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**Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX**

In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress.
While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX.
Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.

Latest Episodes:

#37: Anticoagulants Feb 12, 2018

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In this podcast episode we talk about the main medications used to prevent and treat blood clots.

* Lovenox

* Heparin

* Coumadin

* Eliquis and other new-generation anticoagulants

* Brilinta and other platelet inhibitors

* TPA

In the clinical setting, you'll see anticoagulants used for a wide variety of patients, including those with acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, stroke and DVT.

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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!

Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!

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!

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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#36: Warrior Advocacy Jan 29, 2018

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In this podcast, we feature our very first guest interview! Please pardon the sound quality as we are still getting the technical details figured out....the message our guest shares is worth it, I promise!

In nursing school you learn about being an advocate for your patient, and our guest (Eve) shares with you her views on what she calls "Warrior Advocacy" which is represented by a relentless pursuit of whatever is in the best interests of your patients AND your profession.

As new nurses (and nursing students), speaking up for your patients can be intimidating. With this podcast we hope to share some valuable insights into making advocacy less daunting so that you can confidently speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Enjoy!

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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!

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.

Clinical Success Pack – One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools. This pack includes report sheets, sheets to help you plan your day, a clinical debrief form, and a patient safety cheat sheet.

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#35: Hemodynamic Medications Jan 18, 2018

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In this podcast episode we talk about hemodynamic medications that you're likely to encounter in Advanced Med/Surg and/or your ICU clinical rotations. With this basic introduction to these powerful medications, you'll have a general understanding of why they are used and how they are administered.

* Norepinephrine

* Vasopressin

* Neosynephrine

* Epinephrine

* Dobutamine

* Dopamine

* Milrinone

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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!

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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#34: ‘Twas the Night Before Clinical Dec 22, 2017

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Since it's the holidays, let's all take a break from studying, shall we? Enjoy a sweet little Christmas tale, relax with your family and friends, eat too many cookies, wear too many pajamas and feel joy in whatever way makes your heart sing. You can get back to studying in the new year with many great resources INCLUDING:

Clinical Success Pack - One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools. This pack includes report sheets, sheets to help you plan your day, a clinical debrief form, and a patient safety cheat sheet.

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.

Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats including podquizzes, case studies and drills that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!

Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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

New Nursing Student Checklist - Get prepped and ready for your nursing school program!

Thanks to all of you who keep this website going and sharing your successes via email and on social media...it really warms my heart to know I am helping nursing students around the world :-)

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#33: What Is the P/F Ratio Dec 13, 2017

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In this podcast we talk about one of the MOST useful and EASIEST, QUICKEST calculations you can do to determine just how sick your respiratory-compromised patient is...the PF ratio! Check out some of the amazing things you'll learn:

* What the P and F stand for; what is PaO2 and what is FiO2?

* Difference between PaO2 and SaO2

* Optimal PaO2 ranges and levels of hypoxemia

* How to calculate the PF ratio and what the heck it means

* What the numbers tell us and how it applies to the overall clinical picture

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Study Sesh – Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!

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.

Prone Positioning – Read about the basics of prone positioning for ARDS.

Episode 3 – Learn about the different stages that occur as ARDS develops, what you’re going to assess and how the patient is going to be treated in this episode of the Straight A Nursing Podcast.

ARDS LATTE – There’s a ton more to it, but the LATTE tool gives you the down-and-dirty info you need to know. Download this pre-filled-out reference sheet.

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#32: Ventilator Weaning Starts at Intubation Dec 04, 2017

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In this episode of the Straight A Nursing podcast, we talk about ventilator weaning, which is actually a process that starts the moment the patient is intubated. If you are entering your advanced Med/Surg clinical rotation or are new to the ICU, this podcast will provide you with the basic knowledge you need to advocate for your patient and help guide them toward extubation.

* The five main things to take into account when weaning your patient from the ventilator

* Goals for FiO2, PEEP and ventilator mode

* How the patient's neuro status comes into play

* How mechanical ventilation causes deconditioning in your patient

* How you and the interdisciplinary team can work together to optimize your patient for possible extubation

* General guidelines for conducting a spontaneous awakening trial and spontaneous breathing trial (SAT/SBT)

* Example of what a typical extubation is like and your role in the process

* Some things to watch for after extubation

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#31: Trauma Case Study Nov 15, 2017

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As I've said many times before, nursing is all about solving problems. You SEE something, you DO something...it's so simple. But, at the same time, putting it into practice can be quite complex. The patient problems you start out with at the beginning of your shift, are not always going to be the same problems you're dealing with a few hours in. As a nurse, your ability to adapt, reprioritize and reevaluate is the MOST ESSENTIAL thing you can do.

In this podcast, we go through a trauma case study that highlights this in detail. Follow along through four shifts as you take care of a young trauma victim with multiple problems, multiple changes in condition and multiple priorities to manage.

*DISCLAIMER: This is a fictitious patient and is not based in any way on actual events.

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Conquering Case Studies - Learn how to approach case studies so they feel less overwhelming while honing your clinical judgment skills in the process.

More Case Studies - Want more case studies? You can find a few more here, and even more in Study Sesh.

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#30: How to Perform an Awesome Head-to-Toe Assessment Nov 02, 2017

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Nursing is all about SEEING something and then DOING something. We see problems, we fix them. We see potential problems and we try to avoid them. That's it in a nutshell, folks! And that's where your head to toe assessment comes into play.

As one of the most important skills you will learn EVER, it's also one of the fist really big things you'll tackle in your fundamentals course. It can be overwhelming at first, so that's why we're going to break it down Straight A Nursing style.

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Mastering Head-To-Toe Assessment - Tune in to episode 82 for tips on how to prepare for your skills check off on your head-to-toe assessment.

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#29: Sodium and Phosphorus Oct 16, 2017

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When it comes to learning electrolytes in nursing school, sodium is one you'll probably talk about a lot and phosphorus is one you might not talk about much at all. But once you start working, especially if you're in critical care, you'll be talking sodium AND phos all the live-long day. Well maybe not ALL day, but probably MOST days :-)

In this podcast we cover all the basics about these two very important electrolytes:

* Na and Phos key roles in the body

* Misc "fun facts" about Na and Phos...things you never knew you needed to know!

* Hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia signs and symptoms

* Causes of Na and Phos imbalances

* Nursing interventions for Na and Phos imbalances

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Nursing School Thrive Guide - Get the book that many nursing students consider the ultimate survival guide for nursing school! Available in paperback, Kindle and audio formats.

Electrolytes Episodes - Tune in to my other episodes related to electrolytes

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#28: What to Focus on in Nursing School Oct 02, 2017

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In this podcast episode, we go over the MOST important things you need to focus on in order to be successful in nursing school. If you're a first semester student or a struggling student, you might just be able to turn things around with the right focus.

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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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