The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN – Details, episodes & analysis

Hey 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 

Unless 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 podcast better. Email me at Cynthia@NursingSchoolSimplified.com

Enjoy!

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

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode including bonus episodes. 

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. 

Please help me reach more students by leaving a review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. 

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

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. 

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. 

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast if you haven't already and if you could be so kind as to leave a review I would appreciate it. It helps me reach and help more nursing students. 

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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.