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Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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  • Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

    Is it a STEMI or a NSTEMI? - ENCORE! #318

    09/07/2026 | 19 mins.
    It's a great day to review the differences between STEMI & NSTEMI! In this episode, we'll review:

    The key differences between STEMI and NSTEMI

    How to recognize a STEMI on the ECG

    What “contiguous leads” actually means

    Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction

    Tests utilize to diagnose and evaluate an MI

    How STEMI and NSTEMI are treated

    Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to approach nursing school? Listening to my podcast is a great start. The next step? My free Nursing School Survival Blueprint. I designed this Blueprint to help you understand exactly what's working against you in nursing school — and what to do instead.👉  Download the Blueprint

    This is a throwback to episode 309 of the Straight A Nursing School Podcast, where nursing school help is at your fingertips with hundreds of episodes covering your journey from taking the TEAS through passing NCLEX and having success as a new-grad nurse. You can read the article "Stemi vs NSTEMI" and view references here.

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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.

    Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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  • Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

    #498: MMM - Three causes of acute confusion in elderly patients

    06/07/2026 | 11 mins.
    Acute confusion is often one of the first signs something is wrong. The sooner you identify the cause, the sooner your patient can get the treatment they need. Hit play to review 3 common causes to keep an eye out for.

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    ⁠Nursing School Survival Blueprint⁠ - Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to approach nursing school? Download this free Blueprint to understand exactly what's working against you — and what to do instead.

    Straight A Nursing Study Resources⁠⁠ - ⁠Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed!

    💕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.

    Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

    #497: How to Start Nursing School the Right Way

    02/07/2026 | 30 mins.
    Most nursing students spend months anxiously waiting for school to start. Then day one arrives and they're completely reactive, overwhelmed, behind, and wondering why nobody told them what to expect. This, my friend, is a quick path to nursing school burnout and I definitely don’t want that for you!

    If you're starting nursing school soon (or you've just started and you're already feeling the pressure), this episode is for you. Hit play on this one and I’ll share practical things you can do right now, before the chaos hits, to set yourself up for the entire semester ahead.

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    ⁠Nursing School Survival Blueprint⁠ - Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to approach nursing school? Download this free Blueprint to understand exactly what's working against you — and what to do instead.

    Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more.

    💕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
  • Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

    #496: MMM - What ETCO₂ Is Really Measuring

    29/06/2026 | 10 mins.
    A common misconception is that ETCO₂ measures oxygen. It doesn't. Hit play to find out what ETCO₂ does measure, how it works, and why it's so valuable.

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    ⁠Nursing School Survival Blueprint⁠ - Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to approach nursing school? Download this free Blueprint to understand exactly what's working against you — and what to do instead.

    Straight A Nursing Study Resources⁠⁠ - ⁠Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed!

    💕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
  • Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

    Pain Essentials for Nursing - ENCORE! #309

    25/06/2026 | 41 mins.
    Understanding the key foundational concepts of pain is crucial as a nurse and I've got you covered in this episode. Press play to gain a deeper understanding of pain and pain management for nursing, including:

    types of pain

    pain scales

    pain interventions

    nonpharmacologic pain therapies

    patient-controlled analgesia

    Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to approach nursing school? Listening to my podcast is a great start. The next step? My free Nursing School Survival Blueprint. I designed this Blueprint to help you understand exactly what's working against you in nursing school — and what to do instead. 👉  Download the Blueprint

    This is a throwback to episode 309 of the Straight A Nursing School Podcast, where nursing school help is at your fingertips with hundreds of episodes covering your journey from taking the TEAS through passing NCLEX and having success as a new-grad nurse.

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    ⁠Full Transcript⁠ – Read the article and view references

    💕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
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About Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress. While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX. Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.
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