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#78: Beta Blockers Nov 28, 2019

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One of the most common medication classes you’ll see in the clinical setting is the beta blocker. In this episode we’ll talk about what they are, how they work, what they do, what conditions they’re used for and how you’re going to monitor your patient. Some key information you’ll learn is:

* How beta blockers work in the autonomic nervous system

* The types of beta receptors in the body

* Where beta blockers exert their influence and how this affects the patient

* Commonly used beta blockers and the many conditions they’re used to treat

* A closer look at metoprolol, including its formulations and dosages, how you’ll monitor the patient, and what key education you’ll need to provide.

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#77: Got Cortisol? Understanding Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease Nov 21, 2019

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When looking at endocrine disorders, it’s often helpful to look at them in pairs whenever possible because often the symptoms will mirror one another. In this week’s episode we look at two endocrine conditions related to the adrenal glands: Cushing’s Disease and Addison’s Disease. In this episode we’ll cover:

* Basics of Addison’s Disease (also known as adrenal insufficiency)

* The differences between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency

* Signs, symptoms, tests and treatments for Addison’s

* Complications of Addison’s Disease, including Addisonian Crisis

* Basics of Cushing’s Disease (hypercortisolism)

* Complications of Cushing’s Disease

* Signs, symptoms, tests and treatments for Cushing's

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#76: Bulletproof Medication Administration Nov 14, 2019

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In nursing school you’ve definitely learned the five rights of medication administration as a key component in keeping your patients safe. But if you want to go even further and truly understand all the factors that go into giving medication safely, then you’re in the right place my friend.

In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through the five rights of medication administration that all nursing schools teach. Then, I’ll add on an additional six that will take your critical thinking skills to the next level.

By making these eleven guidelines a part of your routine, you will bulletproof your medication administration practice. And who doesn’t love that?

Read the article "Bulletproof Medication Administration" here.

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#75: Nursing Care of Patients in Alcohol Withdrawal Nov 07, 2019

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Helping a patient through alcohol withdrawal is, hands down, one of the most challenging things you will encounter as a nurse. It requires patience, empathy, a strong backbone and high vigilance to keep both you and the patient safe.

In this podcast episode, you will learn:

* The timeline of alcohol withdrawal

* The range of symptoms and when they occur

* Serious complications such as delirium tremens and Wernicke’s encephalopathy

* Nursing care of the patient following the LATTE method framework

If you, or someone you know, needs help with substance abuse, please reach out to SAMHSA via their national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or through their website at https://www.samhsa.gov.

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#74: Study Groups Are (Usually) a Waste of Time Oct 31, 2019

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Study groups and nursing school go hand-in-hand. They seem to be everyone's "go to" tactic when they are struggling with a class, and everyone seems to love them, so they MUST be incredibly helpful. And, the bigger the better. Right?

Wrong. In this podcast episode I’ll let you in on the key reasons why your study group might be wasting you time and detracting you from meeting your goals.

But don’t worry. I also provide tips for creating a study group environment that works.

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#73: Let’s Talk Ventricular Septal Defects Oct 24, 2019

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To follow up with our episode about atrial septal defects, it’s now time to look at how this same anomaly affects physiology when it occurs in the ventricles. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk you through:

* How a VSD affects physiology

* Review of the flow of blood through the heart

* Complications of a VSD, including Eisenmenger syndrome

* Symptoms a baby with VSD may have

* How a VSD is treated

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Episode 70 - Review atrial septal defects.

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#72: Reversal Agents Save the Day Oct 17, 2019

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As the main advocate for your patient’s safety, it’s important to understand that some medications can cause life-threatening conditions such as respiratory depression, bradycardia and even bleeding. And while not all medications have a reversal, some of them do...thank goodness! In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about some of the most common meds that, if overdone, may require emergent reversal.

* Opioids

* Benzodiazepines

* Beta blockers

* Heparin

* Warfarin

* Factor Xa inhibitors

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#71: Seizure Disorders Simplified Oct 10, 2019

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Seizure disorders can be quite complex as there are many different types, they have multiple causes and can present in a variety of ways. In this podcast episode we’ll talk about the basics of seizures, how they’re treated, and seizure nursing interventions to keep your patients safe.

This episode includes:

* Causes of seizure

* The different types of seizures

* Nursing interventions during and after the seizure

* Overview of “seizure precautions”

* Common seizure medications

* The difference between seizures and pseudoseizures

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#70: Atrial Septal Defects in Infants Oct 03, 2019

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In this podcast episode Nurse Mo talks you through the key components of atrial septal defects in infants.

* Pathophysiology of ASD

* Signs/symptoms of ASD in infants

* How ASD is diagnosed

* ASD treatments and complications

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Episode 73 - Review how this same anomaly affects physiology when it occurs on the ventricles in "Let's Talk Ventricular Septal Defects: Episode 73"

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#69: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Sep 26, 2019

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If you've ever said to yourself, "I don't belong here" or "They're going to find out I don't know what I'm talking about" then you may very well suffer from imposter syndrome.

In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo talks about imposter syndrome, why it's so common in nursing students and why it has absolutely nothing to do with how amazing you actually are.

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