Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

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#199: Hyperglycemia Highlights Feb 10, 2022

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Hyperglycemia is about so much more than simply diabetes (though, of course, there’s nothing simple about diabetes, either!). In this episode I’m talking you through the key things you need to know about hyperglycemia including the various causes. See references for this lesson and get it in written format here.

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Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study!

Hypoglycemia: Check out this episode to get the full picture of blood glucose abnormalities.

Cushing’s Disease: See how Cushing’s disease contributes to hyperglycemia in this episode.

Diabetes: Learn more about diabetes in my 2nd-ever podcast episode!

Diabetes Pharmacology: Learn about medications used to treat diabetes in this episode.

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#198: Let’s Review Parkinson’s Disease Feb 03, 2022

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UPDATE! I inadvertently stated dyskinesia to mean slow movements...I meant to say "involuntary movements." I will be updating the audio.

In this episode covering Parkinson’s Disease, we’re diving deep to give you a really thorough understanding of what you need to know for your nursing school exams. This content is based off the Parkinson’s lesson I created for my course Med Surg Solution, so if you find it helpful, then you may want to check it out here.

See references for this lesson and get it in written format here.

Helpful links to accompany this episode:

Med Surg Solution takes you into the Med Surg topics students struggle with the most, so you don’t have to!

Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study!

Beers List: Learn what the Beers List is and how it affects pharmacological treatment in the elderly.

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#197: Anorexia NCLEX Review Jan 27, 2022

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In this episode, we are reviewing the key things you need to know about anorexia nervosa. If you struggle with an eating disorder, and hearing about this topic triggers you, please proceed with caution, or avoid altogether. Your mental health is more important than any nursing school exam.

If you or someone you care about suffers from an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) for a wealth of free resources, online chat, and a toll-free help line. If you are in crisis, text NEDA to 741741 and you’ll be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line utilizes text messaging to provide free 24/7 support to individuals who are struggling with mental health.

Get this lesson and the references in written format here.

Helpful links to accompany this episode:

Med Surg Solution takes you into the Med Surg topics students struggle with the most, so you don’t have to!

Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study!

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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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Nurse Mo

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#196: My Top Ten Tips to Lock in Nursing School Success Jan 20, 2022

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Students ask all the time about tips for being successful in nursing school. And while you can view a wide variety of articles on the Straight A Nursing Student website or here on the podcast, I wanted to cover my top 10 tips for new students all in one spot.

Helpful links to accompany this episode:

How to use a planner: If you’ve never used a planner or aren’t sure how to tackle this for nursing school, check out this post where I go deep into how to do this step-by-step.

Make sure your study group doesn’t waste your time with these tips.

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Enroll in my nursing school prep course to learn time management, organization systems and key foundation concepts so you can thrive in nursing school.

Develop a morning routine: A morning routine can help you start your day more focused and ready for anything!

Read the accompanying article, Ten Tips for the New Nursing Student, here.

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#195: Your Quick Guide to RSV Jan 13, 2022

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a single-stranded RNA virus that is transmitted by respiratory droplets. It is highly transmissible and can be quite severe, especially when young children or neonates are affected.

In this episode, you’ll get an introduction to all the key elements of RSV using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method.

Latte Method Template: Use this template to create study guides focusing on the must-know information for nursing school.

Study Sesh Podcast: If you want to dramatically change the way you study and free yourself from your books and screens…you’ll want to check out Study Sesh!

Planner for Nursing Students: Part of being a successful student is excellent time management. This planner is designed specifically for your busy schedule to help you stay on top of everything you need to do.

Pediatric Respiratory Distress : Learn why pediatric respiratory distress is a really, really, really big deal.

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#194: All About Amiodarone Jan 06, 2022

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Amiodarone is a common medication you’ll see used both acutely in the clinical setting and chronically for outpatient therapy. In this episode we are going through amiodarone using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework.

Full Transcript– Read the article and view links mentioned and 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!

Pharmacology Success Pack – Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack.

Fast Pharmacology – Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: This nursing school prep course teaches foundation concepts to help you start your program ahead and stay ahead.

Study Sesh Podcast: If you want to dramatically change the way you study and free yourself from your books and screens…you’ll want to check out Study Sesh!

QT Interval: Learn about this important, but often overlooked, EKG measurement.

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#193: Learning Styles for The Win Jan 04, 2022

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In my free guide, The 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students, one of the secrets is about maximizing your learning style. And while it’s useful to know your preferred learning style (or styles), you should probably be aware you’re going to be using most if not all of them in nursing school.

In this episode, I’m talking you through the key ways to maximize each of the main learning styles in nursing school - visual, auditory, kinesthetic and reading/writing.

Learning style assessment: If you’re not sure what your preferred learning style is, this is a great place to start!

Full Transcript - Read the article, get all the links mentioned in this episode 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!

5-Day Challenge: Join me for the “Don’t Get Overwhelmed, Get Organized” 5-Day Challenge to get ready for nursing school!

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: This nursing school prep course teaches foundation concepts to help you start your program ahead and stay ahead.

You can also listen to all the episodes in this series by using the links below or searching for the episode number in your favorite podcast app:

Secret #1: Episode 174

Secret #2: Episode 181

Secret #3 and #4: Episode 185

Secret #5: Episode 187

Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189

Secret #10, #11 and #12: Episode 214

Secret #13, #14, #15 and #16: Episode 228

Secret #17: Episode 254

Secret #18, #19, and #20: Episode 255

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#192: Angioedema Assessments and Interventions Dec 30, 2021

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Even though angioedema can be really scary (for you and the patient), with a little knowledge ahead of time, you can recognize it early and know what to do for your patient. In this episode, I’m talking you through angioedema assessments and interventions using the Straight A Nursing LATTE Method.

Full Transcript - Read the article and view references

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more.

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.

LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know.

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#191: The Low-down on Hypoglycemia Dec 28, 2021

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One of the most common and important imbalances you will learn in nursing school is related to blood glucose levels. In this episode, you’ll learn about hypoglycemia using the Straight A Nursing Latte Method.

Get this episode in blog format. All the links mentioned in this episode are in the blog post that accompanies this episode.

LATTE Method Template: Use this template to create study guides focusing on the must-know information for nursing school.

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: This nursing school prep course teaches foundation concepts to help you start your program ahead and stay ahead.

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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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Thanks for studying with me!

Nurse Mo

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#190.5: BONUS! Nursing School with a Chronic Illness Dec 27, 2021

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So many students are dreaming of becoming a nurse, but are also burdened with the extra load of managing a chronic illness. Is it possible to do both?

In this special bonus episode, I’m talking with Christina Brown, an amazing student who is thriving in nursing school while also managing complex conditions. She is truly an inspiration to anyone who faces additional challenges while in nursing school.

I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did and realize that YES, you can achieve your dream!

Get prepped for nursing school with my prep course Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp is the only preparatory program that teaches nursing students HOW to be successful, so that you can walk into your very first day feeling confident and ready to conquer. I'd love to see you there!

Looking for your new BFFs? Join the Thriving Nursing Students Facebook group!

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