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#68: What You Need to Know About Preeclampsia Sep 19, 2019

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Preeclampsia is a somewhat common but very dangerous condition that can cause serious, even fatal, consequences for mom and baby. In this podcast episode, you'll learn:

What is preeclampsia?

What is eclampsia?

How is preeclampsia diagnosed?

What are the signs/symptoms of preeclampsia?

How is it treated?

What are the risk factors for preeclampsia?

What are the complications?

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#67: Test Anxiety in Nursing School Sep 12, 2019

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Overcoming test anxiety in nursing school starts with recognizing WHY it happens so you can talk yourself off the ledge...it's going to be okay, I promise! In this podcast episode, I explain all the reasons why you could have test anxiety in nursing school, even if you've never suffered from it before.

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#66: Pancreatitis Nursing Care Sep 05, 2019

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Learn pancreatitis nursing care in this podcast episode to help you in your Med Surg course and in your clinical rotations...it's even a great refresher for post-licensure nurses, too!

In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo takes you through pancreatitis nursing care using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method: how will the patient LOOK, how will you ASSESS the patient, what TESTS will be ordered, what TREATMENTS will be provided, and how will you EDUCATE the patient? The LATTE method is great because it really helps you focus on the important things you need to know for exams and clinical. Please take a moment to rate and review this podcast...I love reading your comments and hearing how this podcast helps you feel more prepared for nursing school!

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#65: Let’s Talk About Acid-Base Balance Aug 29, 2019

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Acid-base balance is one of those things that occur "behind-the-scenes" with all of your patients. But when this balance is off, it can be pretty dramatic! In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo takes you through a review of acid-base physiology and then brings it home with patient scenarios you're likely to see in the clinical setting.

In this episode we'll review:

Common causes of acid-base imbalances
Ways the body compensates and regulates pH
Respiratory compensation
Renal compensation
Four patient scenarios

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#64: Atelectasis Nursing Interventions Aug 23, 2019

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In this podcast episode Nurse Mo takes the complex topic of atelectasis and breaks it down to the "must know" information you need to take care of your patients, write care plans and do well on your nursing school exams.

* The types of atelectasis...who knew there were so many?

* Who is at risk for atelectasis (it's a lot of folks!)

* How to assess for postoperative atelectasis

* Complications of postoperative atelectasis

* Atelectasis nursing interventions...what are you going to DO about it?

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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.

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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#63: How to Administer Nitroglycerin Aug 16, 2019

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Learning how to administer nitroglycerin can be challenging for nursing students because it is available in so many different forms. And if that isn't enough, each formulation has its own distinct method of administration. In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo talks you through how nitroglycerin is given and the nursing implications for each type.

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Dosage Calculations Guide - Kick math anxiety to the curb and learn the basics of how to set up and perform dosage calculations using dimensional analysis. Includes 10 free practice questions!

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#62: Understanding Angina Aug 09, 2019

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In this podcast episode I talk about the different types of angina, their causes, symptoms and options for treatment. This episode dovetails perfectly with Episode 60 (linked below) on Acute Coronary Syndrome, so if you haven't listened to that one yet...go back and listen to it...then come back here.

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Episode 60 - Dive in to Acute Coronary Syndrome in episode 60.

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#61: Hyperthyroidism, When Your Thyroid Just Won’t Stop Aug 02, 2019

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To continue our endocrine series, today we're talking about hyperthyroidism. Also known as Graves Disease, hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid produces too much hormone. Left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications.

In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo talks you through hyperthyroidism using the LATTE method...how will the patient LOOK, how will you ASSESS them, what TESTS will be ordered, what TREATMENTS will be provided, and how will you EDUCATE the patient? It's a tried-and-true method that helps you focus on what you need to know for your clinical and nursing school exams!

Thanks so much for listening, thanks so much for all the kind words, and best of luck in school!

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#60: Acute Coronary Syndrome Jul 29, 2019

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Acute coronary syndrome is a medical emergency that requires prompt recognition and treatment. In this podcast episode, Nurse Mo breaks down the key information you need to understand this important topic so you can answer those tricky exam questions with ease!

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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.

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#59: The Nurse’s Guide to DVTs Jul 18, 2019

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DVTs (deep vein thromboses) are a serious risk for hospitalized patients and can cause fatal complications. In this nurse's guide to DVTs, learn the signs and symptoms of a DVT, how they are treated and how nurses play a key role in their prevention.

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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.

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