Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
Episodes
#479: Serotonin Syndrome - Signs, Symptoms & Nursing Interventions
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your patient was just started on linezolid for a staph infection. Three hours later, you notice agitation, tremors, diarrhea, and a temperature of 102...
#478: MMM - The Potassium-Insulin Connection
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down the connec...
ENCORE #136: Four Truth Bombs about Mental Health Nursing
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I republish one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episode 136...
#477: PodQuiz - The Scoop on Poop
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recently encore'd episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learne...
#476: The Real Reasons Nursing School Feels So Hard
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If nursing school feels harder than you expected… you’re not alone. You studied all weekend. You walked out of the exam unsure. You feel behind e...
#475: MMM - What "Widening Pulse Pressure" Means
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down what "wide...
ENCORE! #51: The Scoop on Poop
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episod...
#474: PodQuiz - Ostomies
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. The...
#473: Ostomy Tips and Tricks
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a lesson I'm sharing with you from my course Med Surg Solution which dives into tips and tricks about ostomies. There are an estimated...
#472: MMM - Why Magnesium is Given in Preeclampsia
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down the why an...
ENCORE! #46: V/Q Mismatch Explained Simply
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#471: MMM - Teaching/Learning Theory
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about how patien...
#470: Behind the Badge - Clinical Nurse Educator
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical nurse educators do far more than teach classes or run in-services. They support nurses across the entire span of their careers, from onboardi...
#469: MMM - Three Reasons for a Low Calcium Level
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down hypocalcem...
ENCORE! #279: Bone Marrow Transplant Nursing Guide
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episod...
#468: PodQuiz - Groin Management
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode on groin management after femoral access with a quick set of audio flashcards de...
#467: Groin Management After Femoral Access
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Groin management is nurse-lingo for the care required after femoral artery or vein access, such as following a cardiac catheterization or intervention...
#466: MMM - What is a TR Band?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm giving you a quick overv...
ENCORE! #410: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episod...
#465: PodQuiz - Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. The...
#464: Why Tonsillectomies Keep Nurses on Their Toes
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) is one of the most common pediatric surgical procedures, but don’t let the word routine fool you. Because this...
#463: MMM - What a "shift to the left" actually means
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down what a "sh...
ENCORE! #100: Keeping Your Patient Safe After Thyroid Removal Surgery
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episod...
#462: PodQuiz - LeFort Osteotomy
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. The...
#461: Le Fort Osteotomy: Nursing Care Using the LATTE Framework
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are taking a close look at Le Fort osteotomies and walking through the nursing care using the LATTE method so you always know the ...
#460: MMM - High BUN with GIB
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I break down why you might s...
ENCORE! #336: The Dangers of Local Anesthetics
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episode 336, which is all about local anest...
#459: PodQuiz - Neuraxial Analgesia
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. The...
#458: Nursing Guide to Neuraxial Analgesia
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neuraxial analgesia is used every day in med–surg, orthopedics, OB, and PACU settings. Understanding how these blocks work, what medications are use...
ENCORE! #83: Ventilators for Nursing Students
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#457: MMM - Low Sorb Tubing
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, low-sorb tubing takes the st...
#456: Nurse’s Guide to Cardiac Stress Tests
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiac stress tests are utilized to show how the heart performs under pressure, whether that’s from a walking on a treadmill or from a stress-induc...
#455: MMM - Early Signs of Hypovolemic Shock
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about something ...
ENCORE! #59: The Nurse's Guide to DVTs
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#454: MMM - Central vs Peripheral Cyanosis
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the the di...
#453: Four Things to Fear About NSAIDs
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NSAIDs are everywhere, and for good reason. They’re incredibly effective at reducing inflammation and pain, managing fever, and even reducing cardio...
#452: MMM - COPD 50-50 Club
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the 50-50 ...
ENCORE! #64: Atelectasis Nursing Interventions
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#451: MMM - IV Infiltration vs. Extravasation—Know the Difference
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm clearing up something th...
#450: Oxygen Toxicity
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oxygen is one of those therapies that nurses use every single day with almost every single patient. But did you know too much oxygen can actually caus...
#449: MMM - Why Sodium and Potassium Labs Matter Before Giving Lasix
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about labs and l...
ENCORE! #148: Calling a Stroke Alert
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#448: MMM - The Fastest Way to Remember Preload vs. Afterload
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about pre-load v...
#447: Defibrillation 101
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever watched a medical drama or spent any amount of time in the clinical setting, you’ve seen a crash cart and have a general idea of wh...
#446: MMM - 3 Things To Do at The Start of Your Shift
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about starting y...
ENCORE! #101: The Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing First, Second and Third Degree Heart Blocks
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
ENCORE! #292: What is Nurse Shock?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I remember being a brand-new nurse and thinking my biggest challenge would be learning critical-care pathophysiology. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Wha...
#445: MMM - Color-Coding Made Simple
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about highlighti...
#444: What is a Bubble Study?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of injecting bubbles into someone’s vein on purpose? Sounds wild, right? But that’s exactly what a bubble study (AKA an “agi...
ENCORE! #290: The #1 Mistake New Grad Nurses Make
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve survived nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and landed your first job, but being a new grad nurse comes with its own unique set of challenges....
#443: MMM - Three Red Flags in a Post-Op Patient
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about three big ...
ENCORE! #398: Mock Code Blue
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Encore episode, I'm talking about something that can rattle even the most experienced nurses. Your heart races, adrenaline spikes, and every s...
ENCORE! #277: The Doorway Assessment
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On mobile? Listen with your favorite podcast player here. Every other week I’m republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding...
#442: MMM - Why a Low Hemoglobin Doesn’t Always Mean Bleeding
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about hemoglobin...
#441: Principles of Nursing Ethics
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered what to do when a patient refuses treatment, when your personal values don’t match your patient’s decisions, or when you...
#440: MMM - Reversal Agents and Antidotes You Should Know
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about common rev...
ENCORE! #175: Cardiac Pharmacology PodQuiz
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#439: MMM - What to Know About Beta Blockers and Hypoglycemia
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about how to hel...
#438: Chemo Basics
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chemo. Just the word alone can feel a little intimidating, right? But don’t worry. This episode breaks it all the way down so you can walk into the ...
#437: MMM - Do You Know These DVT Tests?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about key tests ...
ENCORE! #191: The Low-down on Hypoglycemia
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#436: MMM - Hemoglobin Levels After Blood Transfusion
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the expect...
#435: Two Cardiac Labs - BNP and Troponin
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into two of the most common cardiac labs you’ll see in both clinical and classroom settings: BNP and troponin. Hit play on this ...
#434: MMM - Demystify the Two Types of Beta Blockers
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about two common...
ENCORE! #152: Introduction to Sinus Rhythms
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#433: MMM - Why Renal Patients are a Hard Stick
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about renal pati...
#432: Intro to Anesthetic Gases
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're gearing up for a perioperative clinical, prepping for an exam, or transitioning into surgical or PACU nursing, this episode is for you. Toda...
#431: MMM - Review the Differences Between PTT and aPTT
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the differ...
ENCORE! #82: Mastering the Head-to-Toe Assessment
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#430: MMM - Tips for How to Fill Out a Med Sheet For Your Care Plan
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm sharing my best tips to ...
#429: Tips to Master Narrative Notes
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed when it’s time to write a narrative note? You’re not alone! I’ve coached many students through this process and I’m sharin...
#428: MMM - How Atrial Fibrillation Affects BP
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking atrial fibrillat...
ENCORE! #88: Vital Skills for Vital Signs
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#427: MMM - What is an Allen Test?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about Allen Test...
#426: The RAAS Pathway: A Key Concept in Nursing
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to piece together how blood pressure, fluid balance, and heart failure meds all connect, this episode is for ...
#425: MMM - How to Use Comparison Tables
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about how to use...
ENCORE! #147: Let’s Talk SBAR in Nursing
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#424: MMM - Got a Falsely Elevated BP? Here’s Why.
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about some commo...
#423: Sneak Peek into The Ultimate Nursing School Thrive Guide
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have I got a treat for you this week! In this episode I’m releasing the first chapter of my new book, The Ultimate Nursing School Thrive Guide! This...
#422: MMM - Things That Can Worsen Orthostatic Hypotension
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about some key t...
ENCORE! #69: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#421: MMM - Post Op Fever
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about five commo...
Get ready for nursing school!
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for nursing school with Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. This nursing school prep course is on sale right now, plus you get a free Electrolytes St...
#420: A Budgeting Hack Every Nursing Student Should Know
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing nursing students are familiar with, besides early mornings and endless exams, it’s a tight budget. Between juggling school, p...
#419: MMM - This Exacerbates MS
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about a very com...
ENCORE! #236: Medical Terms You Don’t (Yet) Know
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#418: MMM - Three Types of Epinephrine
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the key di...
#417: NCLEX Prep Showdown - ATI, Kaplan, UWorld, Archer & More!
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the NCLEX prep options out there? You’re not alone! I’m breaking down four of the most popular NCLEX prep programs in this ...
#416: MMM - The 6 Ps of Ischemia
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the six k...
ENCORE! #116: Pediatric Pharmacology 101
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#415: MPN Insights - A Nurse’s and Patient’s Perspective
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited about the episode I’ve got for you this week and that’s because it’s a topic that is incredibly close to my heart. As you may kn...
#414: MMM - Foley Tip for a Large Prostate
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm sharing an important tip...
#413: NCLEX PodQuiz – Review for Test Day Success
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to squeeze in some dynamic NCLEX prep, even on a busy day? Let’s go! In this PodQuiz episode, we’re doing Q&A – just like flashcards, but ...
#412: MMM - Communicating with Non-English Speakers
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about the import...
ENCORE! #143: Are You Ready for Anaphylaxis?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#411: MMM - Got a Difficult Patient?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about something ...
#410: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#407: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies Pediatric airway emergencies in the postoperative setting are high-impact events that can quickly ...
#409: MMM - Try This Tip for Foley Insertion!
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm sharing a cool tip that ...
ENCORE! #287: Everything You’ve Been Taught About Digital Clubbing is Wrong
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefi...
#408: MMM - Got an Unexpected BP?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about what to do...