Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
Episodes
#40: COPD Nursing Interventions
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of COPD nursing interventions and assessments. You will see a LOT of COPD patients in the clinical se...
#39: IV Therapy for Nursing Students
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
IV therapy is so much more than simply giving your patient's fluids. It's knowing what kind of IV access is most appropriate for your patient, how to ...
#38: Dealing with Nursing School Stress
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nursing school stress comes in many forms and from many different directions. The key to managing it effectively is knowing what to expect and having ...
#37: Anticoagulants
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we talk about the main medications used to prevent and treat blood clots. * Lovenox * Heparin * Coumadin * Eliquis and other ...
#36: Warrior Advocacy
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#35: Hemodynamic Medications
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#34: ‘Twas the Night Before Clinical
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#33: What Is the P/F Ratio
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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-comprom...
#32: Ventilator Weaning Starts at Intubation
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#31: Trauma Case Study
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, pu...
#30: How to Perform an Awesome Head-to-Toe Assessment
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. Tha...
#29: Sodium and Phosphorus
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
#28: What to Focus on in Nursing School
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 seme...
#27: Magnesium and Chloride
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our electrolytes bonanza this week with magnesium and chloride. In this podcast episode we cover hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesemia, hypochlo...
#26: Potassium and Calcium
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#25: The Basics of Stroke Nursing
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
#24: Nursing Shift Routines
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
#23: Basics of Depression: PodQuiz
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 reall...
#22: Respiratory Nursing Interventions
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...y...
#21: Change the Way You Study with the LATTE Method
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
#20: How to Be a Rockstar in Nursing School Clinicals
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 clini...
#19: Enteral Feeding and NG Tubes: PodQuiz
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 gett...
#17: Hyponatremia
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we talk about the basics of hyponatremia: * What is hyponatremia? * Common causes * The signs/symptoms of hyponatremia * How ...
#16: Developing Your Nursing Intuition
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Developing your nursing intuition and clinical judgment takes time, experience and exposure to LOTS of patients and many different situations. Learnin...
#15: Arrhythmia Basics for Nursing Students
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's review arrhythmia basics for nursing students. In this podcast episode, we'll talk through what causes them, how to identify them AND what you a...
#14: Pediatric Nursing Quiz A: PodQuiz
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this PodQuiz we cover three very common pediatric nursing topics! * Peds nutrition (how many calories in an ounce of breast milk?) * Peds assessme...
#13: Psychopharmacology Study Tips
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is psychopharmacology causing you mental distress? So many drugs, so many side effects...it's a LOT to keep track of! Lucky for you I came up with a g...
#12: Name the Diagnosis: PodQuiz
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this PodQuiz, we have a LOAD of fun! You'll listen to a list of signs/symptoms and then try to name which diagnosis/disease they refer to. How fun ...
#11: Liver Failure Basics
02 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go through the basics of liver failure using my ingenious, wonderful, amazing LATTE method, which breaks down any patient conditio...
#10: Nursing Fundamentals Quiz B: PodQuiz
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know your nursing fundamentals? Listen to this Nursing Fundamentals Quiz and find out! In this episode, we cover: * Bowel elimination * Os...
#9: Renal Failure Basics
26 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Renal function is one of the most important AND most common things you'll keep an eye on as an RN...that's because so many things can cause it to take...
#8: Fundamentals Quiz A: PodQuiz
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there first semester students...are you stressing about your Fundamentals class or your skills check-offs? In this Fundamentals Quiz we go over so...
#7: Giving End-of-Shift Report
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk about giving a succinct, flawless and informative end-of-shift report. Sounds simple enough, right? It should be, but you'd be...
#6: Neuro Assessment Quiz: PodQuiz
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The first "PodQuiz" was so well-received that we're continuing it this week with a neuro assessment quiz. In this PodQuiz, you'll get a chance to revi...
#5: Managing ICP
11 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Managing ICP (intracranial pressure) is a complex balancing act. In this podcast you'll learn the basics of ICP monitoring and management, what to wat...
#4: Respiratory Basics: PodQuiz
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode debuts something I'm really excited about....if you've ready my book, Nursing School Thrive Guide, you know that I am a big fan of learni...
#3: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the basics of ARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It is the most severe form of acute lung injury and is somethi...
#2: What You Need to Know About Diabetes
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hands-down, diabetes is probably THE most common comorbidity you'll see in the hospital setting. Understanding the two "big daddy" diabetes complicat...
#1: Emergency or Not?
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a student nurse or even a brand new nurse, you may find that you are often perplexed if the situation your patient is facing is an actual emergency...