logo
episode-header-image
About this episode
In this episode of the Straight A Nursing podcast, we’re breaking down the key things a nurse needs to know about peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition in which the distal nerves of the hands and feet are damaged and unable to transmit messages correctly. The result is numbness, tingling, weakness and pain (often quite severe pain!). In this episode you ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
#466: MMM - What is a TR Band?
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 giving you a quick overview of TR Bands. ___________________ FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! ... Show More
11m 10s
Feb 5
ENCORE! #410: Postoperative Pediatric Airway Emergencies
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episode 410, which is all about post-op pediatric airway emergencies. You don't want to miss this one! ___________________ ⁠Full Transcr ... Show More
37m 8s
Feb 2
#465: PodQuiz - Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the go, and they give you a taste of what it’s like inside Study Sesh, my audio study tool ... Show More
9m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2023
Narcolepsy
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of us release the stress of the day by working out, venting to friends/family, shopping (like in the movies) and/or taking a nap. Lots of naps. Some could be uncontrollable sleepiness which might be classified as narcolepsy.</span></p> <p>< ... Show More
14 m
Feb 2023
Pilonidal Disease
<p dir="ltr">Have you ever watched a video of a doctor pop a pimple/cyst? These videos are some of the most popular videos that people watch. However, there are some that should never be popped such as the pilonidal cyst/disease.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pilonidal disease is most com ... Show More
10m 43s
Feb 2023
Stiff Person Syndrome
<p dir="ltr">Imagine having your muscles progressive stiffen, then become rigid and spasm which leads to impaired movement. This is a very rare condition that affects one in a  million people. This condition is known as Stiff Person Syndrome.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, we ... Show More
11m 1s