Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Author: Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast. Language: English Episodes: 100
Maureen Osuna, known to many as Nurse Mo, brings her experience as a nursing school educator and her genuine enthusiasm for student success to every episode of Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX. She understands that feeling of sitting in a lecture where the concepts just aren't clicking, or the overwhelm that comes from a mountain of complex material. That's precisely where this podcast steps in. Maureen dedicates each session to breaking down those challenging nursing school topics-from pharmacology to pathophysiology-into clear, manageable explanations that actually stick. You'll hear practical strategies for studying more effectively, not just harder, with the direct goal of performing better on your course exams and ultimately, the NCLEX. It's about building a foundation of real understanding that translates directly to clinical confidence, so you can move from anxiety to assurance at the bedside. Tune in for a supportive, expert-guided resource that feels like having a knowledgeable mentor right in your ear, helping you navigate the demanding journey of nursing education one clear concept at a time.
Episodes
#442: MMM - Why a Low Hemoglobin Doesn’t Always Mean Bleeding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
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 hemoglobin and why a low value doesn’t always mean your patient is bleeding. ___…
#441: Principles of Nursing Ethics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:02
If you’ve ever wondered what to do when a patient refuses treatment, when your personal values don’t match your patient’s decisions, or when you're stretched thin and trying to give equal care to everyone, this episode i…
#440: MMM - Reversal Agents and Antidotes You Should Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:27
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 common reversal agents and antidotes for high-impact medications. If you want to…
ENCORE! #175: Cardiac Pharmacology PodQuiz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:35
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 175, which is…
#439: MMM - What to Know About Beta Blockers and Hypoglycemia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:15
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 how to help keep your patients who are at risk for hypoglycemia safe while they'…
#438: Chemo Basics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:57
Chemo. Just the word alone can feel a little intimidating, right? But don’t worry. This episode breaks it all the way down so you can walk into the hospital (or your next exam) feeling calm, confident, and prepared. In t…
#437: MMM - Do You Know These DVT Tests? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:07
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 key tests that may be ordered if your patient is suspected of having a DVT. This…
ENCORE! #191: The Low-down on Hypoglycemia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:23
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 191, which is…
#436: MMM - Hemoglobin Levels After Blood Transfusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:46
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 the expected rise in hemoglobin after blood products are administered, and the b…
#435: Two Cardiac Labs - BNP and Troponin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:45
This episode dives into two of the most common cardiac labs you’ll see in both clinical and classroom settings: BNP and troponin. Hit play on this episode and you’ll learn: What BNP and troponin measure How to recognize…