The difference between working in a hospital and working home health is night and day. I’m going to be talking about my experience as a home health nurse, what a day in the life looks like. I’m going to touch on some myths about home health nurses, kind of the reputation that they have and if I think that that’s warranted or not. And how it compare…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. During this episode, ChatHealth Clinical Lead, Laura Burrowes talks to School Nurses from Leeds and Trafford and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lecturer from Birmingham City University about the issues they’re seeing around vaping with children and young people. Please lis…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. During this episode, SAPHNA CEO, Sharon White, speaks to School Nurses from Hampshire and Derby City and a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lecturer from Birmingham City University about the role of the School Nurse in safeguarding children and young people. Please listen ou…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. During this episode, SAPHNA’s Professional Officer, Sallyann Sutton talks to School Nurses from Warwickshire, Oxford and Cyprus MOD to hear how school nurses are supporting children and young people’s mental health. Please listen out for other episodes in this series, as we uncover some of th…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. During this episode, ChatHealth Clinical Lead, Laura Burrowes talks to School Nurses from Hampshire, Trafford and a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lecturer from the University of Salford to hear how School Nurses are helping children and young people to maintain healthy li…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. During this episode, SAPHNA CEO, Sharon White, chats with School Nurses from Oxford and Leeds and a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lecturer from the University of Salford to discuss how School Nurses are supporting young people in the LGBTQ community. Please listen out for…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. During this episode, SAPHNA's Professional Officer, Sallyann Sutton speaks to School Nurses from Warwickshire, Derby City and Leeds to discover their thoughts on defining the role of the School Nurse. Please listen out for other episodes in this series, as we uncover some of the challenges an…

This is the podcast for School Nurses, by School Nurses. In this short trailer episode, you'll hear a little more about the topics being discussed by School Nurses in this first series. We'll uncover some of the challenges and issues affecting children, young people and families across the UK, which includes: The role of the School Nurse Mental Hea…

Today we're talking about a basic one but a big one. We’re talking about falls. We're gonna get into what constitutes a fall, because it may not be exactly what you think a fall is but it would still count as a fall. We're gonna get into what makes a person more likely to have a fall; we're gonna get into what we as nurses can do to help prevent fa…

Let's continue talking about the pros and cons of working night shift vs day shift as a new nurse. Get 20% off a Lecturio Nursing subscription with Discount Code: nursingschoolwbw20 First up, on the day shift, there are more meds to give. So, that can be good if you’re trying to practice your skills, but bad just because it’s more work and it’s goi…

Today I want to talk about the differences between day shift vs night shift for nurses. Maybe you’re on the fence, you don’t know if you want to work day shift or night shift when you graduate, so I want to go over the pros and cons of each to help you make your decision. Check out Lecturio for incredibly helpful videos and so much more! Get 50% of…

You just graduated from nursing school, and now you're working as a nurse in the emergency department. The EMTs bring in a 26 year old female with generalized weakness of the left lower and upper extremities, and a sudden headache. What do you do? Can you complete all 5 critical actions, or will you carry out a dangerous action? Learn the most impo…

Today we are focusing on Strokes, or Brain attacks. This is one of those conditions that is so important for us nurses to know the signs and symptoms of, because your patient could have a stroke at any point. They could come into the ER with a suspected stroke, or they could be recovering on the med-surg unit, about to be discharged, and then have …

It’s almost time for a new semester to start and a lot of you will be going to clinicals for the first time, and the rest of you will be going to clinicals again. I am all done with clinicals now, but I know when I was going through it, I packed a lot of things that I really didn’t need at all, and then there were some things that I didn’t pack, th…

With a new semester just around the corner, and some of you starting nursing school for the very first time, it is so important to make sure your study system is top-notch and ready to go. As James Clear would say, "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." In this episode, I'm sharing my insanely effective…

There are pros for going straight for your RN, there are pros for doing LPN first, or even just doing LPN. Not everyone who gets their LPN degree is planning on becoming an RN. The first obvious pro for going the LPN route is that it’s faster. You can get your LPN in just 12 months, whereas getting your RN takes about 18 months. So you’re gonna sav…

I patient comes into the emergency room with chest pain. What are you, the nurse, going to do about it? Would you recognize it? Go through this case study with us and see what to do when a patient is having a heart attack, or myocardial infarction. Learn the 5 critical actions you must take as a nurse to prevent lasting damage from a myocardial inf…

Everything you need to know as a nursing student about Myocardial Infarction, or a heart attack. Know the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction in patients, know the nursing interventions for a STEMI heart attack. And know what medications to give for a myocardial infarction. Check out Picmonic for an audiovisual learning system with unforget…

Not all nurses are bedside nurses, and I don’t want you guys to feel like just because you don’t want to work in a hospital, as a bedside nurse, that you’re somehow not a “real” nurse. 61% of nurses work in a hospital setting. So that means almost 40% of nurses work non-bedside nursing jobs. And do not try to tell them they are not “real” nurses. C…

Today I want to address the Elephant in the Nursing School room. I want to talk about this myth that’s out there that says you’re not a “real” nurse unless you work as a bedside nurse in a hospital. And that’s just not the case, and in a bit, I’m gonna give you 10 alternative jobs that you can do as a new grade nurse. Nursing is a big, huge field. …

You are working as a nurse in the emergency department when you get a new patient. A 65 year old female with a chief complaint of altered mental status. Will you be able to use your nursing spidey-senses to figure out what is wrong with this patient before she crashes? Once you recognize signs of Sepsis, don't forget to "CALL IT"! CALL IT = Culture…

With sepsis, or septicemia, it can get real complicated, real fast. But we’re gonna try to just keep it simple today and talk about what you really need to know as nursing students. Sepsis is when the body has an extreme response to an infection. The body tries so hard to fight off the infection, that it can even damage the patient’s own tissues an…

Today I'm talking about the reasons why you will fail out of nursing school, if you fail out of nursing school. I’m rooting for all of you, and I want you all to succeed. I don’t want anyone to fail out of nursing school. But the reality is that according to the National League for Nursing Study, the rate for students that either fail or drop out i…

You are working in the emergency room when the charge nurse says, "You've got a new patient. It's a 45 year old female complaining of dizziness." Little do you know, things are about to go from bad to worse for this patient before you implement life-saving interventions. Hypoglycemia is a condition that you, as the nurse, will see on a regular basi…

Knowing how to recognize hypoglycemia, and knowing what to do about it to get their glucose level back up is super important. This is one of those conditions that you will see on a regular basis. Hypoglycemia is when the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dL. The normal range for blood glucose is between 70-100. A low blood sugar level is very ser…

There are so many great reasons to become a nurse. No job is going to be all bad or all good, but a mixture of the two. And nursing definitely has it’s good and it’s bad qualities. But, let’s talk about the good things. The reasons why you should become a nurse. Check out Picmonic for an audiovisual learning system with unforgettable stories and ch…

I want you all to go into this nursing field with your eyes wide open. So today I'm talking about some powerful reasons why you might NOT want to become a nurse. Nursing isn't for everyone, and it pays to get all the information you can before making this very important decision. If I had to go back, would I still choose nursing? Find out in this e…

Pharmacology is hands down one of the toughest classes you will take in nursing school. In this episode I'm sharing my personal study system for how to minimize your time studying and maximize the results. One of the main components of this system is the Fundamental Five Flashcards. There are five pieces of information that you need to know for eac…

It's a common question, and if you're asking yourself if you're too old to go to nursing school, you are not alone. If you are a "non-traditional" student, you actually have a few advantages! Some special challenges that I'll address, for sure, but some definite advantages. If you are struggling with this very life-changing decision to go back to s…

Diabetes is an important topic in nursing school, and a common diagnosis that you’ll help treat in your future patients. In this podcast, I talk about the: Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Complications such as Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Nephropathy. How it's diagnosed (Hgb A1C test) Diabetic medication…

These are the 8 secrets to success I've learned in my year and a half of nursing school. Success is no accident. It takes hard work, but it helps to hear tips from someone who's gone before you on this journey. #1: Take advantage of the Halo Effect #2: How to choose your study group #3: Build a strong study system #4: Reminder notifications #5: Mas…

Even as nursing students in clinicals, we see so many patients affected by heart failure. This is definitely a biggie, and one you need to know. Today I'm breaking it down, and hitting the highlights of what you need to know as a nursing student about heart failure. Picmonic has some great resources to help you remember Heart Failure during test ti…

Today I’m sharing with you my insanely effective study system that I use for nursing school. This is a study system that is big on active learning, and NOT passive, time-wasting things. I’m NOT talking about re-reading or re-writing your notes. I’m NOT talking about getting cozy on the couch with your textbook and reading the chapter while highligh…

"There's an app for that!" There's an app for everything, and today I’m talking about the top 3 apps you need as a nursing student. I’m about halfway through my nursing school program, and I am telling you - these apps have saved me so much time, and I truly believe they’ve been instrumental in helping me make A’s in my classes. Follow this link ht…

The five simple steps of handwashing.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Facts, statistics, and ways to manage heart disease.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

A brief discussion of Mary Mahoney and her importance and contributions to nursing in commemoration of Black History Month.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

A brief discussion of Mary Seacole and her importance and contributions to nursing in commemoration of Black History Month.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Information regarding COVID-19 testing methods and common misconceptions.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Information regarding socially-distant methods that healthcare is implementing to minimize harm and decrease health risks among patients.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

A brief description of chronic stress, its long-term effects on the body, and coping methods.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

A short overview of different pain management methods and their effectiveness treating chronic pain.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Information on the importance of routine wellness within families and the effectiveness of vaccines.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

The American Diabetes Association outlines 7 questions to self-assess one's risk of diabetes.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Information about heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses, including symptoms and treatment.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Facts and tips to keep children safe during pool and outdoor activities.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

June is PTSD Awareness Month! Listen in for details about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that can help end the stigma surrounding it.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

Facts and statistics regarding insomnia, and healthful tips to help cure it.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

A closer look into the effects and long-terms risks imposed by sleep apnea on the cardiovascular system.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More

A closer look into the relationship of sleep apnea and obesity, and their combined health risk factors.UNLV School of Nursing, 91.5 Jazz & More