Summary: Osteoporosis is a complex, multifactorial disease of compromised bone strength and integrity. This episode covers the key things you need to know about osteoporosis for NCLEX and nursing school.<br> <br> * Key hormones involved in osteoporosis<br> * Types of osteoporosis<br> * Risk factors for osteoporosis<br> * Osteoporosis complications<br> * Signs and symptoms<br> * Tests and assessments<br> * Treatments<br> * Patient education for osteoporosis<br> <br> A big “thank you” to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. <a href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/residency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> to learn more about HCA Healthcare’s robust nurse residency program.<br> <br> <a href="https://learn.straightanursingstudent.com/study-sesh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Study Sesh</a> - If you enjoyed using auditory recall as a way to review, then you’ll love Study Sesh!<br> <br> Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references <a href="https://straightanursingstudent.com/osteoporosis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br> <br> RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW!<br> <br> 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 :-)<br> <br> Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-a-nursing/id1210975738" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, 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!<br> <br> 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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-a-nursing/id1210975738" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br> <br> 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!<br> <br> Thanks for studying with me!<br> <br> Nurse Mo
