Mastering Calcium & Magnesium: Detecting Electrolyte Imbalances in Nursing Welcome back to our nursing school series! In this final episode of our electrolyte deep dive, we explore the vital roles of calcium and magnesium. Learn how calcium affects muscle contractions and blood clotting, while magnesium keeps muscles and nerves in…
🚨 Would You Catch This Electrolyte Imbalance? 🚨 You're in clinicals, and your patient says: “I don’t know what’s wrong, but I feel weak. My legs keep cramping, and I just feel... off.” 🚩 Red flag! Could this be hypokalemia? ⚡ Potassium is critical for heart function, and even a…
Potassium: The Heart's MVP - Understanding Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia | Electrolyte Series Part 2 In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, we dive into the critical role of potassium in the body, particularly in maintaining heart function. Learn about the dangers of potassium imbalances, including hyperkalemia and hypokalemia,…
Mastering Electrolytes: Sodium Imbalances Explained | Nursing School Week by Week Join Melanie as she dives into the critical topic of electrolytes in nursing school. This episode focuses on sodium, known as the brain's best friend, explaining its normal ranges, symptoms of imbalances, causes, and essential nursing interventions. Learn how…
Student Loan Repayment Options for Nursing Students Stressed about student loans? 😓 The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program might be the solution! If you work at a high-need, understaffed facility for just 2 years, you could have 60% of your student loans paid off. Work for a 3rd year, and…
🚨 New Nurses, Do You Know the Signs of an Electrolyte Imbalance? 🚨 You’re on a busy shift when your preceptor says, “Your patient in Room 312 is confused. Go check on them.” What’s your first move? 🤔 Low oxygen? Low blood sugar? Or… is this an electrolyte imbalance? Electrolyte…
Essential Tips to Prepare for Nursing School | Time Management & Study Hacks Hi, it's Nurse Melanie here! I know most nursing students start unprepared, and trust me, that can make everything 10 times harder. But that doesn't have to be you! If you take just a few simple steps…
Grants for Nursing Students: What You Need to Know Grants, like scholarships, don’t need to be paid back! They’re awarded based on financial need (vs. merit for scholarships) and are typically funded by the federal and state governments. In this video, learn how grants can help reduce your nursing school…
How to Get a Nursing Degree for Free: Scholarships and ROTC Opportunities Explore various ways to earn a nursing degree without incurring debt: from applying to scholarships like the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program, which covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend in exchange for working at an understaffed hospital post-graduation,…
Welcome to the Nursing School Week by Week podcast! In this episode, Melanie breaks down everything you need to know about paying for nursing school—including scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, and other ways to reduce your costs. Nursing school can be expensive, but it doesn't have to break the bank!…
There are so many great reasons to become a nurse. No job is going to be all bad or all good, but a mixture of the two. And nursing definitely has it’s good and it’s bad qualities. But, let’s talk about the good things. The reasons why you should become…
Are you thinking about going to nursing school? Here are some reasons why you might not want to. Check out my podcast, Nursing School Week by Week, for more nursing school tips. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-school-week-by-week/id1522076592 www.nursingschoolweekbyweek.com https://www.instagram.com/nursingschoolweekbyweek/ https://www.facebook.com/nursingschoolweekbyweek/
One of the first things you learn in nursing school is all about tissue integrity. In this video, I'm breaking down the top things you need to know about skin, what can go wrong, and how to prevent skin breakdown. Listen to the Nursing School Week by Week podcast here:…
What do you really need? Here are the top 10 things you really need for nursing school, plus some things that are very helpful if you can afford them. Thanks for watching! Listen to the Nursing School Week by Week podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-school-week-by-week/id1522076592 Check out Picmonic for free, or use…
The first step in your nursing school journey is orientation! Learn what you can expect at orientation.
Not everyone has a choice to work or not during nursing school, but if you do, should you work? Here are 6 reasons why you should work during nursing school (and 1 reason why you shouldn't)! Listen to the Nursing School Week by Week podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-school-week-by-week/id1522076592 Check out Picmonic…
In this video I'm talking about the top 3 study apps that all nursing students need. Get more valuable information for nursing students at the Nursing School Week by Week Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-school-week-by-week/id1522076592 This video is sponsored by Picmonic. Click this link https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/nursingschoolweekbyweek to check out Picmonic for free or to…
