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Brynn O'DOnnell APN

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Let\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHypovolemic ShockIn this podcast, I discuss hypovolemic shock, its causes, signs and symptoms, classes 1-4 of hypovolemic shock, treatment and nursing interventions. Let's Review!2021-10-1209 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNNeurogenic ShockOn todays podcast, I continue the topic of shock with a discussion on neurogenic shock including the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, treatments and nursing interventions. Let's Review!2021-09-0212 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAnaphylactic ShockIn todays episode, I start a new series of podcasts related to shock. I discuss anaphylactic shock, signs and symptoms, nursing interventions and treatment. let's Review!2021-08-1212 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNCAUTI - Catheter Associated UTIs OverviewThis podcast summarizes what a CAUTI is, how they can be prevented, and indications for appropriate use of foley catheter. Let's Review!2021-08-0607 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNaPTT Lab Test OverviewIn this podcast, I review what the laboratory test aPTT is used for, what results mean, normal ranges, and why it is utilized for heparin therapy. Let's review!2021-07-1412 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPT/INR ReviewIn todays podcast, I review the laboratory blood tests PT and INR. I talk about the use of this blood draw, what it can indicate for the patient, and what it means to you as the nurse. Let's Review!2021-06-3012 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNUrine Anlaysis and Urine Testing OverviewIn todays podcast, I review the basics of urine testing, what disease processes they can identify, and what each test can actually look for in the urine. Let's Review!2021-06-2312 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNUTIs Part 2 - Signs/symptoms, Diagnosis and Nursing InterventionsIn todays podcast, I review signs and symptoms of UTIs, how they are diagnosed, and the ever important nursing interventions! Let's Review!2021-06-0912 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNIntroduction to Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)In todays podcast, I introduce urinary tract infections (UTI) and review the most common risk factors for development of frequent UTIs. Let's Review!2021-06-0212 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNKidney Stones - Signs/Symtpoms, Treatment and Nursing InterventionsTodays podcast is wrapping up our latest discussion on Kidney Stones. We talk about signs and symptoms, treatment, nursing interventions and preventative education for patients. Let's Review!2021-05-2115 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHow Kidney Stones are Made and Identifying Patients at RiskIn todays podcast, I review how kidney stones are formed, and what places a patient at greater risk for developing kidney stones. Let's Review!2021-05-1412 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNTypes of Kidney StonesThis podcast discusses the different types of kidney stones that can be formed from different types of crystalized insoluble minerals. This serves as a brief introduction to kidney stones, and next week we will dive into pathophysiology, treatment, nursing interventions and preventative education. Let's Review!2021-05-0710 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAcute Glomerulonephritis - Post StreptococcalIn todays episode, I discuss the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing interventions for post streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Let's Review!2021-04-2912 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAcute Kidney Injury Phases and NCLEX example questionsIn todays podcast, I review the phases of acute kidney injury.  I also explore 4 NCLEX styled questions that relate to the phases of acute kidney injury, and explain how answer choices can be eliminated and the question can be worked through. Let's Review!2021-04-2311 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNNephrotic SyndromeIn this podcast, I review the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and nursing interventions for nephrotic syndrome. Let's Review!2021-04-1614 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPostrenal AKIThis episode dives into the causes of postrenal obstruction and how that can lead to acute kidney injury. Let's Review!2021-04-0808 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNIntrarenal Acute Kidney Injury ReviewTodays podcast reviews the causes of intrarenal acute kidney injury. There are so many factors that can affect your kidney function. Let's Review!2021-04-0108 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNCardiorenal SyndromeToday's podcast reviews cardiorenal syndrome and how interconnect the heart and kidneys really are. Cardiorenal syndrome is a broad term for describing the relationship of how  acute or chronic dysfunction of one organ can cause acute or chronic dysfunction in the other. Let's Review!2021-03-2512 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPrerenal Acute Kidney InjuryIn todays episode, I explore the causes of prerenal acute kidney injury, signs and symptoms, and prevention methods. Let's Review!2021-03-1811 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHeart Failure Pathophysiology Review and Physical AssessmentIn todays podcast, I recap the pathophysiology of heart failure both systolic and diastolic heart failure. I also highlight the importance of a good physical assessment and the pathophysiology of those findings in an acute exacerbation of heart failure. Let's Review!2021-03-1111 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAcute Kidney Injury (AKI) OverviewIn todays podcast, I discussion acute kidney injury, how it can occur, symptoms, and the phases the of acute kidney injury. Let's Review!2021-03-0411 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPotassium Sparing DiureticsIn todays podcast, we discuss potassium sparing diuretics, indications for use, side effects, and nursing interventions. Let's Review!2021-02-2508 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNThiazide DiureticsToday we talk about the drug class thiazide diuretics including how they work, indications for use, side effects, patient education and nursing interventions. Let's Review!2021-02-1711 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNLoop DiureticsToday we are discussing Loop Diuretics. I tap into how they work to reduce sodium and water reabsorption and excrete excess fluid, common loop diuretics, adverse reactions, side effects and nursing management of patients taking loop diuretics. Let's Review!2021-02-1011 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNReviewing Filtration, Reabsorption, and Secretion within the KidneysThese are difficult topics to get through, but I promise there are fun things on the way such as loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics,  acute kidney injury and more. We just have to solidify the basic function and structure of the kidneys to make the other topics easier to understand. Let's Review!2021-02-0406 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNThe Anatomy of the KidneysIn todays podcast, I review the renal anatomy. I begin our discussion of filtration, reabsorption, secretion and excretion. Let's Review!2021-01-2712 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNMy COVID19 Vaccine Experience - Dose 2 and FAQI'm back to talk about my experience with the second dose of COVID19 vaccine. I also take a moment to answer a few of the most FAQ and what the CDC is saying to answer these questions. Let's Review!2021-01-1811 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNBNP vs NT-ProBNP lab testsIn todays podcast, I discuss BNP vs NT-ProBNP and how it is utilized to support the diagnosis of heart failure exacerbation and exclusion of heart failure exacerbation. Let's Review!2021-01-1307 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNMy Experience with COVID19 Vaccine and what mRNA vaccines meanIn todays podcast, I dive into my experience with the COVID19 vaccine, my decision behind choosing to receive it, and what mRNA vaccines mean/how they work. Let's Review!2021-01-0507 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNICDs - Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorsIn this podcast, I review what an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is, how it works, and the indications for patients requiring implant. Let's Review!2020-12-1609 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNThe Basics of PacemakersIn todays episode, I discuss the basics of pacemakers. I dive into the different types of pacemakers, mode settings, indications for a pacemaker and EKG changes that can be seen. Let's Review!2020-12-0912 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAbnormal EKG InterpretationThis was a tough podcast to organize! There are so many variables that can occur on an EKG, but I compiled a list of some of the most common. Let's Review!2020-12-0416 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNEKG BasicsIN todays podcast, I review the basics of the conduction system along with the introductory components of understanding an EKG. Let's Review!2020-11-2505 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNThe Electrical Pathway through the HeartToday's podcast reviews the basics of the electrical pathway of the heart and how that equates to a cardiac cycle and cardiac muscle contraction. Let's Review2020-11-2007 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNACEi and ARBsOn todays podcast, I simplify the RAAS system and talk about how ACEi and ARBs work within the RAAS system to reduce vasoconstriction and sodium and water reabsorption. Let's Review!2020-11-1709 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNRenin Angiotensin Aldosterone SystemIn today's podcast, I review the pathophysiology of the Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS). Let's Review!2020-11-1305 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNBreaking down BMP and CMP lab valuesToday's podcast is focused on lab draws, specifically a BMP (basic metabolic panel) and a CMP (complete metabolic panel). This discussion will help you understand what  lab test are included with a BMP and a CMP,  what normal ranges are for the different tests, and what abnormal results can indicate. Let's Review! 2020-11-1114 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDiabetes InsipidusThis podcast reviews the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing interventions of Diabetes Insipidus. Let's Review!2020-11-0510 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNSIADHIn this podcast, I discuss the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, causes, treatment and nursing interventions of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH). Let's Review!2020-11-0308 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHypoparathyroidismToday's podcast reviews the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and nursing interventions for hypoparathyroidism. Let's Review!2020-10-2710 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHyperparathyroidismIn this podcast, we discuss primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing interventions. Let's Review!2020-10-2213 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPheochromocytomaDuring this podcast I talk about this rare condition that results from a tumor in the adrenal medulla. Let's Review!2020-10-1505 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNCushing's SyndromeIn today's episode, I review the pathophysiology of the regulatory pathway for cortisol. I also dive into the signs and symptoms, causes of both cushing's syndrome and cushing's disease, treatment, and nursing interventions. Let's Review!2020-10-1313 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAddisonian CrisisIn conjunction with my podcast on Addison's disease, I wanted to take you through adrenal crisis (Addisonian Crisis) which is a life threatening complication of Addison's disease as a result of too little cortisol and aldosterone. Let's Review!2020-10-0808 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNAddison's DiseaseLet's talk through the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and nursing interventions of Addison's disease. Let's Review!2020-10-0612 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNGrave's DiseaseIn this podcast we explore the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment and nursing interventions for Grave's Disease. Let's Review!2020-10-0111 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNThyroid StormToday's episode is all about thyroid storm and the nursing interventions. Let's Review!2020-09-2906 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHyperthyroidismLet's chat about the pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing interventions for Hyperthyroidism! Let's Review!2020-09-2415 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 58: Nursing School, with Brynn O'Donnell APNBrynn O'Donnell, APN, joins us to talk about what nurses learn about diabetes in nursing school and what it’s like to treat T1D patients.Find the Show Notes HereThis is Type 1 Podcast PageJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram 2020-09-2240 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNMyxedema ComaIt's always important to talk about the extreme complications of any disease process. Today we talk about the fatal complication of hypothyroidism, myxedema coma. Let's Review!2020-09-1708 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHypothyroidism and the HeartToday we are putting the pieces together with how hypothyroidism effects the heart. Let's Review!2020-09-1010 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHypothyroidismThe next endocrine disorder I dive into is hypothyroidism. I talk about the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, causes, medications and nursing interventions to focus on. Let's Review!2020-09-0312 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome - HHNSWhat is HHNS? Who does this effect? What is the pathophysiology, cube, treatment and nursing interventions? It's all in todays podcast! Let's Review!2020-08-2508 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDiabetic KetoacidosisIn this episode, I talk about the pathophysiology, symptoms, causes, treatment, and nursing interventions for Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Let's Review!2020-08-1811 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNThis is Type 1 - with Colleen and JesseI've teamed up with Colleen and Jesse, hosts of 'This is Type 1" podcast to help tie together what it means to live with Type 1 DM on a daily basis. Let's Review!2020-08-1124 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNIntroduction to Type 1 DiabetesAlso previously referred to as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, type 1 diabetes requires the use of exogenous or outside source of insulin that is injection or infused since the pancreas produces little to zero insulin. Let's Review!2020-08-0408 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDiabetic Education - Nutrition and Physical ActivityDiabetic nutrition is a very hard topic to broach, because there are so many approaches to managing diabetics nutritional status and it is not a one size fits all. I try my best to explain different ways diabetics can  mange their blood glucose level while balancing their physical activity and medications. I focus a lot on food that diabetics should focus on rather than focusing on what they need to avoid. Let's Review!2020-07-2817 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDiabetic Foot Care and EducationCaring for your feet seems pretty intuitive, right? BUT when you are diagnosed with diabetes you also develop the risk for diabetic neuropathy. This increases a patients risks for poor foot health and complications such as ulcers, ischemia, poor healing, and infections. We need to properly education patients on how to care for their feet, and I talk through ALL the education. Let's Review!2020-07-2310 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDiabetes Mellitus Type II Medication OverviewFrom oral to injectable antihyperglycemic medications, I review medications (that are all a mouthful!) that are used to treat high levels of circulating glucose in the bloodstream. Stick with me through this slightly technical talk about the drug classes involved with treating DMII. Let's Review!2020-07-1611 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDiabetes Mellitus Type II cont. - Diagnosis and ComplicationsWe are back today to further our conversation on DM II. In this episode, I briefly recap last weeks introduction to diabetes type II and then I quickly move onto how diabetes type II is diagnosed and complications that can arise from diabetes and even more so from uncontrolled diabetes. Let's Review!CDC Diabetes and Prediabetes - https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/diabetes-prediabetes.htmAmerican Diabetes Association - https://www.diabetes.org2020-07-0913 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNIntroduction to Diabetes Mellitus II (DM II)We are switching gears, my friend! I transition into a series focused on diabetes. There are many different types of diabetes, but because diabetes mellitus type II is the most prevalent, I chose to begin here. This episode introduces what type II diabetes is, the role of glucose (sugar) plays within your body, how insulin works (or doesn't in this case) and risk factors for the development of type II diabetes. Let's Review!2020-07-0209 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPAD vs PVDIn this episode, we go head to head with PAD and PVD. It is so much easier to understand when we compare and contrast the two diseases directly. Let's Review!2020-06-2513 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPeripheral Vascular DiseaseThis week I brought back Brittany Shoults, AGNP-C to talk about PVD. We sat down in the early morning hours before our kids woke up, and we had a discussion over Zoom talking through what is PVD, risk factors for developing vascular disease, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment options. Let's Review!2020-06-1621 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPeripheral Artery DiseaseI decided to switch things up in the next few episodes. I brought on a previous colleague of mine, Brittany Shoults APN to record these next few podcasts via zoom (social distancing). She has significant knowledge and practice with peripheral artery disease and was kind enough to take the time to share her knowledge and educate my listeners! Let's Review!2020-06-1016 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNLeft vs Right Cardiac CatheterizationIn this episode, I try my best to simplify the explanation of the difference between a right and left cardiac catheterization, why they are performed, and what useful information or treatment can be achieved. Now, Let's Review!2020-06-0810 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNCommon Cardiovascular TestingDuring this episode, I clarify some of the most commonly order cardiovascular diagnostic tests. I talk about why they are ordered, what they look for and what the results help determine in regards to caring for the patient. Let's Review!2020-06-0214 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNPericardial DiseaseThis is a short, but sweet episode that reviews pericardial disease and treatments of pericarditis, pericardial effusion, restrictive pericarditis and tamponade. Please feel free to leave a rating or review for the podcast after listening! I love reading your thoughts and feedback! 2020-05-2805 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNCoronary Artery Disease: Angina, MI, and ACSThis episode reviews coronary artery disease in the context of angina (the medical term for chest pain), Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) and Acute Coronary Syndrome. 2020-05-2613 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHyperlipidemiaToday we talk about hyperlipidemia! This is a topic that is hard not to get wordy and scientific, but I tried my best to keep it really simple. I review what hyperlipidemia is, a little bit about how our body uses cholesterol, what are the goals for our cholesterol numbers, and pharmacological agents used to treat high cholesterol. Happy reviewing!2020-05-1909 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHypertensionAre you ready to learn the basic ins and outs of hypertension? Then this episode is for you! We talk about the pathophysiology, treatment, risks and outcomes that controlled and uncontrolled hypertension can lead to. Enjoy!2020-05-1417 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNDysrhythmiasHave you heard the words dysrhythmia or arrhythmia before? Maybe you know someone or you yourself have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation? This episode reviews the basics of dysrhythmias, EKGs, and ends with a thorough explanation of atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. 2020-05-1415 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNCirculatory PathwayLearning the circulatory pathway is essential for understanding cardiovascular disease and the symptoms that can manifest. Lets learn together and create the foundational framework to build upon during this cardiovascular series. 2020-05-0707 minLet\'s Review RNLet's Review RNHeart Failure - Left vs Right sidedReady to learn about heart failure and the difference between right sided and left sided? This podcast is for you!2020-05-0712 min