x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

58:05

#282: Five Tips to Improve Your TEAS Score

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/04/25

When you don’t meet your target school’s criteria on this ATI TEAS entrance exam, it can lead to feelings of discouragement and even thoughts of giving up on your dream. If this describes you, I want you to know that you are not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing five tips for improving your TEAS score. I’m also speaking with a rep from ATI and a rep from Rasmussen University who share their tips for getting your best possible score and making a good impression during the application process. For

en

23:49

#281: Guillain Barré NCLEX Review

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/04/20

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune attack on the peripheral nervous system which results in neuropathy. It is typically a self-limiting condition that comes on rapidly and results in muscle weakness with some mild sensory loss in the distal extremities. In this episode you’ll learn… * What causes GBS * The four subtypes of GBS and which is most common * Signs and symptoms of Guillain Barre * Key assessments * Tests and treatments * Important things to teach patients and families Read

en

27:30

#280: Introduction to TTTS

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/04/13

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare condition of pregnancy that affects identical twins and other multiple pregnancies when two or more fetuses share a placenta. In this episode, Nurse Mo reviews: * Key terms associated with this condition * Pathophysiology of TTTS * The Quintero staging system * Complications of TTTS * Nursing implications using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method Review polyhydramnios (episode 244) and oligohydramnios (episode 220), two complications that can

en

43:45

#279: BMT Overview

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/04/06

In this episode Nurse Mo teaches the key things to know about bone marrow transplant (BMT), including: * Conditions treated with BMT * The function of bone marrow * The types of bone marrow transplants * Options for obtaining stem cells * The complications of BMT * Key assessments and assessment findings in a patient undergoing BMT * Tests utilized in bone marrow transplant * Treatments for a patient undergoing BMT * Important patient/family education For an excellent summary of the neutropenic

en

42:48

#278: Sneak Peak into ACLS

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/03/30

If you’re a new grad or transitioning to critical care or the ER, then you will soon be taking your ACLS certification course. This two-day class course the American Heart Association guidelines for a wide range of cardiac complications, and also covers respiratory arrest and stroke emergencies. Taking ACLS for the first time can be intimidating, so I created this episode to help ease you into it so you’ll know what to expect and get a little head-start on studying. In this episode I’m sharing: *

en

24:33

#277: The Doorway Assessment

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/03/23

As the nurse, one of your key responsibilities is to notice changes in patient condition…and that can be difficult to do in a timely manner if you’re not assessing your patient on a very consistent basis. Now, I’m not saying you’re going to do a full head-to-toe or even a focused assessment every time you go in your patient’s room…but there are SO MANY things you can learn about your patient simply from intentionally observing them. I call this the “doorway assessment” because much of it can be

en

28:21

#276: Huntington’s NCLEX Review

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/03/16

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is caused by extra repeats of the cytosine-adenine-guanine (CAG) amino acid group in the huntingtin gene. This leads to neuron dysfunction and death, mainly in the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. In this episode, you’ll learn the key things you need to know about Huntington’s disease: * Who is at risk for Huntington's disease * Complications of Huntington's * Signs and symptoms of Huntington’s * Tests that are likely to

en

25:37

#275: Navigating a Job Offer

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/03/09

If you are starting your job hunt as a new grad, or even as an experienced nurse, you may have questions about navigating job offers. In this special episode I’m bringing in Amanda from The Resume Rx. She’s answering key questions such as: * What the job offer process looks like * How to gracefully manage multiple offers * Red flags in a job offer * How to bring up the prospect of negotiating the offer * And more! Get 15% off Amanda’s resume template bundle by using the promo code STRAIGHTA at The

en

31:31

#274: Introduction to Vascular Assessment

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/03/02

A key component of your head-to-toe and focused assessments is the vascular assessment. In this episode I’m sharing tips and real-world examples to help you feel more confident at the bedside. * What type of clinical situations warrant a vascular assessment * Tips for taking a proper blood pressure measurement * Pulse assessment, including a key tip on using the Doppler * General vascular assessment techniques including capillary refill, edema and pain * Neurovascular assessment * The 6 P’s of

en

25:59

#273: Sneak Peek at Peri-op Clinicals

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/02/23

If your nursing program provides a periop clinical experience, consider yourself very lucky! I really enjoyed my periop clinicals and learned a ton about this exciting area of nursing. The three stages of periop are preoperative, operative and postoperative (PACU). Patients go through each of these stages every time they have a surgical procedure, and each stage has its own unique challenges and opportunities to learn something new. In this episode, I’m sharing what my periop clinical experience

en

33:47

#272: Splenectomy Nursing Basics

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/02/16

A splenectomy is a procedure in which the spleen is removed either partially or completely. In this episode Nurse Mo talks you through the key things you should know about patients who’ve had a splenectomy, including: * Reasons someone would need a splenectomy * Overview of the spleen and its functions * Key assessments before and after surgery * Common tests utilized to evaluate the splenectomy patient * Treatments utilized in the care of an asplenic patient * Key patient education Did you enjoy

en

19:09

#271: Get Ready to Give Adenosine

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/02/09

Adenosine is one of the scariest, and most amazing, drugs I’ve ever administered as a nurse. In this episode, you’ll learn the key things to know using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework including: * Why adenosine is kind of terrifying to give * How adenosine works and what we use it for * How adenisone is administered * When adenosine is contraindicated and how to monitor a patient receiving this medication * Important drug-drug interactions * Adverse effects of the medication Read the

en

26:22

#270: Basics of External Beam Radiation

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/02/02

Learn the basics of radiation therapy, which is used to shrink tumors or kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. In this episode you’ll learn: * Different types of external radiation therapy * Complications of external beam radiation * Signs and symptoms patients experience with radiation * Key assessments for a patient undergoing radiation therapy * Tests and treatments utilized during radiation therapy * Priority patient education Read the article on external beam radiation therapy and view

en

14:43

#269: When You Start to Panic During an Exam

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/01/26

Even the most prepared student can start to panic during an exam. It’s what you do next that dictates whether test anxiety is going to take over and run the show, or if you’re going to get past this moment and continue on with the exam. In this episode I’m sharing some strategies you can use to get your exam (and your confidence) back on track! Read the article about conquering test anxiety here. Want more test taking tips and strategies? Then you’ll love Module 7 in Crucial Concepts

en

21:37

#268: Tips for Geriatric Assessment

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/01/19

When performing a head-to-toe assessment, there are some key differences that you can expect to notice in an older adult. In this episode I’m sharing the ones you’re most likely to notice, including: * Vital signs differences * Differences in body composition and musculoskeletal changes * Changes to the integumentary system * Changes to sensory organs and neurological function * Changes to the respiratory and cardiovascular system * GI changes * And changes to the genitourinary system Read the

en

45:35

#267: 7 Things to Know Before Starting Clinicals

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/01/12

If I were your clinical instructor, these tips are exactly the things I’d make sure you understood before your first clinical day! In this episode, I’m sharing: * How a typical day flows * Tips for effective time management * What in the world is happening in handoff report * Some of the key players and their roles * The most important skill you can develop * One unpleasant truth (sorry!) * How to make the most of your clinical time Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Get prepped for

en

38:22

#266: Five Questions I Get Asked About Nursing School

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2023/01/05

In this episode, I’m answering five common questions I get asked about nursing school! Q1: How can I feel more confident in NS? Q2: Can I work while going to school? Q3: How do I get everything done? Q4: How do I study for Med Surg? Q5: How do I learn from an instructor that just reads the PowerPoint slides word for word? Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Get prepped for nursing school so you can start out feeling more confident from your very first

en

36:59

#265: Nursing School Classes Decoded

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2022/12/29

If you’re heading into or dreaming of nursing school, you’re probably wondering what the classes and clinicals are like. In this episode I’m spilling all the nursing school tea on each class and a bit about my own clinical experiences. Helpful Resources: Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Imagine having a BFF who shares their best advice, tips and strategies with you while also teaching core foundation concepts that set you up for success. That’s exactly what you get in Bootcamp, an online program that has

en

41:40

#264: Electrolytes Overview

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2022/12/22

With changes to the NCLEX, it’s more important than ever that you understand electrolytes way beyond just knowing the normal lab values. In this overview, I’m sharing some of the most important things to know about electrolytes. Helpful Resources: The QT interval - Learn about this critical ECG measurement. Take a deep dive into acid-base balance. Want to study on-the-go? Then Study Sesh might be the answer you’ve been looking for! >>> Did you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if

en

16:44

#263: Understanding Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &... ·

2022/12/15

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when neonates who were exposed to drugs in the womb experience withdrawal after birth. These substances pass through the placenta into neonatal circulation, causing dependency and ultimately withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. In this episode you will learn: * The complications of NAS * Signs and symptoms of withdrawal in neonates * Key assessments for an infant going through withdrawal * Tests and treatments * Important family education Helpful

en

490 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown