In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down the key differences between acute and chronic pain to help you navigate pain management more effectively as a nurse or nursing student. By understanding how these two types of pain differ in causes, duration, and treatment approaches, you’ll be better equipped to deliver compassionate and tailored care (and crush those n ... Show More
Aug 31
#510: PodQuiz - Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Test your knowledge of AKI with this quick set of audio flashcards. Dive right in or brush up on your nursing knowledge of AKI first, in episode #509: Acute Kidney Injury for Nursing Students: Causes, Symptoms, Labs & Treatment. These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the ... Show More
9m 52s
Aug 27
#509: Acute Kidney Injury for Nursing Students: Causes, Symptoms, Labs & Treatment
Acute kidney injury is one of the most common complications seen in hospitalized patients, yet it's a topic that often leaves nursing students overwhelmed by lab values and terminology. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three types of AKI and showing you how to recognize the ... Show More
20m 48s
Apr 2024
How to Figure Out What Type of Pain You Have (Mechanical vs Neuropathic vs Chronic)
In today's episode, I cover the three primary types of musculoskeletal pain, which include mechanical (nociceptive) pain, neuropathic (nerve) pain and chronic or persistent pain. Understanding what type of pain you have helps determine the best path forward in terms of which trea ... Show More
16m 31s
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