DeepeR DiviN NCLEX Hacks with Dr. D. And Dr. Z.

DeepeR DiviN NCLEX Hacks with Dr. D. And Dr. Z.

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  • Ep 15: That’s so cool! 2023 Healthcare Advances

    Join us as we discuss this month as we discuss some of the newest and hottest medical advances.  We talk about some innovations, medications, and vaccines for sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, RSV, and pancreatic cancer. Don’t miss the 4 new NCLEX hacks this month!  
    *This podcast episode is funded by a Faculty Development Grant through Linfield University 

    References  

    • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (2023, April 26). FDA approves Trikafta for children ages 2 through 5 years with certain CF mutations. Retrieved from  https://www.cff.org/news/2023-04/trikafta-approval-ages-2-5-mutations 

    • Kekatos, M. (2023, December 29). 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughts in 2023. abcNews. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/Health/7-biggest-medical-breakthroughs-2023/story?id=105555925  

    • Picmonic (n.d.). Master sickle cell anemia assessment with Picmonic for nursing RN. Retrieved March 25, 2024 from  https://www.picmonic.com/pathways/nursing/courses/standard/medical-surgical-nursing-296/anemias-1432/sickle-cell-anemia-assessment_2237 

    • Straight A Nursing (n.d.). The basics of RSV. Retrieved March 25, 2023 from https://straightanursingstudent.com/basics-of-rsv/  

    • Wyman, E. (2023, December 14). Here are some of the biggest medical advances in 2023. ScienceNews. Retrieved from https://www.sciencenews.org/article/medical-advances-vaccines-drugs-2023  

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      42 min
    • Ep 14: CRACK! OW! - Compartment syndrome, fractures, and pulmonary embolisms

      Join as we discuss the highly testable topic of fractures, compartment syndrome, and pulmonary embolisms of all sorts. We welcome some VIP student guests this month to discuss these topics and also a few of their thoughts on their experience in the Masters Entry to Professional Nursing (MEPN) program.  Thank you to our soon to be graduating MEPN students, Michael Choo and Nick Cabacungan.  We have 4 NCLEX hacks for you this month! So, listen up! 


      *This podcast episode is funded by a Faculty Development Grant through Linfield University 

      References  

      • The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 9th ed. (2023) Kaplan North America.    

      • Kaplan Comprehensive and Kaplan Basics Review Textbooks. 

      • Painter, R. (2022, May 19). Jury holds orthopedic surgery group accountable in compartment syndrome case. Painter Law Firm. Retrieved from https://painterfirm.com/medmal/Jury-holds-orthopedic-surgery-group-accountable-in-compartment-syndrome-case/  

      • ReginsteredNurseRN.com with Nurse Sarah. (2024) Compartment syndrome NCLEX Review Question. Accessed January 30, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.registerednursern.com/compartment-syndrome-nclex-review-question/ 

      • Wagner. M. (2022, Aug 9). Compartment syndrome nursing diagnosis & care plan. Nurse Together. Retrieved from https://www.nursetogether.com/compartment-syndrome-nursing-diagnosis-care-plan/  

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      • Ep 13. Incivility and Professionalism -- Clearing the Mud

        Professionalism is a huge and important aspect of being nurse. This month we welcome back our VIP guest, Dean Paul Smith, for a little fireside chat. We tackle the importance of professionalism, what it looks like in nursing school and as a nurse, some of the problems not having professionalism can cause, and some ways we can demonstrate professionalism. Join us!

        References

        • AACN (2021). The Essentials. https://www.aacnnursing.org/essentials/tool-kit
          • Edmonson, C. & Zelonka, Caroline BS. (2019). Our own worst enemies: The nurse bullying epidemic. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 43(3), 274-279, https://doi.org//10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000353
            • Faubion, D. (2023). 30 Examples of how to demonstrate professionalism in nursing. NursingProcess.org. https://www.nursingprocess.org/professionalism-in-nursing.html
              • Hossny, E. K., & Sabra, H.E. (2021). Effect of nurses’ perception to workplace civility climate on nurse–physician collaboration. Nursing Open, 8(2), 620-627. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.666 
                • Rose, K., Jenkins, S., Mallory, C., Astroth, K., Woith, W., & Jarvill, M. (2020). An integrative review examining student-to-student incivility and effective strategies to address incivility in nursing education. Nurse educator, 45(3), 165-168.
                  • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. (2023, November 20). The importance of professionalism in nursing. Retrieved from https://www.usa.edu/blog/professionalism-in-nursing/#:~:text=Professionalism%20in%20nursing%20means%20providing,accountability%2C%20respect%2C%20and%20integrity.

                    • *This podcast episode is funded by a Faculty Development Grant through Linfield University. 

                    56 min
                  • Ep 12: The Vital importance of Vital Signs (and AI)

                    This month we welcome our VIP guest, Professor Anne Schwartz, as we discuss our clinical moment with some fascinating healthcare innovations with artificial intelligence (AI) and dive into the foundational topic of Vital Signs. Professor Schwartz helps walk us through important aspects of assessing, analyzing, and evaluating vital signs. Remember to listen up for our NCLEX Hacks! 


                    References 

                    • Brekke, I.J., Puntervoll, L.H., Pedersen, P.B., Kellett, J., & Brabrand, M. (2019). The value of vital sign trends in predicting and monitoring clinical deterioration: A systematic review. PLoS One, 14(1), e0210875. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210875
                      • Churpek, M.M., Adhikari, R., & Edelson, D.P. (2016). The value of vital sign trends for detecting clinical deterioration on the wards. Resuscitation, 102, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2016.02.005
                        • Elliott, M. (2021). The global elements of vital signs'
                          • assessment: a guide for clinical practice. British Journal of Nursing, 30(16), 956-962.  https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.16.956
                          • RegisteredNursing.org (2023, September 25).
                            • Changes and abnormalities in Vital signs: NCLEX-RN. Retrieved from https://www.registerednursing.org/nclex/changes-abnormalities-vital-signs/
                          • Patient Safety Network (2019, September 7). Missed nursing care. AHRQ. Retrieved from https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/missed-nursing-care#:~:text=Missed%20nursing%20care%20is%20a,or%20not%20completed%20at%20all.
                          • Griffiths, P., Ball, J., Bloor, K., et al. (2018). Nurse staffing levels, missed vital signs and mortality in hospitals: retrospective longitudinal observational study. Health Services and Delivery Research, 6(38). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534525/

                            • *This podcast episode is funded by a Faculty Development Grant through Linfield University. 


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                          • Ep 10: SHOCK!
                            This month we welcome our VIP, Associate Dean Dr. Julie Fitzwater as we discuss important clinical cases on septic shock. Dr. Fitzwater helps us better understand the ins-and-outs of shock. Listen for our
                            NCLEX Hacks on Shock!
                            References 
                            Belleza, M. (2023, July 25). Sepsis and septic shock.  Nurselabs. ⁠https://nurseslabs.com/sepsis-and-septic-shock/⁠ 
                            Forrester, J.D. (2023, March). Sepsis and septic shock. Merck Manual Professional Version. ⁠https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/critical-care-medicine/sepsis-and-septic-shock/sepsis-and-septic-shock⁠
                            Martin & Jones, PLLC. (2023). Results: $1.76 million settlement
                            reached over patient’s death from untreated sepsis. Retrieved August 6, 2023 from ⁠https://www.martinandjones.com/results/1-76-million-settlement-reached-over-patients-death-from-untreated-sepsis/⁠
                            NCLEX-RN content review guide, 9th ed. (2023). Kaplan North American. 
                            NSO. (2023) Nurse practitioner case study: Failure to diagnose and treat staph infection. NSO. Retrieved August 6, 2023 from ⁠https://www.nso.com/Learning/Artifacts/Legal-Cases/Nurse-Practitioner-Case-Study-Failure-to-diagnose-and-treat-staph-infection⁠
                            ⁠Singer, M., Deutschman, C.S., Seymour, C.W. et al⁠ (2016). The third international consensus definitions for sepsis and
                            septic shock (sepsis-3). JAMA, 315(8), 801–810. ⁠https://doi.or/:10.1001/jama.2016.0287⁠ 
                            Straight A Nursing. (2023). Basics of shock. Retrieved August 6, 2023 from ⁠https://straightanursingstudent.com/basics-of-shock-2/⁠ 
                            The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 9th ed. (2023) Kaplan North America.  
                            The WHO (2023, July 19). Sepsis. The World Health Organization.  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sepsis
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                          • Ep 9: Wait, There's MORE to Dehydration?!?!

                            Come listen and dig a little deeper with Dr. D. and Dr. Z into the topic of Dehydration (fluid and electrolytes) and learn some NCLEX Hacks. We also discuss a popular case involving the devastating effects of overhydration/water intoxication.   

                            Remember to subscribe and share, send us comments, and follow us on Instragram #DeepeR_DiviN. 

                             

                            References  

                            • Bradley, J. G., & Davis, K. A. (2003, December 15). Orthostatic hypotension. American Family Physician. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2003/1215/p2393.html) 

                            • Lopez, M.J. & Hall, C.A. (2023, March 13) Physiology, Osmosis.  StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557609/ 

                            • Taylor, K., & Jones, E.B. (2022, October 3). Adult Dehydration. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/ 

                            • U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2021, November 6). Fluid imbalance: Medlineplus medical encyclopedia.  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001187.htm  

                            • The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 9th ed. (2023) Kaplan North America.  

                            • NCLEX-RN content review guide, 9th ed. (2023). Kaplan North American. 

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                            • Episode 8: Delegate good times, C'mon!

                              We welcome our VIP guest this month, Associate Dean Delene Volkert, to discuss the our clinical moment of wrongful delegation, and our NCLEX hack topic of delegation and supervision.

                              References  

                              • Barrow JM, Sharma S. Five Rights of Nursing Delegation. [Updated 2022 Jul 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519519/ 

                              • Brent, N.J. (2019). Case illustrates importance of clear wound care delegation. Wound Care Education Institute. https://blog.wcei.net/case-illustrates-importance-clear-wound-care-delegation  

                              • NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide, 8th ed. (2020). Kaplan. 

                              • Nurse Case Study: Wrongful delegation of patient care to unlicensed assistive personnel. (2023). NSO. https://www.nso.com/Learning/Artifacts/Legal-Cases/Wrongful-delegation-of-patient-care-to-unlicensed 

                              • The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 9th ed. (2023) Kaplan.    

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                              • Ep. 7: A Bloody Mess: Postpartum Hemorrhage and a Postpartum Mental Health Case

                                We welcome our VIP faculty guest this month, Prof. Abbey Darus, to discuss the our clinical moment of the Lindsay Clancy case and postpartum mental health, and our NCLEX hacks related to postpartum hemorrhage.

                                References

                                • Belleza, M. (2017). Postpartum Hemorrhage. Nurselabs. https://nurseslabs.com/postpartum-hemorrhage/
                                • Burchum, J., & Rosenthal, L. (2019). Lehne’s pharmacology for nursing care (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier
                                • Mayo Clinic. (2022). Postpartum hemorrhage, risks and current management. https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/obstetrics-gynecology/news/postpartum-hemorrhage-risks-and-current-management/mac-20533920
                                • The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 8th ed. (2020) Kaplan.
                                • Patkin, A. (2023). Lindsay Clancy timeline: What court records, attorney statements reveal about the Duxbury mother’s mental health. Boston.com. https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2023/02/21/lindsay-clancy-timeline-duxbury-mother-mental-health-treatment/
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                                • Ep. 6 Sugar Sugar (Diabetes & the Fake Nursing Diploma Scandal)

                                  We welcome our VIP faculty guest this month, Prof. Erin Ehly a certified diabetic educator, to discuss the our clinical moment of the Department of Justice case coming down on 3 schools giving out fake nursing diplomas and our NCLEX hacks related to diabetes.

                                  References

                                  • Burchum, J., & Rosenthal, L. (2019). Lehne’s pharmacology for nursing care (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier
                                  • The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 8th ed. (2020) Kaplan.  
                                  • Mayo Clinic (2022). Hypoglycemia. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypoglycemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373685
                                  • Phillips, A. (2023). Florida nursing diploma scandal could see thousands of workers unemployed. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/florida-fake-nursing-school-diploma-scandal-nurses-unemployed-1778634 


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                                  • Ep. 5 Pt Safety & Restraints
                                    We welcome our VIP faculty guests this month, Dr. Jaclyn Frenz and Dr. Heidi Johnston, to discuss two nurse cases related to patient safety and our NCLEX hack related to safe use of restraints.
                                    References:
                                    ·  Irby, K. (2022, November 11). I’m the “Nurse who alled 911” for help with unsafe staffing – here’s my story. Nurse.org: https://nurse.org/articles/nurse-who-called-911-real-story/
                                    NSO. (2021. )Nurse case study: Alleged failure to properly assess and monitor the impaired, restarted patient. https://www.nso.com/Learning/Artifacts/Legal-Cases/Nurse-Case-Study-Alleged-failure-to-properly-assess-and-monitor-the-impaired,-restrained-patient
                                    · The Basics: A comprehensive outline of nursing school content, 8th ed. (2020) Kaplan
                                    · Registered RN on youtube
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