Mr Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX-PN Review

Welcome back to Mr. Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX Review — the little podcast that helps you prepare for the big test!

Heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolisms, kidney failure, shock... OH MY!

Medical-surgical nursing covers a LOT of material, but preparing for the NCLEX-PN doesn't have to mean memorizing every detail of every disease.

In Episode 6, Mr. Peters takes you on a practical, easy-to-understand tour of the major body systems, focusing on the warning signs, complications, and nursing priorities you absolutely need to recognize.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Cardiac: Heart attacks, heart failure, and pulmonary edema

• Respiratory: COPD, pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism

• Neurological: Stroke recognition, seizure precautions, and neurological emergencies

• Endocrine: Hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state

• Renal: Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and dangerous potassium levels

• Gastrointestinal: GI bleeding, bowel obstruction, and pancreatitis

• Shock & Sepsis: Recognizing poor perfusion and life-threatening complications

• Musculoskeletal: Compartment syndrome and important neurovascular warning signs

• Med-Surg Red Flag Challenge: Six NCLEX-style scenarios to test your clinical judgment!

The big takeaway? Med-Surg isn't about memorizing every disease in the textbook. It's about recognizing when something is wrong and knowing what the nurse should do next!

Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX-PN, studying for nursing school exams, or refreshing your nursing knowledge, this episode will help you connect the dots and think more confidently like a nurse.

No endless lectures. No unnecessary complications. Just practical nursing knowledge, real-life examples, helpful memory tricks, and a little humor along the way!

Think safety. Think priorities. Think like a nurse. You've got this!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and NCLEX-PN review. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and does not replace formal nursing education, official exam preparation materials, or current clinical guidelines.

Welcome back to Mr. Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX Review — the little podcast that helps you prepare for the big test!

Ever read an NCLEX question asking, "Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?" and thought, "Well, I wouldn't say ANY of those things!"

You're not alone!

Mental health nursing questions can be tricky, but once you understand the principles of therapeutic communication, patient safety, and recognizing mental health emergencies, they become a whole lot easier.

In Episode 5, Mr. Peters breaks down the essential mental health concepts every practical nursing student needs to know, using real-life examples, straightforward explanations, NCLEX-style practice questions, and a little humor along the way.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Therapeutic Communication: What to say, what NOT to say, and how to help patients feel heard and supported

• Anxiety: Recognizing different levels of anxiety and choosing appropriate nursing interventions

• Depression & Suicide Safety: Identifying warning signs, assessing suicide risk, and prioritizing patient safety

• Hallucinations & Delusions: Understanding the difference and responding therapeutically

• Bipolar Disorder & Mania: Recognizing symptoms and providing safe nursing care

• Substance Withdrawal: Identifying potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms

• Defense Mechanisms: Denial, projection, displacement, regression, rationalization, and sublimation

• What Would the Nurse Say? Five NCLEX-style scenarios to test your therapeutic communication skills

The big takeaway? Mental health nursing isn't about having the perfect answer to everything. It's about listening, recognizing what your patient needs, communicating therapeutically, and knowing when safety comes first!

Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX-PN, studying for nursing school exams, or refreshing your nursing knowledge, this episode will help you build confidence in your mental health nursing skills.

No endless lectures. No unnecessary complications. Just practical nursing knowledge, helpful memory tricks, real-life examples, and a little humor along the way!

Think safety. Think priorities. Think like a nurse. You've got this!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and NCLEX-PN review. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and does not replace formal nursing education, official exam preparation materials, or current clinical guidelines.

Welcome back to Mr. Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX Review — the little podcast that helps you prepare for the big test!

Contact, droplet, or airborne? Gloves, gowns, masks, or respirators? And why do nursing instructors keep reminding students to wash their hands?

Because infection control is one of the most important responsibilities in nursing, and the NCLEX-PN expects you to know how to protect your patients, your coworkers, and yourself!

In Episode 4, Mr. Peters breaks down infection prevention and isolation precautions into simple, easy-to-remember concepts, with practical examples, memory tricks, and a little humor along the way.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The Chain of Infection: Understanding the six links and how nurses can break the chain

• Standard Precautions: Why they apply to every patient

• Hand Hygiene: Soap and water versus alcohol-based sanitizer, including special considerations for C. diff

• Contact Precautions: MRSA, C. diff, and preventing transmission through touch

• Droplet Precautions: Influenza, pertussis, and appropriate mask use

• Airborne Precautions: Tuberculosis, measles, and varicella

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): What to wear, how to put it on, and how to remove it safely

• Sharps Safety: Preventing needlestick injuries and responding to exposures

• Don't Share the Germs! Six quick NCLEX-style scenarios to test your infection control knowledge

The big takeaway? Infection control isn't just about memorizing which mask or gown to wear. It's about understanding how infections spread and knowing how to stop them!

Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX-PN, studying for nursing school exams, or refreshing your nursing knowledge, this episode will help you recognize infection risks and make safer nursing decisions.

No endless lectures. No unnecessary complications. Just practical nursing knowledge, real-life examples, helpful memory tricks, and a little humor along the way!

Think safety. Think priorities. Think like a nurse. You've got this!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and NCLEX-PN review. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and does not replace formal nursing education, official exam preparation materials, or current clinical guidelines.

Welcome back to Mr. Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX Review — the little podcast that helps you prepare for the big test!

Patient safety is one of the most important topics on the NCLEX-PN, and in this episode, we're breaking it down in a way that's easy to understand, easy to remember, and maybe even a little entertaining!

Ever wonder which patient you should see first? When restraints are appropriate? Or which nursing tasks can safely be delegated?

Well, you're in the right place!

In Episode 3, Mr. Peters tackles some of the biggest patient safety concepts every practical nursing student needs to know.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Fall Prevention: Identifying patients at risk and preventing accidents

• Restraints: When they're appropriate, alternatives to consider, and important safety rules

• Infection Prevention: Hand hygiene, standard precautions, and protecting your patients

• Patient Positioning: Preventing aspiration, improving breathing, and protecting skin integrity

• Medication Safety: Recognizing unsafe orders and knowing when to question a medication

• Delegation: Understanding which tasks can be assigned and which require nursing judgment

• Prioritization: Using ABCs, recognizing changes in condition, and deciding which patient needs attention first

• Don't Be THAT Nurse! Five fun, NCLEX-style safety scenarios to test your knowledge

But here's the big takeaway: Being a safe nurse isn't about memorizing every page of a textbook. It's about recognizing risks, thinking critically, and making the safest decision for your patient!

Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX-PN, reviewing for nursing school exams, or simply brushing up on the fundamentals, this episode will help you build confidence in your clinical judgment.

No endless lectures. No unnecessary complications. Just practical nursing knowledge, real-life examples, and a little humor along the way!

Think safety. Think priorities. Think like a nurse. You've got this!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and NCLEX-PN review. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and does not replace formal nursing education, official exam preparation materials, or current clinical guidelines.

Welcome back to Mr. Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX Review — the little podcast that helps you prepare for the big test!

Normal potassium? Dangerous blood glucose? When should a nurse be concerned about a patient's vital signs?

If you've ever stared at a laboratory result and thought, "I know I memorized this somewhere!" — this episode is for you!

In Episode 2, Mr. Peters breaks down the essential numbers every practical nursing student should know, using straightforward explanations, practical examples, and a little humor to make everything easier to remember.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Vital Signs: Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation

• Electrolytes: Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium

• Blood Counts: White blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets

• Kidney Function: BUN, creatinine, and urine output

• Blood Glucose: Recognizing and responding to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

• Coagulation: INR, aPTT, and anticoagulant safety

• NCLEX Red Flags: Five quick scenarios to test your nursing judgment

But here's the big takeaway: Knowing the numbers is important. Knowing what to DO with those numbers is what makes you a safe nurse!

Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX-PN, studying for nursing school exams, or refreshing your nursing knowledge, this episode will help you recognize abnormal findings, identify priorities, and make safer nursing decisions.

No endless lectures. No unnecessary complications. Just the important stuff you need to know!

Think safety. Think priorities. Think like a nurse. You've got this!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and NCLEX-PN review. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and does not replace formal nursing education, official exam preparation materials, or current clinical guidelines.

Welcome to the very first episode of Mr. Peters' Handy Dandy NCLEX Review — the little podcast that helps you prepare for the big test!

Getting ready for the NCLEX-PN? Feeling overwhelmed by all those medications, lab values, nursing procedures, and endless practice questions? You're in the right place!

With approximately 20 years of experience teaching practical nursing, Mr. Peters brings a straightforward, easy-to-understand approach to NCLEX preparation, combining practical nursing knowledge, real-life examples, helpful test-taking strategies, and a little humor along the way.

In this introductory episode, we'll explore:

• Why patient safety is the foundation of NCLEX success

• How to start thinking like a nurse instead of just memorizing facts

• Three important questions to ask when answering NCLEX questions

• How to recognize priority patients and urgent situations

• A quick NCLEX-style practice question to get you started

Whether you're finishing nursing school, preparing for your NCLEX-PN, or just looking to refresh your nursing knowledge, this podcast is designed to help you study smarter and build confidence.

No endless lectures. No unnecessary complications. Just the important stuff you need to know!

So grab your headphones, relax, and let's get you one step closer to becoming a licensed practical nurse!

Think safety. Think priorities. Think like a nurse. You've got this!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and NCLEX-PN review. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and does not replace formal nursing education or official exam preparation materials.