Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

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Reye’s Syndrome Basics for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #257

Reye’s syndrome is a rare but very serious condition that involves acute encephalopathy, cerebral edema and fatty liver failure. The pathophysiology is not fully understo

Sep 3
23 min

#510: PodQuiz - Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Test your knowledge of AKI with this quick set of audio flashcards. Dive right in or brush up on your nursing knowledge of AKI first, in episode #509: Acute Kidney Injury

Aug 31
9 min

#509: Acute Kidney Injury for Nursing Students: Causes, Symptoms, Labs & Treatment

Acute kidney injury is one of the most common complications seen in hospitalized patients, yet it's a topic that often leaves nursing students overwhelmed by lab values a

Aug 27
20 min

#508: MMM - Your First Code Blue

New nurses, this one's for you! We're talking about what that first code actually feels like, why the calm you see in other nurses doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for thi

Aug 24
10 min

What is the Beers List of Medications? - ENCORE! #169

The Beers Criteria, or Beers list, is a list of medications which are considered to be potentially harmful medications for individuals over 65 years old due to risks or s

Aug 20
31 min

#507: MMM - This vs. That: 7 Nursing Concepts Students Always Mix Up

Nursing is full of terms that sound similar, look similar, and sometimes even seem interchangeable. But understanding the differences between these concepts can make a hu

Aug 17
11 min

#506: Clinical Is Not a Test (Most of the Time)

If you're just heading in to clinical or are still feeling a bit overwhelmed at the end of every shift, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing how you ca

Aug 13
40 min

#505: MMM - Your Quick Clinical Prep Routine

Next time you get your patient assignment, skip the panic-prep session and instead, try the five-minute clinical prep routine I'm breaking down in this episode. By the en

Aug 10
13 min

Tips for Thriving in Pediatric Clinical - ENCORE! #360

It's really helpful to know a few specific things in advance of your pediatric clinicals so you can make the most of your experience from the start. In this episode, I'

Aug 6
34 min

#504: PodQuiz - Respiratory Failure

Test your knowledge of respiratory failure with this quick set of audio flashcards. Dive right in or brush up on your nursing knowledge of respiratory failure first, in e

Aug 3
10 min

#503: Respiratory Failure - A Quick Guide for Nursing Students

Respiratory failure occurs when the respiratory system can no longer adequately meet the oxygen demands of the body, remove carbon dioxide effectively, or both. In this

Jul 30
23 min

#502: MMM - The Logic Behind Cushing's Triad

Cushing's Triad is one of those concepts that nursing students often memorize for an exam but don't always understand. Hit play to change that, because once you understan

Jul 27
8 min

Bulletproof Medication Administration - ENCORE! #76

All nursing schools teach you the five rights of medication administration as a key component in keeping your patients safe, but if you want to take it further to underst

Jul 23
30 min

#501: PodQuiz - Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recent episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. These mini-reviews are a grea

Jul 20
11 min

#500 - Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System - Your Secret Weapon for Pharm

In this episode, I break down the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in a way that goes way beyond the vocabulary test version. You'll learn: - what trigger

Jul 16
36 min

#499: MMM - JVD Made Simple

You might be wondering, what in the world is JVD? It's another of those terms that nursing students hear all the time and plan to look up later. First, JVD stands for jug

Jul 13
7 min

Is it a STEMI or a NSTEMI? - ENCORE! #318

It's a great day to review the differences between STEMI & NSTEMI! In this episode, we'll review: The key differences between STEMI and NSTEMI How to recognize a STEM

Jul 9
19 min

#498: MMM - Three causes of acute confusion in elderly patients

Acute confusion is often one of the first signs something is wrong. The sooner you identify the cause, the sooner your patient can get the treatment they need. Hit play t

Jul 6
11 min

#497: How to Start Nursing School the Right Way

Most nursing students spend months anxiously waiting for school to start. Then day one arrives and they're completely reactive, overwhelmed, behind, and wondering why nob

Jul 2
30 min

#496: MMM - What ETCO₂ Is Really Measuring

A common misconception is that ETCO₂ measures oxygen. It doesn't. Hit play to find out what ETCO₂ does measure, how it works, and why it's so valuable. ________________

Jun 29
10 min

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I have been listening to your podcast since I started nursing school. I listen to your podcast on my way to and from school. I have enjoyed finding different episodes regarding what I am studying. The episodes help further explain and breakdown concepts along with giving examples to help put it into concept. Thank you!

Vee.shuren · Jul 2026

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.

Magratttt · May 2026

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 overestimating burn size! The Palmar Method is actually named after Dr. Palmar, not the body part- in fact, an estimated 1% of the patient’s TBSA would be measured by the patient’s entire hand (palm and fingers). The more you know 😅

Burn ICU Girlie · May 2026

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 for Nurse Mo’s knowledge, ideas, and motivation to help me get to this point! I will continue to listen to her, especially once I continue my education for my Masters. P.S. I’m a first generation college graduate, so this is a HUGE accomplishment!

c_autumn88 · Dec 2025

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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