loop diuretic (e.g., Furosemide/Lasix) works synergistically to reduce fluid overload and protect the heart muscle. Digoxin and Furosemide (Lasix): Furosemide flushes fluid but "wastes"

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00:23:28

Why Your Nursing Shift Feels Out of Control (And What...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/26

🚨 Why Your Shift Feels Out of ControlMost nurses don’t struggle because they lack knowledge—they struggle because they don’t have a structured way to think after report. The result? Jumping straight into tasks Missing early warning signs Feeling constantly behind Increased anxiety and burnout 🧠 The 3-Minute Super Nurse Framework Instead of reacting, take 3 minutes after report to: Pause → Think → Anticipate → Act Build a quick mental model of your patient before entering the room. 🔍 The 4

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00:26:34

Beta Blockers: Easy Pharmacology You'll Actually...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/23

The Metoprolol Decision Every Nurse Faces You walk into the room. Heart rate: 115 Blood pressure: elevated Order: IV metoprolol 👉 Do you push… or pause? This episode breaks down the real clinical thinking behind beta blocker administration—not just memorization. 🧠 Key Takeaways for Nurses Metoprolol = “The Bouncer” of the Heart Blocks beta-1 receptors Slows heart rate + decreases contractility Reduces myocardial oxygen demand Think: taking the foot off the gas pedal Cardioselectivity

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00:20:03

Bleeding vs Clotting Made Simple for Nurses: The...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/23

What You’ll LearnThe difference between antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and thrombolytics Why “blood thinners” is a dangerous misconception How nurses prevent patients from tipping into bleeding vs clotting Real bedside management of heparin, warfarin, and tPA How to recognize and respond to HIT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia) The role of reversal agents in life-threatening emergencies 🩺 The Tightrope Concept (Hemostasis Made Simple) Nursing = balancing bleeding risk vs clotting risk Too far one

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00:21:36

Vasoactive Drips Made Simple: Pressors, Inotropes,...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/21

Cardiac drips are some of the most powerful medications nurses manage at the bedside. They work fast, they can save lives, and they can also cause harm quickly if you do not understand what problem you are trying to fix. In this episode, we simplify vasoactive drips by connecting the pharmacology to real bedside nursing care. We start with the receptor basics that make these drips easier to understand. Alpha 1 stimulation creates vasoconstriction and raises systemic vascular resistance. Beta 1

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00:13:42

Hemodynamics Isn’t Hard—You’ve Just Never Thought Of...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/19

💥 Why Hemodynamics Feels So Hard New nurses often feel overwhelmed by monitors, alarms, and invasive lines Concepts feel like “life-or-death math” instead of practical bedside tools The turning point: realizing hemodynamics is mechanics, not magic ⚙️ The Simple Way to Understand Hemodynamics Think of the body like a system: Pump → Heart (contractility) Tank → Volume (preload) Pipes → Vessels (afterload / SVR) 👉 If one fails, cardiac output drops—and the body compensates ❤️ Cardiac Output (The

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00:25:03

Why the Wrong IV Fluid Can Hurt Your Patient

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Episode FocusThis episode focuses on: • why IV fluids are not harmless • how fluid tonicity changes where water moves in the body • the risks of fluid overload • why normal saline is not always “normal” • how to think more critically about sepsis boluses • when dynamic assessment matters • how to respond to vasopressor extravasation ─── Main Themes • every bag of IV fluid changes physiology • choosing the wrong fluid can actively harm the patient • modern practice is moving away from

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00:20:29

The 5 Bedside Assessments That Reveal Hemodynamic...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Visit SuperNurse.ai for comic books, community, and fun ways to become a Super Nurse. Hemodynamics Matters for Every Nurse Hemodynamic instability does not only occur in critical care. Patients experiencing shock or poor perfusion may be found in: medical surgical units emergency departments telemetry floors step-down units outpatient clinics That is why bedside nurses in every setting must recognize the early clinical signs of failing perfusion. One of the most important clinical principles

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