When fluid resuscitating hypotensive patients, how do you know when to continue with IV fluids and when to initiate vasopressors? In this episode, critical care teaching legend Nicole Kupchik, RN MSN CNS, shares evidence-based practices for determining the best course of action. Explore the significance of noninvasive measurements in assessing fluid responsi ... Show More
Jul 2024
Altered Mental Status with Christian Guzman, APRN
Altered mental status (AMS) can be an early warning sign of serious conditions, yet it's often overlooked or dismissed as simple confusion. In this episode, critical care nurse practitioner Christian Guzman breaks down the complexities of AMS and its many causes. Christian walks ... Show More
47m 32s
May 2024
Hypovolemic Shock with The Q Word Podcast's Lisa and Nyssa, RN
While the concept of hypovolemic shock may seem straightforward compared to the other types of shock, it's various causes and vastly different treatment approaches may catch you off guard. In this episode, flight nurse Nyssa from The Q Word Podcast vividly illustrates the key dif ... Show More
45m 19s
Feb 2021
#139: Getting to Know Norepinephrine
In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll d ... Show More
23m 17s
Oct 2023
#311: From Terrified to Excited: A Guide to Conquering ICU Clinical Rotations
Welcome back to the Straight A Nursing podcast with Nurse Mo, where we dive into all things nursing school and the bedside. In today's episode, we're tackling ICU clinicals, a topic that can be both exciting and intimidating for nursing students. Nurse Mo shares her experiences a ... Show More
30m 11s
Dec 2021
#190: Endocarditis NCLEX Review
In this episode, I’m breaking down the key things you need to know about endocarditis for clinical, nursing school exams, and the NCLEX.
Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the innermost layer of the heart and also includes the valves. It is often a result o ... Show More
23m 37s
Jun 2024
Straight A Nursing Podcast Trailer
In this show, 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 sch ... Show More
3m 49s