In this episode you’ll learn about different types of external radiation therapy, complications of RT, and the nursing implications of caring for patients undergoing radiation therapy using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. Click here for show notes and references: Episode 270 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Basics of External Beam Radiation: Episode 270

In this episode I’m sharing strategies you can use to get your exam (and your confidence) back on track if you start to panic during an exam! Click here for show notes: Episode 269 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

When You Start to Panic During an Exam: Episode 269

In this episode I’m sharing the key differences you're likely to notice when performing a head-to-toe assessment on an older adult. Click here for show notes and references: Episode 268 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Tips for Geriatric Assessment: Episode 268

In this episode, I'm sharing the 7 things I’d make sure you understood before your first clinical day if I were your instructor! Click here for the links and references mentioned in this episode: Episode 267 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

7 Things to Know Before Starting Clinicals: Episode 267

In this episode, I’m answering five common questions I get asked about nursing school! Click here for links and resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 266 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Five Questions I Get Asked About Nursing School: Episode 266

If you’re heading into or dreaming of nursing school, you’re probably wondering what the classes and clinicals are like. In this episode I’m spilling all the nursing school tea on each class and a bit about my own clinical experiences.

Helpful Resources:
Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Imagine having a BFF who shares their best advice, tips and strategies with you while also teaching core foundation concepts that set you up for success. That’s exactly what you get in Bootcamp, an online program that has helped thousands of students crush nursing school!

Get organized! Get the nursing student planner that students say keep them organized and on top of their busy nursing school schedules!

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Nursing School Classes Decoded: Episode 265

With changes to the NCLEX, it’s more important than ever that you understand electrolytes way beyond just knowing the normal lab values. In this overview, I’m sharing some of the most important things to know about electrolytes. Click here for show notes and references: Episode 264 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Electrolytes Overview: Episode 264

In this episode Nurse Mo talks about neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), which occurs when neonates who were exposed to drugs in the womb experience withdrawal after birth. Tune in to learn all about NAS using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. Click here for show notes and references: Episode 263 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Understanding Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Episode 263

In this episode, the final of our “Say Yes to Success” miniseries sponsored by ATI, I’m interviewing an ATI team member to answer your questions about the new ATI TEAS 7 exam!

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Win an ATI TEAS comprehensive study package - ATI is giving away two TEAS comprehensive study packages! The first winner was announced Nov 22, 2022, and the second winner will be announced Dec 13, 2022. To enter head on over to my Instagram @straightanurse and look for the post titled ENTER HERE TO WIN - ATI GIVEAWAY #2. All details provided in this post…good luck!

 

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Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotion only available on ATI TEAS prep products, cannot be applied to TEAS testing fees or transcripts. Promotion cannot be applied to past purchases. Offer ends 5/31/2023.

 

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BONUS! Deep Dive into the New ATI TEAS Exam: Episode 262

In this episode Nurse Mo talks about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition in which the patient’s immune system attacks healthy cells inside the joints, leading to an inflammatory state. Tune in to learn the pathophysiology of this condition and the implications for your nursing practice. Click here for show notes and references: Episode 261 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Episode 261

I know nursing students have a LOT of questions about the Next Gen NCLEX, so I attended an NCSBN Conference to learn as much as I could about the changes coming for this important exam! In this bonus episode, which is #4 in our “Say Yes to Success” miniseries sponsored by ATI, I’m sharing five key things I learned about Next Gen NCLEX.

 

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Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotion only available on ATI TEAS prep products, cannot be applied to TEAS testing fees or transcripts. Promotion cannot be applied to past purchases. Offer ends 5/31/2023.

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Achieve your dreams with ATI! – Learn how ATI can help you get into nursing school with their comprehensive TEAS prep materials.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

BONUS! Five Things to Know About Next Gen NCLEX: Episode 260

In this episode Nurse Mo talks about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that causes an obstruction to the outflow of urine. Tune in to learn the basics about this condition and the implications for your nursing practice. Click here for show notes and references: Episode 259 Show NotesDid you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia NCLEX Review: Episode 259

In the third episode of our “Say Yes to Success” miniseries sponsored by ATI I’m sharing 12 tried and true tips you can use to prepare for final exams. Take a minute to follow the show so you don’t miss a single one of these bonus episodes!

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Get a discount on ATI TEAS prep materials - Use code SAN15 to get 15% off ATI TEAS prep material or packages when you spend $50 or more at atitesting.com.

Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotion only available on ATI TEAS prep products, cannot be applied to TEAS testing fees or transcripts. Promotion cannot be applied to past purchases. Offer ends 5/31/2023.

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Prep for finals and your career with a FREE webinar from ATI - View the recording of this two-part webinar on resilience in nursing and preparing for finals here: https://atinursingblog.com/webinar-preparing-for-finals-career

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Achieve your dreams with ATI! – Learn how ATI can help you get into nursing school with their comprehensive TEAS prep materials.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

BONUS! How to Prepare for Finals: Episode 258

In this episode Nurse Mo talks about the rare but very serious condition, Reye's syndrome. Tune in to learn what it is and the implications for your nursing practice. Click here for show notes and references: https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode257/Did you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you'd rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode!

The Basics of Reye’s Syndrome: Episode 257

If you’re heading into nursing school, there’s a good chance you’ll be taking the ATI TEAS exam as part of your application process. In this episode, I’m sharing three key things to know about the TEAS so you can be prepared and perform your best on this crucial exam!

The information I’m sharing comes straight from ATI, the creators of the TEAS exam and the sponsor of our “Say Yes to Success” series. Take a minute to follow the show so you don’t miss a single one of these bonus episodes!

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Get a discount on ATI TEAS prep materials - Use code SAN15 to get 15% off ATI TEAS prep material or packages when you spend $50 or more at atitesting.com.

Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotion only available on ATI TEAS prep products, cannot be applied to TEAS testing fees or transcripts. Promotion cannot be applied to past purchases. Offer ends 5/31/2023.

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Achieve your dreams with ATI! – Learn how ATI can help you get into nursing school with their comprehensive TEAS prep materials.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

BONUS! Three Things to Know about the TEAS Exam: Episode 256

In this episode, I’m finishing up the series on 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students by revealing secrets #18, #19 and #20. Scroll to the bottom for links to all the other secrets, and a link to download them all in one handy guide.

Episode Resources:

Thriving Nursing Students: Join a Facebook group where we focus on thriving and loving nursing school!

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Get prepared for nursing school, learn dosage calculations, and so much more!

20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students: Get all twenty secrets in one downloadable workbook with journaling prompts so you can approach nursing school with a success mindset. You’ve got this!

You can also listen to all the episodes in this series by using the links below or searching for the episode number in your favorite podcast app:

Secret #1: Episode 174
Secret #2: Episode 181
Secret #3 and #4: Episode 185
Secret #5: Episode 187
Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189
Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193
Secret #10, #11 and #12: Episode 214
Secret #13, #14, #15 and #16: Episode 228
Secret #17: Episode 254 

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Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you!

If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here.

Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love!

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Nurse Mo

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Secrets 18-20 Revealed: Episode 255

If there’s one thing that’s consistent throughout all of nursing school it’s the constant feedback - on exams, in clinical, in skills lab, on assignments and in simulation lab. And yes, sometimes that feedback isn’t what we were hoping to hear and it can be really demoralizing if you let it.

But with the right mindset, you can accept even the harshest feedback without it blowing your confidence! In this episode I’m sharing some mindset tips and a new way to view feedback so that it helps you grow (even when it’s not what you want to hear).

I’m also sharing tips from ATI, the sponsor of our “Say Yes to Success” series which airs for five consecutive weeks. Take a minute to follow the show so you don’t miss a single episode!

You can also listen to all the episodes in this series by using the links below or searching for the episode number in your favorite podcast app:

Secret #1: Episode 174
Secret #2: Episode 181
Secret #3 and #4: Episode 185
Secret #5: Episode 187
Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189
Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193
Secret #10, #11 and #12: Episode 214
Secret #13, #14, #15 and #16: Episode 228
Secret #18, #19, and #20: Episode 255

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Get a discount on ATI TEAS prep materials - Use code SAN15 to get 15% off ATI TEAS prep material or packages when you spend $50 or more at atitesting.com.

Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Promotion only available on ATI TEAS prep products, cannot be applied to TEAS testing fees or transcripts. Promotion cannot be applied to past purchases. Offer ends 5/31/2023.

 

&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Achieve your dreams with ATI! – Learn how ATI can help you get into nursing school with their comprehensive TEAS prep materials.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

BONUS! Accepting Feedback in Nursing School: Episode 254

Transfusing blood products is a high-risk procedure that requires careful attention to detail and excellent patient assessment skills. For this reason, any time you administer blood products you will be doing it with another RN to ensure all the safety checks have been conducted. Whether you’re a nurse wanting to boost your confidence in this area, or a student preparing for a blood transfusion check-off, this lesson is a great review of the key things you need to know. You’ll learn:

 	The different types of blood products
 	ABO compatibility
 	The steps for performing a blood transfusion
 	The signs of a transfusion reaction
 	What to do when a reaction occurs
 	How to monitor your patient after the transfusion

Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references for types of blood products here, and on blood transfusion basics here.

 

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If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here.

Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love!

Thanks for studying with me!
Nurse Mo

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Transfusing Blood with Confidence: Episode 253

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life threatening condition in which there is a severe reaction to the amniotic fluid and fetal debris that enter maternal circulation during the birthing process, resulting in cardiovascular collapse.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the pathophysiology and how to care for patients with amniotic fluid embolism.

Helpful links for this episode:


Maximize your learning by reading this information, too. Check out the article and references here.

DIC: Dive deeper and review the principles of DIC, which occurs in patients with amniotic fluid embolism.

AFE Foundation: Discover helpful support resources for AFE.

Study Sesh: Change the way you study and prep for NCLEX with PodQuizzes, case studies, and drills!

Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Prepare for nursing school by learning key foundation concepts and strategies for success.

Straight A Nursing app: Get notified when our flashcard app goes live!

Med Surg Solution: Get notified when Med Surg Solution is ready for enrollment!

5 - Minute Pharm: Get notified when Nurse Mo’s pharmacology program becomes available!

 

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If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-)

Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you!

If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here.

Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love!

Thanks for studying with me!
Nurse Mo

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Nurse’s Guide to Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Episode 252

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which skeletal muscle cells break down and leak their contents into the extracellular space and bloodstream. I usually saw this complex condition in the MICU due to patients who were “found down” and had been lying in one position, completely immobile, for extended periods of time.

In this episode you’ll learn:

 	

 	The causes of rhabdomyolysis (there are a lot!)
 	Pathophysiology
 	Rhabdomyolysis complications
 	Signs and symptoms of rhabdomyolysis
 	Key assessments
 	Lab tests used to diagnose and monitor the condition
 	Treatments
 	Important education components




Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references here.

RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW!
If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-)

Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you!

If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here.

Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love!

Thanks for studying with me!
Nurse Mo

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website 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 website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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