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Master three high-yield pediatric lower airway disorders, RSV (bronchiolitis), asthma, and cystic fibrosis, including key assessment findings like wheezing and increased work of breathing, medication management such as bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids, airway clearance and nutritional needs in cystic fibrosis, and the nursing care and family teaching priorities for each. A must-listen f...

Master three high-yield pediatric upper airway conditions, epiglottitis, tonsillitis, and croup, including how to tell them apart by presentation (drooling and tripod positioning, a barking cough with stridor, and sore throat with swollen tonsils), why you should never examine the throat of a child with suspected epiglottitis, and the key nursing interventions for airway protection, comfort, and f...

Master four high-yield pediatric cardiac conditions, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septal defect (ASD), Kawasaki disease, and acute rheumatic fever, including expected findings like murmurs, key diagnostic features, treatments such as indomethacin for PDA and IVIG with aspirin for Kawasaki disease, and the nursing care and patient education priorities for each. A must-listen for pediatric...

Master two high-yield congenital heart defects, Tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta, including the four defects of TOF, tet spells and knee-chest positioning, differences in blood pressure and pulses between the upper and lower extremities in COA, and key nursing assessments and interventions. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, cardiac care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast...

Master pediatric pain assessment and management, including age-appropriate pain scales (FLACC, Wong-Baker FACES, and numeric rating), behavioral and physiologic indicators of pain, and the nurse’s role in pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions like distraction, comfort measures, and safe medication administration. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Ho...

Master the pediatric physical health assessment, a systematic head-to-toe approach adapted to each developmental stage. Learn techniques for gaining a child’s cooperation, recognizing abnormal findings, and documenting accurately. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, health assessment, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Master adolescent growth and development, including puberty, Erikson’s stage of identity vs. role confusion, and developmental concerns for nursing consideration. Learn how nurses address key adolescent concerns like body image, peer influence, risk-taking behaviors, and confidential, age-appropriate health teaching. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by...

Master school-aged growth and development,Erikson’s stage of industry vs. inferiority. Learn how nurses support healthy development through peer relationships, school readiness, and safety teaching for this age group. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Master preschool growth and development. Erikson’s stage of initiative vs. guilt, and Piaget’s preoperational stage with its key concepts like magical thinking and cooperation. Learn how nurses support healthy development through play, age-appropriate communication, and safety teaching for this age group. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Master toddler growth and development, including expected physical, motor, and language milestones, Erikson’s stage of autonomy vs. shame and doubt, and key developmental considerations like toilet training, negativism, and ritualism. Learn the leading toddler safety risks (drowning, poisoning, falls, choking, and burns) and the anticipatory guidance nurses teach families to prevent them. A must-l...

Master infant growth and development from birth to 12 months — including expected physical, motor, and language milestones, Erikson's stage of trust vs. mistrust, and Piaget's sensorimotor stage with its key concepts like object permanence, along with nursing considerations for promoting healthy development. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simpleca...

Master the assessment and nursing care of special newborn populations — including small-for-gestational-age (SGA), large-for-gestational-age (LGA), premature, and postmature infants — covering gestational age assessment, common complications, and priority nursing interventions for each group. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Master the newborn head-to-toe assessment — including systematic physical exam techniques, common variations vs. abnormal findings, and how to calculate and interpret the APGAR score at 1 and 5 minutes. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Master postpartum complications — including postpartum hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, DIC, postpartum infections, thromboembolism, and postpartum depression, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions to protect maternal health and safety. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...

Master the newborn transition to extrauterine life — including respiratory, cardiovascular, and thermoregulatory adaptations, any other major body system adaptations. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master postpartum physiological changes — including reproductive, cardiovascular, urinary, GI, and endocrine system adaptations after birth — along with expected findings, warning signs, and nursing interventions to support recovery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Master the postpartum BUBBLE assessment — Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowel, Lochia, and Episiotomy/Perineum, Extremities, and Emotional Support — including expected findings, warning signs, and nursing interventions to promote safe postpartum recovery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

Master labor and delivery complications — including shoulder dystocia, preterm and postterm labor, umbilical cord prolapse, and intrauterine fetal demise, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and emergency nursing interventions. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Master common pregnancy complications — including gestational diabetes, iron-deficiency anemia, toxoplasmosis, HIV, and substance misuse in pregnancy, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions to protect maternal and fetal health. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...

Master high-risk pregnancy complications — including signs and symptoms, risk factors, and nursing interventions for gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placental abruption. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Master nursing management during labor and delivery — including maternal and fetal assessment, pain management options, and nursing interventions to support each stage of labor. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Master the labor and birth process — including the stages of labor, the 5 P's, fetal monitoring, and nursing assessments and interventions to support a safe delivery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master nursing management during pregnancy — including prenatal assessment, routine screenings, nutritional guidance, and patient education on normal signs across each trimester. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Master maternal adaptations of pregnancy — including physiological changes across the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems, and the three signs of pregnancy - presumptive, probable, and positive. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Master the basics of genetics and fetal circulation — including the stages of conception, embryonic, and fetal development. Chromosomal abnormalities and key structures like the ductus arteriosus, ductus venosus, and foramen ovale, along with the transition to newborn circulation. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...