Certified and Slightly Panicked

In this episode, Jess covers part A of section 7 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Musculoskeletal Emergencies. Section 7 includes both Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies and make up 13 questions of the exam. Wound emergencies will be covered in the next episode. Amputation (3:04) Compartment syndrome (9:09) Ligament tendon injuries (14:38) Fractures (18:55) Dislocati...

In this episode, Jess covers section 6 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Medical Emergencies. 14 questions on the CEN exam come from the Medical Emergencies section. Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (1:14:09) Hematologic disorders (1:37) Electrolyte and fluid imbalance (12:19) Endocrine disorders (19:25) Immunocompromise (52:07) Renal failure (56:44) Sepsis (1:09:15) H...

In this episode, Jess covers section 5 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Mental Health Emergencies. 11 questions on the CEN exam come from the Mental Health Emergencies section. This episode is being released on World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. If you or someo...

In this episode, Jess covers part 4/4 in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, obstetrical emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam. Abruptio placenta (2:53) Ectopic pregnancy (5:55) Emergent delivery (8:28) Hemorrhage (20:39) Hyperemesis gravidarum (23:17) Neonata...

In this episode, Jess covers genitourinary and gynecology emergencies with the help of a special guest! Section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN) exam outline includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions of the exam. Genitourinary infections (4:53) Priapism (13:41) Renal calculi (15:46) Testicular torsion (21:44) Genitourinary...

In this episode, Jess covers the first body system included in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse exam content outline, Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam. GU, GYN, and OB will be covered in future episodes. Acute abdomen (2:23) Appendicitis (4:39) Peritonitis (7:02)...

In this episode, Jess covers section 3 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Neurologic Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Neurological Emergencies section. Neurological Disorders (1:05) Headache (7:13) Increased Intracranial Pressure (9:08) Meningitis (16:36) Seizure Disorders (19:23) Stroke (24:05) Transient Ischemic Attack (24:52) Head & spinal co...

In this episode, Jess covers section 2 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Respiratory Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Respiratory Emergencies section. Aspiration (1:10) Asthma (4:30) COPD (10:02) Infections (14:40) Inhalation Injuries (21:31) Obstruction (30:13) Pleural Effusion (35:10) Pneumothorax (36:02) Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema (39:31) Pulmon...

In this episode, Jess covers section 1 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Cardiovascular Emergencies. 19 questions on the CEN exam come from the Cardiovascular Emergencies section. Acute coronary syndrome (1:11) Aneurysm and dissection (11:34) Cardiopulmonary arrest (14:33) Dysrhythmias (18:20) Endocarditis (40:28) Heart failure (46:00) Hypertension (49:06) Pericardial ta...

Certified & Slightly Panicked with Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT. You’ve got cheat sheets in your pocket and self-doubt in your gut. Welcome to the club. Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency and critical care nurses who are chasing credentials, fighting imposter syndrome, and still showing up everyday to do the da...