Did you know appendicitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions you’ll see in the clinical setting? It’s also highly likely to show up on nursing school exams!
In this episode you’ll learn:
Why symptoms can vary so much from person to person
What we now know about the appendix (turns out, it’s not totally useless!)
The classic presentatio ... Show More
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
May 2023
When Pancreatitis Isn't Just a GI Condition: A Nursing Guide with Nurse Mo
In this episode, Nurse Mo from the Straight A Nursing will delve into pancreatitis - its definition, causes, pathophysiology, and its impact on various systems of the body despite being categorized as a gastrointestinal condition. Additionally, we will discuss significant assessm ... Show More
29m 44s