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. Whether you’re an experienced nurse looking for a change of pace or a nursing s ... 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
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 41s
Mar 2022
#205: Nurse Residency Programs Demystified
If you are graduating from nursing school soon, you are undoubtedly starting to think about your first nursing job. For many of you, that will involve participating in a nurse residency program. In this episode, we’ll discuss what nurse residency programs are, why they are valuab ... Show More
38m 42s
Jul 2021
#17 - Nurses Support Their Young
<p><strong>This week is all about nurses eating their young, and why instead nurses should SUPPORT their young.</strong></p>
<p><strong>BRETT IS BACK! My favorite thing this week, besides recording with my husband again, is the Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando. The Florida rain ... Show More
52m 32s
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