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Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Sensory FunctioningIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 45: Sensory Functioning and turn a huge theory chapter into clinical sense you can actually use with real patients. We start with how sensing the world really works—stimulus, receptors, transmission, perception, and the reticular activating system—then connect that to levels of arousal, sensoristasis, adaptation, and states like confusion, delirium, dementia, stupor, and coma. From there, we dive into sensory deprivation, sensory overload, ICU psychosis, and sensory deficits using real case stories: Ori, the ventilated trauma patient who becomes confused in the ICU; Muriel Hao, who cannot rest beca...
2025-11-2947 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Stress and AdaptationIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 43: Stress and Adaptation into clear, practical, NCLEX-ready language you can actually use with real patients and in your own life. We start with the core concepts of stress, stressors, adaptation, homeostasis, and allostasis, then walk through the Local Adaptation Syndrome and General Adaptation Syndrome so you can recognize alarm, resistance, and exhaustion at the bedside. From there, we link mind–body interaction to psychosomatic disorders and take a deep dive into anxiety—mild, moderate, severe, and panic—plus coping mechanisms and classic defense mechanisms you will see every shift...
2025-11-2949 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Self-ConceptIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 42: Self-Concept into clear, clinical, NCLEX-ready language you can actually use with real patients. We start with the three dimensions of self-concept—self-knowledge, self-expectations, and self-evaluation—then layer in attachment, ACEs, culture, disability, and the impact of illness, aging, and trauma on how people see themselves. Using full case stories of Anthony after a below-the-knee amputation, Melissa the overwhelmed nursing student in academic jeopardy, Delores facing terminal lung cancer, and Marvin adapting to a permanent colostomy, you’ll learn how to recognize disturbed body image, situational low self-esteem, impaired role p...
2025-11-2943 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Exam 4 PreparationEpisode: Fundamentals Exam 4 Mastery – Chapters 22–24, 29, 31, 35, 40, 41, 44In this Beyond the Bedside episode, we pull together things you need for Fundamentals Exam 4 and walk it straight to the bedside.We’ll connect the dots across:Development & Lifespan – Core theories and stages from conception through older adulthood (Ch. 22–24)Complementary & Integrative Health – CHA safety, herb–drug interactions, and non-pharm symptom relief (Ch. 29)Perioperative Nursing – Pre-op to PACU priorities, consent, complications, and safety checks (Ch. 31)Rest & Sleep – Sleep stages, sleep disorders, and realistic nursing interventions (Ch. 35)Oxygenation & Perfusion – Breath sounds, hypox...
2025-11-1748 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Middle and Older AdulthoodIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we unpack Chapter 24: Middle and Older Adulthood and turn a huge gerontology chapter into NCLEX-ready, bedside-focused clarity. We start with the big “why” of aging using genetic, immunity, neuroendocrine, wear-and-tear, cross-linkage, and free radical theories so you can explain normal changes without labeling every symptom as “just old age.” From there, we walk through middle adulthood—using Erikson, Havighurst, Levinson, and Gould—to decode menopause, andropause, career shifts, the sandwich generation, caregiver fatigue, and changing sexuality in real people like Rosemary and Larry. Then we dive into older adulthood with a focus on functiona...
2025-11-1749 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Conception Through Young AdulthoodIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we unpack Chapter 23: Conception Through Young Adulthood and turn a massive lifespan chapter into NCLEX-ready, bedside-focused clarity. We start at conception and walk through fetal, preterm, and low–birth-weight risks, then move into neonatal priorities like Apgar scoring, respiratory transition, temperature regulation, and the impact of maternal smoking, alcohol, and drugs on long-term neurodevelopment. From there, we break down infancy, toddler, preschool, school-age, and adolescent stages using Piaget, Erikson, Freud, and Havighurst so you always know what’s normal, what’s a red flag, and how to adjust your assessment, safety planning, and te...
2025-11-1747 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Developmental ConceptsIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 22: Developmental Concepts into clear, NCLEX-focused language you can actually use at the bedside. We start with the core foundations of growth and development, including cephalocaudal and proximodistal trends, differentiation and integration, and the roles of genetics, genomics, heredity, and epigenetics in shaping health across the lifespan. From there, we layer on environmental, nutritional, prenatal, individual, and caregiver factors, tying in social determinants of health and social epigenomics so you can see why two children with the same diagnosis may develop very differently. You’ll get a guided tour th...
2025-11-1748 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Loss, Grief, & DyingIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 44: Loss, Grief, and Dying into real-world, NCLEX-focused language. We start with the core concepts of loss and grief—actual, perceived, maturational, situational, and anticipatory loss—then connect them to normal and dysfunctional grief using Engel’s stages and Kübler-Ross’s five reactions of dying. From there, we walk through how to recognize grief in the body, emotions, social life, and spiritual life, and how age, family roles, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, and cause of death shape each person’s response. You’ll learn the current definitions of death, the cl...
2025-11-1737 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base BalanceIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 41: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance into clear, clinical, NCLEX-ready language. We start with body fluid compartments and how water moves using diffusion, osmosis, and active transport, then connect that to crystalloids and colloids, including when to use isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic fluids for hypovolemia, dehydration, hyponatremia, and cerebral edema. You’ll learn to recognize fluid volume deficit and fluid volume excess at the bedside, and then dive into key electrolytes—sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate—with normal lab ranges, classic neuro and cardiac manifestations, and high-alert safety t...
2025-11-1741 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Oxygenation and PerfusionIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 40: Oxygenation and Perfusion into clear, clinical, NCLEX-ready language. We walk through respiratory assessment and pulse oximetry (including what makes readings inaccurate), oxygen delivery systems from nasal cannula to nonrebreather masks, and safe skin and device management. You’ll get a bedside-focused tour of endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies, including cuff pressure management, communication strategies, emergency prep, and prevention of pressure injuries and infection. We go step-by-step through oro/nasopharyngeal and tracheal suctioning using open technique, then cover mechanical ventilation basics, manual resuscitation bags, choking relief, CPR, and AED use at...
2025-11-1735 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Rest and SleepIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 35: Rest and Sleep into simple, clinical, NCLEX-ready language. We cover sleep physiology, NREM and REM stages, developmental sleep patterns from newborns to older adults, and the real-world impact of insufficient sleep on health and safety. You’ll walk through insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, hypersomnolence, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, restless legs syndrome, and sleep deprivation using patient stories like Charlie Bitner, Lydia Omeara and her twins, and Mary with restless legs. We also go step-by-step through the nursing process for sleep, nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions, and finish with NC...
2025-11-1738 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Perioperative NursingThis Beyond the Beside episode covers Taylor’s Fundamentals of Nursing, Chapter 31 – Perioperative NursingIn this Beyond the Bedside episode, we dive into Taylor’s Fundamentals of Nursing, Chapter 31: Perioperative Nursing. We follow the surgical patient through every perioperative phase: preoperative assessment and teaching, intraoperative safety and positioning, and postoperative recovery in the PACU and on the unit. Using Molly’s vaginal hysterectomy, Marcus’s total hip replacement, and Gabrielle’s tonsillectomy as our guides, we connect real nursing actions to the textbook concepts.We break down surgery classifications, informed consent and advance dire...
2025-11-1745 minBeyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Complementary and Integrative Health Complementary and Integrative HealthBeyond the Bedside Chapter 29 – Complementary and Integrative Health: What Actually Works?Spotify Description:In this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we break down Chapter 29: Complementary and Integrative Health and show you how to safely blend CHAs with allopathic care. We walk through mind–body practices (relaxation, meditation, guided imagery, yoga, qi gong, tai chi), acupuncture and P6 acupressure for gag reflex, chiropractic care, aromatherapy, energy healing, herbal and natural products, and whole systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.You will learn how to assess for CHA use, spot red flags and interactions, obtain cons...
2025-11-1735 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Informatics & Health Care TechnologiesBeyond the Bedside Chapter 21: Informatics & Health Care TechnologiesTurn clicks into care. In this episode, we master nursing informatics (ANA/AMIA), SDLC (design → build → test → train → implement → maintain → evaluate), usability, interoperability, analytics (viz, predictive, big data), portals, telehealth/telemedicine/telecare, security/privacy, hospital-at-home, and the basics of genomics/pharmacogenomics. Three full cases (Frank, Jorge, Danielle) show you how data becomes decisions—and decisions become better outcomes.You’ll learn:• DIKW: data → information → knowledge → wisdom• SDLC + testing ladder (unit → function → integration → performance → UAT)• Usability principles that cut clicks and errors• Standard terminology & interoperability (why free text hurts nursing)• Patient porta...
2025-10-1945 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Documenting & ReportingBeyond the Bedside Chapter 20 — Documenting & Reporting Not charted, not done—unless you chart like a pro. In this power episode, we turn documentation and reporting into a clinical superpower: clear, timely, HIPAA-safe, and legally rock solid.What you’ll masterThe big five: POMR/SOAP, PIE/PIER, Focus (DAR), CBE, and collaborative pathwaysISBARR that actually gets action (with read-backs done right)HIPAA essentials + ISMP/JCAHO “Do Not Use” abbreviation trapsPurposeful rounding (the 4 Ps + the key phrase that boosts satisfaction and safety)Full case studies (start-to-f...
2025-10-1950 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: EvaluatingBeyond the Bedside Chapter 19: Evaluating (Close the Loop on Care)Evaluation is where nursing proves it works. In this episode, we master the fifth step of the nursing process—writing tight evaluative statements, choosing concurrent vs. retrospective evaluation, and knowing exactly when to terminate, continue, or modify a plan. We walk through three full cases (Tyler the neonate, Mioshi on diuretics, Nicholas with new diabetes) to show how real bedside data drives smarter decisions. Then we scale up with QI/PDSA, NDNQI indicators, HCAHPS, IOM’s 10 Rules, the AACN Healthy Work Environment standards, and the Seven Cruc...
2025-10-1936 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: ImplementingBeyond the Bedside Chapter 18: ImplementingTurn care plans into safe, person-centered action at the bedside.In this episodeWe master how to implement evidence-based interventions using NIC/NOC, QSEN, and Alfaro’s Assess → Reassess → Revise → Record loop—while delegating safely, preventing errors, and documenting like a pro.You’ll learnThe 9-step implementation workflow you can use on any shiftDirect vs. indirect vs. community interventions (when to use each)How to apply the Five Rights of Delegation (task, circumstance, person, directions, supervision)Care bundle...
2025-10-1945 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Outcome Identification & PlanningBeyond the Bedside Chapter 17 — Outcome Identification & PlanningTurn diagnoses into doing. We write SMART, patient-valued outcomes, map NANDA → NOC → NIC, and build plans that survive handoffs—from admission through discharge.In this episode you’ll learn:How to set priorities with Maslow, patient preference, and risk anticipationTo craft SMART outcomes across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domainsHow to choose NIC interventions that target the etiology (not just the label)Where critical pathways, algorithms, guidelines, and order sets fit in planningHow to document & evaluate w...
2025-10-1929 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Diagnosis & Problem IdentificationBeyond the Bedside — Chapter 16: Diagnosis / Problem IdentificationTurn messy real life into clean, defensible nursing problem statements. In this episode, we master diagnostic reasoning, write bullet-proof PE/PES statements, and avoid test-bait errors that derail care. We’ll apply PPMP (Predict–Prevent–Manage–Promote), Tanner’s Clinical Judgment, and QSEN competencies across three full cases—Martin (constipation + rectal bleeding), Antonia (treatable cancer, missed follow-ups), and Angie (suspected date-rape survivor). You’ll learn how to cluster cues, validate with patients, document in the EHR, and choose etiologies that actually drive interventions.HighlightsPE vs. PES: wr...
2025-10-1938 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: AssessingBeyond the Bedside Chapter 15: AssessingTurn scattered details into safe action. In this episode, we master purposeful, prioritized nursing assessment—what to gather, how to validate it, and when to escalate. You’ll apply OLD CARTS, the HELP doorway sweep, PCAM for social determinants, and ROS to build a clean database fast. We work three full cases—Sylvia Wu (communicable concern & triage), Susan Morgan (new MS & functional focus), and James Farren (grief, sleep, safety)—to practice QPA vs. focused vs. initial assessments, documentation that quotes the patient, HIPAA/privacy musts, and the Legal Alert on reporting critical...
2025-10-1939 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Clinical Judgment — Think Like a NurseBeyond the Bedside Chapter 14 — Clinical JudgmentWalk into any room and see what matters first. In this mastery episode, we turn Chapter 14 into action: clinical judgment you can use at the bedside and on the Next Gen NCLEX. We demystify the language (critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment), work the big models (Tanner, NCSBN CJMM/CJAM, Lasater LCJR, ADPIE), and thread in the competency spine (QSEN, AACN Essentials, NLN, ANA, IPEC).You’ll learn to spot cues fast, form sound hypotheses, act within RN scope, and evaluate outcomes—while protecting situational awareness and managing cognit...
2025-10-1936 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Beside: Blended Competencies & Clinical Reasoning of Person-Centered CareBeyond the Beside Chapter 13 — Blended Competencies & Clinical Reasoning: Person-Centered CareTurn tasks into therapeutic relationships: think faster, chart smarter, and care deeper.This mastery episode reframes nursing from “doing tasks” to building thoughtful, person-centered partnerships. We wire in blended competencies (cognitive, technical, interpersonal, ethical/legal), run clinical reasoning models you can trust under pressure (Tanner, Levett-Jones, NCSBN), and drive the nursing process (ADPIE + outcomes) as a living loop. Full case studies—Addie, Jermaine, Charlotte, and Mrs. Chang—translate the theory into bedside decisions, documentation, and NCLEX-style reasoning.Apply the blended competenci...
2025-10-1843 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Interprofessional Collaboration & Care Coordination — From Handoff to HomeBeyond the Bedside: Chapter 9 Interprofessional Collaboration & Care Coordination — From Handoff to Home From chaotic handoffs to rock-solid discharge plans, this episode turns Chapter 12 into bedside choreography you can trust. We break down continuity of care, SBAR/ISBARQ, TeamSTEPPS tools, IPEC competencies, and the RN’s role in care coordination across ambulatory, acute, rehab, home health, and long-term care. Then we apply it to real cases (Joey’s ELBW home-vent journey, the Saxas’ stroke/LTC maze, Jeff’s respiratory decomp). You’ll leave with a repeatable playbook for safe handoffs, teach-back discharge education, Medicare home-health eligibility, and documentation that prevents rea...
2025-10-1831 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Beside: Health Care Delivery SystemsBeyond the Beside Chapter 11 — Health Care Delivery SystemsYou can ace patho and still miss what drives outcomes: systems. In this episode, we master how U.S. care is organized, financed, and measured—then apply it to three full patient stories. Walk away ready to prevent readmissions, improve HCAHPS, and connect patients to affordable care, hospice, and palliative services.What you’ll learnThe Triple → Quadruple Aim and what it means for your shiftQuality & reliability in action: RCAM, HCAHPS, readmission penaltiesPayment levers (DRGs, capitation, bundled payments, value-based purchasing)Lev...
2025-10-1853 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Leading, Managing, & DelegatingBeyond the Bedside — Chapter 10: Leading, Managing, & DelegatingFrom code-blue decisiveness to quiet-hour diplomacy, this episode turns leadership theory into bedside action. We break down styles (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, servant, transactional, transformational, quantum), the five management functions, Magnet & shared governance, just culture, Lewin’s change model + the 8-step plan, and conflict tools (PEARLA + strategies). Cases bring it to life: Rehema’s campus STI group, Stephen’s ICU multi-trauma plan, Jack Camp’s unit-culture reset, and a new grad navigating a preceptor’s suicidal crisis. You’ll get step-by-step workflows for safe delegation (ANA/NCSBN aligned), time management, mentorship vs preceptorsh...
2025-10-1843 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Beside: Teaching and Counseling Mastering Patient EducationBeyond the Bedside — Ch. 9: Teaching & CounselingTurn every patient interaction into safer care and real learning. We translate the textbook into bedside moves: TEACH for patient-centered moments, the Health Belief Model for motivation, health-literacy musts (Ask Me 3®, Teach-Back, NVS), motivational interviewing, and the nurse coach approach.What you’ll master• Match domains (cognitive/psychomotor/affective) to the right methods & evaluation• Write measurable outcomes (Box 9-8), build plans (Box 9-7), avoid pitfalls (Box 9-12)• Document evidence of learning—not just “teaching done”• When to revise, refer, and loop in caregivers (COPE)Cases we walk...
2025-10-1829 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the bedside: Theory, Research, & Evidence-Based PracticeBeyond the Bedside — Chapter 2: Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based PracticeTurn bedside instincts into method. In this episode, we master where nursing knowledge comes from (traditional, authoritative, scientific), how theory organizes care (systems, adaptation, developmental + Nightingale, Orem, Roy, Leininger, Watson, Benner), and how to turn research into safer outcomes with EBP and QI.You’ll learn to:Build sharp PICOT questions and use the JHNEBP PET model (Practice question → Evidence → Translation).Read studies fast with a practical critique checklist and the hierarchy of evidence.Run a PDSA cycle that actually sticks o...
2025-10-1845 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Bowel EliminationChapter 39 — Bowel EliminationThis episode covers the essentials of bowel elimination: anatomy, peristalsis, assessment, and the nursing care of diarrhea, constipation, impaction, and incontinence. Learn full enema types and procedures, NG tube insertion and irrigation, ostomy care, bowel training, and skin protection strategies. With case studies, clinical reasoning, and NCLEX-style questions, you’ll master both the skills and compassion needed to preserve dignity and promote safe elimination.
2025-09-2737 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Urinary EliminationChapter 38 — Urinary Elimination:Master urinary elimination with this extended 80-minute episode. We cover anatomy and physiology, factors affecting urination, assessment techniques, urine testing, catheterization, urinary diversions, dialysis, and nursing care plans. Full skills walkthroughs, NCLEX-style practice, clinical reasoning scenarios, patient teaching, delegation considerations, and reflective prompts bring the chapter to life. Essential for nursing students seeking mastery of elimination, safety, and patient-centered care.
2025-09-2729 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Comfort and PainChapter 36 — Comfort & Pain ManagementIn this episode, we master the science and art of pain. From gate control theory to the four-step pain process, you’ll learn how to assess pain across populations using the right scales, differentiate acute, chronic, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain, and integrate both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions. Expanded case studies (Carla, Sheree, Xavier) bring the concepts to life. With skills walkthroughs, NCLEX-style practice, and a quick-reference appendix, this episode prepares you to assess, advocate, and act with confidence when your patients need relief most.
2025-09-2738 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Skin Integrity Pt 2 — Wound Complications, & Advanced SkillsChapter 33 (Part 2) — Wound Complications & Advanced SkillsPart 2 takes you beyond the basics into advanced wound care mastery. We break down wound complications like hemorrhage, infection, dehiscence, evisceration, and fistulas—plus the purposes of dressings and how heat and cold therapy affect healing. You’ll get expanded walkthroughs for JP and Hemovac drains, wound cultures, and negative pressure wound therapy, along with detailed case studies, documentation examples, and community-based care teaching. NCLEX exam alerts ensure you’re prepared to think and act like a safe, effective nurse.
2025-09-2740 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Skin Integrity Pt 1— Pressure Injury PreventionChapter 33 (Part 1) — Skin Integrity & Pressure Injury PreventionIn Part 1 of this mastery series, we cover the foundations of wound care: the physiology of wound healing, systemic and local factors that delay repair, and the complications nurses must prevent. You’ll master the Braden Scale step-by-step, learn pressure injury staging in detail, and review wound assessment and classification systems like RYB. With expanded teaching, prevention strategies, and NCLEX exam alerts woven throughout, this episode prepares you to identify risk, document accurately, and intervene early to protect patients.
2025-09-2730 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Health Assessment Pt 2 — Genital, Rectal, Musculoskeletal, Neurologic SystemsIn Part 2, we complete Chapter 27 mastery with full coverage of the genital, rectal, musculoskeletal, and neurologic systems. From Tanner staging to hemorrhoid care, RICE principles to Romberg’s test, and advanced tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale and FOUR Score—you’ll get the complete framework. Real-world case studies (odd answers, refusal of care, focused vs comprehensive exams), NCLEX practice, and safety considerations help translate textbook knowledge into bedside mastery.
2025-09-151h 08
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Health Assessment Pt 1 — Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Breasts, and AbdomenCardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Breasts, and AbdomenIn Part 1 of Chapter 27 mastery, we take a deep dive into cardiovascular and peripheral vascular assessment, breast and axillary exam, and the abdominal framework. You’ll learn every key term, step-by-step skill walkthroughs, age-related variations, and applied nursing analyses. Full case studies, NCLEX-style practice questions, and documentation examples bring the material to life. By the end, you’ll be able to recognize normal versus abnormal findings and connect them to safe, patient-centered nursing care
2025-09-151h 17
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Communication in Nursing PracticeIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we master Chapter 8: Communication in Nursing Practice. From SBAR, I-SBAR-R, and CUS to the phases of the therapeutic relationship, we explore every key term, skill, and barrier. Real patient case studies—Susie the burn patient, Mr. Anderson, Randolph in the ICU, and Irwina Russellinski—bring the concepts to life. Learn how to listen, use silence, adapt for special needs, and respond to incivility, bullying, and workplace violence. Packed with NCLEX-style practice and reflection, this episode equips you to communicate with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
2025-09-1455 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Legal Dimensions of Nursing PracticeIn this episode, we master Chapter 7: Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice. Law is not separate from nursing — it is nursing. Together, we unpack the full framework of laws, standards, and safeguards that shape your practice, from Nurse Practice Acts to HIPAA, from malpractice litigation to incident reporting.You’ll hear real case studies — including Ramone Scott’s medication error, Meredith Bedford’s hospice lawsuit threat, Ella Rodriguez’s unsafe sedation, and Jared Griffin’s informed consent — each tied to legal principles, Maslow’s ABCs, and NCLEX prep. We also explore malpractice prevention, credentialing, torts, crimes, and the nurse’s role as de...
2025-09-141h 01
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Nursing Ethics - Values, Advocacy, and Moral CourageIn this episode, we dive deep into the ethical foundations of nursing practice. From values clarification and professional principles to the ANA Code of Ethics, we cover moral distress, moral injury, advocacy, and whistle-blowing. Real cases — from patient refusal of care to unequal treatment in the OR — bring theory to life. You’ll learn how to apply ethical frameworks, voice your values, and strengthen moral resilience. With NCLEX-style reviews and reflection prompts, this episode equips you to practice with integrity, advocate with courage, and uphold trust as the most vital currency of nursing.
2025-09-1459 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Spirituality in Nursing PracticeStep into the heart of holistic nursing with Chapter 47: Spirituality. In this episode, we explore the universal spiritual needs of meaning, love, and forgiveness, and how they shape patient care. You’ll learn key terms like spirituality, faith, hope, and presencing, compare integrated and unifying models of care, and apply the HOPE assessment tool in practice.Through powerful patient stories — from Kevin’s post-heart attack search for God to Choi’s family navigating cultural beliefs — we unpack how nurses assess, plan, and intervene in spiritual distress. We’ll also cover the Tenets of Suffering, Healing Presence steps, parish nursi...
2025-09-0540 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Sexuality in Nursing PracticeIn this episode of Beyond the Bedside, we master Chapter 46: Sexuality. From key terms and myths to contraception, STI prevention, LGBTQIA+ health, human trafficking, and abuse counseling, we cover it all with real patient cases in full detail — Jefferson Smith, Paul Rojas, Amy, Jared Griffin, Miss Ethel, and Pete Manheim. Includes NCLEX-style Q&A, teaching frameworks, and clinical applications to help you deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care.
2025-09-0525 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Nutrition in Nursing PracticeBeyond the Bedside: Chapter 37 – NutritionMaster the essentials of nutrition in nursing through real patient stories and critical thinking. From pregnancy nausea to dementia care, tube feedings, therapeutic diets, and parenteral nutrition, this episode blends skills, NCLEX tips, and red-flag deficiencies into one comprehensive review. Learn how to apply evidence-based strategies that feed both body and spirit.
2025-09-0545 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Activity in NursingBeyond the Bedside: Chapter 34 — ActivityIn this episode, we break down everything you need to know about mobility in nursing practice. From the physiology of movement to the dangers of immobility, we cover glossary terms like isotonic, isometric, isokinetic exercise, atrophy, contractures, flaccidity, spasticity, paresis, ADLs/IADLs, tonus, footdrop, ergonomics, and SPHM. You’ll hear real patient cases, developmental considerations, safe use of walkers, canes, crutches, and braces, plus strategies for promoting exercise and independence across the lifespan. We walk through activity skills, and the full Nursing Care Plan for Quan Nguyen, and multiple NCLEX-style practice questions with rati...
2025-09-0547 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Vital Signs MasteryIn this episode, we master one of the most fundamental skills in nursing: assessing vital signs. Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 26 reminds us that vital signs are never “just numbers” — they are the body’s first story of health, illness, and stability.You’ll learn:Core terms and definitions related to temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and pain assessment.Normal ranges across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults, with clinical application for each.How to recognize abnormal findings and what they mean in patient care.Case studies in full, s...
2025-09-041h 02
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside Pt 2: Asepsis & Infection Control — Precautions, Cases, & EthicsPart 2: Precautions, Case Studies, and Ethical MasteryPart 2 of Asepsis & Infection Control takes you deeper into Chapter 25 — disease-specific precautions across infection stages, expanded real-world case studies, and the psychological and ethical dimensions of infection control. This is where knowledge meets judgment, preparing you to protect patients, advocate as a nurse, and succeed on the NCLEX.
2025-09-0430 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside Pt 1: Asepsis & Infection Control — Core SkillsPart 1: Foundations, Key Terms, and Core Skills MasteryIn Part 1 of Chapter 25 of Nursing Fundamentals, we break down the language of infection, the stages of illness, and the essential aseptic skills every nurse must master. From hand hygiene to PPE, sterile field, and sterile gloves, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques with strong rationales to build safe practice and NCLEX readiness.
2025-09-041h 13
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Culturally Respectful CareBeyond the Bedside – Chapter 5: Culturally Respectful CareIn this episode, we focus on one of the most essential foundations of safe and ethical nursing: culturally respectful care. Chapter 5 highlights how cultural diversity, values, and beliefs directly shape health, illness, and the nurse–patient relationship.
2025-09-0444 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Health of the Individual, Family, Community, and Environment in Nursing MasteryChapter 4 in Nursing Fundamentals: Health of the Individual, Family, Community, and Environment in NursingIn this episode, we explore how health is shaped not just by the individual, but also by families, communities, and environments. Chapter 4 takes us deeper into the web of influences that determine wellness, illness, and patient outcomes.You’ll learn:Core terms and definitions of health, family, community, and environment.How the community environment affects the ability to meet basic human needs.The role of social interaction, culture, and heritage in health behaviors.Ca...
2025-09-0441 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Health, Wellness, and Disparities MasteryIn this episode, we step beyond the bedside to master the essential foundations of health, wellness, and disparities. Chapter 3 explores what it means to be healthy, how illness is experienced, and why disparities shape patient outcomes across communities.You’ll learn:Core terms and definitions of health, wellness, disease, illness behaviors, and disparities.The acute vs. chronic illness framework, including remission, exacerbation, morbidity, and mortality.Health behavior models and how nurses apply them to real patient scenarios.Case studies retold in full, with analysis, teaching moments, and NCLEX-style applications....
2025-09-0450 min
Beyond the Bedside: Fundamentals of Nursing for RN StudentsBeyond the Bedside: Intro — Mastering Nursing FoundationsChapter 1 of Nursing Foundations 1101: Step into the world of professional nursing with this mastery-focused podcast designed for nursing students preparing for practice and NCLEX success. Each episode breaks down the core concepts of Foundations of Nursing—from history and professional roles to cultural competence, vital signs, hygiene, and patient safety.You’ll hear:Clear definitions of key terms and concepts straight from the textbook.Case studies retold in full, with analysis and teaching moments for real clinical insight.Frameworks and models explained and applied to nursing scenarios.NCLE...
2025-09-041h 25
bücherreichWas wir gelesen habenWillkommen bei unserer vierten Episode von bücherreich, unserem Bücher-Podcast!
Wir sprechen über die Bücher, die wir in letzter Zeit gelesen haben:
“Nachtjagd" und "Blutopfer" aus der Black-Dagger-Serie von J. R. Ward
“Ich. Darf. Nicht. Schlafen." von S. J. Watson
“Marcs Tagebuch" von Sandra Scott
“Schwesterlein, komm stirb mit mir" von Karen Sander
“Märchenlust" von Luisa Grimaldi
“Black*Out" von Andreas Eschbach
“City of Bones" und "City of Ashes" von Cassandra Clare
Besucht uns auf unserer FACEBOOK-Seite http://www.facebook.de/Podcastbuecherreich und verratet uns, welche Bücher ihr in letzter Zeit gelesen habt!
Eure Ilana und Elena
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2014-01-2519 min