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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 l... more

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Understanding the key foundational concepts of pain is crucial as a nurse and I've got you covered in this episode. Press play to gain a deeper understanding of pain and pain management for nursing, including:

• types of pain

• pain scales

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As a clinical instructor, I noticed that many new nursing students struggle with care plan pharmacology. In this episode, I'm addressing the key things your clinical instructor wants to see as your fill out your med worksheets.

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Over the years I've seen students struggle and students thrive, and what becomes clear pretty quickly is the students who struggle tend to repeat the same handful of mistakes. And the sneaky part? Most of them won’t feel like mistakes when you’re ma... more

You've picked up the blood pressure cuff and your patient says "Wait! Not that arm! I had a mastectomy." You swiftly go for the other arm, but let's talk about WHY we avoid taking blood pressures, starting IVs, and doing veni-punctures on the side o... more

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Maureen Osuna
Host of Straight A Nursing

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • What I’ve been missing!!

    I can’t tell you how long I’ve been looking for something like this podcast. I have been out of practice for years, doing CE’s to keep my license active, and desperately searching for practical information that actually informs the fundamentals and beyond. I am headed back to the hospital and this is easing my nerves. Thank you for your work here and I hope it continues for a long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magratttt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Slight correction

    I started listening to this podcast when I was in nursing school and never stopped! At this point, I’ve been an ICU nurse for four years. I appreciate being able to brush up on a wide variety of topics, since I work in such a specialized field (the Burn ICU). Having said this, I have a slight correction for Nurse Mo. recently the burn episode was re-aired, along with a new burn pod-quiz. Both had the same (very common) error that I wanted to point out to make sure your listeners aren’t overestim... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burn ICU Girlie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Slightly poor taste

    I appreciate the valuable clinical content in this nursing podcast, particularly the discussion on pain scales and drug-seeking behavior. However, one example given about a patient eating fried chicken and laughing came across as culturally insensitive and in poor taste. I think a more neutral, individualized example would help avoid reinforcing stereotypes and ensure that all listeners feel respected.

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    sleays great deals
    United States4 months ago
  • New BSN grad here!

    Nurse Mo has helped me so much throughout my entire BSN program! I read the Nursing School Thrive Guide in 2022 before I started my program in January of 2023 and listened to her Podcasts immediately after finishing the book and realizing she also had a podcast! Even my 7 year old daughter has learned from Nurse Mo (her favorite is the flash card podcasts). I got my BSN on December 13 and was even on the Dean’s List. ❤️ Recently accepted a job on a trauma/neuro unit as an RN and I am so thankful... more

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    5
    c_autumn88
    United States6 months ago
  • Brand new 4.0 RN grad!

    Nurse Mo, I can’t thank you enough for your podcasts on all things nursing, as well as your articles, videos and online resources. I just graduated yesterday with a 4.0 in my ADN program, despite working and raising a family of 3 kids. Audio studying was a key component for me, and your voice was with me over countless hours of commutes, getting things done around the house and walking around the neighborhood. I’ve shared so many episodes with my cohort buddies that they know me as the “podcast ... more

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    MaryLinton
    United States7 months ago

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#489: PodQuiz - Perfusion
Q: Name the three main types of distributive shock.
The three main types of distributive shock are septic shock, anaphylactic shock, and neurogenic shock.
#489: PodQuiz - Perfusion
Q: Is preload or afterload described as the resistance the heart must pump against to eject blood into the systemic circulation?
Afterload is the resistance the heart must pump against to eject blood into the systemic circulation.
#489: PodQuiz - Perfusion
Q: What is mean arterial pressure (MAP) and what minimum MAP is typically sought to perfuse vital organs?
MAP is the average arterial pressure during a cardiac cycle, and a minimum MAP of about 65 mmHg is generally needed to perfuse vital organs.
#489: PodQuiz - Perfusion
Q: What two key variables determine cardiac output?
Cardiac output is determined by heart rate and stroke volume, with stroke volume being influenced by preload, afterload, and contractility.
#486: PodQuiz - Burn Fundamentals
Q: What TBSA threshold is considered a severe burn?
Greater than 20 percent TBSA is considered a severe burn.

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