Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursin...
Episodis Recents
546 episodis
#493: MMM - Why we Avoid Blood Pressures & IVs on the Mastectomy Side
You've picked up the blood pressure cuff and your patient says "Wait! Not that arm! I had a mastectomy." You swiftly go for the other arm, but let's...
Know These 8 Labs Before Your First Day of Clinical - ENCORE! #329
Want to start clinicals with more confidence? Walking in, already knowing these 8 common labs inside and out will definitely give you an edge when it...
#492: MMM - Why Low Albumin Causes Edema
If you've ever wondered why your patients with low albumin also have edema, hit play and I'll explain. You'll see that the "why" behind this connecti...
#491: The Overstudying Trap
If you can relate to feeling like your mind has blanked while you're taking your nursing school exams despite studying all weekend going through your...
#490: MMM - BUN:Cr ratio
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 BUN-to...
ENCORE! #267: 7 Things to Know Before Starting Clinicals
Every other week I republish one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm throwing it back to epis...
#489: PodQuiz - Perfusion
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. These m...
#488: The Perfusion Problem: Why Your Patient is Deteriorating
You know that moment when you walk into a patient’s room and something just feels… off?
Not wrong in a pull-the-crash-cart way. Just… dif...
#487: PodQuiz - Vascular Assessment
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recent episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned.
ENCORE! #274: Introduction to Vascular Assessment
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 274...
#486: PodQuiz - Burn Fundamentals
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recent episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned.
#485: Why Nursing School Feels Overwhelming
You studied all weekend. You put in the hours. And you still walked out of that exam feeling like something just didn’t click. If that’s ever been you...
#484: MMM - 3 Early Warning Signs of Clinical Deterioration
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 early warn...
ENCORE! #149: Burn Fundamentals
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 149...
#483: PodQuiz - Rhabdomyolysis
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. These m...
#482: What the TEAS is really testing
Thinking about taking the ATI TEAS exam? In this episode, I break down what the TEAS is actually testing and why so many students prepare the wrong wa...
#481: MMM - What Actually Matters Before School Starts
If you're starting nursing school soon, you won't want to miss this week's Mo's Monday Minute. In this shortie episode, I'm breaking down what actual...
ENCORE! #251: Let’s Break Down Rhabdomyolysis
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 #25...
#480: PodQuiz - Serotonin Syndrome PodQuiz
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. These m...
#479: Serotonin Syndrome - Signs, Symptoms & Nursing Interventions
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
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
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
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 learned....
#476: The Real Reasons Nursing School Feels So Hard
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...
#475: MMM - What "Widening Pulse Pressure" Means
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
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
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. These m...
#473: Ostomy Tips and Tricks
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
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
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 46,...
#471: MMM - Teaching/Learning Theory
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
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
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
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
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 design...
#467: Groin Management After Femoral Access
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?
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
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
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. These m...
#464: Why Tonsillectomies Keep Nurses on Their Toes
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 s...