Nursing School Study Buddy

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By: CherylTheNurse

Nursing School Study Buddy is a nursing education podcast designed to help nursing students master essential content and pass the NCLEX exam with confidence. Each episode breaks down high-yield topics from pharmacology and medication administration to pathophysiology, microbiology, and med-surg nursing in clear, easy-to-follow explanations. Created by CherylTheNurse, a nursing student who teaches the material as she learns it, the show translates dense textbook content into practical, exam-ready knowledge, covering everything from heparin and insulin dosing to infection control, EKG interpretation, and test-taking strategies. Whether you're prepping for a unit exam, reviewing for finals, or gearing up for NCLEX day...

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Nursing Fundamentals - Health, Wellness, and Health Disparities
#31
Today at 3:31 PM

Master the concepts of health, wellness, and health disparities in nursing โ€” 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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Sensory Functioning
#30
Last Sunday at 9:03 PM

Master sensory functioning in nursing โ€” 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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Bowel Elimination
#29
Last Sunday at 8:23 PM

Master bowel elimination in nursing โ€” 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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Urinary Elimination & Incontinence
#28
07/30/2026

Master urinary elimination in nursing โ€” 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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Nutrition
#27
07/23/2026

Master the fundamentals of nutrition in nursing โ€” 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.


Nursing Fundaments - Pain Management & Comfort
#26
07/23/2026

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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Sleep Disorders
#25
07/17/2026

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 โ€” 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.


Med Administration - Injections & Needle Sizes and Techniques
#24
07/16/2026

From 25-gauge subcut needles to 90-degree IM angles, we're covering everything you need to know about giving injections safely โ€” 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.


Pharmacology - Common Cold & Allergic Rhinitis (Dipenhydramine, Fluticasone, and Oxymetazoline)
#23
07/15/2026

Diphenhydramine, fluticasone, and oxymetazoline โ€” 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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Perfusion
#22
07/10/2026

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.


Nursing Fundamentals - Oxygenation Part II
#21
07/09/2026

We're back with more oxygenation essentials โ€” this time diving into oxygen delivery devices and airway suctioning. Learn the flow rates and FiO2 for nasal cannulas, simple masks, Venturi masks, and non-rebreathers, plus safe suctioning techniques for keeping airways clear. Know exactly which device fits which patient scenario โ€” a skill the NCLEX and nursing school exams love to test! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Nursing Fundamentals - Oxygenation Issues
#20
07/07/2026

In this Nursing School Study Buddy episode, we break down the fundamentals of oxygenation for nursing students, covering the basics of gas exchange, ventilation and perfusion, hypoxia and hypoxemia, and the signs and symptoms of impaired oxygenation. You'll learn key assessment findings, pulse oximetry interpretation, and foundational nursing interventions to support respiratory function and keep your patients breathing easy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Nursing Fundamentals - Medication Administration (Oral, Liquid, Topical)
#19
07/02/2026

Master the rights of medication administration and learn the step-by-step techniques for safely giving oral, liquid, topical, and rectal or vaginal medications. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Nursing Fundamentals - Patient Safety Through Lifespan Development
#18
07/02/2026

In this episode of Nursing School Study Buddy, we break down developmental age safety concerns across the lifespan โ€” a high-yield NCLEX topic and a core nursing responsibility. Learn the leading causes of injury, premature death, and disability for every age group, and how nurses can use patient education and anticipatory guidance to prevent them. Whether you're prepping for a fundamentals exam, a peds rotation, or NCLEX day, this episode gives you the developmental safety framework you need. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


ADPIE - Evaluation
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#17
06/29/2026

Understand the "E" in the ADPIE nursing process and how to identify ways to measure patient outcomes.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Developmental Safety Concepts
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#18
06/29/2026

Understand age group (developmental) safety and risk concepts for keeping patients of all ages safe.


ADPIE - Implementation
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#16
06/29/2026

Discuss the implementation phase of the ADPIE Nursing process


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ADPIE - Planning
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#16
06/27/2026

Learning about the planning phase of ADPIE.


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ADPIE - Diagnosis Process
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#15
06/21/2026

Explore the diagnose process in ADPIE.


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ADPIE - Assessment Process
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#14
06/21/2026

Understand the "A" in the ADPIE nursing assessment process.


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Clinical Competencies & Clinical Judgement Model
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#12
06/20/2026

Understand nursing competencies and clinical judgement model for creating care plans.


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Intro to Pharmacology
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#11
06/17/2026

Learn about introductory concepts related to pharmacology.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Mobility and Activity
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#11
06/16/2026

Learn about assessing patients mobility and activity levels and how to identify risks associated with mobility.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Hygiene
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#10
06/16/2026

Understand hygiene basics when caring for patients.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Skin, Head, & Neck Assessment
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#8
06/14/2026

Understand the basic elements of skin, head, and neck assessments.


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Vital Signs
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#4
06/14/2026

Understand vital signs, how to interpret them and when to escalate.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Asepsis & Infection Control
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#7
06/13/2026

Learning about breaking the chains of infection.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Documentation & Informatics
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#7
06/05/2026

Understand what you should be documenting as a nurse and how that data ultimately helps to make patients safer and provide better quality of care.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Therapeutic Communication
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#6
06/05/2026

Learning about how to communicate effectively as a nurse. Understand the subtle differences between nursing communication vs. everyday communication.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Legal Considerations As a Nurse
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#5
06/02/2026

What is nursing malpractice. Intentional vs. Unintentional Torts.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Ethics & Values
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#3
06/02/2026

Discuss nursing values and ethics. Moral distress, moral dilemma and an ethical framework.


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Nursing Fundamentals - Nursing as a Profession
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#1
05/30/2026


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Nursing Fundamentals - Evidence Based Care & Research
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#2
05/30/2026

Evidence based care process and research - PICOT and EBP.


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Preparing For Your 1st Semester of Nursing School
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#57
05/29/2026

Congratulations you did it! Now what?!


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Basic Endocrine System Overview - Med Surg
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#57
05/03/2026

Overview of thyroid, parathyroid, and diabetes.


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Basic Cardiovascular System Introduction for Nursing
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#58
05/02/2026

A summary of basic cardiovascular system complications and diseases for nursing students. This does not cover advanced concepts. Topics covered are overview of hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), Heart Failure, Periphreal Artery Disease and Periphreal Venous Disease. DVT/PEs.


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GI System Overview
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#57
05/02/2026

GI System Overview - major diseases and nursing considerations.


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Respiration System Overview
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#58
05/01/2026

Basic Respiratory System Overview for pneumonia, COPD, Plueral Effusion.


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Kidney Infections & Kidney Stones
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#57
05/01/2026

Learning about caring for patients with kidney infections and kidney stones.


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BPH & Prostate Cancer
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#56
05/01/2026

Overview of PBH and Prostate Cancer for nursing assessment and care plan.


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