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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.

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

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#113: But First, Let’s Talk About Third Spacing

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2020/08/06

Today we’ll be diving into third spacing and fluid shifts. This is a process you’ll see quite often in critical care, but also in Medical-Surgical patients as well. So, pop in those earbuds and get outside for a walk...it’s beautiful out! Enjoy! ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references 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

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#112: Capnography

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2020/07/30

While pulse oximetry tells you about your patient’s oxygenation status, capnography tells you about their ventilatory status. In fact, capnography can alert you to declines in respiratory function much faster than pulse oximetry, which makes it a wonderful tool in sedated patients or those recovering from surgery. In this podcast episode, learn the basics of capnography monitoring and how it helps keep patients safe. Check out Episode 89 for more information about oxygenation, which is actually a

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38:17

#111: Starting Nursing School Soon? Do These Five...

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2020/07/23

If you’re a new nursing student who is starting your program, CONGRATULATIONS! Before classes begin, it’s important to set yourself up for success. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk about five easy things you can do before classes begin that will help you start your program with your best foot forward. Click here to grab the blood flow cheatsheet! Bloodflow Through Heart Download: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bloodflow-Through-Heart.jpg Bloodflow Mnemonic

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25:37

#110: TORCH Infections

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2020/07/16

In this podcast episode Nurse Mo talks you through the basics of TORCH infections, which occur when pathogens are transmitted from mom to baby during pregnancy or delivery. These infections are toxoplasmosis, other (syphilis, listeria, varicella zoster, parvovirus), rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus. We’ll touch on the key details you need to know to prep for your NCLEX and your nursing school exams! Ready to be the most organized student in your class? Get the planner made just for

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21:41

#109: Heliox to the Rescue

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2020/07/09

Sometimes an asthma attack can be so severe that oxygen and bronchodilators simply aren’t enough. Heliox to the rescue! Heliox is a mixture of helium plus oxygen that creates a gas that is lower in density, thereby decreasing work of breathing and helping inhaled medications get into the more distal areas of the bronchial tree ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join

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68:57

#108: Brain Sheets Decoded

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2020/07/02

In episode 7 I talked about how to give an excellent end-of-shift report. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into how nurses use “brain sheets” to ensure that report is thorough and efficient. For this episode, you’re going to want to print out the downloadable PDF and follow along with me as we go through all the components of an effective brain sheet so you can feel confident in the clinical setting. Download the report sheet for one patient here. Download the report sheet for multiple

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#107: It’s Okay to be Scared of GI Bleeds

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2020/06/25

Patients with active GI bleeding are definitely high on my list of things that make me nervous. In many cases these patients can decompensate quickly, so careful monitoring and decisive action are key to keeping them safe. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about the nursing care of patients with GI bleeds so that you can feel ready for anything. Want to be the most organized student in your class? Get the planner made just for nursing students here. Imagine having over 5,000 nursing school

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20:29

#106: The Nursing Student’s Guide to Kawasaki Disease

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2020/06/18

In this week’s podcast episode we’re diving into Kawasaki disease, a condition that mainly affects children under the age of 8 who are Japanese or of Pacific Islander descent (though it’s certainly not limited to this group). We’ll go through Kawasaki disease in peds patients using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method, which is the perfect way to learn the info most likely to be on your exams. Looking for a way to get and stay organized in nursing school? Our planners were designed with your busy

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#105: Handling Offensive Odors with Compassion and Grace

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2020/06/11

In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about some interesting disease conditions that can often be recognized by the very distinct odors they produce. In addition, we’ll also talk through some tried-and-true strategies for dealing with foul odors in the clinical setting so you keep your patients (and yourself) comfortable. Our nursing student planners are available as printable PDF or digitally for your iPad/tablet. Grab yours here ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view

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#104: Job, NCLEX and Life Tips for the New Grad Nurse

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2020/06/04

Making the transition from nursing student to new grad nurse is one of the most intense, nerve-wracking and amazing experiences you’ll ever have. Even though you’re excited, you’re likely also a little bit nervous (maybe even scared!). These tips for new grad nurses will help you ease into your new role like a pro. Ready to gear up for your new job? What supplies do you really need? https://straightanursingstudent.com/new-nurse-supplies/ Interested in creating a nursing portfolio? See my how-to

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24:48

#103: Real Talk About Hydroxychloroquine

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2020/05/28

Let’s talk about hydroxychloroquine...what it’s actually used for and the nursing assessments and safety guidelines surrounding this medication. We’ll use the Straight A Nursing pharmacology framework, DRRUGS to make things nice and organized (and hopefully, easy to remember!) Craving a way to get uber-organized for nursing school? Our nursing student planners are right here and they are gorgeous! www.etsy.com/shop/straightanursing ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view

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57:14

#102: How to Set Boundaries and Deal with Difficult...

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2020/05/21

Today we’re going there...talking about how to deal with difficult patients and families. While most people you encounter as a nurse are a pleasure to work with, there’s always going to be challenging interactions. With the right attitude and a commitment to setting boundaries and expectations, you can help shield yourself from taking it personally or getting emotionally wounded. If you are a new nurse or a nursing student, this one is especially for you! Shout out to Alwin who left such a great

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40:54

#101: The Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing First,...

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2020/05/14

In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo talks you through first, second and third-degree heart blocks so you can recognize them quickly in the clinical setting or on your exams. Together, we’ll cover: -key ECG elements of each heart block-the many names for the second-degree blocks (why are there so many???)-causes of heart blocks-nursing assessments and interventions-an easy way to keep it all straight ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references FREE CLASS - If all you've

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33:46

#100: Keeping Your Patient Safe After Thyroid Removal...

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2020/05/07

Taking care of patients after a thyroidectomy involves very specific assessments and interventions if complications arise. In this podcast episode, we’re using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method to go through signs/symptoms after thyroidectomy, how you should assess the patient, what tests and treatments will be administered, and how you’ll educate the patient. Ready to get organized for nursing school? Our planners are available in printable PDF format and digital format for your tablet. Both are

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#99: Providing End of Life Care

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2020/04/30

Providing end-of-life care focused on comfort and dignity is one of the most challenging yet rewarding things we can do for our patients. In this podcast episode, I talk you through what to expect as your patient (or the patient’s family) prepares for death, what nursing interventions will be needed, and how you can provide everyone involved with care that is as competent as it is compassionate. Looking for the Straight A Nursing planners? Grab yours here ___________________ Full Transcript - Read

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26:45

#98: Levels of Consciousness Simplified

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2020/04/23

Probably one of the elements of a head-to-toe assessment that is subject to the most uncertainty is the patient’s level of consciousness. Knowing the difference between each level of consciousness will help you chart accurately and communicate your patient’s condition with precision. So, if you’ve ever wondered what the differences are between obtunded and stuporous, or lethargic and somnolent...pop your earbuds in and take a listen! Looking for the Straight A Nursing planners? Grab yours

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#97: Albuterol

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2020/04/16

Albuterol is one of those medications you’ll see used so frequently that it almost seems like everyone gets a dose of albuterol here and there. While this isn’t entirely true, it is a pretty common medication that you’ll see regularly in the clinical setting. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through the must-know information about Albuterol so you can ensure it’s given safely and that your professors won’t be able to trick you with any of those challenging NCLEX-style exam questions. Using

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#96: Perfecting Your Start-of-Shift Routine

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2020/04/09

Learning how to manage your time is one of the biggest hurdles in clinical and even when you’re beginning as a new nurse. After much trial and error with my own practice, I finally settled on a solid start-of-shift routine that helped me start each day off as organized and methodical as possible. I found that on those days when I neglected my routine, I was much more frazzled, unfocused, and ended up wasting more time by trying to play catch up. In this podcast episode, I share with you seven things

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#95: The Low-Down on Dialysis

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2020/04/02

In this podcast episode I'll talk you through the basics of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Pop in those earbuds and learn all about key nursing assessments and interventions, how to monitor your patient for complications, what lab values you'll follow, how to keep your patient safe, and the nitty-gritty details you need for those dialysis NCLEX and nursing school exam questions. Starting nursing school soon? Grab my free guide, the 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students here:

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#94: Bulletproof Your Patient

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2020/03/26

What does it mean to keep your patients safe? Is it keeping them from falling, avoiding medication errors, or preventing pressure-related injury? Yes, yes and definitely yes! And while you can’t cushion your patient with bubble wrap, you can take steps to do what I call “bulletproofing” your patient against harm. In this podcast episode I share with you my best tips for creating an organized room and an environment that promotes safety, helps prevent errors and sets things up so anyone could take

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