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#27: Magnesium and Chloride Sep 18, 2017

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We continue our electrolytes bonanza this week with magnesium and chloride. In this podcast episode we cover hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesemia, hypochloremia and hyperchloremia. And beyond just going over the normal lab ranges, we talk about all kinds of fun stuff:

* the main roles of magnesium and chloride in the body

* how to recognize magnesium and chloride imbalances

* common causes of imbalances of these key electrolytes

* nursing interventions, assessment parameters and treatments for magnesium and chloride imbalances

Enjoy!

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#26: Potassium and Calcium Sep 11, 2017

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Understanding the important role that electrolytes play will separate you from the ho-hum nurse and catapult you into Awesome Nurse Status. If you're a student, you might think that it's simply a matter of knowing what the normal and abnormal values are...but that's just a teeny tiny part of it!

In this podcast, we talk about potassium and calcium:

* important roles of potassium and calcium

* potassium and calcium "fun facts" (and yes...they ARE fun!)

* signs and symptoms of hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia

* common causes of potassium and calcium imbalances

* assessment parameters, nursing interventions and how to treat

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#25: The Basics of Stroke Nursing Sep 04, 2017

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In Med/Surg 1, you learn the basics of stroke nursing and how rewarding and challenging it can be to care for these patients. And, because the human brain is an extraordinary thing, the manifestations of stroke and the nursing interventions are enough to make your head spin!

In this podcast we cover the basics of stroke, including:

* Causes and pathophysiology

* Difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke

* Stages of stroke

* Clinical manifestations of stroke

* Prevention

* Treatment of an evolving stroke

* Long-term treatment of a stroke patient

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#24: Nursing Shift Routines Aug 28, 2017

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I get so many readers of the blog asking about nursing shift routines. How do you start your day? How do you stay organized? The key to getting and staying organized is having some consistent routines such as the ones outlined in this podcast:

* Start of shift routine

* First assessment routine

* "Spot-check" routine

* End of shift routine

Armed with a few nursing shift routines, you will immediately reap the benefits of having a more organized approach to time management and your ever-changing priorities as an RN or student nurse.

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#23: Basics of Depression: PodQuiz Aug 21, 2017

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Hey hey guys and gals! It's time for another PodQuiz and this one is a doozy! Maybe you've noticed that studying depression in nursing school is really tough...it's a complex topic that requires all your critical thinking skills. This PodQuiz covers some of the basics you'll need to know to rock that mental health exam and take really good care of patients with depression during your mental health clinical rotation (and anywhere else you might encounter them).

* Major depressive disorder vs. dysthymia disorder

* Communication strategies

* Suicide NEED TO KNOW facts and interventions

* Drug therapies for depression

* SSRIs, MAOIs and more

* Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

If you've never done a PodQuiz, here's how it works. You'll hear a question...then a pause. This pause is so you can actually ANSWER the question! Then, you'll hear the answer. It is basically like doing flashcards for your ears. So cool, right?

So...grab your walking shoes, get the leash on Fido, and GET OUTSIDE while you study! No sitting at your desk...deal?

On a side note, nursing students suffering from depression is a really big problem. For resources and help, please reach out to your health care provider, your family and your friends. You can find support right here.

P.S. I care.

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Electroconvulsive therapy - Learn the basics of ECT, why and how it is used and nursing interventions for patients undergoing this therapy.

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#22: Respiratory Nursing Interventions Aug 14, 2017

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Respiratory nursing interventions come into play all the time. After all, difficulties can present in many forms, but the end-game is all the same...your patient can't breathe as well as they should. And it can be scary for both the patient AND the nurse.

In this podcast we cover the most common ailments you need to know for Med/Surg I, including:

* Asthma: clinical manifestations, diagnostics, treatment, medications, nursing interventions

* COPD: emphysema, bronchitis, complications, nursing interventions

* Pneumonia: pathophysiology, signs & symptoms, treatment, nursing interventions

* Atelectasis: manifestations, treatment

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#21: Change the Way You Study with the LATTE Method Aug 08, 2017

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Looking for tips on how to study in nursing school? In this podcast I share with you the study method that changed my life, made me a more efficient student, focused my studying, and helped me understand the nurse's role in caring for patients with both acute and chronic conditions.

If you are over-studying, spending hours of precious time developing concept maps and writing up case studies, then I am so excited to share the Straight A Nursing LATTE method with you. It is a systematic, organized way to focus your studying and the most streamlined, efficient, SMART and effective way to learn, review and retain complex information.

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#20: How to Be a Rockstar in Nursing School Clinicals Aug 01, 2017

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This podcast covers my best advice for being a rockstar in your nursing school clinicals. If you're like me, you are VERY nervous about starting clinicals...whether it's your first semester or your last. Making sure you are prepped to do and BE your absolute best ensures you get the most out of this very valuable time.

Listen to this podcast to get my most USEFUL tips for rocking those nursing school clinicals!

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#19: Enteral Feeding and NG Tubes: PodQuiz Jul 04, 2017

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It's time for another PodQuiz! If you aren't familiar with this form of podcast, you are in for a treat! This is THE BEST WAY to study while also getting your life back on track. It's basically like doing flashcards, but instead of sitting and staring at your phone (or stack of index cards if you're "old-school") it's an auditory quiz! I ask a question and then pause, giving you time to answer...then I tell you the answer (and sometimes with some little extra 'real-world' tidbits thrown in for good measure).

In this PodQuiz we cover the oh-so-exciting topic of enteral feeding and some basics of NG tubes.

So here's the deal with PodQuizzes...you are supposed to GET UP and do something! Go for a walk, catch up on laundry, take the dog to the lake, run errands, plant flowers, paint the house...whatever it is, do something productive while you study. You'll be AMAZED at how more "together" you feel when you can catch up on much-needed chores, errands or exercise while also studying! No sitting at your desk! Honor system, ok?

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Review Feeding Tubes - Episode 178 is all about the foundations of feeding tubes including why we use them, the different types, the various routes they take, some general safety considerations and "real world" tips for insertion.

When NG Tubes Go Wrong - See what an NG tube looks like when it goes to the wrong spot.

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#17: Hyponatremia Jun 05, 2017

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In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of hyponatremia:

* What is hyponatremia?

* Common causes

* The signs/symptoms of hyponatremia

* How it's treated

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