Have you noticed that your patients are being prescribed SGLT-2 inhibitors, even if they don't have diabetes? If your patient asked, would you be able to explain why they are taking an SGLT-2 inhibitor?Listen in to learn about how this new and fascinating class of medication that was designed for diabetes is now being prescribed for heart failure, too.Do yo ... 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
Aug 2022
#235: BONUS! So You Want to be a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses that fulfill a variety of roles in the healthcare setting. Having an NP license enables a nurse to write orders, prescribe medications, diagnose health conditions and, in some states, can even operate independently without physicia ... Show More
34m 29s
Jun 2020
Simple Nursing Pharmacology Cardiovascular Antihypertensive Diuretics
Cardiovascular antihypertensive meds. Hydrochlorothiazide, loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, potassium wasting diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, Furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, Cardiac Pharmacology, Antihypertensive drugs, blood pressure medications, he ... Show More
9m 26s
Jun 2020
#104: Job, NCLEX and Life Tips for the New Grad Nurse
Making the transition from nursing student to new grad nurse is one of the most intense, nerve-wracking and amazing experiences you’ll ever have. Even though you’re excited, you’re likely also a little bit nervous (maybe even scared!). These tips for new grad nurses will help you ... Show More
50m 59s
Jun 2020
Simple Nursing Pharmacology Cardiovascular Intro
Cardiovascular Meds: Heart failure drugs, Ace inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, lisinopril, losartan, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, nitroglycerin. Free quiz & full course at https://Simplenursing.com/nursing-school Pharmacology Master Class - 100 vide ... Show More
3m 40s
Jun 2020
Simple Nursing Pharmacology Cardiovascular Cholesterol Lowering Agents
Cardiovascular meds. Cholesterol lowering agents. Hyperlipidemia, Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin, Pitavastatin (Livalo), Pravastatin (Pravachol), Rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor), Simvastatin (Zocor) Free quiz & full course at https://Simplenursing.com/nur ... Show More
5m 13s
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