Jun 15

#493: MMM - Why we Avoid Blood Pressures & IVs on the Mastectomy Side

You've picked up the blood pressure cuff and your patient says "Wait! Not that arm! I had a mastectomy." You swiftly go for the other arm, but let's talk about WHY we avoid taking blood pressures, starting IVs, and doing veni-punctures on the side of a mastectomy. _______________ ... Show More

9m 12s

Jun 11

Know These 8 Labs Before Your First Day of Clinical - ENCORE! #329

Want to start clinicals with more confidence? Walking in, already knowing these 8 common labs inside and out will definitely give you an edge when it comes to interpreting your patients lab results and understanding important components of their care plan. Still nervous about sta ... Show More

52m 47s

Jun 8

#492: MMM - Why Low Albumin Causes Edema

If you've ever wondered why your patients with low albumin also have edema, hit play and I'll explain. You'll see that the "why" behind this connection makes total sense and it will stick with you forever. This is a quick episode that covers what albumin is and does in the body, ... Show More

8m 6s

Mar 2017

Nursing Time Management

This episode discusses why time management is essential for every nurse to consider, as well as practical tips for the floor and critical care environment. Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/episode-011-time-management-tips-for-new-nurses-show-notes/ Get weekly ... Show More

19m 1s

Jun 2018

Acute Variceal Bleed (GI Bleed Part 3/3)

You're on the rapid response team and are called over to a patient presenting with hypotension. Per nursing, the patient is a 58 year old male with a PMH of: <ul> <li>ETOH abuse (1 pint of vodka daily)</li> <li>Cirrhosis</li> </ul> While in the room, the patie ... Show More

8m 44s

Mar 2017

PA Boards 126: Low Testosterone (hypogonadism), family medicine advice, hyperlipidemia TX

Today we'll be addressing 3 topics: 1. How to diagnose low testosterone/who to treat 2. My 4 tips for family medicine rotations/practice 3. Hyperlipidemia management - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live a ... Show More

14m 12s

Jul 2025

145. Brain Bites: Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Why it's so hard to go to bed, even when you're exhausted.___Newsletter sign upCorporate Speaking How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is f ... Show More

3m 39s

Aug 2023

Appendicitis Flash Notes - The Best FREE NCLEX Prep

Follow along while you listen to this show! Just head over to nclexbook.com to get our Free eBook - NCLEX Flash Notes, with 77- MUST KNOW NCLEX nursing topics . . . and as a bonus, you'll receive 16 full-color nursing cheatsheet. www.nclexbook.com Appendicitis Flash Notes - The B ... Show More

2m 48s

Jul 2023

Welcome to Exam Room Nutrition

Join Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN as she shares the vision behind the podcast dedicated to providing practical nutrition training for clinicians. The purpose of Exam Room Nutrition is to provide clinicians with valuable insights and practical tips to help you confidently tackle to ... Show More

2m 40s

Apr 2025

BITESIZE | The 5 Minute Morning Habit To Reduce Stress, Overwhelm & Negative Thoughts | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #550

Journalling regularly has been shown to decrease emotional stress, make it easier to turn new behaviours into long term habits, improve the quality of our relationships and, ultimately, help us lead more mindful and intentional lives. It can help improve sleep, lead to better dec ... Show More

20m 32s

Feb 2025

BITESIZE | The Simple Daily Habit to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Overwhelm | Patrick McKeown #529

CAUTION: Breath hold exercises are only suitable if you are in good health. If you have any concerns, consult your medical doctor before practicing any breathing exercises. You should never practice breath holds if you are in or near water, if you are pregnant, have high blood pr ... Show More

18m 23s

Sep 2019

Croup

Your first patient of the morning is an 18 month year old female patient who's brought to the clinic by her mother. The chief complaint is cough and difficulty breathing. The patients mother states she was up all night due to the nearly constant coughing. On exa ... Show More

14m 16s

Aug 2025

This Mindset Shift Radically Changed My Life (for the better)

There’s one mindset shift that completely transformed my life — from being stuck in a soul-sucking career in law to building a life of meaning, freedom, and success in content creation. In this motivational episode, I’ll share that mindset with you. It’s simple, but it changes ev ... Show More

10m 30s

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