Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis

Author: Nurse Melanie April 5, 2021 Duration: 21:36
Send a text Let's talk about Cirrhosis! Learn about the signs and symptoms, the complications, and what you, as the nurse, can do about it. Over 44,000 people die every year from cirrhosis, so it’s the 9th leading cause of death in the US. Cirrhosis is an incurable form of liver disease that happens slowly due to inflammation and scarring of the liver tissue. When you think of cirrhosis, think of scarring, or “Scarosis”. The main cause is chronic hepatitis C. The other two causes are: drinki...

Think of Nursing School Week by Week as the honest conversation you’d have with a friend who’s a few steps ahead on the path. Hosted by Nurse Melanie, who navigated the journey herself, this podcast breaks down the overwhelming process of becoming a nurse into manageable, weekly pieces. You’ll hear specific, actionable advice on everything from creating a study schedule that actually works to handling the unique pressures of clinical rotations. Melanie delves into the mental and physical stamina required, offering practical wellness tips alongside academic strategy. The discussions go beyond textbooks to address the real-world skills needed to transition from student to professional, including how to approach that first job search with confidence. It’s a blend of straightforward coaching and genuine empathy, meeting you exactly where you are-whether you’re staring down a pharmacology exam or practicing your first IV insertion. This isn’t about generic inspiration; it’s a detailed, week-by-week companion built on lived experience, designed to help you build competence and resilience throughout your entire program. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at the challenges and triumphs, all aimed at helping you not just survive nursing school, but truly master it.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 46

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Physical Assessment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:25
Send a text Doing a head to toe assessment is something you will be doing day in and day out for the rest of your nursing career, so let’s learn how to do it quickly, and efficiently. Connect with me on: Instagram: @Nurs…
Tissue Integrity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:22
Send a text For the 1st week of nursing school, the most high-yield topic is tissue integrity. Well, what is tissue integrity? It’s your skin’s ability to repair itself and stay healthy. Let's talk about it! Connect with…
10 Essential Nursing Supplies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:12
Send a text Today we’ll be talking about the 10 essential supplies you need for nursing school. Then I’ll run through about 15 more things that are nice to have. This list may be a little different for each school, so if…
What to Expect at Nursing School Orientation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
Send a text Nursing school orientation is just one of the many things that is so different in 2020. At orientation, your professors will go over the dress code for skills lab and clinicals, the schedule that you could ha…
You've Been Accepted! Now What? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:26
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re going to be talking about all the little requirements that have to be met in the months leading up to nursing school. This is after you’ve been accepted, but before the actual start date of y…