Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX Podcast By Maureen Osuna MSN RN - Nursing school educator author and nursing student enthusiast. cover art

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX

By: Maureen Osuna MSN RN - Nursing school educator author and nursing student enthusiast.
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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.2021-2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • #477: PodQuiz - The Scoop on Poop

    #477: PodQuiz - The Scoop on Poop
    Mar 30 2026
    It’s PodQuiz Monday! Test your knowledge from a recently encore'd 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 the scoop on poop before you do this podquiz, I've got you covered in episode Encore #51. 🧠 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! ___________________ 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
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    14 mins
  • #476: The Real Reasons Nursing School Feels So Hard

    #476: The Real Reasons Nursing School Feels So Hard
    Mar 26 2026
    If nursing school feels harder than you expected… you’re not alone. You studied all weekend. You walked out of the exam unsure. You feel behind even though you’re constantly studying. You were a strong student before this… and now you’re questioning everything. Here’s the truth - nursing school feels hard for structural reasons. Not because you’re not smart. Not because you’re not capable. Not because you suddenly forgot how to study. In this episode, we break down: Why traditional study strategies stop working What “linear content” is, and why nursing school isn’t linear How non-linear clinical reasoning changes everything Why memorizing normal lab values isn’t enough The friction created when effort doesn’t match structure What to do instead of studying harder Download the FREE Nursing School Survival Blueprint and start applying these principles this week. If you want the full system that prepares you for nursing school success from day one, check out Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article Nursing School Survival Blueprint - If you’d like to work more strategically in nursing school, I created this FREE Nursing School Survival Blueprint that walks you through these key pillars and shows you how to start applying them right away. Crucial Concepts Bootcamp - Start nursing school ahead of the game, or reset after a difficult first semester with my nursing school prep course, Crucial Concepts Bootcamp. Learn key foundation concepts, organization and time management, dosage calculations, and so much more. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ 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
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    25 mins
  • #475: MMM - What "Widening Pulse Pressure" Means

    #475: MMM - What "Widening Pulse Pressure" Means
    Mar 23 2026
    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 what "widening pulse pressure" means, why you might see it in the clinical setting and more. See you there! Episode 239 - If the fun fact I shared about POTS in this episode sparked your interest in learning more about this interesting condition, you'll love episode 239. ___________________ ⁠⁠FREE CLASS⁠⁠ - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! ⁠⁠20 Secrets of Successful Nursing Students⁠⁠ – Learn key strategies that will help you be a successful nursing student with this FREE guide! ⁠⁠All Straight A Nursing Resources⁠⁠ - Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed! 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ 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
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    7 mins
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I started listening to the Straight A Nursing podcast immediately after I was accepted into nursing school. I listened to old episodes all summer and I was HOOKED. I strongly believe that Nurse Mo helped me be as successful as I was! I just found out today that I passed NCLEX on my first try and I can’t help but think that the foundation built before starting hectic nursing school came from Nurse Mo’s podcasts. 10/10 recommend these podcasts! Thank you so much for creating such awesome content!

Before, During, & After Nursing School

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Good info for nursing students, easy to digest and sort through topics. I listen to it on my way to clinicals or when I'm walking the dog.

Great easy listening on the go

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These podcasts are perfect. They’re short enough that I don’t get bored but still pack in a lot of good information. I’m so grateful this podcast is available. Thanks nurse Mo!

Super helpful on the go

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I enjoy the host’s voice and honest expression of what nursing school is like. I also appreciate all of her helpful tips and useful information. As a pre-nursing student this podcast is not only inspiring, but also makes nursing school accessible and real to all aspiring students. Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic prep and inspiration!

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