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To continue our series of the secrets of successful nursing students, Secret #5 is that successful students do not do all the reading for nursing school. But before you toss those textbooks, take a listen to see how you will use your books strategically and in a way that supports your learning (instead of just taking up so much of your precious study time). ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references. 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students - Get all 20 Secrets in this FREE e-book! FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, d

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 enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and change the way you study! Read the article and see references here. 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. __________  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

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. You can also listen to all the episodes in this series by using the links below or searching for the episode n

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. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today! RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this ep

In this episode, we’re talking all about safe administration of IV medications. Get a head start on pharmacology with the Pharmacology Success Pack 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. 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! __________  The information, including but not limited to, au

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 an

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. 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 #3 and #4: Episode 185 Secret #5: Episode 187 Secret #6 and #7: Episode 189 Secret #8 and #9: Episode 193 Secret #10, #11 and #12: Episode 214 Secret #13, #14, #15 and #16: Episode 228 Secret #17: Episode 254 Secret #18, #19, and #20: Episode 255 RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others fin

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. __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

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. __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Med

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. __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more

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. __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega

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/ __________  The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational p

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. ____________________________  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 s

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! Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and change the way you study! This episode covers cardiac pharmacology...so get up from your desk, pop in those earbuds and let’s get to studying! 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! ______

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. 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 #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 #10, #11 and #12: Episode 214 Secret #13, #14, #15 and #16: Episode 228 Secret #17: Episode 254 Secret #18, #19, and #20: Episode 255 __________  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 superse

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). Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and change the way you study! For show notes and references, view the article here. __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

In this episode, Nurse Mo shares key tips for how to prioritize nursing care in clinicals and on the job. View the show notes and links here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode172/ __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Bonus episode I talk with Chance Reaves, the founder of My Nursing Note. Join in on the conversation as I ask Chance the things students should know about working effectively with an electronic medical record (EMR). Yes, it can initially be overwhelming, but with a few tips you can be navigating and charting like a pro in no time! __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode you'll learn the importance of the healthcare interdisciplinary team, who it entails, and the roles of everyone involved. Click here for show notes and links: https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode171/ __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nurse Mo talks you through what you need to know about cystic fibrosis nursing care using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method. Click here for show notes and links: https://straightanursingstudent.com/episode170/ __________  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 content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices