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Psychopharmacology Simplified: Podcast Episode 13

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 goofy way to remember key facts about these complex medications...and now I'm sharing it with you in this week's podcast of psychopharmacology study tips. In this episode we cover: * the atypical antidepressants * traditional antidepressants * atypical antipsychotics * traditional antipsychotics * mood stabilizers * anticonvulsants * anxiolytics * and more! Plus...bonus...I sing goofy songs. TWICE! Anything to help you guys! Read the article on psychopharmacology here: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/psychopharmacology-the-easy-way/ Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here: https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh Want MORE Straight A Nursing resources? * Download the psychopharmacology study guide here! * And get more notes and resources at www.straightanursingstudent.com! * Ready to ROCK nursing school? Get my book Nursing School Thrive Guide on Amazon as a paperback, Kindle book or audio book. (#ad) * Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent * Join the Thriving Nursing Students Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents/ * Stalk us on Instagram @straightanurse

Name the Diagnosis: Podquiz Episode 12

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 is that? It's a great way to study for your comprehensive exit exam and NCLEX! Ready to see how smart you are? Then give this PodQuiz a go! Having a blast with PodQuizzes? Studying while driving, running, walking, doing laundry or otherwise getting your life back? Then check out Study Sesh, our private members-only podcast at https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh If you love flashcards, then you’ll love the Straight A Nursing app! Get on the notification list here: https://straightanursing.ck.page/25d7252015

Liver Failure Basics: Podcast Episode 11

In this episode, we go through the basics of liver failure using my ingenious, wonderful, amazing LATTE method, which breaks down any patient condition into the "need to know" info. * L = How will the patient LOOK? * A = How will you ASSESS the patient? * T = What TESTS will be ordered? * T = What TREATMENTS will be provided? * E = How do you EDUCATE the patient/family? Amazing, right? For more resources, visit www.straightanursingstudent.com. Download the LATTE Method template here: https://straightanursing.ck.page/b69ebb053d Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here: https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh

PodQuiz Fundamentals 2: Episode 10

Think you know your nursing fundamentals? Listen to this Nursing Fundamentals Quiz and find out!  In this episode, we cover: * Bowel elimination * Ostomies * Enemas * Occult blood and pH testing * Urinalysis * Latex allergies * Sterile field What's a PodQuiz? It's essentially flashcards for your ears! Nurse Mo asks a question, pauses while you answer, then states the answer...it's a fantastic way to study while you're on the go, exercising, commuting, folding laundry, making dinner, feeding the baby, getting your nails done....you get the idea. Did you LOVE studying this way? Then check out Study Sesh, our private members-only podcast at https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh Subscribe to the Straight A Nursing podcast and please rate & review if you like what you hear! For even more awesome resources, tips, tricks, study guides and more...visit www.straightanursingstudent.com.

Renal Failure Basics: Podcast Episode 9

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 a dive: the meds we give, hypotension, contrast dye, decreased volume states, hemorrhage, dehydration, infection, crush injuries and on and on and on. In this podcast, we go over some of the renal failure basics you'll need for Med/Surg I and your first semester clinical rotations. We'll cover: * renal anatomy overview & functions of the kidney * basic diuretic info * incontinence & the micturition reflex * UTIs * difference between pre-renal, intra-renal and post-renal failure * glomerulonephritis (try saying that five times fast!) * nephrotic syndrome * pyelonephritis * nursing care of a patient in renal failure Review tons of great info at https://www.straightanursingstudent.com, including an in-depth post on renal failure basics right here! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here: https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh Want more Straight A Nursing in your life? * Stalk us on Twitter @straightanurse * Drool over our pics on Instagram, follow @StraightANurse * Like us and comment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent * Join our FB group Thriving Nursing Students: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents If you find this podcast useful, please subscribe and review us! Thanks!

PodQuiz Fundamentals: Episode 8

Hey there first semester students...are you stressing about your Fundamentals class or your skills check-offs? In this Fundamentals Quiz we go over some basics, including: * restraints and fall risk * skin integrity * oxygen administration and O2 sat monitoring * respiratory assessment * digestion and elimination Our PodQuiz episodes are essentially flashcards for your ears...I read a question, then pause so you can answer it, then follow up with the answer. It's THE BEST way to study while still getting out and doing SOMETHING productive. I guarantee you'll love it! Did you LOVE studying this way? Then check out Study Sesh, our private members-only podcast at https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh Follow Straight A Nursing on social media! Instagram: @StraightANurse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/straightanursingstudent Thriving Nursing Students Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingnursingstudents Pinterest: Straight A Nursing Tons of free resources online at www.straightanursingstudent.com.

Podcast Episode 7: Giving End-of-Shift Report

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 surprised how often a bad shift report can leave you with more questions than answers. But, if you follow these guidelines, you'll be someone that all the other nurses LOVE getting report from...and yes, you will be giving report as students, too! An awesome shift report starts with your "brain sheet." This is a sheet of paper where you write down all the pertinent data you need to take excellent care of your patients. Here's what my brain sheet for the ICU looks like: Isn't it the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? Note that you would never use a brain sheet like this for Med/Surg or someplace where you have 4-5 patients...you'd never get through report before the end of your shift! As you give report, you basically go through all the items on your brain sheet. I like to start with the patient's name, age, admit date, diagnosis, who the docs are, allergies, code status and any pertinent psychosocial stuff. It might sound like this: This is Jane McDoe, 46 year old female. Admitted on March 10th for a perforated diverticulum. Surgeon is Dr. Hodges, renal is consulting. She's allergic to penicillin and is a Full Code. Her daughter is Gertrude, but she lives in New Zealand and won't be here until tomorrow night. Next, you want to get into their pertinent past medical history and why they came into the hospital. It might go like so: She has a past medical history of chronic renal insufficiency, diverticulitis, DM2, HTN, smoker with 20 pack-year history and bipolar disorder. She presented to the ED with severe abdominal pain and lethargy. Now, you want to go through a brief story of what's happened to the patient since admission. Again, you'd only go into detail if the patient is in the critical care setting. If on a Med/Surg floor or something similar, just the highlights...surgery date or other significant milestones. She got a CT of the abdomen, was admitted and had surgery with Dr. Hodges that same day. She was hypertensive after surgery and unable to wean off vent. She came to ICU, stayed intubated overnight and self-extubated on the morning of the 11th. She was emergency reintubated and remained hypertensive...now on a Cardene gtt. Chem panel showed hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia in conjunction with minimal urine output and an increasing creatinine. Renal consulted and decided to start dialysis...a Quentin cath was placed  and HD started. Once you're through your little snapshot of their hospital stay and significant events up to that point, you start your head-to-toe. Pain, temp, neuro, cardiac, respiratory, etc... You end with your recommendations and the plan for the patient. I like to include any upcoming lab draws or scheduled tasks so they don't get missed. And because you wrote everything down on your brain sheet, you won't forget a thing. Easy peasy! Take a listen and see just how flawless and simple end-of-shift report can be. What makes YOU nervous about clinicals (if you're a student) or your new role as an RN? Let us know in the comments below! P.S. You can download those amazing brain sheets here! Take auditory learning even further with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. Learn more here: https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh

Podcast Episode 6: Neuro Essentials PodQuiz