Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

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#190: Endocarditis NCLEX Review Dec 23, 2021

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In this episode, I’m breaking down the key things you need to know about endocarditis for clinical, nursing school exams, and the NCLEX.

Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the innermost layer of the heart and also includes the valves. It is often a result of infection, but can also be a complication of rheumatic fever and systemic lupus erythematosus. Join me to go through endocarditis using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method.

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#189: More Secrets of Success Revealed Dec 21, 2021

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As we continue our series of the secrets of successful nursing students, we’re diving in to secret #6 and #7. These two secrets are about:

* maximizing study groups (so they don’t become social hour or wasted time)

* the number ONE personality trait that sets you up for nursing school success.

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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.

20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide!

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 #8 and #9: Episode 193

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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#188: Basics of Necrotizing Fasciitis Dec 16, 2021

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Necrotizing fasciitis is easily one of the most terrifying and devastating conditions I’ve ever encountered in my 10+ years as a nurse. In this episode, we go through necrotizing fasciitis using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method.

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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.

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.

Michelle says, “I’m preparing to apply for nursing school and am really worried about passing dosage calculations. I signed up for Straight A Nursing Boot Camp and the scenarios for the Dosage Calculations module are HILARIOUS!!! They’re not dry and overwhelming like all the other practice problems I’ve seen. I’m now weirdly excited to learn more about dimensional analysis and for the first time, it has occurred to me that it might be possible to master this concept instead of just white-knuckling through it. Thank you, Nurse Mo!”

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#187: Secret #5 of Successful Nursing Students Dec 14, 2021

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To continue our series of the secrets of successful nursing students, Secret #5 is that successful students do not do all the reading for nursing school. But before you toss those textbooks, take a listen to see how you will use your books strategically and in a way that supports your learning (instead of just taking up so much of your precious study time).

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Confident Calculations - Learn a foolproof method for performing dosage calculations so you can pass your nursing school math exams on the first try!

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 #6 and #7: Episode 189

Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193

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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#186: Your Guide to Gabapentin Dec 09, 2021

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Gabapentin is one of the top 100 drugs prescribed in the US, so there’s a very good chance it will show up on NCLEX or your nursing school exams. In this episode, we go through the key things you need to know about this medication using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework.

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#185: Secrets #3 and #4 of Successful Nursing Students Dec 07, 2021

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To continue the series of articles revealing the twenty secrets of successful nursing students, we’re tackling two secrets in this episode. Secret #3 is another tip about time management and Secret #4 will help you maximize your study time.

Review memorization tips and when to memorize vs conceptualize in Episode 159.

If you’d like more tips on thriving in nursing school, download my free guide, The 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students.

Ready to get prepared for nursing school? My nursing school prep course Crucial Concepts Bootcamp has students raving!

Ashley says, “I absolutely loved how confident I felt after using the Bootcamp content, I felt like I had a jump start on the content for my first semester. With how stressful the program is, the confidence was SO valuable. I would purchase this program over and over again. 1000% worth it!”

View the blog post and references on this topic here.

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 #5: Episode 187

Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189

Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193

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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#184: My Fave Online Tools for Nursing School Success Dec 02, 2021

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In this episode, I’ll take you through my eight favorite online tools for nursing students that help set you up for success.

Get Google Drive with a free Google account: Google Drive.

Say goodbye to password frustrations with LastPass.

Take your notes for nursing school into digital format with GoodNotes and Notability.

Improve your writing with Grammarly

Start your online search for research articles with Google Scholar and PubMed.

Manage your bibliography and make writing scholarly papers easier with Zotero

Demystify APA formatting and scholarly writing with Purdue Owl APA.

Reclaim your focus and embark on powerful work sessions with the Focus Keeper App for iOS or Clockwork Tomato for Android.

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Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!

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Thanks for studying with me!

Nurse Mo

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#183: Bulletproof IV Medication Administration Nov 30, 2021

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In this episode, we’re talking all about safe administration of IV medications.

Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp is the only prep course that teaches you how to be a successful nursing student. Lauren says, “I feel CCB is really preparing me for nursing school, so I won't be like a "deer in the headlights". It is really helping me to lower my anxiety levels as well! I love hearing all the insights and wisdom from Nurse Mo as well, since I really have no experience in the clinical setting yet!! So glad I came across this program!

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Review key pharmacology concepts and over 80 drug classes, each in 5 minutes or less, in my audio-based program Fast Pharmacology. This program is perfect for use while you're in nursing school, studying for NCLEX, or wanting to gain confidence administering medications as a working nurse. Learn more here!

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#182: Making a Good Impression in Nursing School Nov 27, 2021

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If you’re like most nursing students, you’re a high-achieving individual with big goals and a dedication to doing your absolute best. Chances are, you were a star student in your prereqs, but in nursing school, you’re surrounded by other star students who are just as dedicated and driven as you are. Add to that the fact that many of your classes may be fully or partially online. How in the world do you stand out and make a good impression in this environment?

Well, the good news is, it’s entirely possible. Just follow the tips in this episode to shine like the bright star that you are!

Start nursing school prepared and ready to conquer! Check out my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp.

Bootcamp student Megan says, “Hey all, my name is Megan! I’ve completed CCB, and am halfway through my ADN program! I just love Nurse Mo and ALL of her products! I only wish that I had found her before I started my program; now, I praise her to anyone who will listen! She makes concepts easy to understand and the little quizzes help reinforce the concepts. Also, nursing school is expensive and it can be a challenge to invest in other tools, but Nurse Mo’s products are so affordable and a sound investment!”

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Thanks for studying with me!

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#181: Secret #2 of Successful Nursing Students Nov 25, 2021

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To continue our series on the secrets of successful nursing students, in this episode we talk through secret #2 of successful nursing students. Hint...it’s all about time management!

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20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide!

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 #3 and #4: Episode 185

Secret #5: Episode 187

Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189

Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193

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

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

Secret #17: Episode 254