Oct 8

#518: Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema for Nursing Students

Picture this: You're a nurse in the PACU and are receiving a patient who is a 34 year old male with a past medical history of obesity and loud snoring reported by his spouse. Although he does not have diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, you suspect it. He was given general anesthe ... Show More

30m 27s

Oct 5

#517: MMM - Vasopressors, Part One: Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

Vasopressors such as norepinephrine and epinephrine intimidate a lot of new nurses. In this episode I'm breaking down norepinephrine and epinephrine, including how they work and are administered, and importantly, how to avoid mixing them up when it counts. If you're in pharmacolo ... Show More

8m 13s

Oct 1

Malignant Hyperthermia for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #302

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hypermetabolic crisis that is fatal if left untreated. It occurs in individuals with a specific genetic condition when they are exposed to certain anesthetic gasses or the medication succinylcholine. By the end of this episode you'll have a thorou ... Show More

31m 33s

Sep 2024

What Are You Doing with Your Life

On this episode we dive into our guide to thrive in nursing school. Why do nursing students and nurses burn out, and Why are you in Nursing School

44m 48s

Sep 2022

How to Study For Nursing School

In this episode, Kati discusses her tips to optimize your study time specifically for nursing school courses. We cover: <ul> <li>How to organize your study life</li> <li>Tips to optimize your environment</li> <li>How to outsmart your brain</li> <li>Setting your phys ... Show More

37m 1s

Jan 2022

Keep Calm and Pass the NCLEX with @yournursingeducator

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Advice and resources you need for your NCLEX experience. The best way to practice and study for the NCLEX. How to retake the NCLEX if you didn't pass the first time. Resources + Links: Connect with Barbara on Instagram | @yournursingeducator Learn ... Show More

38m 26s

Feb 2021

430: Answering All of Your Burning Premed Questions

Today, we talk about declaring minors, starting clubs, MCAT, applications, taking the nurse to doctor path, shadowing, factors in choosing med school, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT PrepThomas Frank’s YouTube channel The MCAT CARS Podcast

32m 24s

Jan 2023

Top Reasons NOT to be a Nurse

Send a textI want you all to go into this nursing field with your eyes wide open. So today I'm talking about some powerful reasons why you might NOT want to become a nurse. Nursing isn't for everyone, and it pays to get all the information you can before making this very importan ... Show More

19m 44s

Apr 2021

Catching Up With a Couple of Previous New Grads

In this episode, I interview a couple of RNs that I trained when they were fresh out of nursing school. They talk about their orientation experience as well as what they did to land a job in the ICU right out of school. At the end we hear from a special guest that gives us a ... Show More

37m 44s

Jul 2021

#19 - Nurse Pay, Let’s Talk Money

Another week, another new podcast episode! I’m talking all about what nurses get paid in different states. To start the episode, I’m talking about my “Category Is…” series I’ve been doing in my stories. The hydration stations are getting out of control, and the bugs and animals f ... Show More

47m 36s

Mar 2017

Nursing Time Management

This episode discusses why time management is essential for every nurse to consider, as well as practical tips for the floor and critical care environment. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-011-time-management-tips-for-new-nurses-show-notes/ Get weekly ... Show More

19m 1s

Aug 2023

Float Pool Nursing: Pros, Cons, and Crafting the Perfect Float Nurse

Have you ever wondered what float pool nursing is like? These nurses fill staffing gaps throughout various units in the hospital, meaning no two days are the same. Listen in as I discuss what float pool nursing is, it's pros and cons, and who would make an ideal float pool nurse. ... Show More

28m 3s

#266: Five Questions I Get Asked About N...