Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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.
Episodes
May 8, 2025 • 21 mins
Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the top five causes of maternal mortality—and when it happens, nurses are often the ones who recognize it and initiate prompt treatment. In this episode, we’re diving into how to recognize and respond to this high-risk situation with confidence. You’ll learn the pathophysiology behind postpartum hemorrhage as well as the major causes so you can know who’s most at risk. And, we’ll use the LATTE method...
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May 5, 2025 • 6 mins
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 how to quickly set yourself up for success when you check 3 things at the beginning of your shift.
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May 1, 2025 • 24 mins
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 167, which discusses non-sepsis reasons for an elevated lactate. It’s an important reminder not to get tunnel vision and think that every elevated lactate level means the patient has an overwhelming infection. In fact, some of th...
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April 28, 2025 • 5 mins
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 what to do when your patient is having premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). We’ll talk about key assessments, when to get worried, and important nursing interventions.
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April 24, 2025 • 27 mins
There’s nothing like that moment when your patient starts having periods of obstructive apnea and you realize…YOU are the airway. In this episode, I’m walking you through the key things you need to know so you can feel more confident (and hopefully a bit less terrified) managing soft tissue obstructions.
Hit play on this episode and I’ll talk you through the signs of obstruction, optimal positioning, and the proper use of airway ad...
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April 21, 2025 • 4 mins
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 the vital sign that is most often assessed incorrectly. You don't want to this miss this episode, the vital sign in question is also one of the most important indicators of early clinical deterioration.
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April 17, 2025 • 30 mins
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 65, which is all about acid-base balance.
Acid-base balance is one of those things that occur "behind-the-scenes" with all of your patients. But when this balance is off, it can be pretty dramatic! Tune in to this encore episode...
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April 14, 2025 • 4 mins
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 sharing tips on how to tell if a child needs emergent attention.
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April 10, 2025 • 29 mins
If your mind refuses to turn off when it’s time to rest, there’s a good chance you’re a nurse or nursing student.
In this episode, I’m diving into the power of brain dumping: a simple, no-pressure practice that helps you clear mental clutter, reduce stress, and get the kind of rest you actually need. Whether you’re a nursing student drowning in deadlines or a nurse who’s been running on fumes, this is for you.
You’ll learn what b...
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April 7, 2025 • 4 mins
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 sharing how I'm sharing how I save time and still do thorough head-to-toe assessments.
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April 3, 2025 • 31 mins
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 153, which is all about what to do in your first code blue.
For the current BLS and ALCS guidelines, visit the American Heart Association website.
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March 31, 2025 • 4 mins
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 sharing about how to develop and trust an important aspect of being a nurse: your nursing judgement.
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March 27, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode, we delve into a simulated emergency scenario to refresh and reinforce Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills. The setting involves Mr. Williams, a 63-year-old with multiple comorbidities, who presents to the ER with heart palpitations that escalate into a much more severe condition.
The episode covers the progression of his condition and escalation of care that includes things like synchronized cardioversion,...
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March 24, 2025 • 3 mins
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 sharing my best tips for taking vitals on a child.
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March 20, 2025 • 31 mins
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 98, which simplifies the differences between levels of consciousness.
Knowing the differences between each level of consciousness helps you chart accurately and communicate your patient’s condition with precision.
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March 17, 2025 • 3 mins
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, 3 nurse hacks to make your life easier.
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March 13, 2025 • 40 mins
This episode dives into the complex world of neurological injuries, focusing on four key types: ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and hematoma. For each condition, Nurse Mo discusses the essentials of diagnosis and treatment options, ranging from medical management to surgical interventions. Boost your confidence when it comes to your next neuro patient or your next exam!
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March 10, 2025 • 4 mins
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 a very common condition that often gets mistaken for dementia in your elderly patients.
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March 6, 2025 • 29 mins
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 113, which is all about third spacing and fluid shifts.
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March 3, 2025 • 3 mins
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 sharing the tips I’ve learned in PACU when I’ve got a patient with a spinal block.
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