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Straight A Nursing with Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2014
Join Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (AKA Nurse Mo) of Straight A Nursing to learn tried-and-true trips tips and tricks to get you through nursing school and beyond. From organizational tips to study guides and clinical wisdom...it's all here so you can THRIVE in nursing school and on the job! Maureen has a master's degree in nursing education, has experience working as a clinical instructor and more than 12 years experience working in ICU and PACU. Maureen is the author of the Nursing School Thrive Guide and host of the Straight A Nursing podcast, one of the highest rated nursing podcasts in the United States. She attended CSU Sacramento for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees and lives in Northern California.
#379: Acute vs. Chronic Pain | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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 nursing school exams!).
Highlights include:
Key characteristics of acute and chronic pain - causes, duration, quality, and impact on life
Pharmacologic treatments for acute and chronic pain
Non-pharmacologic treatments - explore medications (from NSAIDs to botulinum toxin) and non-pharmacologic strategies (such as CBT, physical therapy, and TENS units)
Links mentioned in this episode:
Types of Pain - Dive deeper into the different subtypes of pain here!
Corticosteroids - Learn the key things you know about this common type of medication
LAST - Learn about local anesthetic systemic toxicity
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Full Transcript - Read the article and view references
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Pharmacology Success Pack - Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack.
Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!
Clinical Success Pack - One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools.
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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Highlights include:
Key characteristics of acute and chronic pain - causes, duration, quality, and impact on life
Pharmacologic treatments for acute and chronic pain
Non-pharmacologic treatments - explore medications (from NSAIDs to botulinum toxin) and non-pharmacologic strategies (such as CBT, physical therapy, and TENS units)
Links mentioned in this episode:
Types of Pain - Dive deeper into the different subtypes of pain here!
Corticosteroids - Learn the key things you know about this common type of medication
LAST - Learn about local anesthetic systemic toxicity
___________________
Full Transcript - Read the article and view references
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh!
Pharmacology Success Pack - Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack.
Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!
Clinical Success Pack - One of the best ways to fast-track your clinical learning is having the right tools.
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
___________________
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode link: play.headliner.app/episode/24800152?
(video made with www.headliner.app)
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#378: Nursing Care for Pulmonary Embolism | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &...
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! A pulmonary embolism is a condition in which vessels in the lungs are blocked by a thrombus or other material that has traveled from somewhere else in the body. This is us...
#377: Right Heart Failure Nursing Care | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In this episode, we dive into the essentials of nursing care for patients with right-sided heart failure. You’ll learn: -The difference between right-sided and left-sided ...
#376: Tips for Being a Courageous Nurse | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! Feeling unsure or timid at the bedside is something every new nurse and nursing student experiences. In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down how to build courage in those cr...
#375: ENCORE! How to Prepare for Finals | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In this encore episode, I’m reviving a popular topic that is of special interest to nursing students right now…studying for finals! Hit play on this episode to hear my 12 ...
#374: Mastering Myxedema Coma | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down the critical information you need to know about myxedema coma, a life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism. Learn how to recogn...
#373: Essentials of Prostate Cancer | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! Want to feel more confident on your exams or when caring for patients with prostate cancer? This episode has everything you need! This episode walks you through the essent...
#372: Recognizing Defense Mechanisms | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In this episode, we dive into one of the key aspects of mental health nursing: recognizing and understanding defense mechanisms. These psychological strategies, often unco...
Take Care of Yourself Today! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Today in the U.S. it's Election Day and you may be feeling some stress or anxiety. This is your reminder to take care of yourself today. I've also included some helpful voter information in case you haven't voted yet! Resources mentioned in this episode: Check your registration - Check your registration status and get info about same-day registration in your state. Find your polling place - Use...
#371: What is Hypertensive Crisis? | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! This episode breaks down hypertensive crisis - what it is, how to recognize it, and the steps nurses can take to manage it effectively. You’ll learn the two main types of ...
#370: PODSWAP! Communication Tips from FreshRN’s Kati Kleber Cat: Tips and Advice | Straight A...
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! I’m swapping podcast episodes this week with Kati Kleber from FreshRN and I could not be more excited about what she is sharing with you! In this mega episode, which aired...
#369: Four Cases of Acute Confusion | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In today’s episode, we cover four common cases of acute confusion (delirium) in hospitalized patients. While these scenarios provide insight, remember that any confusion s...
#368: First-Pass Metabolism Explained: Key Insights for Nurses | Straight A Nursing: Study for...
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In this episode, I'm breaking down the concept of first-pass metabolism, also known as the first-pass effect, and why it’s important for nurses to understand. You’ll learn...
#367: The Hypothermic Patient | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F), causing the body to lose more heat than it generates. While it's commonly linked to exposure to cold environments, it can also result from medical conditions or medications. In this episode you’ll learn: How the body regula...
#366: Preventing CAUTI Like a Pro | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Get this episode and more on the Straight A Nursing podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out all my resources and lessons for nurses and nursing students at www.straightanursingstudent.com. See you there! In this episode, we delve into catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), a common hospital-acquired infection with serious implications. We’ll explore how thes...
#365: Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Risks, and Treatments | Straight A Nursing: Study...
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#365: Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Risks, and Treatments | Straight A Nursing: Study...
#364: Eight Pain Medications Nurses Should Know | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school...
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#363: Osteomyelitis Nursing Implications | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &...
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#363: Osteomyelitis Nursing Implications | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams &...
#362: Cellulitis NCLEX Review | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#362: Cellulitis NCLEX Review | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#361: How to Write SMART Objectives | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#361: How to Write SMART Objectives | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#360: Tips for Thriving in Pediatric Clinical | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school...
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#359: Ask Me Anything! (Number 5) | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#359: Ask Me Anything! (Number 5) | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#358: Avoid These Five Mistakes of New Nursing Students | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing...
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#358: Avoid These Five Mistakes of New Nursing Students | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing...
#357: Ask Me Anything | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#357: Ask Me Anything | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#356: All About Ascites | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#355: Ask Me Anything! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#355: Ask Me Anything! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#354: PO Meds for Type 2 Diabetes | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#353: Ask Me Anything! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#353: Ask Me Anything! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#352: The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#352: The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#351: Ask Me Anything! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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#351: Ask Me Anything! | Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
Great analysis, thank you! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?
I love the way you break it down to understand how to set it up step by step
Thamk you so much for creating podcasts such as this episode which is very informative. I noticed though the research process. Maybe you’d include this in the queue. Thanks.
A very thankless career. A career that will give you PTSD. Wreck your back and spirit. Otherwise a "great job."
IT WAS VERY HELPFUL.
I think you uploaded the wrong thing this video is only 3 seconds. 😢
Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention...I'll see if I can find the original :-)
Thank you Nurse Mo! I have recently subscribed to your YT channel and podcast and purchased the M/S course on your website. I love how you break down each concept in a way that is intuitive and easy to understand. :) As a nurse returning to the bedside, being able to review over this SOS routine makes returning to nursing it a little less daunting.
I'm so happy to hear that! I'm thrilled Med Surg Solution is helping you :-)
L - Look A - Assess T - Test T - Treat E - Educate Look; edema, thin/ shiny skin, blisters, skin tears, weight gain, low blood pressure, Assess; blood pressure, daily weight, lung sounds, breathing, HR, neurological status, abdominal girth, urine output, Test; albumin, pre-albumin, liver function, BUN, Creatinine, echocardiogram for cardiac output, chest X-ray to check for pulmonary edema, ultrasound to check for ascites, Treat; large molecule fluid colloids like dextrand or hetastarch or albumin. Then Lasix. Educate PT/ family on causes, treatment, medication, measures taken to reverse fluid shifts, I’s and O’s, expected outcomes. ❤❤❤
You got it, Amber!
This is soooo good. I'm currently in nursing school, and I needed this. I WANT to be a great Nurse. And this is a great starting point. Thank you Nurse Mo!
I'm so happy you found this helpful! Best of luck to you!
I’m 32 and just graduated with my BA in English last summer. Took me 7 years as a stay at home mom! Now I’m working as a digital marketing consultant. But deep down I always wanted to be an l&d nurse. I’m going to pace myself for now but I think in my mid or late 30s I’d like to go back for my ADN and pursue my dream. My kids will be pre teens then and it’ll be better timing :) thank you for this video!
I'm so proud of you! You've got this! I didn't graduate until I was 41!
@@StraightANursing aw thank you!! That’s very reassuring!
Seemed impossible, but it’s been over 2 years and I don’t crave a drop of alcohol, the key difference was that I didn’t suffer withdrawal, not even within the first 30 days, just happened after go’ogling Steffon Barkload's latest and genuinely quitting because I was a mess.
I'm so happy you are doing well!
This was exactly what I needed before my newborn exam!
I'm so happy it helped! Are you following the podcast so you can listen on-the-go? I'm starting a new series in January that I'm super excited about!!!
I’m 52 years old planning to go back for Nursing , I’m more comfortable doing my class online so that I can more focus on. English is second language eve though I can communicate well , But when it comes to writing I got lost big time .
I'm so proud of you for pursuing your dream! Have you considered getting a writing tutor? One of the keys to success is knowing your strengths and also knowing where you have room to grow 💕 Wishing you all the best!
Nurse Mo !!!! I can now put your face to your pretty voice !!! I thoroughly enjoy your pod cast . I passed my fundamental exit exam today going into pharmacology. I just wanted to say thank you for everything !❤
I'm so proud of you!!! Way to go!
You are so great! Wow...a great video. Thank you for making.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much 🙏
Wishing you all the best!
I now have an ileostomy, and have had over a year to consider my next course in life( 42yo female), and I'm passionate about becoming an RN, have been studying and contacted a local university. but are there nurses with an ileostomy? I'm asking because of potential of appliance leak while caring for a pt...🫣
Yes we always use simple brains in the ER just Pt label, CC, HX, family # if they asked, meds, labs and other pending.
I would think so! It's a TOTALLY different world and so fast-paced! Hats off to ER nurses everywhere, you are amazing at what you do! 💕
Very nice explanation! Thanks
So glad you found it helpful!
you covered all the nitty gritty details which i love to know because it helps me understand the bigger picture. thank you again!
I'm so happy you found it helpful!
thank you so much for this video!!! soooooo helpful. i have my must know drug quiz tomorrow for complex care (last semester!!) and this video was amazing for clarifying how the drug works!!!
I hope you absolutely crushed that quiz!
I'm taking Med-surge next semester! Will definitely wlll try this out!
Hope it's been helping you!
Thank you !
You're so welcome!
Hello! I purchased your planner! I will use it this Fall 2024
Hope you like it!
I'm 48 and am planning on going to nursing school next fall. I'm glad I found this on here. I was gonna be a nurse when I was younger but life got in the way. I have been a caregiver my whole life.
You can do it girl. Your story sounds just like mine same age and all. We are going to keep each other posted and rock this.❤❤❤
You've got this Linette!
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Hi Nurse Mo, I just got finished listening to your latest pod cast and then I watched your video on studying for nursing school. As of right now, I am in the pre-req classes of my journey to becoming a nurse. Your one time only limited cost for boot camp is $67 (that's is awesome!) and I would have access to it for only 30 months (but I can ask for an extension-thank you) but I am concerned because If I buy it now
sorry, I hit send before I was finished. If I purchase bootcamp now- the access might be over (or half way through my course) by the time I start the actual nursing classes. I am confused as to why once purchased, we cannot keep forever. Please let me know if you can help me, Thanks so much
Hi Carrie, we've updated the terms and it actually doesn't expire :)
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Thanks for watching!
I am 60, have been retired for 2.5 years and have decided to get back in the game. Its been 35 years since I graduated college and I spent most of my career in my own business, unrelated to health fields. Now, I'm doing prerequisites to enter a nursing program. I will be 63, by the time I have my BSN, but as long as I'm strong and healthy, I am almost convinced it doesn't matter. Being retired isn't challenging or fullfilling to me Those of us who have maturity and world knowledge are perhaps in a better position to make a difference in health care and in people's lives.
This is so inspiring! You will be an amazing nurse!
@@StraightANursing Thank you for those kind words. I'm doing it! My memory isn't as good, so I study 40 hours a week to learn what used to take me 12.
I love you ❤❤❤ This is excellence
Thanks for watching/listening!
Dr. Akpamu on TH-cam cured me off hepatitis b which I have been suffering for long now all thanks to this great man call dr akpamu for his help
I have Neuroleptic Malignant Hyperthermia
I'm so glad you're aware of this so you can ensure your healthcare team members know about it if you ever need surgery. Thanks for listening to the episode!
I am a 50-year-old CNA seriously considering an LPN program. Is this considered a good transition at this age?
LPN is a fabulous option! And if you decide to get your RN, you can work as a nurse while you go through a bridge program :-) Wishing you ALL the best!!
What a wonderful class! I loved every detail.
So glad! Thanks for listening! 💕
We don't say "older student" anymore. It's now known as "non-trad student" aka non-traditional. :)
Thanks for jumping in to the conversation and sharing your insight 💕
Im 46 was in special ed throughout school, I dropped out of jr college 20 years ago because my grades were so bad. I had a 0.8 gpa and I have never worked a day in my life, seriously, not one. My IQ is 86. What are the odds I would succeed?
Nursing is a very challenging program and you need a strong background in science in order to be successful. My suggestion would be to start with college-level science courses and see how it goes!
For Anxiety and Depression if nothing else helps??
Hi there...this is a question to ask your psychiatrist or primary care physician. I hope you feel better soon!
Girl I used to procrastinate my procrastination
Thanks for watching! Hope you're doing well :-)
That part!
I hope to start nursing school at 39 years old. Currently, finishing up my prerequisites.
Way to go!!!!
Ur lectures are very easy to understand. Could you please make lectures on immunisation and disease related immunisation
Thanks for the suggestion!
Well, I wanna get a fecal transplant so I could enjoy the smell of the donor's poop.
I graduated Nursing School at 49 and passed NCLEX and I was so scared. I did very well though. I have 6 children at home and that was hard. But tech changes were my biggest challenge . But hard work and good team work really made up for that and I made lifetime friends with people of all ages
That's amazing!!! Congratulations!
Can’t hear this video. Sound is all the way up and it’s still hard to hear.
Hi Julie...this is actually a really out-dated walkthrough of Bootcamp. There's a more recent one here: th-cam.com/video/uUoJCzvEOLI/w-d-xo.html
I'm with little kids. Some are very spoiled and task oriented. I have worked my whole life I am an LVN and married to a fire captain. Thor is very little support for us they assume we are fine while the little kids get all the nice comments and support. I definitely shine in clinical. But this has been disappointing
I'm sorry you're experiencing this. Is it possible the younger students are getting more support is because they need it, whereas you are performing at a higher level? Just something to think about. 💕 Regardless, I am proud of you!!!! I hope your next clinical rotation is a better experience...keep on believing in yourself :-)
Great video
Thanks! Thanks for watching! 💕
Could you please make a video for the current 2024 planner? I know it came with instructions but I would love to see how you utilize it
Thanks so much for the idea...if I can squeeze it in I will! My schedule is super busy right now but I love this idea!
I passed my board!! Thank you so much for what you do!!
Great job! That's awesome :-) Congratulations!!!!
I am 50 and seriously planning to head back to nursing school. I tried when I was 40 and ended up dropping out because I started having panic attacks ( it was more about what was going on at home) but my kids are raised now and I’ve always thought about being a hospice nurse. I’m also a preacher soooo praying for Gods will in all of this.
Definitely not too late to pursue your dream!
This lecture was so on point ! Thank you so much !
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for listening! 💕
Listening with 😂playback speed x2
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do :-)