Hey there future nurses!  Welcome back to the podcast.  In this episode I'm going to talk about one of my pet peeves and coincendently teach you something about providing care and education for your patients.  You can also watch a brief demonstration here at about the 7:00 mark If you have any questions, commonts, or suggestions for episodes you can email me [email protected]  All my best,  Cynthia 

Unless you work in Pediatrics or L&D chances are you'll be caring for geriatric patients.  On this weeks episode I'll be discussing 9 considerations when caring for this patient population.  Listen closely because I've included critical thinking challenge questions that will help you think deeper and beyond the information I'm providing.  I'll be adding bonus episodes with answers to the challenge questions so be sure to subscribe to receive notification when they're posted. Let me...

Hey there future nurses! On this episode of the Nursing School Simplified Podcast we'll be discussing Serotonin Syndrome.  You'll learn what medications can cause Serotonin Syndrome, signs and symptoms and care associated with mild, moderate, and severe symptoms.  I've included some critical thinking questions to get you thinking outside the information provided.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, if the information I am providing is helpful, as well as suggestions on content...

Hey there future nurses!! Welcome to another episode of the Nursing School Podcast.  This week we'll be discussing pathophysiology and patient teaching for Emphysema.  Emphysema(COPD) is the third leading cause of death world wide according to the World Health Organization.  Risk factors include: Smoking, indoor air pollution, and occupational exposure. COPD causes persistent and progressive respiratory symptoms including difficulty breathing cough and phlegm production.  Early diagnosis...

Hello Future Nurses!!! In addition to March being DVT Awareness Month it is also Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month. So in today’s episode we will be learning about MS. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and it affects women three times more than men. Sadly, there is no cure. As nurses our goal is to help our patients live as independently as they can with MS by ensuring they are educated about the...

Welcome to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. On this week's episode we're learning about Deep Vein Thromboembolism (DVT). Learn Etiology, Signs and Symptoms, Assessment, Labs/Diagnostics, Nursing Consideration, and Patient teaching. Basically, everything you need to know to care for your patient and answer questions correctly on your exams. Have a great week and keep working on your dream,  All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN P.S. Below are the links I promised. ...

Hello Future Nurses!! Helping patients understand how metabolic syndrome increases their risk for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more… liver dysfunction, renal disease, and even Alzheimer's! We as nurses, and do what we are meant to do and that is promote health and prevent illness. And Isn’t that fantastic?!?  In this episode we will be finishing our topic of Cardiovascular Health and discussing the role Metabolic Syndrome plays in the development of diabetes,...

Hey Future Nurses!!! Welcome Back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast.  This week we are learning about Strokes.  Each year almost 800K Americans have a stroke and 13.7 million strokes occur worldwide.  Strokes are preventable and educating our patients and community is our responsibility as nurses.  Learn signs and symptoms, assessment, patient teaching and more in this episode.  As promised here is the link to Ron Paul Having Stroke Watch in real time as this stroke occurs live...

Hey Future Nurses!!! Keeping in line with our cardiac theme for this month's podcasts, today we will be discussing anticoagulants.  Anticoagulants prevent blood clots in patients at high risk for developing them. This includes patients who have had or are at risk for Myocardial Infarctions, TIA, Strokes, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, and PE.  Learn: Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Consideration Patient Teaching   Links I promised: NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MedMonday Nursing School Simplified...

Hey Future Nurses! One thing I’m very passionate about is women's cardiovascular health and cardiovascular health in general. I worked seven years as a cardiovascular nurse caring for patients with CHF, dysrhythmias, cardiovascular interventions, post open heart patients, and more. So in honor of American Heart Association Go Red for Women and Heart Month, Med Monday and this podcast will be focusing on the Cardiovascular system. In this episode you will learn: Assessment Nursing...

Hey Future Nurses!! Welcome back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast.  This week we are continuing our Thyroid Awareness Month series and discussing Hyperthyroidism.  As we learned last week, the thyroid plays an integral part in our body’s metabolic function. From skin to renal, every organ system is regulated by thyroid function. In this episode you will learn: *Etiology *Signs and Symptoms *Treatment *Patient Education *Complications Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nursing School Simplified Podcast.  This week we are learning about Hypothyroidism. Here are some stats from the American Thyroid Association: More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have...

Alcoholism can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or country. It is estimated that 1 in 8 Americans meet the Alcohol Use Disorder criteria.  Given this information, as a nurse, you will more than likely care for patients withdrawing from alcohol regardless of the unit/speciality you work.  In this week's episode I discuss Delirium Tremens, DTs, a serious and potentially life threatening condition associated with alcohol withdrawal.  Learn the...

Welcome back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast and Happy New Year!! In today's episode we'll be discussing Thrombocytopenia, a potentially life threatening condition caused by low platelets.  Learn what causes Thrombocytopenia, signs and symptoms, how to assess, and more. I hope you enjoy the episode. All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN  

Neutropenia is a potentially life threatening condition. In this episode you'll learn: - How to recognize neutropenia - Assess your patient for signs and symptoms - Interventions and Priority teaching Join our growing group of students on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/377369709305520/ 

In this week's episode you'll be learning about Agranulocytosis. So exciting, right?  I'll be talking about,  - Defining Characteristics - Signs and Symptoms - Nursing Diagnosis - Patient Education Don't forget to subscribe to Med Monday where I teach one medication in five minutes or less. each week I'll send you the medication fact sheet and a video covering everything you need to know to safely administer medications in the clinical setting.     

Leukocytosis is an adverse reaction that can occur with certain medications.  To safely administer medications that can cause this you must know: - what it is - what to look for - what to assess - how to treat - what to teach your patient  In this episode you will learn how to monitor and safely care for patients with leukocytosis.  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast if you haven't already and if you could be so kind as to leave a review I would appreciate it. It helps me reach...

Hello again Future Nurses!! Did you know there’s a Code of Ethics for Nurses? Well there is.  Nursing is a complex and dynamic profession. The tenants under which we practice define and determine our place in the field of healthcare. Each of us is obligated to hold ourselves to these standards and pass them to the next generation. In today’s episode we’re going to dive into a several as defined by the ANA  and discuss how we can and must embody them in every aspect of our lives. We'll also...

Hey there Future Nurses!!! How are you???  In this week's episode we are taking with Diann Wingert. Diann is a highly experienced psychotherapist who is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs. Now I know you’re thinking, “What do female entrepreneurs have to do with nursing school?” Well a lot more than you think. There are a lot of parallels between entrepreneurs and nursing students. The insecurity, uncertainty, long hours, and pressure just to name a few. Diann and I...

Hey Future Nurses !!! In this week's episode we're learning about the three types of Angina. We discuss Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome,  including risk factors and learn the key differences in each type of angina so you are able to identify them correctly on an exam and when caring for patients. Remember, you aren'r just studying to pass an exam. You are studying because someday you will be the only thing standing between your patient and the morgue.  Remember to follow ...

This week we're talking about cranial nerve assessment.  It's one of the few things you need to memorize in the nursing program.  I know it's a lot of information but it's important to remember the reason we are learning this. At some point in your career you are going to be the only thing standing between your patient and the morgue.  A shift in your attitude towards cranial nerves will make it easier to learn and remember with you need it most like on an exam or caring for a patient.  I...

Your mindset in nursing school can make you or break you. In this episode I discuss the differences between a positive and negative mindset and how you can overcome the negativity to improve your outlook, studying, grades and overall nursing school experience.  I've created a workbook, The Pillars of Nursing School Success, to help you change your mindset, discover your strengths, and success in school and beyond.   

Learn about this potentially life threatening complication that occurs in surgical patients in this bonus episode. Don't forget to subscribe so you receive notifications of all weekly and bonus episodes.  And don't forget to download the free cheat sheet and impress the doctors and nurses with your knowledge when you have your surgical rotation in OR or PACU. NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MalignantHyperthermia   Have a great week! All my best,  Cynthia 

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