Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nur...
In this episode, Nurse Mo dives into neonatal hypoglycemia, the most common metabolic disturbance in newborns. With glucose as the brain’s primary energy source, recognizing and treating low blood sugar in infants is critical to preventing long-term complications like neurodevelopmental delays or cerebral palsy.
Hit play on this episode and you will learn:
Key terms - Brush up on key terms like glycogenesis and glycogenolysis
Pathophysiology - Review how newborns transition from relying on maternal glucose to life outside the womb
Risk Factors - Learn which infants are at higher risk so you can be on the lookout for hypoglycemia right from the start
Signs & Symptoms - Get an overview of what to watch for in the neonate
Testing & Treatment - Boost your understanding of tests and treatments utilized in neonatal hypoglycemia
Parental Education - How to reassure and inform parents about their baby’s care and what to watch for at home
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel much more confident managing neonatal hypoglycemia in the clinical setting or tackling it on your next exam. Don’t forget to check out the Study Sesh podcast for extra tips and practice!
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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!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.
Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know.
Conquering Case Studies - Learn how to approach case studies so they feel less overwhelming while honing your clinical judgment skills in the process.
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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.
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#382: MMM - Three Things to Check at the Start of Your Shift
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm sharing three things to always check at the start of your shift to set yourself (and your patient) up for success!
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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!
20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide!
All Straight A Nursing Resources - Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed!
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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.
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ENCORE! #184: My Fave Online Tools for Nursing School Success
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefit from it even more. This week I'm highlighting Episode 184, where I take you through my eight favorite online tools for nursing school that help set you up for success.
NEWLY ADDED! Organize your school and study schedules with My Study Life.
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 Pomodoro Timer for Android.
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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, dosage calculations, and so much more.
New Nursing Student Checklist – Grab this checklist which includes clinical and school supplies, things to organize, what to review, and more to help you prepare for nursing school.
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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
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#381: MMM - Are Those Pulses Really Absent?
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about what to do when you can’t feel your patient’s peripheral pulse.
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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!
20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide!
All Straight A Nursing Resources - Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed!
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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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
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#380: Conquer 6 Types of Nursing School Anxiety
Let’s face it. Nursing school is intense, and anxiety can creep in from every corner—whether it’s math exams, clinical rotations, or managing an overwhelming workload. But here’s the good news - you *can* take control of that anxiety and even start to enjoy your nursing school journey.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the top sources of anxiety nursing students face and sharing actionable tips to help you tackle them, including:
Conquering math anxiety (spoiler: it’s more common than you think!).
Managing those nerve-wracking skills check-offs like a pro.
Feeling confident in clinical and sim lab, even when you’re out of your comfort zone.
Staying organized to keep workload anxiety at bay.
We’ll also chat about why these feelings are totally normal and how to reframe them as opportunities to grow.
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Full Transcript - Read the article
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!
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides.
Confident Calculations - Learn a foolproof method for performing dosage calculations so you can pass your nursing school math exams on the first try!
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, dosage calculations, and so much more.
Nursing School Thrive Guide - Get the book that many nursing students consider the ultimate survival guide for nursing school! Available in paperback, Kindle and audio formats.
LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know.
Clinical Success Pack - One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools. This pack includes report sheets, sheets to help you plan your day, a clinical debrief form, and a patient safety cheat sheet.
20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide!
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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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
About Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress.
While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX.
Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.
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