Season 6

Master the Head-to-Toe Nursing Assessment: Step-by-Step Audio Guide for Students and New Nurses In this high-yield episode of Nursing School Week by Week, I'm walking you through a complete head-to-toe physical assessment—perfect for nursing students, clinical check-offs, and new nurses looking …

In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, Nurse Melanie walks you through the essential skill of mastering bedside shift reports using the ISBAR method. If you're a nursing student feeling anxious about giving shift reports, this episode is for you! The ISBAR method—Identify, Situation, Backg…

Nursing School Study Schedule: The Exact Formula for Straight A’s Struggling to balance nursing school, work, and life? In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, I break down the ultimate nursing school study schedule—the exact system I used to get straight A’s while juggling clinicals, ex…

In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, we dive into calcium and magnesium imbalances, breaking down what every nursing student needs to know about hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, hypermagnesemia, and hypomagnesemia. You’ll learn: ✅ The critical roles of calcium and magnesium in muscle con…

Even a slight change outside the normal potassium range of 3.5 to 5 can lead to serious symptoms. So, as nurses, we need to stay vigilant about monitoring for any potassium imbalances to ensure patient safety and health.

Electrolytes 101 – How to Spot Life-Threatening Imbalances Electrolytes aren’t just numbers on a lab report—they can be the difference between life and death. In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, we’re breaking down sodium imbalances in a way that actually makes sense. Imagine this…

Hey everyone! Congrats on getting into nursing school! It's a big deal, but the question is, what should you be doing to prepare? I’ve got you covered with some practical tips to get organized and brush up on key knowledge. First, master time management—get a planner, start time-blocking, and set u…

Hey everyone, welcome to Nursing School Week by Week! This week we’re diving deep into cardiac medications. We'll break down the big categories: diuretics (the plumbers), antiarrhythmics (the electricians), and anticoagulants (the superheroes). The focus will be on making these complex concepts eas…

In this video, we dive into various methods to fund your nursing education without breaking the bank. Nursing school can be very expensive, with costs ranging from $12,000 for an associate's degree to upwards of $120,000 at private colleges. However, there are many options to mitigate these costs, …