Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recent episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned.

These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the go, and they give you a taste of what it’s like inside Study Sesh, my audio study tool for busy nursing students.

If you need a brush-up on burn fundamentals before you do this podquiz, I've got you covered in episode ENCORE! #149: The Basics of Burns.

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You studied all weekend. You put in the hours. And you still walked out of that exam feeling like something just didn’t click. If that’s ever been you (or if you’re about to start nursing school and you’re already worried it will be) this episode is going to change how you think about studying.

Because the problem isn’t how much you’re studying. It’s what’s happening in your brain while you do it.

In this episode, Nurse Mo breaks down cognitive load theory — the neuroscience behind why nursing students get overwhelmed — and walks you through a practical, step-by-step approach for studying in a way that your brain can actually process and retain.

In this episode you’ll learn:

•  Why effort alone doesn’t produce learning — and what does

•  The three types of cognitive load (and which one is actually your friend)

•  The four most common habits that silently overload your brain

•  A five-step study approach designed to work with your brain, not against it

This isn’t about studying harder. It’s about finally understanding why the way you’ve been studying isn’t working, and what to do differently.

👉 Grab the free Nursing School Survival Blueprint: straightanursingstudent.com/blueprint

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Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm breaking down early warning signs of clinical deterioration that, if noticed, could mean the difference between life and death. See you there!

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Every other week I republish one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm highlighting Episode 149, which takes you through the four main factors to keep in mind when you are looking at burns.

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⁠Full Transcript⁠- Read the article "The Basics of Burns" and view references

⁠Nursing School Survival Blueprint⁠ - Nursing school gets easier when you have a system. This free Blueprint walks you through the key shifts that separate struggling students from thriving ones — download it and start applying them this week.

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.

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It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from last week’s episode with a quick set of audio flashcards designed to reinforce what you learned. These mini-reviews are a great way to study on the go, and they give you a taste of what it’s like inside Study Sesh, my audio study tool for busy nursing students. If you need a brush-up on rhabdomyolysis before you do this podquiz, I've got you covered in episode ENCORE: 251 - Rhabdomyolysis.

🧠 Ready to quiz yourself? Let’s dive in!

👉Want more practice like this? Check out Study Sesh!

💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!

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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices