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The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN28. Incentive Spirometry: My Pet PeeveHey there future nurses! Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode I'm going to talk about one of my pet peeves and coincendently teach you something about providing care and education for your patients. You can also watch a brief demonstration here at about the 7:00 mark If you have any questions, commonts, or suggestions for episodes you can email me Cynthia@NursingSchoolSimplified.com All my best, Cynthia 2023-09-1412 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN27. Care and Considerations of Geriatric PatientsUnless you work in Pediatrics or L&D chances are you'll be caring for geriatric patients. On this weeks episode I'll be discussing 9 considerations when caring for this patient population. Listen closely because I've included critical thinking challenge questions that will help you think deeper and beyond the information I'm providing. I'll be adding bonus episodes with answers to the challenge questions so be sure to subscribe to receive notification when they're posted. Let me know if the challenge questions help you or if you have any suggestions to make the pod...2023-02-0117 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNSerotonin SyndromeHey there future nurses! On this episode of the Nursing School Simplified Podcast we'll be discussing Serotonin Syndrome. You'll learn what medications can cause Serotonin Syndrome, signs and symptoms and care associated with mild, moderate, and severe symptoms. I've included some critical thinking questions to get you thinking outside the information provided. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, if the information I am providing is helpful, as well as suggestions on content and ways to improve your experience. You can email me at Cynthia@NursingSchoolSimplifird.com with your resp...2023-01-2507 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNEmphysemaHey there future nurses!! Welcome to another episode of the Nursing School Podcast. This week we'll be discussing pathophysiology and patient teaching for Emphysema. Emphysema(COPD) is the third leading cause of death world wide according to the World Health Organization. Risk factors include: Smoking, indoor air pollution, and occupational exposure. COPD causes persistent and progressive respiratory symptoms including difficulty breathing cough and phlegm production. Early diagnosis and treatment including smoking cessation is needed to slow the progression of symptoms and reduce exacerbation. Please feel free to conta...2023-01-1819 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN24. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness MonthHello Future Nurses!!! In addition to March being DVT Awareness Month it is also Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month. So in today’s episode we will be learning about MS. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and it affects women three times more than men. Sadly, there is no cure. As nurses our goal is to help our patients live as independently as they can with MS by ensuring they are educated about the disease process, maki...2021-03-1016 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN23. DVT Awareness MonthWelcome to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. On this week's episode we're learning about Deep Vein Thromboembolism (DVT). Learn Etiology, Signs and Symptoms, Assessment, Labs/Diagnostics, Nursing Consideration, and Patient teaching. Basically, everything you need to know to care for your patient and answer questions correctly on your exams. Have a great week and keep working on your dream, All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN P.S. Below are the links I promised. NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MedSurgSimplifiedGuide Ekos: https://www.dicardiology.com/videos/video-how-ekos-thrombolytic-technology-works-dissolve-clots h...2021-03-0922 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN22. Metabolic SyndromeHello Future Nurses!! Helping patients understand how metabolic syndrome increases their risk for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more… liver dysfunction, renal disease, and even Alzheimer's! We as nurses, and do what we are meant to do and that is promote health and prevent illness. And Isn’t that fantastic?!? In this episode we will be finishing our topic of Cardiovascular Health and discussing the role Metabolic Syndrome plays in the development of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. To help me reach more students please consider leaving a review or comment as well as su...2021-02-2413 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN21. StrokesHey Future Nurses!!! Welcome Back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. This week we are learning about Strokes. Each year almost 800K Americans have a stroke and 13.7 million strokes occur worldwide. Strokes are preventable and educating our patients and community is our responsibility as nurses. Learn signs and symptoms, assessment, patient teaching and more in this episode. As promised here is the link to Ron Paul Having Stroke Watch in real time as this stroke occurs live on air. See if you can spot the chang...2021-02-2328 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN20. AnticoagulantsHey Future Nurses!!! Keeping in line with our cardiac theme for this month's podcasts, today we will be discussing anticoagulants. Anticoagulants prevent blood clots in patients at high risk for developing them. This includes patients who have had or are at risk for Myocardial Infarctions, TIA, Strokes, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, and PE. Learn: Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Consideration Patient Teaching Links I promised: NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MedMonday Nursing School Simplified You Tube Have a great week!! Cynthia, RN...2021-02-1012 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN19. Cardiovascular Disease, AHA, and GO Red for Women!Hey Future Nurses! One thing I’m very passionate about is women's cardiovascular health and cardiovascular health in general. I worked seven years as a cardiovascular nurse caring for patients with CHF, dysrhythmias, cardiovascular interventions, post open heart patients, and more. So in honor of American Heart Association Go Red for Women and Heart Month, Med Monday and this podcast will be focusing on the Cardiovascular system. In this episode you will learn: Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Medications Labs And More... Be sur...2021-02-0424 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN18. HyperthyroidismHey 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 Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode including bonu...2021-01-2723 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN17. HypothyroidismWelcome 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 c...2021-01-2021 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN16. Delirium Tremens aka DTsAlcoholism 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 ans...2021-01-1323 minThe Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN15. ThrombocytopeniaWelcome 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 2021-01-0713 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN14. NeutropeniaNeutropenia 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 Join our growing group of students on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/377369709305520/ 2020-10-2113 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN13. AgranulocytosisIn 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 Don't forget to subscribe to Med Monday where I teach one medication in five minutes or less. each week I'll send you the medication fact sheet and a video covering everything you need to know to safely administer medications in the clinical setting. 2020-10-1415 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN12. LeukopeniaLeukopenia 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. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast if you haven't already and if you could be so kind as to leave a rev...2020-10-0719 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN11. The Nurses' Code of EthicsHello 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 o...2020-09-3025 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN10. How to Survive & Thrive in Nursing School with ADHD, Anxiety and DepresionHey 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 ins...2020-09-231h 00
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN9. Three types of AnginaHey 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. Remember to follow Nursing School Simplified on Facebook and join our student gr...2020-09-1712 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN8. Cranial Nerve AssessmentThis week we're talking about cranial nerve assessment. It's one of the few things you need to memorize in the nursing program. I know it's a lot of information but it's important to remember the reason we are learning this. At some point in your career you are going to be the only thing standing between your patient and the morgue. A shift in your attitude towards cranial nerves will make it easier to learn and remember with you need it most like on an exam or caring for a patient. I ha...2020-09-1017 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN7. MindsetYour mindset in nursing school can make you or break you. In this episode I discuss the differences between a positive and negative mindset and how you can overcome the negativity to improve your outlook, studying, grades and overall nursing school experience. I've created a workbook, The Pillars of Nursing School Success, to help you change your mindset, discover your strengths, and success in school and beyond. 2020-09-0306 min
The Healthqueer AdvocateTranscending WomanThis episode I am joined by Ashley, (@TransNurseHere), a neurotrauma ICU, CCRN, transgender woman who speaks about her experience transitioning twice and the acceptance within her career, family and self.
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The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNBONUS EPISODE: Malignant HyperthermiaLearn about this potentially life threatening complication that occurs in surgical patients in this bonus episode. Don't forget to subscribe so you receive notifications of all weekly and bonus episodes. And don't forget to download the free cheat sheet and impress the doctors and nurses with your knowledge when you have your surgical rotation in OR or PACU. NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MalignantHyperthermia Have a great week! All my best, Cynthia 2020-08-2615 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN6. Not so Social, Social MediaSocial media can be fun and it can be a nightmare. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls and negativity and use social media for your benefit. For exclusive content, support, encouragement, and special teaching sessions join our growing Facebook group . 2020-08-2609 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNPatient Diabetic TeachingHey Future Nurses !!! Welcome to another episode. This week we are talking about Patient Diabetic Teaching. Education is the heart of what we do as nurses. It begins the moment we come into contact with the patient through discharge. Making sure they understand their disease process, mediations, signs and symptoms, and health promotion is what will help them be as healthy as they can be, take control of their health, and thrive. I've created a free resource I'd love to send you just go to NursingSchoolsimplified.com/Diabetes and I'll send it right awa...2020-08-1942 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNGetting Your Study Style OnHey Future Nurses!!! It’s that time of year again. No, it’s not Christmas, it's even better! It’s back to school time!!! I love how everyone is excited about school supplies and getting their study spaces together. You’re probably no different. In this episode we'll discuss six things to keep in mind when creating your study area and getting your study style on. I wanted to let you know we have a lot of fun things happening in our Facebook Group I'd love for you to be there. Also, to hav...2020-08-1215 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNMed Surg SimplifiedSo, today we’re gonna be talking about one of the most challenging courses for nursing students, Medical Surgical (or Med Surg since the medical and nursing fields abbreviate everything.) It’s not just the content it's the sheer amount of content that you’re expected to learn in a short period of time in addition to all the other classes, clinical, work, and family…. It can be overwhelming especially if you don’t know what and how to study. At the start of every semester I walk my students through this 11 step process that I developed when I was...2020-08-0518 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNThe 5 Pillars of Nursing School SuccessKnowing what we need to succeed in nursing school isn't just abut books and school supplies. In this episode we explore "The Five Pillars of Nursing School Success: Self care Mindset Resilience Discipline Grace The pillars are important traits for success as student nurses and beyond. And I’ve got a little something special (and free) for you just for listening today. I’ve created The 5 Pillars Action Guide. This guide breaks down each of the pillars into actionable exercises. The goal is to help you create more insight into areas you need to impro...2020-07-2820 min
The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRNNursing School Simplified Podcast IntroductionWelcome Future Nurses to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. If you’re looking for inspiration and encouragement, help with studying, passing your exams, and surviving nursing school, you’ve come to the right place. My goal is to help reduce your stress and make learning complex concepts easy and fun. Join me every week where I cover all things nursing school related. In this week's episode I take a little time to introduce myself and tell you what you can expect from this podcast. Follow Nursing School Simplified on Facebook Join our Fa...2020-07-2307 min