DeepeR DiviN NCLEX Hacks with Dr. D. And Dr. Z.

Join us as we discuss this month as we discuss some of the newest and hottest medical advances.  We talk about some innovations, medications, and vaccines for sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, RSV, and pancreatic cancer. Don’t miss the 4 new NCLEX hacks this month!   *This podcast episode is funded by a Faculty Development Grant through Linfield University  References    Cystic Fibrosis Founda...

Join as we discuss the highly testable topic of fractures, compartment syndrome, and pulmonary embolisms of all sorts. We welcome some VIP student guests this month to discuss these topics and also a few of their thoughts on their experience in the Masters Entry to Professional Nursing (MEPN) program.  Thank you to our soon to be graduating MEPN students, Michael Choo and Nick Cabacungan.  We have...

Professionalism is a huge and important aspect of being nurse. This month we welcome back our VIP guest, Dean Paul Smith, for a little fireside chat. We tackle the importance of professionalism, what it looks like in nursing school and as a nurse, some of the problems not having professionalism can cause, and some ways we can demonstrate professionalism. Join us! References AACN (2021). The Essent...

This month we welcome our VIP guest, Professor Anne Schwartz, as we discuss our clinical moment with some fascinating healthcare innovations with artificial intelligence (AI) and dive into the foundational topic of Vital Signs. Professor Schwartz helps walk us through important aspects of assessing, analyzing, and evaluating vital signs. Remember to listen up for our NCLEX Hacks!  References  Brek...

This month we welcome our VIP, Associate Dean Dr. Julie Fitzwater as we discuss important clinical cases on septic shock. Dr. Fitzwater helps us better understand the ins-and-outs of shock. Listen for our NCLEX Hacks on Shock! References  Belleza, M. (2023, July 25). Sepsis and septic shock.  Nurselabs. ⁠https://nurseslabs.com/sepsis-and-septic-shock/⁠  Forrester, J.D. (2023, March). Sepsis and se...

Come listen and dig a little deeper with Dr. D. and Dr. Z into the topic of Dehydration (fluid and electrolytes) and learn some NCLEX Hacks. We also discuss a popular case involving the devastating effects of overhydration/water intoxication.    Remember to subscribe and share , send us comments , and follow us on Instragram #DeepeR_DiviN.    References   Bradley, J. G., & Davis, K. A. (2003,...

We welcome our VIP faculty guest this month, Prof. Abbey Darus, to discuss the our clinical moment of the Lindsay Clancy case and postpartum mental health, and our NCLEX hacks related to postpartum hemorrhage. References Belleza, M. (2017). Postpartum Hemorrhage. Nurselabs . https://nurseslabs.com/postpartum-hemorrhage/ Burchum, J., & Rosenthal, L. (2019). Lehne’s pharmacology for nursing care...

We welcome our VIP faculty guest this month, Prof. Erin Ehly a certified diabetic educator, to discuss the our clinical moment of the Department of Justice case coming down on 3 schools giving out fake nursing diplomas and our NCLEX hacks related to diabetes. References Burchum, J., & Rosenthal, L. (2019). Lehne’s pharmacology for nursing care (10th ed. ). St. Louis: Elsevier The Basics: A com...

Listen to this month's discussion of on PPE and an involuntary manslaughter legal nurse case. We welcome graduating nursing students, MJ Gibney and Grace Milner to the episode as we discuss our Clinical Moment/Current Event: A nurse and physician legal case in San Diego and our NCLEX Hack: PPE - donning and doffing.  References:  Cudjoe, K.G. & Martin, V. (2021). Safe PPE use: Protec...

We welcome graduating nursing students, MJ Gibney and Grace Milner to the episode as we discuss our Clinical Moment: a new medication for Myasthenia Gravis and our NCLEX Hack: Who do we room with whom.   References: Cudjoe, K.G. & Martin, V. (2021). Safe PPE use: Protecting our nurses. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, 19(2), p. 17-20. doi:10.1097/01.NME.0000732028.30334.66 Kaplan Basics 8th...

Listen to a discussion of the Vanderbilt case with Radonda Vaught and how it connects to the importance of safe medication administration for nurses.