Straight A Nursing

Gabapentin is one of the top 100 drugs prescribed in the US, so there’s a very good chance it will show up on NCLEX or your nursing school exams. In this episode, we go through the key things you need to know about this medication using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework. Did you love the PodQuiz at the end? Get more PodQuizzes with Study Sesh. Read the article and see references here.

To continue the series of articles revealing the twenty secrets of successful nursing students, we’re tackling two secrets in this episode. Secret #3 is another tip about time management and Secret #4 will help you maximize your study time. Review memorization tips and when to memorize vs conceptualize in Episode 159. If you’d like more tips on thriving in nursing school, download my free guide, The 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students. Ready to get prepared for nursing school? My nursing school prep course Crucial Concepts Bootcamp has students raving! Ashley says, “I absolutely loved how confident I felt after using the Bootcamp content, I felt like I had a jump start on the content for my first semester. With how stressful the program is, the confidence was SO valuable. I would purchase this program over and over again. 1000% worth it!” View the blog post and references on this topic here.     RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you! If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here. Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love! Thanks for studying with me! Nurse Mo

In this episode, I’ll take you through my eight favorite online tools for nursing students that help set you up for success. Get Google Drive with a free Google account: Google Drive. Say goodbye to password frustrations with LastPass. Take your notes for nursing school into digital format with GoodNotes and Notability. Improve your writing with Grammarly Start your online search for research articles with Google Scholar and PubMed. Manage your bibliography and make writing scholarly papers easier with Zotero Demystify APA formatting and scholarly writing with Purdue Owl APA. Reclaim your focus and embark on powerful work sessions with the Focus Keeper App for iOS or Clockwork Tomato for Android. View the blog post and references on this topic here.     RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you! If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here. Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love! Thanks for studying with me! Nurse Mo

In this episode, we’re talking all about safe administration of IV medications. For more tips on safe medication administration, check out my free download Bulletproof Medication Administration resource sheet. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp is the only prep course that teaches you how to be a successful nursing student. Lauren says, “I feel CCB is really preparing me for nursing school, so I won't be like a "deer in the headlights". It is really helping me to lower my anxiety levels as well! I love hearing all the insights and wisdom from Nurse Mo as well, since I really have no experience in the clinical setting yet!! So glad I came across this program! View the blog post and references on this topic here.

If you’re like most nursing students, you’re a high-achieving individual with big goals and a dedication to doing your absolute best. Chances are, you were a star student in your prereqs, but in nursing school, you’re surrounded by other star students who are just as dedicated and driven as you are. Add to that the fact that many of your classes may be fully or partially online. How in the world do you stand out and make a good impression in this environment? Well, the good news is, it’s entirely possible. Just follow the tips in this episode to shine like the bright star that you are! Start nursing school prepared and ready to conquer! Check out my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Bootcamp student Megan says, “Hey all, my name is Megan! I’ve completed CCB, and am halfway through my ADN program! I just love Nurse Mo and ALL of her products! I only wish that I had found her before I started my program; now, I praise her to anyone who will listen! She makes concepts easy to understand and the little quizzes help reinforce the concepts. Also, nursing school is expensive and it can be a challenge to invest in other tools, but Nurse Mo’s products are so affordable and a sound investment!” View the blog post and references on this topic here.     RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you! If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here. Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love! Thanks for studying with me! Nurse Mo

To continue our series on the secrets of successful nursing students, in this episode we talk through secret #2 of successful nursing students. Hint...it’s all about time management! Read the show notes here. Get the planner made specifically for nursing students here. Start nursing school prepared and ready to conquer! Check out my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Want all 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students? Get the free guide here.     RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you! If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here. Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love! Thanks for studying with me! Nurse Mo

In this episode, we talk through the pathophysiology of burn injury and the basics of caring for these highly complex patients. See what warrants a burn center referral on the AmeriBurn website. Review the concept of third spacing in episode 113 and the basics of burns in Episode 149. Did you love the PodQuiz at the end of this episode? Then you’ll absolutely flip for Study Sesh. View the blog post and references on this topic here.

If you’re applying to nursing school (or even thinking about it), your head may be swimming with all the information out there about entrance exams and application requirements. Never fear, my friend, I’m here to clear up some of the confusion around one of the most commonly used entrance exams, the ATI TEAS. In this episode, I’m talking with Tami Kelly from ATI about the exam and answering your most burning questions. Read about the ATI TEAS exam and download the Straight A Nursing TEAS tracker here.

In this episode, I am joined by Kali Dayton, host of the Walking Home From The ICU podcast. Kali is a nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing the incidence of acute delirium by decreasing sedation use in intubated patients. If you're also passionate about improving patient outcomes, and open to looking at critical care in a different way, you'll love hearing from Kali! You can get more of Kali's wisdom on her podcast, Walking Home From The ICU, and through her blog here.

In this episode, we talk through the foundations of feeding tubes including why we use them, the different types, the various routes they take, and some general safety considerations. I even share with you the “real world” tips on inserting a nasogastric tube so you can feel so much more confident the first time you perform this important skill on a real patient. ** Ready to get organized for nursing school? Grab your nursing school planner here.

Recently I asked the students in my Thriving Nursing Students Facebook group how COVID has affected clinical, their feelings toward clinical, and their outlook on their chosen profession. The results were eye-opening, inspiring, and yes, heartbreaking at times. In this episode I’m discussing the general themes and offering some insight and advice that I hope helps you feel better about your clinical experience, even with it changing so much due to the pandemic. Many of you have said you’re afraid you’ll be terrible nurses because your clinical hours have been so limited, and I just want you to know that you will NOT be terrible nurses. You are going to be some of the most resilient, resourceful and driven RNs to enter the workforce and I, for one, completely and totally believe in you. Read the responses here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/covid-clinical-experience/

This episode covers the indications for inducing labor as well as the pharmacologic and mechanical methods commonly utilized. Interested in L&D nursing but aren’t sure where to start? Check out Episode 134 to hear my interview with an L&D RN who started her career working on a maternal-newborn unit. If you’re unsure if you can hop right into a specialty as a new grad, I am here to say YES YOU CAN! Read the article and get references here. ** Ready to get organized for nursing school? Shop our planners here! Does this podcast help you study while you do other things? Then you’ll love Study Sesh, which uses PodQuizzes and other auditory learning techniques to truly change the way you study. Get access to all episodes with one payment here.

Have you tried a PodQuiz before? If not, you are in for a treat! PodQuizzes are a great way to study using auditory learning that’s not just passive listening..it’s active and super engaged. Here’s how it works...I ask a question and then pause to give you time to think of and say the answer. Then, I tell you the answer. It’s essentially flashcards for your ears! And, the best part is...you can study while you exercise, fold the laundry, organize a closet or take the dog for a walk. In other words, you don't have to sit at your desk 24/7. Cue the confetti, folks! To get MORE PodQuizzes, check out my members-only podcast, Study Sesh at https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh  Use PROMO code SSOCTOBER21 to save $15 off your subscription to Study Sesh! Offer valid until end-of-day, October 17th, 2021. This episode covers cardiac pharmacology...so get up from your desk, pop in those earbuds and let’s get to studying!

Nursing school success is about SO MUCH more than making the grade. It’s a complete mindset shift that helps you actually thrive, not just survive in nursing school. In this episode, we’re talking about Secret #1 of the 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students. To get the whole set in a downloadable PDF, just go to https://straightanursing.ck.page/4d90f769dc.

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a consumption coagulopathy that can be devastating for your patient. In this episode, learn the pathophysiology of DIC, how to recognize it, and what we do to address it (hopefully before it results in life-threatening hemorrhage). As a bonus, there are a few PodQuiz questions at the end to test your understanding. If you love quizzing in this way, then check out my private podcast, Study Sesh! For show notes and references, view the article here.