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 us through a systematic approach to assessing and managing patients with AMS, fr ... Show More
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
May 2024
Cardiogenic Shock with Sean from the Nurse Dose Podcast
In this in-depth episode, cardiac nursing expert Sean from the Nurse Dose Podcast vividly illustrates how acute coronary syndromes, valve dysfunction, arrhythmias, and mechanical complications can all culminate in cardiogenic shock. You'll learn to spot the ominous signs like fal ... Show More
45m 45s
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
Nov 2021
#178: Foundations of Feeding Tubes
In this episode, we talk through the foundations of feeding tubes including why we use them, the different types, the various routes they take, and some general safety considerations. I even share with you the “real world” tips on inserting a nasogastric tube so you can feel so m ... Show More
35m 33s
Jul 2025
EM Quick Hits 66 Pediatric Torticollis, Stable Wide Complex Tachydysrhythmias, Post-intubation Neurocritical Care, Hyponatremia Correction Rates, Paronychia Management, Women in EM Leader Series with Judith Tintinalli
On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Pediatric Torticollis with Dr. Deb Shconfeld, Approach to Stable Wide Complex Tachydysrhythmias with Dr. Anand Swaminathan, Post-intubation Neurocritical Care 5 best practices with Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, Hyponatremia Correction Rates with Dr. Justi ... Show More
1h 31m
Oct 2025
#443: MMM - Three Red Flags in a Post-Op Patient
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 talking about three big red flags you never want to miss in a post-op patient. These are quick, easy to remember, and could save your patient’s life. Grab ... Show More
8m 56s