Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.

Episodes 545
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (1,217)
Since Mar 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

In this show, Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN (Nurse Mo) breaks down a wide range of nursing school concepts so they’re easy to understand. Each episode aims to help nursing students improve their study techniques, pass nursing school exams, and feel more confident in clinical. If you’re nervous about nursing school, not “getting it” in lecture, or feeling overwhelmed with all the information you have to learn, this podcast will help you optimize your study time so you can learn more with less stress. While nursing school is challenging, it doesn’t have to be impossible. When concepts are explained in a way that “just makes sense”, nursing students have better recall on exams, feel more confident working with patients in clinical, and are better prepared for NCLEX. Nurse Mo understands the struggles nursing students face and draws on more than 11 years of clinical experience to make nursing school less intimidating. Each episode removes the “fluff” and focuses on the key things a nursing student (and nurse) needs to know about a variety of disease conditions. The show also provides tips for succeeding in nursing school, guidance for students and new nurses, and insider information to help you excel at the bedside.

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Recent Episodes

Know These 8 Labs Before Your First Day of Clinical - ENCORE! #329

Jun 11, 2026 52m

Want to start clinicals with more confidence? Walking in, already knowing these 8 common labs inside and out will definitely give you an edge when it comes to interpreting your patients lab results…

#492: MMM - Why Low Albumin Causes Edema

Jun 08, 2026 8m

If you've ever wondered why your patients with low albumin also have edema, hit play and I'll explain. You'll see that the "why" behind this connection makes total sense and it will stick with you…

#491: The Overstudying Trap

Jun 04, 2026 29m

If you can relate to feeling like your mind has blanked while you're taking your nursing school exams despite studying all weekend going through your notes, rewatching lectures, and rewriting your…

#490: MMM - BUN:Cr ratio

Jun 01, 2026 10m

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 the BUN-to-creatinine ratio and why nurses look at them…

ENCORE! #267: 7 Things to Know Before Starting Clinicals

May 28, 2026 47m

Every other week I republish one of my most popular or impactful episodes from my backlog of over 450 episodes. This week I'm throwing it back to episode 267 and talking about what to know before you…

#489: PodQuiz - Perfusion

May 25, 2026 9m

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,…

#488: The Perfusion Problem: Why Your Patient is Deteriorating

May 21, 2026 51m

You know that moment when you walk into a patient’s room and something just feels… off? Not wrong in a pull-the-crash-cart way. Just… different. Their blood pressure is trending down a little.…

#487: PodQuiz - Vascular Assessment

May 18, 2026 10m

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…

ENCORE! #274: Introduction to Vascular Assessment

May 14, 2026 33m

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 274, which walks you through how to perform a…

#486: PodQuiz - Burn Fundamentals

May 11, 2026 12m

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…

#485: Why Nursing School Feels Overwhelming

May 07, 2026 27m

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…

#484: MMM - 3 Early Warning Signs of Clinical Deterioration

May 04, 2026 10m

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…

ENCORE! #149: Burn Fundamentals

Apr 30, 2026 31m

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…

#483: PodQuiz - Rhabdomyolysis

Apr 27, 2026 11m

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,…

#482: What the TEAS is really testing

Apr 23, 2026 29m

Thinking about taking the ATI TEAS exam? In this episode, I break down what the TEAS is actually testing and why so many students prepare the wrong way. Learn how the ATI TEAS measures foundational…

#481: MMM - What Actually Matters Before School Starts

Apr 20, 2026 22m

If you're starting nursing school soon, you won't want to miss this week's Mo's Monday Minute. In this shortie episode, I'm breaking down what actually matters before you start nursing school, and…

ENCORE! #251: Let’s Break Down Rhabdomyolysis

Apr 18, 2026 32m

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 #251, which is about a critical condition that is…

#480: PodQuiz - Serotonin Syndrome PodQuiz

Apr 13, 2026 9m

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,…

#479: Serotonin Syndrome - Signs, Symptoms & Nursing Interventions

Apr 09, 2026 32m

Your patient was just started on linezolid for a staph infection. Three hours later, you notice agitation, tremors, diarrhea, and a temperature of 102.8. You check the chart and see they take…

#478: MMM - The Potassium-Insulin Connection

Apr 06, 2026 8m

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 the connection between potassium and insulin and how it…

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