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#517: MMM - Vasopressors, Part One: Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
October 5, 2026 · 8 minVasopressors such as norepinephrine and epinephrine intimidate a lot of new nurses. In this episode I'm breaking down norepinephrine and epinephrine, including how they work and are administered, and importantly, how to avoid mixing them…
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Malignant Hyperthermia for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #302
October 1, 2026 · 32 minMalignant hyperthermia (MH) is a hypermetabolic crisis that is fatal if left untreated. It occurs in individuals with a specific genetic condition when they are exposed to certain anesthetic gasses or the medication succinylcholine. By…
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#516: MMM - Applying to Nursing School? Don't Underestimate The Entrance Exam
September 28, 2026 · 8 minIf you're applying to nursing school, your GPA probably feels like the whole application. And yes, your GPA is important, but it's only one piece of your application. Most competitive nursing programs are weighing several other factors…
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#515: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
September 24, 2026 · 29 minA patient is stable going into surgery and comes out of anesthesia fine. Twenty minutes later in the PACU, she's gasping for air, her neck veins are bulging, and she's coughing up pink, frothy sputum. Yikes! What just happened? And why did…
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#514: MMM - MRI vs. MRA and CT vs. CTA: Which Scan Does What?
September 21, 2026 · 13 minDo you know the differences between a MRI, MRA, CT and CTA scan? By the end of this episode you'll understand the purpose and nursing considerations of each of these scans, and you'll be a better nurse for it. ________…
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Parkinson's Disease for Nursing Students - ENCORE! #198
September 17, 2026 · 52 minThis encore episode features a brief update to discuss some new medications that are currently being utilized to treat Parkinson's disease. By the end of this episode you'll have a thorough understanding of what you need to know about…
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#513: MMM - SIRS vs. Sepsis vs. Septic Shock
September 14, 2026 · 11 minThis is a quick review of SIRS vs sepsis vs septic shock, including what distinguishes each from the next, the earliest clinical signs of this whole progression (hint: it's not hypotension), and why knowing these things…
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#512: Your First Clinical Day: What to Actually Expect
September 10, 2026 · 50 minHeading into clinical? Ease your nerves by building a mental map of a typical clinical day. Hit play and I'll show you what I mean as I walk you through how I used to run a typical shift in clinical, from start to finish. Have you…