Best CCRN Podcasts (2026)

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Working Remotely as a Nurse in 2026: Inside Hospital at Home 15:57

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👉 Explore AI-powered courses and career resources at SuperNurse.ai What Is Hospital at Home? Hospital at Home delivers acute, hospital-level care in a patient’s home instead of a traditional inpatient unit Includes in-person nursing visits combined with virtual monitoring, telehealth check-ins, IV therapy, labs, imaging, and 24/7 on-call support Or…

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If You Want to Be an NP or CRNA, This Loan Deadline Changes Everything 15:39

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What’s Changing on July 1, 2026 Federal Grad PLUS loans are eliminated for new borrowers NP, CRNA, DNP, and MSN programs are classified as “graduate” — not “professional” Annual federal loan cap drops to 20,500 with a lifetime cap of 100,000 Medical, dental, and law students remain eligible for higher limits Why NP and CRNA Students Are Hit Hardest…

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Airway Exchange – Ep. 9 – Lessons Learned from the Accreditation Process 41:53

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As we kick off the new year, all four hosts are back for a discussion that every nurse anesthesia program will face at some point. We’re sitting down together for a candid, experience-driven conversation about what accreditation really looks like from the inside, whether you’re a program director, faculty member, or educator preparing for your firs…

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Epidurals and Spinal Blocks on Med-Surg: Neuraxial Analgesia Monitoring, Red Flags, and Patient Teaching 11:47

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Episode Notes: Visit SuperNurse.ai for AI-powered nursing education, interactive tools, and resources on this topic. What You’ll Learn Why neuraxial analgesia is increasingly used on med-surg for post-op pain and ERAS recovery pathways Why over 80% of post-op patients report inadequate pain relief and how multimodal pain management addresses it How…

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Hepatobiliary System Explained for Nurses: Liver, Gallbladder, and LFT Patterns Made Simple 13:29

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What This Episode Covers Why the hepatobiliary system is a Med-Surg “pattern recognition” topic, not a memorization topic The hepatobiliary system as a high-stakes plumbing and filtration system: Liver = filter/factory Gallbladder/ducts = plumbing/drain Anatomy That Matters for Nursing Liver basics: largest solid organ, located in the upper right q…

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Ambient AI: What Every Nurse Needs To Know 15:10

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What Is Ambient AI? Ambient AI — also called ambient clinical intelligence — refers to technology that passively listens to nurse–patient conversations (with consent) and automatically generates structured clinical documentation. Unlike old speech-to-text dictation, ambient AI does not require commands or rigid phrasing. It captures natural bedside…

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GLP-1 Medications Explained for Nurses: The New Safety Risks of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide 11:28

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🔗 Continue Learning Visit SuperNurse.ai for: AI-powered nursing courses Real-world clinical scenarios Bedside safety checklists Pharmacology made practical for modern nursing care Whether you’re a nursing student, new graduate, or experienced nurse, SuperNurse.ai helps you stay ahead of evolving clinical risks — and think like a Super Nurse. What T…

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Celebrating the Exceptional Life & Legacy of Betty Horton 44:07

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Today we’re honoring the life, leadership, and lasting influence of Betty Horton, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, a woman whose impact on nurse anesthesia education spans generations. With her passing on December 27, 2025, we wanted to revisit the conversation we had with her five years prior about the evolution of education and accreditation in nurse anesthesia,…

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Not All Hypotension Is Thirsty: Rethinking Fluids in the OR 52:18

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In this episode of Anesthesia Alchemy: Lynn & Garry Unplugged, Garry dives deep into the science and strategy behind Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT), moving beyond dogma to deliberate, physiology-driven decision-making. Our guest, Richard Wilson, traces the evolution of perioperative fluid management from liberal “fill-the-tank” approaches to mo…

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Grade 1 View – S2, E1 – Passing the Mic: Meet the New Voices for Season 2 35:47

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Season two of Grade 1 View begins with a transition featuring new voices, new perspectives, and the same commitment to honesty, community, and growth. As we hand off the torch to a new group of future CRNAs, founding host Olivia Conn, RN, DNP introduces the new host team: Nicolas Alexander, BSN, SCRN, CCRN; Levi Davis, BSN, RN, CCRN; Mackenzie Lane…

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Next Gen NCLEX Case Studies For The Real World 14:04

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Visit SuperNurse.ai for AI-powered courses and resources discussed in this episode. What You’ll Learn: • The Framework: Understanding the "layers" of the model, from environmental context to the core cognitive functions. • The 6-Step Process: A detailed breakdown of the cognitive loop: Recognizing Cues, Analyzing Cues, Prioritizing Hypotheses, Gene…

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153: Remix: Managing Crashing Pulmonary Embolism Patients 26:54

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Pulmonary embolisms don’t always announce themselves... sometimes they ambush. One minute your patient is walking with physical therapy, the next they’re hypotensive, hypoxic, and coding. This re-released early episode dives deep into why PE patients can look deceptively stable… right up until they aren’t. In this episode, I revisit one of my earli…

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New Year, New Energy: Making Sense of the Evolving Anesthesia Ecosystem 48:34

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We’re back once again for our annual conversation with NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer/Executive Vice President of Clinical Strategy Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA to provide us with a state of the profession as we begin 2026. They’re here to help us make sense of the ever-evolving anesthesia ecosystem by explaining…

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Airway Exchange – Ep. 8 – New Year, Honest Conversations: Addressing SUD in Anesthesia 49:02

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As we finish up wellness month, today’s conversation is about substance use disorder, recovery, and how people think about intentional living around this time of the year. Hosts Nickie Damico and Louisa Martin are joined by Bridget Petrillo, MS, CRNA and Rodrigo Garcia, CEO of Parkdale Center of Professionals, for an honest, deeply personal convers…

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12 Financial Gifts That Should Be On Every CRNA’s Christmas List 37:21

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As the year comes to a close, many CRNAs find themselves focused on family, travel, and well-deserved rest. But year-end is also one of the most important times to pause and take stock of your financial picture. Small, intentional decisions made before December 31 can have an outsized impact on your long-term success. In a special holiday episode o…

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Grade 1 View – Ep. 28 – Year One is a Wrap! 32:41

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After a full year of conversations, shared experiences, and hard-earned lessons, the first season of Grade 1 View has reached the finish line. In this final wrap-up episode with our first four hosts, we’re reflecting on what it truly takes to survive and grow through nurse anesthesia school, clinicals, graduation, and the transition into practice. …

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152: "Don't Touch That Button!" Respiratory Wisdom, Myth Busting, and Everything Respiratory Therapists Wish Nurses Knew About Ventilation With Guest, Melody Bishop RT 55:28

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Some of the most common respiratory myths are still showing up at the bedside. But it's not your fault — most of us were never taught what an oxygenation problem versus a ventilation problem looks like in real time. In this episode, Melody Bishop RT explains how respiratory therapists think through oxygenation and ventilation to choose the right in…

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The Anesthetic Implications of Vaping with Beth Wilkes 36:18

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Vaping has exploded in popularity among teens, young adults, and even surgical patients who don’t think of themselves as “smokers.” But for anesthesia providers, vaping is not harmless. It brings new airway, cardiovascular, and pharmacologic challenges to the OR. This week we’re joined by Beth Wilkes, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA to break down what CRNA…

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Airway Exchange – Ep. 7 – Cultivating Wellness in CRNA Programs 43:36

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As our wellness theme continues, today we’re focused on student wellness, which is essential to producing competent, confident, and emotionally healthy CRNAs. Erin and Greg welcome Matthew Zinder, DNAP, CH, CRNA, practice owner, educator, wellness researcher, and co-founder of Program Prep, to break down the realities of stress inside anesthesia pr…

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Protect Your Scope of Practice by Understanding Legal and Political Challenges 31:09

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The political and legal landscape of nurse anesthesia is constantly shifting for CRNAs and the threats to our autonomy are real. But so are the opportunities, and that’s why we wanted Elizabeth Bamgbose, PhD, CRNA to join us for this conversation. She’s a CRNA, educator, practice owner, and a fierce political advocate, and we’re going to break down…

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Grade 1 View – Ep. 27 – Financial Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on CRNAs 44:04

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The “Big Beautiful Bill” has created some concerns in the nurse anesthesia community, especially for future CRNAs who were left wondering what it means for their education, their financial reality, and the future of the profession. In this special episode of Grade 1 View, Greg Collins, DNP, CRNA and Michelle Canale, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA join Oliv…

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151: Caring Close to Home: How Point-of-Care EEG and Community Innovation Are Changing ICU Care 30:20

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Rural nursing is anything but simple. They have limited resources, fewer specialists, and often have to send patients hours away from their families for a higher level of care. But all that is changing as new tech like Zeto brings monitoring right to the bedside and keeps more patients close to home. In this episode, ICU nurse leader Kristen RN sha…

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Direct Laryngoscopy vs Video Laryngoscopy – The Great Airway Debate 37:08

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Direct laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy — which one should be the standard? In this lively and highly practical clinical debate, Sharon and Jeremy are joined by CRNA leaders Laura Ardizzone, MS, MBA, DNP, CRNA and Karen Maresch, DNAP, CRNA to explore the evidence, training differences, outcomes, technology trends, and real-world experiences behi…

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Airway Exchange – Ep. 6 – Faculty Wellness and Work-Life Balance 40:48

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Faculty members are the backbone of every nurse anesthesia program, yet their own wellness is often overlooked. Over the next month, we’re shining the spotlight on wellness, and the first of three episodes features two special nurse anesthesia educator guests. Today, hosts Louisa Martin, PhD, CRNA and Erin Martin, APRN, CRNA, DNP sit down with Leig…

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Thanksgiving Special with New AANA Foundation CEO John Yauger 39:01

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This Thanksgiving, Beyond the Mask celebrates gratitude, giving, and the CRNAs who make a difference every day. Joining us for this special episode is John Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, the new CEO of the AANA Foundation, to discuss how the Foundation is shaping the future of nurse anesthesia through research, scholarships, and community support. It’s …

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Grade 1 View – Ep. 26 – Tackling Ageism in Anesthesia with Dr. Cynthia Farina 28:02

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Ageism might not be the first ‘ism’ that comes to mind in healthcare, but it’s one that affects every provider eventually. Today’s guest, Cynthia Farina, DNP, CRNA, RN, CNE, is an educator who has devoted much of her life to advocating for wellness, inclusion, and professional longevity. She joins Kevin and Charity to break down the subtle ways age…

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Diabetic Emergencies: Mastering DKA and HHS Crisis Management 14:33

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. COMPREHENSIVE NOTES Core Difference: DKA vs HHS DKA (Type 1 diabetic, absolute insulin deficiency) No insulin → body burns fat → ketones formed → metabolic acidosis Deep, rapid Kussmaul respirat…

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SIADH vs DI: Clear, Simple, & Finally Understandable 15:26

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Comprehensive Notes Core Concept Both conditions revolve around one hormone: ADH, the body’s water-saving signal. SIADH: Too much ADH → body holds water (soaked inside) DI: Not enough ADH or kid…

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Respiratory Emergencies: ARDS, Pulmonary Edema & Tension Pneumothorax 14:31

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Need to reach out? Send an email to [email protected] Brooke Wallace

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Electrolyte Emergencies: Lifesaving Moves Every Nurse Must Know for NCLEX 13:17

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Comprehensive Notes Focus: 6 electrolytes + 4 acid–base disorders Goal: Know one classic sign + one lifesaving intervention for each NCLEX weight: High (8–16 questions across categories) Foundat…

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Shock, Sepsis & SIRS: Early Clues, Fast Actions & Bedside Nursing Pearls 13:25

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Comprehensive Episode Notes 1. What Shock Really Is Core definition: inadequate tissue perfusion, leading to anaerobic metabolism, rising acid, cellular hypoxia, and eventual organ failure. All …

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18 Pharmacology Red Flags With 1 Simple & Clear Action for each 15:12

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. 1. Opioids – Respiratory Depression Red Flag: Respiratory rate below 8–10 Action: Stop the infusion immediately, administer naloxone, monitor closely for re-sedation. 2. Heparin – HIT (Heparin-I…

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Dirty Sixty Breakdown: NCLEX Pharmacology Red-Flags & Priority Actions 13:28

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. EPISODE NOTES 1. Why Pharmacology Is the Gatekeeper Largest and most feared NCLEX subsection. Students may face 20–50+ pharm questions in a row. Scoring under 58% on pharm practice drops first-t…

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150: Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim MD 48:04

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Your pneumonia patient is hypotensive, tachycardic, and not responding to fluids… what did you miss? It could be sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy, a common under-recognized shock state you could see at the bedside. In this episode, Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim MD and host Sarah Lorenzini use a case study to highlight how nurses, intensivists and the ICU team c…

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Shock, Sodium, Potassium & pH: The High-Stakes NCLEX Breakdown 15:30

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Check out thinklikeanurse.org Comprehensive Episode Notes I. The “Critical Triangle” for NCLEX Fluids, electrolytes, and acid–base interpretation form the foundation of the NCLEX physiological adaptation category. Accounts for ~11–17% of exam questions. Mastery requires recognizing patterns, sequences, and priorities. II. Fluid Volume: Absolute Los…

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Spotting the Warning Signs: How Nurses Make Life-Saving Decisions 13:25

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Notes: Proactive Risk Management: The focus is on spotting early warning signs of patient deterioration and making life-saving decisions before a crisis escalates. Nurses must be vigilant and ac…

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High-Risk Drugs & Critical Interactions Every Nurse Must Know: Mastering Medication Safety 15:11

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. The Ten Rights of Medication Administration: Includes the original five (patient, drug, dose, route, time), expanded to emphasize the critical thinking required by right documentation, right edu…

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Profits Over Patients: Exposing the Impact of Private Equity in Healthcare 29:26

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Private equity is reshaping healthcare—but at what cost? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon and Jeremy welcome back Daniel King, DNP, MNA, CRNA, CPPS, CNE and Jennifer Banek, MSN, MHA, CRNA for a candid conversation about how private equity ownership affects anesthesia and beyond. They explain how investor-driven models prioriti…

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How To Master The Most Overlooked NCLEX Category: Basic Care That Isn't Basic 12:53

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. I. Assistive Devices & Mobility** Canes Handle height: aligns with greater trochanter. Elbow slightly flexed (15–30 degrees). Too high → shrugging; too low → stooping → fall risk. Walkers Height…

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Psychosocial Red Flags For NCLEX: Abuse, DT’s, Suicide & Cognitive Changes 11:11

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Psychosocial Integrity for NCLEX: Abuse, Suicide Risk, and Therapeutic Communication 00:00 – Welcome to Think Like a Nurse Host intro: Brooke Wallace – ICU nurse, organ transplant coordinator, c…

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CRNA GPA Requirements: Is Your GPA Good Enough for CRNA School? 22:00

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Getting into CRNA school can feel overwhelming, especially when you start comparing GPA requirements and wondering what’s really “good enough.” Maybe you’re asking yourself, Do I need to retake science classes for CRNA school? Should I take graduate-level courses to boost my GPA? Will they even accept a class from Portage Learning? You’re not alone…

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Airway Exchange – Ep 5 – Faculty Mentorship: Transitioning from Clinician to Educator 45:28

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In this episode of Airway Exchange, the team explores the transition from clinician to educator and the role mentorship plays in the process. Becky Motykiewicz, DNAP, CRNA joins Nickie Damico, Erin Martin, and Greg Collins to discuss what drew her to teaching, how mentorship shaped her journey, and the emotional realities that come with stepping in…

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Top Safety Traps on the NCLEX And How To Avoid Them 16:09

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Safety Culture: From Blame to Learning** Non-punitive reporting → encourages learning from near-misses. Focus on system improvement, not punishment. Incident reports: Internal risk-management to…

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Nursing Prioritization NCLEX Playbook: Safety, Assessment & Critical Thinking 12:48

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Episode Notes: Prioritizing Critical Nursing Care & Assessment** 1. Normal Aging: What Is Expected Less subcutaneous fat Presbycusis (age-related high-frequency hearing loss) Reduced vital capac…

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Critical Nursing Assessment Red Flags: Stridor, Pneumothorax, Hemmorhage & More 16:01

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. Health Promotion & Maintenance (HPM) Overview Covers lifespan: preconception → newborn → pediatrics → adults → geriatrics. Nurse’s role: proactive teaching, risk reduction, assessing needs, prev…

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The 10–16% You Can’t Afford to Miss: Safety & Infection Control on the NCLEX 13:41

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. This episode, created by Brooke Wallace, dives deep into one of the most tested and essential areas for nursing students—Safety and Infection Control (10–16% of the NCLEX). Listeners learn how t…

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Expanding Nurse Anesthesia Education and Practice in Low-Income Countries 1:00:09

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What does it take to deliver anesthesia in a hospital with no ventilator, scarce medication, and power that cuts out mid-surgery? Today we’re joined by Dr. Mark Newton, pediatric anesthesiologist and longtime medical missionary, Mary Mungai, one of Kenya’s first licensed nurse anesthetists and a leader in anesthesia education across East Africa; an…

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5 Legal Traps Nurses Fall Into - NCLEX Delegation, Documentation And DNR explained 19:45

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The 5 Biggest Traps That Can Cost a Nurse Their License 1. Ignoring a DNR or Invalid Advance Directive The Trap: Starting CPR or aggressive care despite a valid DNR — or honoring an unsigned “living will.” Why It’s Dangerous: Violating patient autonomy can legally count as battery. Avoid It: Verify validity (signatures, dates, physician order). If …

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Top 10 NCLEX Traps in Legal and Ethical Nursing And How To Avoid Them 15:02

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Explore AI-powered, visual learning at SuperNurse.ai. If nursing concepts feel overwhelming, you don’t need to study harder—you need a better way to think. ✅ The 10 NCLEX Traps Covered in the Episode Assuming the spouse is the automatic decision maker → Trap: Ignoring the legal requirement for a designated healthcare proxy. Mixing up advance direct…