Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

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#415: MPN Insights - A Nurse’s and Patient’s Perspective Jun 10, 2025

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I am so excited about the episode I’ve got for you this week and that’s because it’s a topic that is incredibly close to my heart. As you may know, I’ve been living with a bone marrow disorder and was diagnosed just a few months after I started working as a nurse. Since then, I’ve shared my experiences with this condition on the Straight A Nursing podcast and am delighted to take it even deeper with you this week.

In this special episode sponsored by Incyte, I sit down with Becca Claassen, a dedicated oncology nurse with Incyte and a fellow MPN warrior. Join us as we delve into the complexities of living with and caring for patients with this rare form of blood cancer.

Not sure what an MPN is? An MPN, or myeloproliferative neoplasm, is a group of rare, chronic blood cancers in which a person’s bone marrow does not function properly. And, as you can imagine, these conditions pose unique challenges for your patients that can range from day-to-day symptom management to reducing the risk of serious thrombotic events.

And while I usually teach you about a condition from the perspective of a nurse, this week I’m sharing the patient perspective, too. In this episode, Becca and I not only discuss some key things to know about MPNs and how we have personally navigated our own MPN journeys, but Becca also shares with us a fantastic symptom tracking tool for patients that can really simplify the daunting task of staying on top of MPN symptoms. To access The Voices of MPN Mobile Tracker App, visit VoicesofMPN.com.

This episode is a unique blend of professional and personal insights, aimed at deepening understanding so you can be an even more compassionate and competent nurse.

🎧 Listen in to our conversation here [link to episode]

Click the link above to listen, and thank you so much for joining me in this deeply personal

conversation.

Cheering for you always,

Nurse Mo

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#414: MMM - Foley Tip for a Large Prostate Jun 09, 2025

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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm sharing an important tip for inserting a Foley catheter in patients with enlarged prostates. You don't want to miss this episode, because trying to force the catheter is a quick path to injury, pain, and infection. Hit play and find out what to do instead!

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#413: NCLEX PodQuiz – Review for Test Day Success Jun 05, 2025

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Ready to squeeze in some dynamic NCLEX prep, even on a busy day? Let’s go! In this PodQuiz episode, we’re doing Q&A – just like flashcards, but for your ears. Whether you’re driving, folding laundry, or walking the dog, you can quiz yourself on-the-go and reinforce key nursing concepts without sitting at a desk or staring at a screen.

This format is what I use inside Study Sesh, and it’s designed to help you actively recall important information—one of the most effective ways to study for the NCLEX. In this episode, we’re focusing on an assortment of topics you'll encounter on the NCLEX, so get ready to test your knowledge, sharpen your thinking, and boost your confidence.

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#412: MMM - Communicating with Non-English Speakers Jun 02, 2025

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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the importance of effective communication with patients who speak another language. And while it is definitely handy to know a few key phrases in languages such as Spanish or Russian, to truly take care of these patients you’re going to need to go deeper. Tune in to understand why and how!

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ENCORE! #143: Are You Ready for Anaphylaxis? May 29, 2025

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Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefit from it even more. This week I'm highlighting Episode 143, which is all about anaphylaxis. This is an important concept to understand since it almost always shows up in sim lab or nursing school exams. Plus, if it does happen to one of your patients, it can be incredibly scary, so quick recognition and action are vital!

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction that occurs immediately (or shortly after) exposure to an antigen. Because it can quickly be fatal, it’s crucial that you understand how to recognize it and intervene immediately.

In this podcast episode we’ll talk through:

What happens in anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock
Why it is potentially fatal
The signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis
Nursing interventions for anaphylaxis, including medications
How to monitor the patient

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#411: MMM - Got a Difficult Patient? May 26, 2025

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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about something that affects all nurses on a pretty regular basis. And that is working with difficult or challenging patients. But with the right mindset and approach, you’d be surprised how often you can turn things around. Listen in for my best tips!

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#410: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies May 22, 2025

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Pediatric airway emergencies in the postoperative setting are high-impact events that can quickly escalate to cardiac arrest, so it’s vital you recognize and act on them immediately.

In this episode, you’ll review:

Unique features of the pediatric airway
Risk factors for postoperative respiratory complications in children
Performing a focused pediatric respiratory assessment
Signs of respiratory distress in children
Common postoperative respiratory complications including desaturation, upper airway obstruction, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, and oversedation/loss of ventilation

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Episode 140 - Listen to episode 140 for an overview of pediatric respiratory distress.

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#409: MMM - Try This Tip for Foley Insertion! May 19, 2025

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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm sharing a cool tip that can help you nail your Foley insertions on the first try.

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ENCORE! #287: Everything You’ve Been Taught About Digital Clubbing is Wrong May 15, 2025

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Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefit from it even more. This week I'm highlighting Episode 287, which is one of my all-time favorite episodes. And that’s because it completely debunks some things I (and many students) are taught in nursing school. I learned a ton creating this episode, still re-listen to it on occasion, and hope you find it just as valuable, too!

In nursing school, I learned that digital clubbing was a key sign of COPD and I accepted this as gospel and moved on with my life. I used this information to answer exam questions on the topic and I always included assessing for it in my care plans for patients with COPD.

But, like all things in nursing, there’s so much more to this story.

In this episode you’ll learn why much of what you’ve been taught about digital clubbing is wrong, and what’s actually going on (spoiler alert…we don’t fully know!)

In this episode, you’ll get answers to your burning questions:

What is digital clubbing?
What disease conditions are associated with digital clubbing?
How is digital clubbing evaluated, measured and categorized?
What is the pathophysiology of digital clubbing?

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#408: MMM - Got an Unexpected BP? May 12, 2025

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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about what to do when you get a blood pressure reading you aren’t expecting. Maybe it’s too high, maybe it’s too low…but overall, the result just doesn’t make sense.

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