One of the most critical times in a surgical patient’s hospital stay is the period right after surgery and the day or two that follow. Taking care of patients at this stage requires diligence, quick thinking, and an eye for spotting and preventing complications.
Today we’ll be chatting about taking care of patients in the post-anesthesia recovery period when they are potentially the most unstable, and then transitioning to talk about nursing care once the patient leaves PACU. 
Want to learn more about PACU nursing? Check out this blog post where I discuss my transition from ICU to recovery room: https://www.straightanursingstudent.com/pacu-nursing/
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#118: Taking Care of Surgical Patients

In this show, 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.
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Dysphagia is a condition in which the individual has difficulty swallowing. Proper swallowing relies on a complex coordination involving more than 30 nerves and muscles. When even one of these elements fails to work properly, dysphagia can result. 
In this episode, you’ll learn: 

The four stages of swallowing…more complex than we realize!

Causes of dysphagia

Signs and symptoms of dysphagia (AKA: important things to watch for!)

Complications of dysphagia

Bedside swallow evaluations

Diagnostic tests for dysphagia

Modified diet textures

Safety around feeding and aspiration prevention

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#342: Dysphagia NCLEX Review

If you’re learning about advanced Med Surg concepts or even working in the clinical setting, you’ve no doubt heard of pulmonary embolism. But did you know it goes beyond impaired gas exchange? Hit play on this episode to learn how a pulmonary embolism can impair cardiac function, potentially leading to devastating consequences.
In this episode, you’ll review foundation concepts to help you understand this connection:

Cardiopulmonary circulation

Pulmonary embolism pathophysiology

The factors that contribute to blood pressure

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#341: The Pulmonary Embolism and Cardiac Connection

If you’ve ever thought that CRNA school might be in your future, the time to start preparing is now…even if you’re not in nursing school yet! In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Finnell, CRNA and CEO of CRNA School Prep Academy. Not only is Jenny a great mentor, but she’s also extremely knowledgeable about what it takes to get into a CRNA program. 
Hit play on this episode to get some of your questions about the path to CRNA school, such as: 

How do you know if CRNA school is the right career path for you?

What sorts of things does a CRNA do?

When is the ideal time to start prepping for CRNA school?

What are the educational requirements?

What GPA is competitive for CRNA school? (spoiler alert, you don’t need a 4.0 GPA!)

What type of work experience do you need before you apply?

How do you stand out as an applicant?

What is the #1 key to gaining CRNA school acceptance?

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#340: How to get into CRNA school - Interview with Jenny Finnell

Dextro transposition of the great arteries (D TGA) is a congenital cyanotic heart defect in which the pulmonary artery and the aorta are transposed. In this lesson, you’ll review normal cardiopulmonary circulation (which is essential to understanding this condition) and learn: 

How the abnormal anatomy of D TGA affects physiology

Why you actually want the child with D TGA to have another congenital heart defect

Signs and symptoms of D TGA

How the condition is diagnosed

Risk factors for developing this congenital heart defect

Treatments for D TGA

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Review Atrial Septal Defects - Review this congenital heart condition in Episode 70 of the Straight A Nursing podcast.
Review Ventricular Septal Defects - Review this congenital heart condition in Episode 73 of the Straight A Nursing podcast.
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Confident Calculations - Learn a foolproof method for performing dosage calculations so you can pass your nursing school math exams on the first try!


#339: Transposition of The Great Arteries NCLEX Review

Air embolism is a rare, but potentially fatal, event that occurs when a bolus of air enters the vascular space. The risks and consequences depend on which type of air embolism has occurred - venous or arterial.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

The differences between venous and arterial air embolism

Causes and risk factors for air embolism

Signs and symptoms of venous and arterial air embolism

Tests conducted when air embolism is suspected

How patients with air embolism are treated

Nursing interventions to prevent air embolism

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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! 
Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. 
Prevent central line infections - Learn how nurses prevent central line infections in Episode 258.
V/Q Mismatch - Learn about ventilation perfusion mismatch in Episode 46.


#118: Taking Care of Surgical Patients

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