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#47: When Your Nursing Heart is Broken, Dealing with Compassion Fatigue Aug 21, 2018

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One of the harshest realities for new nurses is when that first big dose of compassion fatigue hits. It can be shocking, disheartening and confusing to realize you aren't "feeling all your feelings" with every single tragedy you encounter.

The first step to getting a handle on compassion fatigue is knowing that partitioning off parts of your heart is vital to your emotional survival as a nurse. The next step is learning to recognize compassion fatigue as a key component in burnout so that you can stave it off before it convinces you to throw in the towel and leave the profession (please don't go...we need you!) And, if it does run you over like a freight train, knowing when and how to seek help is crucial to your longevity as a compassionate and effective clinician.

See you there!

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Episode 150 - I talk about how to recognize and prevent compassion fatigue in this episode too.

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#46: V/Q Mismatch Explained Simply Aug 07, 2018

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In this podcast episode, learn the basics of the V/Q mismatch, what the V and Q stand for (and it's not as straightforward as you'd think!), the two main types of V/Q mismatch and, of course, what you are going to do about it. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!

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#45: What They Don’t Teach in Nursing School…but Should Jul 27, 2018

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Nursing school teaches you a lot of things, but probably not some of the things you REALLY need to know. In this podcast episode we answer some burning questions posed by a nurse on Twitter who realized she didn't receive quite enough education to prepare her for the challenges of being a bedside nurse.

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#44: Transition From Pre-Nursing to Nursing Student Jul 11, 2018

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Being a pre-nursing student and an actual, bona-fide nursing student are two VERY different things. In this podcast episode, I share with you my best advice for transitioning from your pre-reqs to your nursing school program.

* The importance of being flexible

* Why you NEED a consistent sleep schedule

* The benefits of saying "so long" to a competitive mindset

* Why being humble is better than being right

* How to accept criticism with grace

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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!

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#43: Basics of Shock May 28, 2018

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In short terms, shock is a syndrome of hypoperfusion and hypotension that leads to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues and impaired cellular metabolism that ultimately results in organ dysfunction/failure. In this episode we'll talk about:

*what is shock

*4 classifications of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic and obstructive)

*Assessments and things to watch for

*Stages of shock

*General treatment of shock

*Signs/symptoms and specific treatments for various types of shock

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Episode 346 - Dive further into distributive shock in this episode.

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#42: How Nurses Get sh#% Done May 19, 2018

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Being an awesome nurse often boils down to the ability to seemingly get 20 things done all at once while making it look like a walk in the park. Of course, this is an exaggeration...but if you've ever seen an experienced nurse manage his/her patients with apparent ease, you may have thought, "how on earth does s/he do it?"

In this podcast episode, we talk about how nurses get sh#% done through the effective use of smart time management, delegation and prioritizing. Awesome things we talk about include:

* How do you know what your patient needs right now?

* How do you know what to do first when your patient needs several things all at once?

* You've got ten meds to give and only one IV line...which ones go in first?

* What can you delegate and to who should you delegate it?

* How do you start your shift to set yourself up for success?

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#41: The Nurse’s Guide to Common Diuretics May 02, 2018

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Diuretics are used quite frequently in the clinical setting. In this podcast episode, we discuss the ins and outs of:

* Loop diuretics

* Potassium-sparing diuretics

* Thiazide diuretics

* Specialty diuretics

In this brief overview, you'll learn the most common diuretics used in each of these classes, how they work, what you need to watch for and how you'll educate the patient.

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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!

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#40: COPD Nursing Interventions Apr 18, 2018

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In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of COPD nursing interventions and assessments. You will see a LOT of COPD patients in the clinical setting, and many times they are in acute distress requiring immediate and decisive intervention. Knowing what to watch for, how to intervene and how to safely care for these patients will help make you a more confident nurse. Enjoy!

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#39: IV Therapy for Nursing Students Mar 17, 2018

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IV therapy is so much more than simply giving your patient's fluids. It's knowing what kind of IV access is most appropriate for your patient, how to care for it, what you can and can't infuse through it....AND it's knowing which fluids are best for your patient's current condition.

In this podcast episode we cover the basics of IV therapy including the following:

* Peripheral IV lines

* Midline catheters

* PICC lines

* Central lines

* Tunneled lines

* Port-a-cath

* How to care for these lines, how to use them and what meds/fluids can go into each one

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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!

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

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#38: Dealing with Nursing School Stress Mar 01, 2018

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Nursing school stress comes in many forms and from many different directions. The key to managing it effectively is knowing what to expect and having a solid game-plan to meet it head-on!

In this podcast episode we talk about the main sources of nursing school stress and some key strategies to help you mitigate them. So, get on your walking shoes, pop in your ear buds and let's get outside for some fresh air while you listen to our stress-busting episode!

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