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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 nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX.
Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.

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Latest Episodes:

#308: The Journey to Becoming a Travel Nurse Sep 14, 2023

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If you’ve ever dreamed about travel nursing, then you’ll love this episode where I’m talking with Kylee from Passports and Preemies. Kylee is a NICU travel nurse who combines the two things she loves most…caring for teeny tiny babies and traveling the world!

In this episode, Kylee shares some of her best tips and advice for nurses and nursing students who are interested in exploring the exciting opportunities that are available with travel nursing. So, if you’ve ever wondered if travel nursing is in your future, this episode is a great place to start!

Want to crush your dosage calculations exams with confidence? It starts with Confident Calculations, my step-by-step program that teaches you a foolproof way to solve dosage calculations questions.

Learn more about Kylee and travel nursing here: Passports and Preemies

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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#307: Review of Pediatric Endocrine Disorders Sep 07, 2023

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Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that travel through the bloodstream to specific receptors on cells throughout the body where they elicit a response. Hormones play a key role in many physiologic processes, including metabolism, blood pressure regulation, blood glucose regulation, growth and development, reproduction, the sleep-wake cycle, and mood. This lesson provides a brief overview of key pediatric hormonal disorders:

Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Growth hormone deficiency
Hyperpituitarism
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Dive deeper into diabetes with episode 305

Get more details about hyperthyroidism in episode 61.

Expand your knowledge about hypothyroidism in episode 58.

Learn more about adrenal disorders in episode 77.

Read the article Pediatric Endocrine Disorders and view references here.

Review pediatrics topics with Study Sesh and study on the go! Study Sesh is my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here.

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#306: Cardiomyopathy Basics Aug 31, 2023

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Cardiomyopathy is a term that describes a disease affecting the heart muscle, and is most commonly related to damage of the myocardium. There are four categories of cardiomyopathy – dilated, restrictive, hypertrophic and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathies. In this episode, you’ll learn the basics about each type, key nursing assessments, how cardiomyopathy is treated and the main tests used to evaluate the condition.

View references and read about cardiomyopathy in the article Cardiomyopathy NCLEX Review.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

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#305: Diabetes NCLEX Review Aug 24, 2023

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Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body’s ability to respond to insulin or produce insulin is impaired. This results in abnormal carbohydrate metabolism and elevated blood glucose levels. In this episode you’ll learn the basic things to know about diabetes so you can feel confident at the bedside or on nursing school exams (including NCLEX!).

Hit the play button to learn:

Differences between the various types of diabetes
Physiology of blood glucose and pathophysiology of diabetes
Classic signs and symptoms of diabetes (including the three Ps)
Vital nursing assessments for a patient with diabetes
Tests utilized in the treatment of diabetes
Diabetes treatments including pharmacology and the different types of insulin
Other important treatments including foot care, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications
Hypoglycemia treatment
Important patient/family education

For even more information about diabetes, check out Med Surg Solution.

Read the article and view references here.

If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂

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#304: The Nursing School Application Process Aug 17, 2023

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Applying to nursing school can be a complex process, which requires organization and attention to detail. In this episode, we’ll explore what the application process entails and tips for managing it all like a pro.

Overview of the application process
The difference between merit based, lottery system, and first-come-first-served
Overview of the ATI TEAS exam
Tips for preparing for the ATI TEAS exam
Advice for your nursing school interview
Tips for writing an irresistible essay

I highly recommend utilizing the ATI TEAS exam prep materials when you’re ready to start studying for the TEAS. Since ATI writes the exam you can count on their test prep materials aligning perfectly with what’s actually on the test. As an ATI affiliate, I may earn a small commission when you buy TEAS Prep material from the link below and use the coupon code (at no extra cost to you).

ATI offers Straight A Nursing fans 15% off ATI TEAS prep materials when you use promo code SAN15. Visit the ATI websitefor more information and use promo code SAN15 when you make a purchase to get that 15% discount.*

*Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotion only available on digital ATI TEAS prep products (excluding eBooks), cannot be applied to TEAS testing fees or transcripts. Promotion cannot be applied to past purchases.

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#303: Components of the BMP Aug 10, 2023

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One of the most common lab tests ordered for your patients is the BMP, otherwise known as the basic metabolic panel. This lab test looks at eight different components which provide a wealth of information about your patient’s condition. The components of the BMP are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, carbon dioxide, glucose, BUN and creatinine.

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#302: Malignant Hyperthermia Aug 03, 2023

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Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hypermetabolic crisis that is fatal if left untreated. It occurs in individuals with a specific genetic condition when they are exposed to certain anesthetic gasses or the medication succinylcholine.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Malignant hyperthermia pathophysiology
Complications of MH
Who is most at risk for experiencing malignant hyperthermia
Signs and symptoms
Important assessments for a patient with malignant hyperthermia
Tests utilized to diagnose and evaluate MH
Treatments for malignant hyperthermia (and why you’ve got to act fast and get help!)
Key patient education

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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 you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!

Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.

Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!

Episode 173 - Learn more about DIC

Episode 251 - Learn more about rhabdomyolysis

Episode 119 - Learn more about compartment syndrome.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

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#301: The ABCs of OCD Jul 27, 2023

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Obsessive compulsive disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which the individual has recurring, unwanted thoughts or fears that cause a significant amount of stress that can only be relieved by performing ritualistic behavior. The recurring thoughts or fears are the individual’s obsessions. The ritualistic activity that alleviates the obsessive thoughts and the associated stress is the compulsion.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The pathophysiology of OCD and who is most at risk
Complications of the condition
Key signs and symptoms of OCD
Priority nursing assessments
How OCD is diagnosed
Treatment for OCD, including cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacology
Important patient education

Read the article about obsessive compulsive disorder and view references here.

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If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

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#300: Pharmacology Foundations Jul 20, 2023

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When students struggle with pharmacology it’s typically because they’re trying to memorize drugs, their indications, important nursing implications, and the many side effects. And while these things are important, they’re only part of the picture. To understand pharmacology, you must do more than memorize and, instead, invest some energy in learning foundation concepts.

In this episode, you’ll get a sneak peek into my new program Fast Pharmacology! I’ve taken some of the foundation lessons in that program and compiled them into this overview of key pharmacology concepts to help you be successful in this challenging class.

Topics covered in this episode include:

Overview of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
Onset, peak and duration defined and why knowing this information is vital for the nurse
The difference between delayed release and extended release formulations
The basics of pharmacodynamics
The difference between efficacy and potency
Pharmacologic classifications vs. therapeutic classifications

Learn pharmacology in five minutes or less with Fast Pharmacology! In this audio-based program, each pharmacology concept is explained in under five minutes so you can study on-the-go without sacrificing valuable study time. Learn more about Fast Pharmacology here!.

Want to get a head start with pharmacology? Download the free Pharmacology Success pack here.

Read the articles that accompany this episode here:

Nursing Guide to Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics for Nursing Students

Pharmacologic vs Therapeutic Drug Classes

If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

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#299: Pleural Effusions NCLEX Review Jul 13, 2023

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Pleural effusions are defined as a buildup of excess fluid between the pleura and it can occur as a consequence of a wide variety of conditions. In this episode, you’ll learn:

The two types of pleural fluid
Risk factors for pleural effusion
Complications of pleural effusion
Signs and symptoms of pleural effusion
Priority assessments
How pleural effusions are identified and what lab tests are conducted
Treatments for pleural effusion
Important patient education

To review chest tube management, listen to episode 124.

To dive deep into respiratory assessment, listen to episode 237.

Read the article about pleural effusions and view references here.

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Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides!

If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people 🙂

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

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