Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

#407: The Nurses Guide to Postpartum Hemorrhage

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the top five causes of maternal mortality—and when it happens, nurses are often the ones who recognize it and initia...

#406: MMM - Check These 3 Things at the Start of Your Shift

05 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 how to qui...

ENCORE! #167: Non-Sepsis Reasons for an Elevated Lactate

01 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...

#405: MMM - Do This When Your Patient Has PVCs

28 Apr 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 ...

#404: Airway Management for Nurses

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s nothing like that moment when your patient starts having periods of obstructive apnea and you realize…YOU are the airway. In this episode,...

#403: MMM - Don’t skimp on this vital sign!

21 Apr 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 vital ...

ENCORE! #65: Let’s Talk About Acid-Base Balance

17 Apr 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...

#402: MMM - Is that child "big sick?"

14 Apr 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 tips on how to t...

#401: Brain in Overdrive? Try This!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your mind refuses to turn off when it’s time to rest, there’s a good chance you’re a nurse or nursing student. In this episode, I’m diving...

#400: MMM - Time Management Hack for Assessments

07 Apr 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 how I'm sharing ...

ENCORE! #153: What to Do in Your First Code Blue

03 Apr 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...

#399: MMM - Trust Yourself

31 Mar 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 about how to dev...

#398: Mock Code Blue - Put Your ACLS Skills to the Test

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into a simulated emergency scenario to refresh and reinforce Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills. The setting involv...

#397: MMM - Tips for taking pediatric VS

24 Mar 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 for...

ENCORE! #98: Levels of Consciousness Simplified

20 Mar 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...

#396: MMM - Three Nurse Hacks

17 Mar 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, 3 nurse hacks to make your l...

#395: Four Neurological Injuries Explained

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the complex world of neurological injuries, focusing on four key types: ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebra...

#394: MMM - Is It Dementia or Something Else?

10 Mar 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! #113: But First, Let’s Talk About Third Spacing

06 Mar 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...

#393: MMM - Is That Spinal Block Resolving?

03 Mar 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 the tips I’ve ...

#392: Blood Pressure Simplified

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When assessing your patient, you are going to be looking at myriad factors to determine if s/he is stable or not. One of the most important data point...

#391: MMM - Is That Beat Perfusing?

24 Feb 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 tips on how you ...

ENCORE! #126: The Ultimate Nursing School Pep Talk

20 Feb 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...

#390: MMM - Is the Patient Sleeping or Obtunded?

17 Feb 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 how important it...

#389: Three Scenarios of Schizophrenia

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll see how schizophrenia impacts patient care across all medical environments including a psychiatric hospital, the emergency de...

#388: MMM - Does that Result Make Sense?

10 Feb 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! #81: Diving into Schizophrenia

06 Feb 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...

#387: MMM - When is Abdominal Pain an Emergency?

03 Feb 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 insight on one o...

#386: The Nurse’s Guide to Peripheral Nerve Blocks

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs), which are a cornerstone of pain management in surgical care. PNBs offer targeted pain reli...

#385: MMM - How to Make Highlighting Actually Work

27 Jan 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 the purposeful h...

ENCORE! #224: Nursing School With ADHD

23 Jan 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...

#384: MMM - Clustering Like a Pro!

20 Jan 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 pro tips for ...

#383: Neonatal Hypoglycemia Nursing Review

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nurse Mo dives into neonatal hypoglycemia, the most common metabolic disturbance in newborns. With glucose as the brain’s primary e...

#382: MMM - Three Things to Check at the Start of Your Shift

13 Jan 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 three things to ...

ENCORE! #184: My Fave Online Tools for Nursing School Success

09 Jan 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...

#381: MMM - Are Those Pulses Really Absent?

06 Jan 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...

#380: Conquer 6 Types of Nursing School Anxiety

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it. Nursing school is intense, and anxiety can creep in from every corner—whether it’s math exams, clinical rotations, or managing an...

#379: Acute vs. Chronic Pain

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down the key differences between acute and chronic pain to help you navigate pain management more effectively as a nu...

#378: Nursing Care for Pulmonary Embolism

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A pulmonary embolism is a condition in which vessels in the lungs are blocked by a thrombus or other material that has traveled from somewhere else in...

#377: Right Heart Failure Nursing Care

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the essentials of nursing care for patients with right-sided heart failure. You’ll learn: The difference between righ...

#376: Tips for Being a Courageous Nurse

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling unsure or timid at the bedside is something every new nurse and nursing student experiences. In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down how to buil...

#375: ENCORE! How to Prepare for Finals

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this encore episode, I’m reviving a popular topic that is of special interest to nursing students right now…studying for finals! Hit play on th...

#374: Mastering Myxedema Coma

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down the critical information you need to know about myxedema coma, a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism...

#373: Essentials of Prostate Cancer

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to feel more confident on your exams or when caring for patients with prostate cancer? This episode has everything you need! This episode walks y...

#372: Recognizing Defense Mechanisms

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into one of the key aspects of mental health nursing: recognizing and understanding defense mechanisms. These psychological s...

#371: What is Hypertensive Crisis?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down hypertensive crisis - what it is, how to recognize it, and the steps nurses can take to manage it effectively. You’ll learn...

#370: PODSWAP! Communication Tips from FreshRN’s Kati Kleber Cat: Tips and Advice

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m swapping podcast episodes this week with Kati Kleber from FreshRN and I could not be more excited about what she is sharing with you! In this me...

#369: Four Cases of Acute Confusion

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we cover four common cases of acute confusion (delirium) in hospitalized patients. While these scenarios provide insight, rememb...

#368: First-Pass Metabolism Explained: Key Insights for Nurses

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm breaking down the concept of first-pass metabolism, also known as the first-pass effect, and why it’s important for nurses to ...

#367: The Hypothermic Patient

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F), causing the body to lose more heat than it generates. While it's commonly link...

#366: Preventing CAUTI Like a Pro

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), a common hospital-acquired infection with serious implications. W...

#365: Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Risks, and Treatments

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of ectopic pregnancies, a condition where a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. With 2% of al...

#364: Eight Pain Medications Nurses Should Know

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the essential aspects of pain management, focusing on eight commonly used pain medications nurses should know. We break do...

#363: Osteomyelitis Nursing Implications

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection that can b e difficult to identify. We’ll explore what makes it different from...

#362: Cellulitis NCLEX Review

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cellulitis is a dermal infection that occurs when bacteria enters the body through a break in the skin. It is a very common condition and one that wil...

#361: How to Write SMART Objectives

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something many new nursing students struggle with is understanding how to write SMART objectives for their care plans or clinical homework assignments...

#360: Tips for Thriving in Pediatric Clinical

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric clinicals are so different from adult Med-Surg clinicals that it’s helpful to know a few things in advance so you can get the most out of ...

#359: Ask Me Anything! (Number 5)

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m wrapping up my summer “Ask Me Anything” series with an episode bursting with great tips and advice! In this episode you’ll learn:  The e...

#358: Avoid These Five Mistakes of New Nursing Students

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years I have seen nursing students struggle, and I have seen nursing students thrive. And what has become clear is that students who struggle...

#357: Ask Me Anything

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this “Ask Me Anything” episode, I’m answering some common questions about nursing school: What’s the difference between working in the ER,...

#356: All About Ascites

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that causes abdominal distention. It is a common complication of cirrhosis but can also ...

#355: Ask Me Anything!

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special AMA series, I’m answering your questions about nursing school! Here’s what I’m answering this week:  How do you make a success...

#354: PO Meds for Type 2 Diabetes

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many patients with type 2 diabetes take oral antidiabetic medications, either as monotherapy or in conjunction with other oral antidiabetic medication...

#353: Ask Me Anything!

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special AMA series, I’m answering your questions about nursing school! Here’s what I’m answering this week:  How do I prepare for crit...

#352: The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hepatitis is a condition in which the liver is inflamed (remember “itis” means inflammation). This inflammation can occur for a variety of reasons...

 #351: Ask Me Anything!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special AMA series, I’m answering your questions about nursing school! Here’s what I’m answering this week:  Do you have study tips fo...

#350: Two Types of Calcium Channel Blockers

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are two types of calcium channel blockers? One type mostly affects heart rate, while the other type mostly lowers blood pressure. T...

Straight A Nursing Podcast Trailer

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, Nurse Mo breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students...

#349: Assessing Skin Signs Case Study

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noticing changes in condition often means noticing changes in the patient’s skin signs. Unfortunately, nurses are not always taught how to assess sk...

#348: Molar Pregnancy NCLEX Review

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Molar pregnancy, which also goes by the name “hydatidiform mole” is a gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) that involves abnormal egg fertiliza...

#347: Hyperkalemia Deep Dive

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hyperkalemia is an elevated potassium level that can have serious consequences if left untreated. In this episode, you’ll learn: The role of pot...

#346: Distributive Shock Simplified

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode is part of a nursing podcast PodCrawl to celebrate Nurses Week and increase awareness about the different types of shock. This ep...

#345: Little Bellies Gone Bad - Pediatric GI Disorders

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Children can have a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, and exams will require you to be able to differentiate between each one. In this episode...

#344: C. Diff Basics for Nursing Students

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus that causes a serious bacterial infection i...

#343: BONUS! Hypercapnia with Rapid Response RN

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sharing one of my favorites from the Rapid Response RN podcast with you in this special bonus episode! If you haven’t started listening to thi...

#342: Dysphagia NCLEX Review

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dysphagia is a condition in which the individual has difficulty swallowing. Proper swallowing relies on a complex coordination involving more than 30 ...

#341: The Pulmonary Embolism and Cardiac Connection

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re learning about advanced Med Surg concepts or even working in the clinical setting, you’ve no doubt heard of pulmonary embolism. But did ...

#340: How to get into CRNA school - Interview with Jenny Finnell

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever thought that CRNA school might be in your future, the time to start preparing is now…even if you’re not in nursing school yet! In...

#339: Transposition of The Great Arteries NCLEX Review

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dextro transposition of the great arteries (D TGA) is a congenital cyanotic heart defect in which the pulmonary artery and the aorta are transposed. I...

#338: When Air Turns Deadly - Air Embolism Basics

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air embolism is a rare, but potentially fatal, event that occurs when a bolus of air enters the vascular space. The risks and consequences depend on w...

#337: An End to Case Study Confusion

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nursing school exam questions place you into a clinical scenario where you have to make decisions based on the information provided. Many times these ...

ANNOUNCEMENT! A new way to get the episodes you need most

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've got something new and exciting to share with you! With over 330 episodes, I know it can sometimes be a little overwhelming to find exactly what y...

#336: The Dangers of Local Anesthetics

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Local anesthetics are medications that block nerve impulses so that pain signals aren’t transmitted to the brain. The result is that the anesthetize...

#335: Your Pacemaker Questions Answered

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the heart rate is irregular or too slow, cardiac output is compromised. A pacemaker may be utilized to support the heart’s electrical system, s...

#334: Use the ABCs and Maslow to Prioritize Nursing Care

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prioritizing patient care is often difficult for students in nursing school or even new nurses. And while novice nurses thrive when they utilize to-do...

#333: BONUS! How Cheating Causes Harm - A Conversation with ATI

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even though nursing is THE most trusted profession, you may be surprised to learn that academic misconduct occurs at the same rate amongst nursing stu...

#332: Appendicitis NCLEX Review

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know appendicitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions you’ll see in the clinical setting? It’s also highly likely to sho...

#331: Know These 12 Drugs Before Your First Clinical Day

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a nursing student or nurse, you’ll learn about hundreds of drugs over the span of your career but the ones you’ll know really well are the ones...

#330: Do You Know These Medical Terms?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something you’ll learn quickly (if you haven’t already) is that the medical field is full of terms named after people…Beck’s triad, Kernig’s...

#329: Know These Eight Labs Before Your First Clinical Day

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your first few clinical shifts in nursing school can feel really overwhelming, especially if you’re heading in without a lot of background knowledge...

#328: SBAR Communication Demystified

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that more than 60% of adverse events in the clinical setting have been attributed to poor communication? To help ensure patient safety, S...

#327: Your Pre-Nursing School Checklist (Revisited)

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, I’m re-releasing one of my most popular episodes just in case you missed it the first time around! Hit play on this episode t...

#326: Ozempic and Other Semaglutide Medications

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Semaglutide, which is sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, has become increasingly popular and is a medication you are likely to e...

#325: The Three Pillars of Nursing School Success

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If all you’re hearing is how overwhelming, impossible, or miserable nursing school is, I want you to know that this does NOT have to be your story. ...

#324: Why You Need a Nursing Portfolio

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to job hunting, whether you're a new grad nurse or an experienced RN, you always want to showcase your best self. A great way to do that...

#323: Caring for Patients with GVHD

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a complication that can occur after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant. It is a syndrome that involves multi...

#322: Meds Used in Rapid Sequence Intubation

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RSI is rapid sequence intubation, a procedure performed to emergently intubate a patient with an intact gag reflex in cases of acute respiratory failu...

#321: Expert Foley Tips with Dr. Sehgal

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nurse Mo is joined by Dr. Sehgal, a board-certified urologist and founder of the YouTube channel UroCoach where he teaches urology co...

#320: Multiple Sclerosis Basics

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated chronic condition of the central nervous system. It is characterized by the destruction of myelin, which...

#319: What is Epidermal Necrolysis?

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Epidermal necrolysis refers to severe cutaneous reactions that cause extensive necrosis of tissue and detachment of the epidermis. It encompasses thre...