The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN

Hey Future Nurses!! Welcome back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast.

This week we are continuing our Thyroid Awareness Month series and discussing Hyperthyroidism.

As we learned last week, the thyroid plays an integral part in our body's metabolic function. From skin to renal, every organ system is regulated by thyroid function.

In this episode you will learn:

*Etiology

*Signs and Symptoms

*Treatment

*Patient Education

*Complications

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All my best,

Cynthia, RN CCRN

Welcome back to another episode of The Nursing School Simplified Podcast.

This week we are learning about Hypothyroidism. Here are some stats from the American Thyroid Association:

More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.

• An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.
• Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition.
• Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems.
• One woman in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime.
• Most thyroid cancers respond to treatment, although a small percentage can be very aggressive.
• The causes of thyroid problems are largely unknown.
• Undiagnosed thyroid disease may put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility.
• Pregnant women with undiagnosed or inadequately treated hypothyroidism have an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and severe developmental problems in their children.
• Most thyroid diseases are life-long conditions that can be managed with medical attention.

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All my best,

Cynthia, RN CCRN

Alcoholism can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or country. It is estimated that 1 in 8 Americans meet the Alcohol Use Disorder criteria.

Given this information, as a nurse, you will more than likely care for patients withdrawing from alcohol regardless of the unit/speciality you work.

In this week's episode I discuss Delirium Tremens, DTs, a serious and potentially life threatening condition associated with alcohol withdrawal.

Learn the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, nursing care and more so you'll be prepared to provide the best care during clinicals, be able to answer questions correctly on exams, and know exactly what to do when you become a nurse.

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All My Best,

Cynthia, RN CCRN

Welcome back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast and Happy New Year!!

In today's episode we'll be discussing Thrombocytopenia, a potentially life threatening condition caused by low platelets.

Learn what causes Thrombocytopenia, signs and symptoms, how to assess, and more.

I hope you enjoy the episode.

All my best,

Cynthia, RN CCRN

Neutropenia is a potentially life threatening condition.

In this episode you'll learn:

- How to recognize neutropenia

- Assess your patient for signs and symptoms

- Interventions and Priority teaching

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In this week's episode you'll be learning about Agranulocytosis.

So exciting, right?

I'll be talking about,

- Defining Characteristics

- Signs and Symptoms

- Nursing Diagnosis

- Patient Education

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Leukopenia is an adverse reaction that can occur with certain medications.

To safely administer medications that can cause this you must know:

- what it is

- what to look for

- what to assess

- how to treat

- what to teach your patient

In this episode you will learn how to monitor and safely care for patients with leukocytosis.

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Mosby's Manual of Diagnostics and Laboratory Tests

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Hello again Future Nurses!!

Did you know there's a Code of Ethics for Nurses? Well there is.

Nursing is a complex and dynamic profession. The tenants under which we practice define and determine our place in the field of healthcare. Each of us is obligated to hold ourselves to these standards and pass them to the next generation.

In today's episode we're going to dive into a several as defined by the ANA and discuss how we can and must embody them in every aspect of our lives. We'll also see how our role as nurse is more than the bedside care we provide. It's a scared duty to not just our patients but to ourselves and our profession.

Hey there Future Nurses!!!

How are you???

In this week's episode we are taking with Diann Wingert.

Diann is a highly experienced psychotherapist who is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs. Now I know you're thinking, "What do female entrepreneurs have to do with nursing school?" Well a lot more than you think. There are a lot of parallels between entrepreneurs and nursing students. The insecurity, uncertainty, long hours, and pressure just to name a few. Diann and I connected in a mastermind group we belong to and I found her insight into the minds of women with ADHD, depression, and anxiety, to be so helpful that I knew I needed her expertise here to help students in the same situation.

Even if you are not ADHD I highly recommend her podcast The Driven Woman Podcast https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/podcast

I know her knowledge, experience, and passion for helping women is exactly what you need to overcome your fears of failure and self-doubt.

Diann also has a special gift for you:

6- Steps To ADHD Mastery

https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/6-steps

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Hey Future Nurses !!!

In this week's episode we're learning about the three types of Angina.

We discuss Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, including risk factors and learn the key differences in each type of angina so you are able to identify them correctly on an exam and when caring for patients.

Remember, you aren'r just studying to pass an exam. You are studying because someday you will be the only thing standing between your patient and the morgue.

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All my best,

Cynthia, RN CCRN