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Tuberculosis is an airborne bacterial infection caused by an organism called myobacterium tuberculosis. It’s spread through the air from person to person such as when someone with pulmonary tuberculosis coughs or sneezes. In this episode, we’re diving into the key things to know about tuberculosis for your nursing school exams: -Tuberculosis pathophysiology and risk factors -Signs/symptoms of tuberculosis -Key assessments for tuberculosis -Interventions, including pharmacology -Patient teaching -Details about the tuberculin skin test and what different levels of induration indicate I hope this overview of tuberculosis helps you prepare for NCLEX, clinical and nursing school exams! Check out the article and references here to maximize your learning: https://straightanursingstudent.com/tuberculosis/ For more respiratory topics, click here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/tag/respiratory/ HCA Healthcare: Are you a new grad nurse looking for an organization that supports your transition into practice? The

This episode is generously sponsored by PicMonic and TrueLearn, two great tools to utilize as you prepare for the NCLEX! Picmonic is a dream come true for audio and visual learners while TrueLearn has over 900 practice questions to help you prepare. Use promo code STRAIGHTA for 20% off both products using the links below: Picmonic: https://www.picmonic.com/insiderhookup/straighta TrueLearn: https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/STRAIGHTA/ Download a free NCLEX study plan. Read the article associated with this episode here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/preparing-for-nclex/ Have more NCLEX questions than what we talked about here? Visit the NCSBN website. __________  The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no cont

A Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that is surgically inserted to assist the left ventricle in pumping blood to the body. In this episode you’ll learn what an LVAD is, how it works and the basics for caring for patients with ventricular assist devices. A big thank-you to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about HCA’s robust Nurse Residency Program here. Important links: Demo video of obtaining a MAP using a Doppler. Right-Sided vs Left-Sided Heart Failure: Episode 57. UCSF guide about living with a VAD. Read the episode transcript and see references here. For more articles on cardiovascular nursing, check out the collection here. Do you want to start nursing school prepared and ready to conquer? Then check out my nursing school prep course Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. 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 :-) Cli

In this episode, I’m breaking down bisphosphonates, a class of drugs often used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Want to get your hands on my Drug Names Tip Sheet? Download for free here. Learn more about osteoporosis here. Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references here. A big thank-you to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about HCA’s robust Nurse Residency Program here. Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack Review key pharmacology concepts and over 80 drug classes, each in 5 minutes or less, in my audio-based program Fast Pharmacology. This program is perfect for use while you're in nursing school, studying for NCLEX, or wanting to gain confidence administering medications as a working nurse. Learn more 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 peo

Successful nursing students are consistent, have systems, and they collaborate! Find out exactly what all this means in this episode…and, if you’d like ALL of my best tips for new nursing students, you can download the free guide “20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students” here. Other links mentioned in this episode: * Test anxiety: Find out why it’s so common (and what to do about it) * Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Learn more about the only prep course that gets you ready for nursing school! * Study groups: Find out how to create a study group that won’t waste your time. Read the article here. You can also listen to all the episodes in this series by using the links below or searching for the episode number in your favorite podcast app: Secret #1: Episode 174 Secret #2: Episode 181 Secret #3 and #4: Episode 185 Secret #5: Episode 187 Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189 Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193 Secret #13, #14, #15 and #16: Episode 228 Secret #17: Episode 254 Secret #18, #19, and #20: Episode 255 RATE, REV

In this episode, I’m sharing five ways to stand out as the amazing new-grad nurse that you are! Plus, I am excited to have Andrea Gournier from The Resume Rx on this episode to share her best tips for making a standout resume and cover letter. You can learn more about Amanda’s services and resume templates here. Be sure to use promo code STRAIGHTA to get 20% off the template bundle we talk about in the episode! A big thank-you to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about HCA’s robust Nurse Residency Program here. Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references 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

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) occurs when the infant breathes in meconium either before, during or after labor. In this episode, we’ll be talking through the four pathophysiologies of MAS, who is at risk, and nursing implications using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references here. If you’d like to learn more about pediatrics, come right this way! 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 Podcas

Your first five shifts are a pivotal time for new grad nurses. Not only for your career, but settling into your new job as well. In this episode, I’m sharing with you the key things to focus on as you begin your first job as a nurse. A big “thank you” to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about HCA Healthcare’s robust nurse residency program. Want a fun Bingo card to keep track of your new-nurse accomplishments? Download it here. Curious about the interdisciplinary team? Check out this episode. Read the show notes 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

In this episode, I’m getting super personal and telling you about my own experience with PV. Of course, we’ll also be going through this myeloproliferative disorder using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. Loving the Latte Method? Download a free template here. For references and to read this information, check out the online article 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

I get so many questions from students that are nearing graduation and wanted to share some of the most recent ones here with you in this Q&A. In this episode, we’ll talk about: * How to deal when everyone tells you that you have to start in Med/Surg but you really don’t want to * Maximizing learning with limited clinical hours * Demystifying what those first crucial few months will be like as a new RN * How to manage multiple job offers with professionalism * Tips on gaining confidence as a new nurse * Advice for how to talk to patients with limited clinical experience * Specific areas to focus on for NCLEX studying * Choosing between the specialty you love and the general route most nursing schools advise * Red flags to look for while interviewing * How to keep a positive mindset when so many people are talking negatively about nursing right now A big “thank you” to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about HCA Healthcare’s robust nurse residency program. Check out the art

Mannitol is a common medication you are likely to see on nursing school exams, NCLEX, and in the clinical setting. Because it requires careful administration, assessment, and follow-up, you will most likely see it utilized in the critical care environment. In this episode, we’ll go through mannitol using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework. Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references here. Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack Does learning pharmacology just make you more confused? Review key pharmacology concepts and drug classes on-the-go with Fast Pharmacology. Learn more 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

Many concepts you will learn in nursing school are related, but different enough that it can often be confusing to keep all the key elements distinct from one another. A great example of these are the two related-but-different conditions DI and SIADH. Diabetes insipidus (DI) and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) are essentially opposite of one another. It’s important you understand how to differentiate between the two in clinical and on your exams. Are you starting nursing school soon? Get prepped with Crucial Concepts Bootcamp! A big “thank you” to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about HCA Healthcare’s robust nurse residency program. Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references 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 bo

Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is a cyanotic congenital heart disease characterized by four key defects - pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect and overriding aorta. In this episode we’ll talk through the physiological consequences of these defects, the complications of this condition, and then we’ll go through it from top to bottom using the Straight A Nursing LATTE Method. Download the LATTE Method template here. Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references 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

If you are graduating from nursing school soon, you are undoubtedly starting to think about your first nursing job. For many of you, that will involve participating in a nurse residency program. In this episode, we’ll discuss what nurse residency programs are, why they are valuable, how they are structured, and what to look for when choosing one. A big thank-you to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. HCA Healthcare provides new grad nurses opportunities to transition into practice with extra support through their nurse residency program. Learn more about their programs throughout the United States here. Read the article and view references here. Studying for the NCLEX soon? Maximize your studying with Study Sesh, my private podcast that uses PodQuizzes, Drills, Case Studies and more to truly change the way you study. 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 :-

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are two conditions along the same spectrum. In this episode we cover the basics of immunity, the progression of HIV to AIDS, signs and symptoms, assessments, tests, treatments and key patient education. Starting nursing school soon? Get the New Nursing Student Checklist so you can be prepped and ready for your program! Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references 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

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. * Key hormones involved in osteoporosis * Types of osteoporosis * Risk factors for osteoporosis * Osteoporosis complications * Signs and symptoms * Tests and assessments * Treatments * Patient education for osteoporosis A big “thank you” to HCA Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. Click here to learn more about HCA Healthcare’s robust nurse residency program. Study Sesh - If you enjoyed using auditory recall as a way to review, then you’ll love Study Sesh! Want to maximize your learning by reading this information, too? Check out the article and references 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

Allopurinol is often considered to be one of the top 100 most-prescribed medications in the U.S., so it will definitely be on your exams or something you’ll see in the clinical setting. In this episode, we’re going through all the things you need to know about allopurinol using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework. See references for this lesson and get it in written format here. For more pharmacology articles and podcast episodes, click here. Follow me on instagram Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study! Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack Want to learn pharmacology in 5 minutes or less? Enroll in Fast Pharmacology and pop in your ear-buds to review pharm foundation concepts and over 80 drug classes on the go. 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 e

Meningitis is a disease condition that typically affects pediatrics and young adults, so it is usually taught as part of a pediatrics course. However, it is important to note that it can occur at any age. In this episode we’ll be talking about the key types of meningitis and how they differ, namely viral and bacterial meningitis. See references for this lesson and get it in written format here. A big THANK YOU to our sponsor, HCA Healthcare. Not only did they help make this episode possible, but they provide great nurse residency programs to support those entering the profession. HCA Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more, explore openings and apply here: https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/residency Helpful links to accompany this episode: Follow me on instagram Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study! To utilize the LATTE method with this and other conditions, download the template here.

To commemorate the 200th episode of the Straight A Nursing podcast, I asked my listeners what they wanted to learn and SO MANY of you said “oncology!” In this episode, we are diving into an oncological emergency, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). See references for this lesson and get it in written format here. In addition to it being our 200th episode, we’re also celebrating 4 million downloads! A giant, enormous, huge, monumental, gargantuan THANK YOU to you! I couldn’t have reached this enormous milestone without you!! Helpful links to accompany this episode: Follow me on instagram Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study! Electrolytes Bundle: This study guide helps you understand how key electrolytes contribute to your patient's clinical condition (like Tumor Lysis Syndrome!). RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find th

Hyperglycemia is about so much more than simply diabetes (though, of course, there’s nothing simple about diabetes, either!). In this episode I’m talking you through the key things you need to know about hyperglycemia including the various causes. See references for this lesson and get it in written format here. A big THANK YOU to our sponsor, HCA Healthcare. Not only did they help make this episode possible, but they provide great nurse residency programs to support those entering the profession. HCA Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more, explore openings and apply here: https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/residency Helpful links to accompany this episode: Study Sesh features PodQuizzes and other forms of dynamic audio learning to free you from your desk. It truly does change the way you study! Hypoglycemia: Check out this episode to get the full picture of blood glucose abnormalities. Cushing’s Disease: See how Cushing’s disease contributes to hyperglycemia in this episode. Diabetes: L