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Get the inside scoop on nursing school from someone who's been through it! Join nursing student Melanie each week for expert tips on studying smarter, passing exams, mastering clinicals, and landing your first nursing job. Whether you're tackling Fundamentals or prepping for the NCLEX, this podcast gives you the strategies and support to succeed.
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Send a text Mastering the Head-to-Toe Physical Assessment in Nursing Hey there, future nurses! In this episode, I’m bringing back one of the most popular and highly requested episodes—a full, step-by-step head-to-toe physical assessment, demonstrated on my then-fiancé (now husband!). I’ll walk you through each step, explaining not just what to do but why it matters. We’ll talk about the difference between subjective and objective data, the essential tools you’ll need, and how to structure you...
Send a text Mastering the ISBAR Method: How to Give a Clear, Confident Bedside Shift Report Giving a bedside shift report can feel intimidating, but it’s a skill every nursing student needs to master. In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, I walk you through the ISBAR method—Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations—so you can communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally during handoff. I’ll share my own experiences with shift reports, break down each ISB...
Send a text Feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with nursing school lectures, clinicals, and exams while balancing work and life? You’re not alone! In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, I’m giving you a step-by-step Nursing School Study Schedule—the exact system I used to get straight A’s and pass the NCLEX while working part-time and being a mom to five kids. You’ll learn: ✅ How to structure your study time to stay ahead in nursing school ✅ The biggest study mistakes that ...
Send a text Mastering Electrolytes: Understanding Calcium and Magnesium in Nursing In this final installment of the Electrolytes series at Nursing School Week by Week, the focus is on calcium and magnesium. The role of calcium extends beyond strong bones to muscle contractions, nerve transmission, and blood clotting, while magnesium maintains muscle and nerve functions. Detailed signs of imbalances such as Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs for hypocalcemia and symptoms of hypercalcemia and hy...
Send a text Mastering Potassium: Essential Knowledge for Life-Saving Nursing In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, the focus is on the critical role of potassium in the body. The discussion includes the importance of potassium for heart function, recognizing the dangers of both hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) and hypokalemia (low potassium levels), as well as the symptoms and causes of these imbalances. Practical tips are provided on how to manage these conditions, including a...
Send a text Understanding Electrolyte Imbalances in Nursing Practice In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, host Melanie breaks down the critical concept of electrolytes, focusing on their imbalances and the associated dangers. She emphasizes the real-world implications for nursing practice and provides detailed information on the four key electrolytes: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The episode covers symptoms, causes, and nursing interventions for both hyponatremia and...
Send a text Preparation Tips for Nursing Students: Insights from Nurse Melanie In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, I share essential tips to help you prepare for nursing school. I cover how mastering time management and organization skills with the use of digital and paper planners can be a game-changer. I also explain the importance of setting up an organized workspace and creating a study schedule. You'll hear my advice on refreshing prerequisite knowledge such as anatomy, phys...
Send a text In this episode of 'Nursing School Week by Week', we dive deep into cardiac medications, breaking down complex pharmacology concepts into bite-sized pieces. We start with an overview of the main categories: diuretics, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants, using various analogies to make them memorable, like plumbers for diuretics and electricians for antiarrhythmics. We discuss specific medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics...
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Get the inside scoop on nursing school from someone who's been through it! Join nursing student Melanie each week for expert tips on studying smarter, passing exams, mastering clinicals, and landing your first nursing job. Whether you're tackling Fundamentals or prepping for the NCLEX, this podcast gives you the strategies and support to succeed.
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