Get ready for nursing school!

Get ready for nursing school!

Author: Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast. July 6, 2025 Duration: 3:11
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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
Podcast Episodes
ENCORE! #292: What is Nurse Shock? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:19
I remember being a brand-new nurse and thinking my biggest challenge would be learning critical-care pathophysiology. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. What really caught me off guard was “nurse shock.” It's an intense, disorien…
#445: MMM - Color-Coding Made Simple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
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 highlighting when note-taking and giving you a simple five-color system that act…
#444: What is a Bubble Study? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:03
Have you ever heard of injecting bubbles into someone’s vein on purpose? Sounds wild, right? But that’s exactly what a bubble study (AKA an “agitated saline study”) does. And it’s actually a safe and effective way to det…
ENCORE! #290: The #1 Mistake New Grad Nurses Make [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:52
You’ve survived nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and landed your first job, but being a new grad nurse comes with its own unique set of challenges. In this encore episode, I’m joined by my nurse bestie and incredible ed…
#443: MMM - Three Red Flags in a Post-Op Patient [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:56
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 three big red flags you never want to miss in a post-op patient. These are quick…
ENCORE! #398: Mock Code Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:42
In this Encore episode, I'm talking about something that can rattle even the most experienced nurses. Your heart races, adrenaline spikes, and every second counts. In this episode, we’re walking through a mock code blue…
ENCORE! #277: The Doorway Assessment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
On mobile? Listen with your favorite podcast player here. 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 ev…
#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…