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Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

By: Maureen Osuna MSN RN - Nursing school educator author and nursing student enthusiast.
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 In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress. While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX. Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.2021-2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • ENCORE! #143: Are You Ready for Anaphylaxis?

    ENCORE! #143: Are You Ready for Anaphylaxis?
    May 29 2025
    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 143, which is all about anaphylaxis. This is an important concept to understand since it almost always shows up in sim lab or nursing school exams. Plus, if it does happen to one of your patients, it can be incredibly scary, so quick recognition and action are vital! Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction that occurs immediately (or shortly after) exposure to an antigen. Because it can quickly be fatal, it’s crucial that you understand how to recognize it and intervene immediately. In this podcast episode we’ll talk through: What happens in anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock Why it is potentially fatal The signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis Nursing interventions for anaphylaxis, including medications How to monitor the patient ___________________ ⁠Full Transcript⁠ - Read the article and view references ⁠FREE CLASS⁠ - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Pharmacology Success Pack - Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • #411: MMM - Got a Difficult Patient?

    #411: MMM - Got a Difficult Patient?
    May 26 2025
    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 something that affects all nurses on a pretty regular basis. And that is working with difficult or challenging patients. But with the right mindset and approach, you’d be surprised how often you can turn things around. Listen in for my best tips! ___________________ FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide! All Straight A Nursing Resources - Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed! 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • #410: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies

    #410: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies
    May 22 2025
    #407: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies Pediatric airway emergencies in the postoperative setting are high-impact events that can quickly escalate to cardiac arrest, so it’s vital you recognize and act on them immediately. In this article, you’ll review: Unique features of the pediatric airway Risk factors for postoperative respiratory complications in children Performing a focused pediatric respiratory assessment Signs of respiratory distress in children Common postoperative respiratory complications including desaturation, upper airway obstruction, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, and oversedation/loss of ventilation ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references Episode 140 - Listen to episode 140 for an overview of pediatric respiratory distress. FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats including podquizzes, case studies and drills that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh! Straight A Nursing App - Study on-the-go with the Straight A Nursing app! Review more than 5,000 flashcards covering a wide range of subjects including Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternal Newborn, and more! Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Clinical Success Pack - One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools. This FREE pack includes report sheets, sheets to help you plan your day, a clinical debrief form, and a patient safety cheat sheet. 20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide! Conquering Case Studies - Learn how to approach case studies so they feel less overwhelming while honing your clinical judgment skills in the process. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
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I started listening to the Straight A Nursing podcast immediately after I was accepted into nursing school. I listened to old episodes all summer and I was HOOKED. I strongly believe that Nurse Mo helped me be as successful as I was! I just found out today that I passed NCLEX on my first try and I can’t help but think that the foundation built before starting hectic nursing school came from Nurse Mo’s podcasts. 10/10 recommend these podcasts! Thank you so much for creating such awesome content!

Before, During, & After Nursing School

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Good info for nursing students, easy to digest and sort through topics. I listen to it on my way to clinicals or when I'm walking the dog.

Great easy listening on the go

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These podcasts are perfect. They’re short enough that I don’t get bored but still pack in a lot of good information. I’m so grateful this podcast is available. Thanks nurse Mo!

Super helpful on the go

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I enjoy the host’s voice and honest expression of what nursing school is like. I also appreciate all of her helpful tips and useful information. As a pre-nursing student this podcast is not only inspiring, but also makes nursing school accessible and real to all aspiring students. Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic prep and inspiration!

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