As a student nurse or even a brand new nurse, you may find that you are often perplexed if the situation your patient is facing is an actual emergency or not. In this episode we cover some basic scenarios that need to be evaluated quickly so that you can intervene appropriately and swiftly.
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Jul 13
#499: MMM - JVD Made Simple
You might be wondering, what in the world is JVD? It's another of those terms that nursing students hear all the time and plan to look up later. First, JVD stands for jugular venous distention. Second, hit play and I'll tell you all about JVD and why you should never stop noticin ... Show More
7m 58s
Apr 2020
Studying to Save Lives EP 2. ft. ER Nurse Kate, BSN, RN
On this episode we have Kate as a guest. She's a new grad Emergency Room nurse in Louisiana. We talk about confidence as new grad in the ER, nursing school experiences, Kate's first code, her experience having to take a leave of absence during Covid-19 and much more. If you ever ... Show More
53m 43s
Mar 2025
Elementary | Calling an Ambulance
<p>It's a nightmare situation: someone has an accident and needs immediate medical help, and you're the only person around to help. In today's ChinesePod lesson, learn how to call for help in Chinese. Who knows - with some of this vocabulary, you might just save a lif ... Show More
16m 57s
Jul 2025
I Didn’t Sign Up for This… But God Did
In this episode, I’m diving into a moment that caught me completely off guard — a 15-year-old patient shows up in the ER… on shrooms.We’re talking real-life emergency nursing, the raw realities of teen drug use, and how this case tested my clinical skills, my faith, and everythin ... Show More
19m 59s