Up My Nursing Game
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Cardiac Pressures
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode critical care nurse educator, Sarah Vance, discusses intra-cardiac pressures including central venous pressures (CVP), pulmonary arter...
Altered Mental Status with Christian Guzman, APRN
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Altered mental status (AMS) can be an early warning sign of serious conditions, yet it's often overlooked or dismissed as simple confusion. In this ep...
Hypovolemic Shock with The Q Word Podcast's Lisa and Nyssa, RN
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the concept of hypovolemic shock may seem straightforward compared to the other types of shock, it's various causes and vastly different treatme...
Cardiogenic Shock with Sean from the Nurse Dose Podcast
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth episode, cardiac nursing expert Sean from the Nurse Dose Podcast vividly illustrates how acute coronary syndromes, valve dysfunction,...
Anaphylaxis and Med Errors: A Case Study with Dave Dovell, RN
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being a nurse faced with a patient who has taken a fistful of someone else's medications, leading to a life-threatening allergic reaction. Thi...
Triage Fundamentals: Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The emergency severity index, or ESI, is meant to swiftly triage patients based on urgency and resource needs. In this episode emergency nurse, Kevin ...
Spontaneous Awakening Trials with Kali Dayton, DNP
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sedation and delirium can derail even the strongest patient's recovery in the ICU - but spontaneous awakening trials (SATs) can empower nurses to get ...
Getting the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Score (RASS) Right: How to Assess and Why It Matters
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Proper sedation management is critical for improving outcomes, yet studies show a widespread problem of inaccurate Richmond Agitation-Sedation Score (...
Anesthesia and Surgery Deconstructed: A CRNA's Perspective
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what goes on behind the operating room doors? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of anesthesia and surgery...
Beyond Pressure Injuries: The Complex Physiology of Immobility with Margaret Arnold, PT
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that staying in bed increases the risk of pressure injuries and DVTs. But the adverse effects of immobilization go far beyond those basics...
Valvular Heart Disease with Tim Madeira, DNP
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Madeira, cardiothoracic DNP, provides an overview of the primary heart valve diseases. He expertly guides us through the comple...
Occupational Therapy and Verticalization Therapy with Philip Gonzalez, MOT
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as I chat with Philip Gonzalez, a critical care occupational therapist. He will help us de-mystify the philosophy of occupational therapy, d...
Diltiazem: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Four
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding Diltiazem is an important part of your cardiac skillset. It's indications range from blood pressure management, long term stable angina,...
Amiodarone: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Three
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll give you the inside scoop on amiodarone so you can truly grasp why it is *the* most prescribed antiarrhythmic medication. We'll ...
Atropine: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Two
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to enhance your understanding and effectively use atropine in the treatment of bradycardia? Starting with atropine's mechanism of action, ...
Milrinone: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part One
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of our cardiac medication mini-series spotlights Milrinone. We'll unpack milrinone's mechanism of action, indications, and potential pitfalls...
Closing the Gap: Building Your HIV/AIDS Competency as an Inpatient Nurse
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I found myself struggling to communicate a patient's HIV status during a rapid response, it was a wake-up call that I needed to expand my knowled...
Metabolic Alkalosis: The Forgotten Acid-Base Imbalance
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often draw blood gasses looking for an ACIDosis, but what about when you discover an ALKAlosis? In this episode, I share a story of a patient with ...
Real World vs. Nursing School: Surprising Revelations of Everyday Practices
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In nursing, we're taught certain conventions in school. But what happens when those practices don't match up with real-life situations? Join me as we ...
Trauma Nursing Fundamentals with Michelle Dedeo, DNP, RN, CNS
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of trauma nursing from the FAST exam, to the operating room and subsequent inpatient care. Michelle Dedeo, trauma and neuro clinic...
Float Pool Nursing: Pros, Cons, and Crafting the Perfect Float Nurse
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what float pool nursing is like? These nurses fill staffing gaps throughout various units in the hospital, meaning no two days ...
Sepsis Imposters: Don't be fooled!
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As nurses, we are trained to be on high alert for sepsis, but don't be fooled! This episode covers sepsis imposters: the sneaky diagnoses that present...
Why am I giving an SGLT-2 inhibitor for heart failure?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed that your patients are being prescribed SGLT-2 inhibitors, even if they don't have diabetes? If your patient asked, would you be ab...
Stop Drowning Your Patients! Safe Fluid Resuscitation with Nicole Kupchik
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When fluid resuscitating hypotensive patients, how do you know when to continue with IV fluids and when to initiate vasopressors? In this episode, cri...
Nursing Roles after the Bedside with Sarah Wells, RN
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For nurses who are looking to transition out of the bedside, the options may be confusing. From academia, to advanced practice and management, it’s ...
When Pancreatitis Isn't Just a GI Condition: A Nursing Guide with Nurse Mo
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nurse Mo from the Straight A Nursing will delve into pancreatitis - its definition, causes, pathophysiology, and its impact on vari...
The ED's Vital Role in Delirium: Insights for All Nurses with Kevin and Lisa from the How Not to Kill Your Patient Podcast
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune your delirium radar and add some extra tools in your tool belt to get your delirious patient back on the rails.To help navigate us through the cr...
Breaking the Silence: The Neglected Epidemic of Delirium
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I created a podcast episode with Kali Dayton, an ICU nurse practitioner and passionate advocate for preventing delirium, I never expected it to h...
NTI 2023: The Secret Sauce for Your Nursing Career
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I will share with you the secret sauce of a prolific nursing career. It touches education, evidence-based practice, staying up to dat...
The Landscape of Psych Meds, Part 2: Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers with Dr. Soliman
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second of a two part series, Dr. Mohammed Soliman, MD, PhD, MBA speaks with us about the landscape of psychiatric medications, a discussion is...
The Landscape of Psych Meds, Part 1: Stimulants and Antidepressants with Dr. Soliman
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first of a two part series, Dr. Mohammed Soliman, MD, PhD, MBA speaks with us about the landscape of psychiatric medications, a discussion is ...
The Dying Process with Hospice Nurse Allie
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happens to your patients who you discharge home on hospice? What medications do they receive to promote comfort? What does...
The Wild West of Prehospital Care with Mike Linares, RN from Simple Nursing
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always wanted to go on an ambulance ride? Here is the chance to get a sneak peak at what happens to our patients who are brought in by ambu...
Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Eric Strong from Strong Medicine
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Strong, internal medicine physician, faculty professor and YouTuber Strong Medicine, reviews the three categories of cardiomyopathy including...
How to Address Vasovagal Syncope with Sarah Lorenzini, RN, MSN
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as I share a case of vasovagal syncope with rapid response guru, Sarah Lorenzini from the Rapid Response RN Podcast, in which my patient had...
My Top 4 Nursing Practice-Changing Moments with Annie Fulton, RN
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will share with you what I have considered to be my biggest ah-ha moments from the last 2.5 years of hosting this podcast — those...
Pre- and Post-Kidney Transplant Patient Care with Dr. Silas Norman
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kidney transplant is, by far, the most common type of transplant procedure performed and therefore the most commonly seen in clinical practice. Dr. Si...
Acute Agitation Management for Nurses with Dee Henderson, RN, MSN
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hostility, uncooperativeness and impulsivity: acute agitation can be one of the most stressful aspects of a nurses job. With forty years of nursing ex...
What Nurses Need to Know About Ostomies with Sarah Baumgart MSN, CWOCN
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the definitive episode about ostomies for the bedside nurse. From comparing and ileal conduit v. ileostomy v. colostomy to coaching your pat...
Stroke Diagnostics, Intervention and Complications with Sarah Lorenzini, RN, MSN
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time is brain. Rapid response nurse, Sarah Lorenzini, is frequently working against the clock to get patients with stroke symptoms to CT and ultimatel...
What is Ketamine and How It Works as an Analgesic, Anesthetic and Antidepressant with Tori Arsenault, PharmD
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ketamine seems to be the new "it" drug. Victoria Arsenault, PharmD, returns to the podcast to discuss how Ketamine's dissociative properties can be ...
What All Nurses Need to Know About Rural Hospitals with Dr. Kent Herbert
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency departments in rural areas work in austere conditions that often require critically ill patients to transfer to larger hospitals that can pr...
Stop Starving Your Patients! How Nurses Can Promote Nutrition with Janice Powers, PhD, RN
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A patient's nutrition status is often an afterthought for nurses. Clinical nurse specialist, Janice Powers, PhD, RN explains how nutrition improves pa...
Marijuana 101 for Nurses with Dr. James Thomas
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare has a complex and convoluted relationship with marijuana. Marijuana is a "schedule 1" substance, meaning it has a high potential for abuse ...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Pathophysiology and Evidence-Based Practice with Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has a stubbornly high mortality rate with current estimates at about 40%. Critical care veteran Kathleen Vo...
Why Seizures are a Neurologic Emergency with Mary Kay Bader, MSN, RN
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Status epilepticus (SE) is a neurologic emergency much like an MI is a cardiac emergency and should be treated as such. From EEGs to medications, M...
Early Detection of Clinical Deterioration with Nurse Alice
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Signs of clinical deterioration often start appearing hours before an adverse event or arrest. As nurses, we are in the unique position to be able to ...
The Opioid Crisis with Ben & Tom from Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oxycontin, drug-seeking behavior, co-addiction. Who better to talk us through the current opioid crisis with two former law enforcement officers and e...
A Glimpse Inside the Emergency Department with Kevin McFarlane
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is it *really* like in the ED and why do emergency nurses often feel like they are at odds with the rest of the hospital? Kevin McFarlane from Th...
Beyond the Algorithms: Cardiac Arrest with Al Gook
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know BLS and even ACLS like the back of our hands so now it's time to understand *why*. Why are VF and VT under the arrest algorithms? Why epi?...
Blood Pressure Management in Dialysis
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing blood pressure for dialysis patient can be complicated. Nephrologists Dr. Daniel Weiner and Dr. Bourne Auguste address intradialytic hyperten...
Which Vasopressor and When? with Tina Vinsant from Good Nurse Bad Nurse
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Vinsant, RN, host of the podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse, joins us for a run through of all the major vasoactive agents given in the hospital. We mi...
Hyponatremia with Dr. Joel Topf
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are in for a treat as Dr. Joel Topf, aka @kidney_boy, gives us the low down on hyponatremia. Dr. Topf discusses this condition in a way that is he...
The Awake and Walking ICU with Kali Dayton
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Propofol and Ativan are a nurses best friend, right? WRONG. Kali Dayton, RN, DNP from the podcast Walking Home from the ICU challenges us to rethink d...
Equipment Malfunction Rapid Responses with Jami Fregeau from The Neurodivergent Nurse Podcast
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jami Fregeau, RN walks through rapid responses that nurses can (for the most part) manage independently. Hold on to your seat as we discuss equipment ...
Acute Pain Management with Jason Low, NP
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From post-operative to acute illness, managing pain in the hospital is both an art and a science. As the lead advanced practitioner on an Acute Pain T...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Dr. James Thomas
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you notice that your patient has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Hospitalist James Thomas MD PhD, discusses what OSA is, risk facto...
Vancomycin and Oral Diabetic Agents with Victoria Arsenault, PharmD
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as I pick Victoria Arsenault's, PharmD, brain about two totally unrelated topics: vancomycin and oral diabetic agents. Learn more about emer...
Neutropenic Fever with Dr. Darien Reed
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Neutropenic fever is a common hospital presentation for oncology patients. Dr. Darien Reed explains what neutropenic fever is, who is at risk for gett...
Interventional Radiology for Nurses with Dr. Amrit Hansra
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amrit Hansra, interventional radiologist, gives an overview of imaging modalities as well as key nursing takeaways for common IR procedures such a...
What Nurses Need to Know About Critical Care Transport with Katherine Stradling, RN
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Patients require transportation for many reasons: to an increased level of care, a decreased level of care, a procedure, or for imaging. Katherine Str...
What Happens During Dialysis with Jameisha Rogers, RN
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dialysis isn't simply hooking up a patients to a machine for 3-4 hours. Veteran dialysis nurse, Jameisha Rogers RN, talks us through what happens duri...
VTE Prophylaxis Demystified with Dr. Walter Cheng
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is a core marker of healthcare excellence. Dr. Walter Cheng explains that almost every hospitalized patient i...
The Nurse's Role in Early Mobility with Heidi Engel, PT, DPT
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, ICU patients seem to become sicker and more sedated. Sedation medications, such as Propofol, have become more accessible and can be hung up and...
How to Care for Pregnant and Lactating Patients in Non-Obstetric Departments with Dr. Michelle Solone
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnant and breastfeeding patients aren't always hospitalized for obstetric reasons and can be placed throughout the hospital. Dr. Michelle Solone, O...
Heart Failure Management with Dr. Brandon Varr
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brandon Varr, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, provides insight into how heart failure is managed by diuretics and whether o...
Hospital Care of Homeless Patients with Dr. Joe Mega
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OverviewPatients experiencing homelessness can add extra layers of complexities to emergency or inpatient care. Dr. Joe Mega provides some much needed...
What Nurses Need to Know about Safe Swallowing and Aspiration Pneumonia with Faiman Chow, SLP
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Faiman Chow MS, SLP provides insight into safe swallowing practices, good oral care, the risk factors for aspiration pneumonia, and the use of artific...
The COVID Episode: Where Are We Now?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're a year into the pandemic and, as a nurse, I'm curious: what are the best practices for treating COVID in the hospital? I sat down with a returni...
Atrial Fibrillation Management and a Peak Inside the Cath Lab with Dr. Megan Coylewright
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Coylewright, interventional cardiologist, and Danielle Durfey, cath lab RN, sit down with me to talk about atrial fibrillation (AF) manageme...
Urology Tips for Difficult Foley Insertion and CAUTI Prevention Tips with Dr. Matthew Truong
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matthew Truong, urologist, shares some pearls for difficult foley insertion, what CAUTI is, what it is not, and how to prevent it.
Goals of Care Discussion with Palliative Care Nurse, Michelle Hedding
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Palliative care nurse, Michelle Hedding, and I talk about what palliative care is and how nurses can advocate for it for our patients. We also discuss...
Acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal syndrome with Dr. Natelie Htet
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intoxicated patients in ED and alcohol withdrawal syndrome -- Dr. Natalie Htet and I bust some myths about caring for drunk patients in emergency as w...
Chronic diseases and conditions related to alcohol use with Dr. Natalie Htet
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ataxia, GI bleeds, ascites, jaundice... patient's with long term, heavy alcohol consumption can have head-to-toe problems. Dr. Natalie Htet, emergency...
Fresh Takes on Potassium Replacement and Inpatient Hypertension with Dr. Ronald Matuszak
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ronald Matuszak , hospitalist, and I discuss the ins and outs of potassium replacement and uncover that potassium replacement protocols are not of...
Rapid Sequence Intubation with Dr. Cyrus Shariat
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I interviewed Dr. Cyrus Shariat, who is an intensivist, about rapid sequence intubation (RSI). We talked about what happens during ...
Wound Nursing: Ostomies, Leaking Wound Vacs, Pressure Injuries with Brittany Hoang, NP CWON
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I speak with Brittany Hoang, NP CWON, about common wound nursing pitfalls including admitting a patient with wounds, wound vac troub...
Nasogastric Tubes with General Surgeon, Dr. Colin Bohannan
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
General surgeon, Dr. Colin Bohannan, and I discuss topics related to nasogastric tubes (NGT): small bowels obstructions (SBO), Salem Sumps, why NGTs a...