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Master adolescent growth and development, including puberty, Erikson’s stage of identity vs. role confusion, and developmental concerns for nursing consideration. Learn how nurses address key adolescent concerns like body image, peer influence, risk-taking behaviors, and confidential, age-appropriate health teaching. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master school-aged growth and development,Erikson’s stage of industry vs. inferiority. Learn how nurses support healthy development through peer relationships, school readiness, and safety teaching for this age group. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master preschool growth and development. Erikson’s stage of initiative vs. guilt, and Piaget’s preoperational stage with its key concepts like magical thinking and cooperation. Learn how nurses support healthy development through play, age-appropriate communication, and safety teaching for this age group. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master toddler growth and development, including expected physical, motor, and language milestones, Erikson’s stage of autonomy vs. shame and doubt, and key developmental considerations like toilet training, negativism, and ritualism. Learn the leading toddler safety risks (drowning, poisoning, falls, choking, and burns) and the anticipatory guidance nurses teach families to prevent them. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master infant growth and development from birth to 12 months — including expected physical, motor, and language milestones, Erikson's stage of trust vs. mistrust, and Piaget's sensorimotor stage with its key concepts like object permanence, along with nursing considerations for promoting healthy development. A must-listen for pediatric nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the assessment and nursing care of special newborn populations — including small-for-gestational-age (SGA), large-for-gestational-age (LGA), premature, and postmature infants — covering gestational age assessment, common complications, and priority nursing interventions for each group. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the newborn head-to-toe assessment — including systematic physical exam techniques, common variations vs. abnormal findings, and how to calculate and interpret the APGAR score at 1 and 5 minutes. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master postpartum complications — including postpartum hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, DIC, postpartum infections, thromboembolism, and postpartum depression, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions to protect maternal health and safety. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the newborn transition to extrauterine life — including respiratory, cardiovascular, and thermoregulatory adaptations, any other major body system adaptations. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master postpartum physiological changes — including reproductive, cardiovascular, urinary, GI, and endocrine system adaptations after birth — along with expected findings, warning signs, and nursing interventions to support recovery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the postpartum BUBBLE assessment — Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowel, Lochia, and Episiotomy/Perineum, Extremities, and Emotional Support — including expected findings, warning signs, and nursing interventions to promote safe postpartum recovery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master labor and delivery complications — including shoulder dystocia, preterm and postterm labor, umbilical cord prolapse, and intrauterine fetal demise, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and emergency nursing interventions. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master common pregnancy complications — including gestational diabetes, iron-deficiency anemia, toxoplasmosis, HIV, and substance misuse in pregnancy, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions to protect maternal and fetal health. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master high-risk pregnancy complications — including signs and symptoms, risk factors, and nursing interventions for gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and placental abruption. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, high-risk obstetrics, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master nursing management during labor and delivery — including maternal and fetal assessment, pain management options, and nursing interventions to support each stage of labor. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the labor and birth process — including the stages of labor, the 5 P's, fetal monitoring, and nursing assessments and interventions to support a safe delivery. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master nursing management during pregnancy — including prenatal assessment, routine screenings, nutritional guidance, and patient education on normal signs across each trimester. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master maternal adaptations of pregnancy — including physiological changes across the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems, and the three signs of pregnancy - presumptive, probable, and positive. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the basics of genetics and fetal circulation — including the stages of conception, embryonic, and fetal development. Chromosomal abnormalities and key structures like the ductus arteriosus, ductus venosus, and foramen ovale, along with the transition to newborn circulation. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, fundamentals, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master breast and reproductive cancers — including risk factors, screening and diagnostic tools, signs and symptoms, treatment approaches and patient education. A must-listen for med-surg nursing, women's health, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master common STIs — including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV, and HIV — covering transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, treatment, and nursing priorities for patient education and prevention. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, women's health, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master common gynecological and reproductive issues — including menstrual disorders, infertility, endometriosis, PMS and PMDD, and menopause, along with key nursing assessments and interventions. A must-listen for maternal-newborn nursing, women's health, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Master wound care and skin integrity in nursing — including pressure injury staging, wound assessment and dressing selection, factors affecting wound healing, and nursing interventions to prevent skin breakdown. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master developmental concepts across adulthood — including physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes from young adulthood through older adulthood, age-related health risks, and nursing care priorities across the adult lifespan. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, adult health, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master developmental concepts across childhood — including growth and developmental milestones, psychosocial and cognitive theories, age-appropriate communication and safety teaching, and nursing care priorities from toddlerhood through adolescence. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, pediatric nursing, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master developmental concepts for neonates and newborns — including newborn assessment and reflexes, growth and development milestones, thermoregulation, and nursing care priorities in the first weeks of life. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, pediatric nursing, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understand how to set yourself up for success as a nursing student at clinicals. Having the right attitude, preparation, and confidence will help you to excel at clinicals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master patient teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of care in nursing — including principles of effective patient education, working within the healthcare team, and ensuring safe, continuous care across settings. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review/Nursing School Exams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master family and community health alongside culturally respectful care in nursing — including family structures and dynamics, community-based health promotion, and how to deliver culturally competent, individualized care that respects diverse beliefs and practices. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the concepts of health, wellness, and health disparities in nursing — including models of health and illness, the social determinants of health, and how different dimensions create disparities in patient outcomes. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review and nursing school exams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master sensory functioning in nursing — including vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, common sensory deficits and their causes, and nursing interventions to prevent sensory deprivation and overload across the lifespan. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master bowel elimination in nursing — including normal bowel patterns, common issues like constipation, diarrhea, and impaction, factors affecting GI motility, and nursing interventions like enemas and ostomy care. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master urinary elimination in nursing — including normal urinary patterns, common issues like retention, incontinence, and UTIs, catheter care and management, and factors affecting fluid and urinary output. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient care, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Master the fundamentals of nutrition in nursing — including essential nutrients, therapeutic diets, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and how to assess and address malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies across the lifespan. A must-listen for nursing fundamentals, patient education, and NCLEX-RN review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prepare for the NCLEX and nursing school exams by listening to this Chapter in Nursing Fundamentals about the basics of pain management and comfort. Learn why opioids are not always the answer for pain management and comfort for your patients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Explore the stages of the sleep cycle, the difference between REM and non-REM sleep, and common disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. Learn how nurses assess and promote healthy sleep — plus the high-yield concepts on sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms that show up on your fundamentals exam and the NCLEX! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From 25-gauge subcut needles to 90-degree IM angles, we're covering everything you need to know about giving injections safely — needle selection, site landmarks, and the technique tips that show up in skills labs and nursing exams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diphenhydramine, fluticasone, and oxymetazoline — three go-to meds for colds and allergies, but each comes with key nursing considerations. We break down how they work, major side effects, and the patient teaching you'll need for the NCLEX. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover how oxygenated blood reaches your body's tissues and the driving force that keeps vital organs alive. We'll break down the basic signs of impaired perfusion, and the high-yield concepts you need to recognize circulatory problems on your fundamentals nursing exam and the NCLEX! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.