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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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00:14:53

EKG Interpretation For NCLEX: 7 Must-Know Rhythms &...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Systematic Approach (6 Steps):Rate – Regular: 300 Rule (300 ÷ # large boxes between R waves).Irregular: 6-Second Strip Method (R waves in 6 seconds × 10).Rhythm – Regular or irregular?P Wave – Present before every QRS?PR Interval – Normal: 0.12–0.20 sec (3–5 small boxes).If the R is far from P → first-degree block.QRS Complex –Narrow (<0.12 sec): supraventricular origin (normal pathway).Wide (>0.12 sec): ventricular origin or bundle branch block.Mnemonic: Narrow = Normal, Wide = Worry.Interpretation

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00:18:18

Quick Cardiac Review: Angina, Heart Failure,...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Episode Notes (High-Yield for NCLEX)Three major cardiac buckets:Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) – blocked arteries and myocardial infarctionPump failure – heart failure and cardiogenic shockInfection and inflammation – pericarditis and infective endocarditisConstant NCLEX theme:Assessment before actionTime is muscle in ACSFluid status is king in heart failure and shockAcute Coronary Syndromes and Myocardial InfarctionCore pathophysiologyCoronary artery becomes blocked.Downstream heart muscle becomes

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00:18:38

Cardiac Assessment NCLEX Prep for Nursing Students:...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/09

etting Up for a High-Quality Cardiac AssessmentQuiet, warm, well-lit environment is non-negotiable so you don’t miss subtle sounds.Standard position: supine with head of bed at about 30–45 degrees for blood pressure and jugular vein assessment.Use left lateral decubitus to bring the apex closer to the chest wall for a faint apical pulse or mitral murmur.Follow the systematic framework IPPA: inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation to stay organized.2. Vital Signs and Red-Flag PatternsNormal

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00:12:50

Cracking the ABG Code: ABG Interpretation For Nurses

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Why ABG interpretation feels like decoding secret language — and how to simplify it.02:30 – Foundations of Acid-Base BalanceCO₂ = acid (lungs control it)Bicarb = base (kidneys control it)The body maintains balance (homeostasis) through both systems.06:00 – Respiratory AcidosisCause: CO₂ retention (slow, shallow breathing)Examples: Opioid overdose, pneumoniaABG Pattern: ↓ pH, ↑ CO₂, normal bicarb (acute)Symptoms: Confusion, hypoventilation, drowsinessChronic case: COPD → compensated by high

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00:13:48

Top 10 NCLEX Questions For Respiratory

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/07

What You’ll LearnAssessment Mastery: Spot accessory-muscle use—the tell-tale elevated shoulders signal fatigue.Surfactant Secrets: The “dish-soap” analogy that keeps alveoli open.Pleural Effusion Clue: Why absent breath sounds—not crackles—confirm compression.Asthma Red Flag: A silent chest means airway closure and impending failure.Post-Op Priority: Prevent atelectasis with deep-breathing & coughing.COPD Mechanics: Pursed-lip breathing creates natural PEEP to reduce air trapping.Lab Connections:

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00:14:40

ABGs Simplified With 3 Tools And Why Nurses Care

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Episode NotesWhat You’ll LearnThe 5 ABG parts you must know coldThree proven interpretation methods (4-step, ROME, Tic-Tac-Toe)How to spot respiratory vs. metabolic problems fastCompensation (uncompensated, partial, full) and what it tells you about timingNursing priorities for each imbalance (what to do now vs. what to fix next)Key ABG Components and “Normal” AnchorspH: 7.35–7.45 (acidic vs. alkaline)CO2: 35–45 (respiratory acid; high = retention, low = blowing off)Bicarb: 22–26 (metabolic

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00:15:43

How the Respiratory System Works Explained For Nurses

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/06

EPISODE NOTESEpisode Title: Respiratory System Made Simple: What Every Nurse Must KnowCreated by: Brooke Wallace – ICU Nurse, Organ Transplant Coordinator, Clinical Instructor, and AuthorWebsite: ThinkLikeANurse.org🔹 What You’ll LearnCore respiratory anatomy nurses need to know coldWhy the right main bronchus is the “danger zone”The 4 key steps of respiration: ventilation, external respiration, transport, internal respirationBoil’s Law and how pressure changes drive breathingThe role of surfactant

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00:14:47

10 Priority NCLEX Questions

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Episode Notes:What You’ll Learn:High Fowler’s vs. supine: Why positioning saves oxygenation in COPDThe “below 60 rule” for Digoxin (and why bradycardia = danger)Normal newborn vitals that trick NCLEX studentsThe hallmark sign of peritonitis after surgeryEarly compensation in hypovolemic shock: why tachycardia appears firstInsulin teaching mistake that signals knowledge gapsTherapeutic communication for auditory hallucinations: safety firstThe LIONS mnemonic for late decelerationsACE inhibitor

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00:19:56

7 Respiratory Meds For NCLEX - Nursing Priorities &...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Episode NotesMemory map: AIS-BPMAA — Albuterol (SABA, rescue): Give for acute wheeze/bronchospasm. Hold if HR ≥ 120. Assess lungs, O₂ sat, and heart rate. Can increase blood glucose; caution with digoxin.I — Ipratropium (anticholinergic): COPD maintenance med. Watch for dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention. Avoid with glaucoma or enlarged prostate.S — Salmeterol (LABA): Controller only, not rescue. Must always be paired with an inhaled corticosteroid.B — Budesonide (ICS): Long-term

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00:14:30

5 Rapid Fire NCLEX Meds: Master Heart Failure Meds Fast

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/04

📝 EPISODE NOTES1. Furosemide (Lasix)Strategy: “Check the potassium and the weight!”Key Points:Focus on potassium (low levels = priority) and weight (for fluid status).Risk: Hypokalemia, dehydration, hypotension.Action: Monitor potassium levels, assess weight, check for signs of dehydration.2. Carvedilol (Coreg)Strategy: “Pulse before pill!”Key Points:Beta blocker; slows heart rate.Action: Check apical pulse—hold if <60 bpm.Watch: Hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness.3. Spironolactone

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00:13:58

5 Heart Failure Meds You Must Know For NCLEX

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/03

🧠 EPISODE NOTES1. Furosemide (Lasix) – “The Diuretic Dynamo”Mnemonic: “Furosemide flushes fluid fast but watch for falling potassium.”Mechanism: Loop diuretic; blocks sodium & chloride reabsorption in the Loop of Henle.Watch for:Hypokalemia (↓ potassium → arrhythmia risk)Hypotension, dehydration, ototoxicity (with rapid IV push)Nursing actions:Daily weights, strict I&O, monitor BP & labs.Hold & notify provider if potassium critically low.2. Carvedilol (Coreg) – “The Beta Blocker Boss”Mnemonic:

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00:20:12

Understanding Preload, Afterload, and Contractility...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Notes:Hemodynamics Overview:Hemodynamics refers to the real-time measure of blood flow to tissues and organs. It is critical for assessing how well the heart and circulatory system are functioning.The primary factors influencing hemodynamics are preload, afterload, and contractility.Cardiac Output (CO) & Cardiac Index (CI):Cardiac Output is the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute (typically 4–8 L/min in adults). It's crucial for assessing overall circulation.Cardiac Index adjusts cardiac

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00:22:33

Easy Hemodynamics For NCLEX- The Pump & Pipe Concept...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Episode Notes:What is Hemodynamics?Hemodynamics refers to how blood flows through the body, with the heart acting as a pump, blood vessels as pipes, and blood as the carrier of oxygen to the body’s organs.The nurse's role: monitor blood flow and intervene to prevent complications.The Three Big Pieces of the Heart PumpStroke Volume (SV): Amount of blood pumped per heart beat (60-100 mL).Heart Rate (HR): Number of heart beats per minute (60-100).Cardiac Output (CO): Total blood pumped per minute (SV x

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00:13:18

Hemodynamics For NCLEX - Advanced Cardiovascular...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/02

NotesHemodynamics is the key to understanding tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery.Cardiac output (CO) = Stroke volume (SV) × Heart rate (HR). Normal range: 4-8 L/min.Cardiac index (CI) normal range: 2.5-3.5 L/min/m². CI adjusts CO for body surface area (BSA).Stroke volume (SV) normal range: 60-100 mL/beat, influenced by preload, afterload, and contractility.Preload: Volume of blood in the ventricle before contraction; assessed with central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary capillary wedge

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00:12:44

NCLEX Goldmine: High Alert Meds & The 6 Rights

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Episode NotesTopic: Medication Administration and Safety for nursing studentsWhy It Matters:The pharmacological and parenteral therapies category makes up 12–18% of the NCLEX-RN, and safety principles appear throughout the exam.Safe med administration is the foundation of every pharmacology question — mastering it means mastering NCLEX logic.Core Concepts:The Six Rights:Right PatientRight MedicationRight DoseRight RouteRight TimeRight DocumentationThe Two-Second Scan:Pause before giving a med. Check

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00:16:42

NCLEX Pharmacology Pneumonics You'll Actually Remember

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Episode Notes:Why pharmacology is the foundation of safe nursing practiceThe power of mnemonics for nursing students and new gradsBreaking down ADME: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretionUsing TRAMP for medication safety: time, route, amount, medication, patientUnderstanding HRD for antibiotic reactionsRemembering SHAKE for amphotericin B side effectsMORPHIN mnemonic for opioid safetyT.I.R.E.D. mnemonic for hypoglycemia symptomsHigh-alert medications and the Six RightsHow to connect

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00:13:58

NCLEX Anticoagulants Made Simple: The Brick And...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Episode NotesPlatelets are the bricks; fibrin (clotting factors) is the mortar — together, they form a clot.Antiplatelets like Aspirin and Plavix stop platelets from sticking together (affect the bricks).Anticoagulants like Heparin and Warfarin slow or block clotting factors (affect the mortar).Heparin: rapid IV/SQ action, monitor aPTT (45–80 sec), antidote = protamine sulfate.Warfarin: slow oral action, monitor INR (2–3), antidote = vitamin K or Kcentra.Bleeding precautions: soft toothbrush,

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00:19:22

NCLEX Pharmacology - Lisinopril: Master the ACE...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Episode Notes:Drug: LisinoprilClass: ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor)Mechanism: Blocks conversion of angiotensin one → angiotensin two, leading to vasodilation, reduced afterload, and decreased aldosterone secretion.Therapeutic Uses: Hypertension, heart failure, post-MI, diabetic nephropathy (renal protection).Contraindications: Pregnancy (Category D), prior angioedema from ACE inhibitors, bilateral renal artery stenosis.Major Adverse Effects (Mnemonic – ACE):A: Angioedema –

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00:16:28

NCLEX Pharmacology - Aspirin: When A Little Pill...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Key Points to Know for NCLEX Mechanism: Irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition → decreases prostaglandin and thromboxane A2 productionDose Dependence:Low dose (81 mg) = cardioprotectionModerate (325–650 mg) = pain and feverHigh (3–6 g/day) = anti-inflammatoryIrreversible platelet inhibition: lasts 7–10 days (platelet lifespan)Absolute contraindications: active ulcers, bleeding disorders, aspirin allergy, children with viral illness (Reye’s syndrome)Toxicity warning: tinnitus = early sign of

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00:17:51

NCLEX Pharmacology - Metoprolol: Pearls, Pitfalls,...

The Super Nurse Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Episode NotesMechanism of Action: Cardioselective beta-1 blocker that slows HR, reduces contractility, and lowers myocardial oxygen demand.Formulations:Tartrate (Lopressor) — Immediate release, given BID or IV for acute use.Succinate (Toprol XL) — Extended release, given once daily for chronic use, especially in heart failure.IV Administration: Give slowly — 5 mg IV over 1–2 minutes, reassess HR and BP between doses.Hold Parameters: Hold if HR < 60 or systolic BP < 100, and notify provider.Major

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