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💡 Empowering Patients with Understandable Health Information 💡 As nurses, our job isn’t just to treat patients—it’s to empower them with knowledge they can understand and apply to their own health. 🩺 Patients don’t need to memorize lab values or medical jargon—they need to know what’s happening in their bodies…

You won’t remember everything from your clinicals, even the moments you think will be unforgettable. That’s why keeping a clinical binder is one of the best habits you can develop as a nursing student! In this video, I’m breaking down: ✅ Why it’s important to record your clinical experiences 📝…

The last two days before an exam are your chance to reinforce and review everything you’ve learned! Don’t panic, you've already put in the hard work. Now it’s time to fine-tune and make sure you're ready. In this video, I’m sharing exactly what you should do the final days before…

State-Specific Scholarships for Nursing Students Did you know your state may offer scholarships based on your high school GPA? For example, in Florida, the Bright Futures Scholarship covers full tuition if you meet certain criteria. 🌟 Check with your state to see if there are similar programs available to help…

🧠 Quick Tip: How to Spot Low Sodium Levels in Patients (Hyponatremia) 🧠 When a patient’s sodium levels drop too low, their brain will be the first to show signs of trouble—confusion, lethargy, muscle weakness, and even seizures. In severe cases, sodium replacement must be done slowly and under careful…

Did you know that bedside shift report can reduce patient falls by 86% and prevent medication errors? 🤯 By visually confirming treatments, IVs, and medications at the bedside, nurses catch mistakes before they happen—keeping patients safer and improving care. If you’re a nursing student or new nurse, make sure you’re…

Tired of staying up late, cramming for nursing school exams? It doesn’t have to be that way! With the right study strategy, you can feel confident without the all-nighters. In this video, I’m breaking down how to study smarter, not harder, by recalling and verbalizing information as part of your…

Nursing School Study Schedule: How I Made Straight A's While Balancing Life & Family | Nursing School Week by Week Podcast Welcome to the Nursing School Week by Week podcast! In this video, I’m sharing the exact nursing school study schedule that helped me earn straight A’s while juggling life,…

🚨 Critical Moments in the ER: Hyperkalemia Alert 🚨 Hyperkalemia is a silent killer in the ER. It can go from mild symptoms to cardiac arrest in the blink of an eye. ⚡️ In this episode, I recount a critical moment with a middle-aged patient who came in feeling weak…

Looking for a better way to study? Try my Nursing School Study Schedule, designed to save you hours and help you retain more with active studying techniques. Stop wasting time on things like rereading notes or highlighting—those are just time fillers. In this video, I share proven methods that will…

Mastering Calcium & Magnesium: Detecting Electrolyte Imbalances in Nursing Welcome back to our nursing school series! In this final episode of our electrolyte deep dive, we explore the vital roles of calcium and magnesium. Learn how calcium affects muscle contractions and blood clotting, while magnesium keeps muscles and nerves in…

🚨 Would You Catch This Electrolyte Imbalance? 🚨 You're in clinicals, and your patient says: “I don’t know what’s wrong, but I feel weak. My legs keep cramping, and I just feel... off.” 🚩 Red flag! Could this be hypokalemia? ⚡ Potassium is critical for heart function, and even a…

Potassium: The Heart's MVP - Understanding Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia | Electrolyte Series Part 2 In this episode of Nursing School Week by Week, we dive into the critical role of potassium in the body, particularly in maintaining heart function. Learn about the dangers of potassium imbalances, including hyperkalemia and hypokalemia,…

Mastering Electrolytes: Sodium Imbalances Explained | Nursing School Week by Week Join Melanie as she dives into the critical topic of electrolytes in nursing school. This episode focuses on sodium, known as the brain's best friend, explaining its normal ranges, symptoms of imbalances, causes, and essential nursing interventions. Learn how…

Student Loan Repayment Options for Nursing Students Stressed about student loans? 😓 The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program might be the solution! If you work at a high-need, understaffed facility for just 2 years, you could have 60% of your student loans paid off. Work for a 3rd year, and…

🚨 New Nurses, Do You Know the Signs of an Electrolyte Imbalance? 🚨 You’re on a busy shift when your preceptor says, “Your patient in Room 312 is confused. Go check on them.” What’s your first move? 🤔 Low oxygen? Low blood sugar? Or… is this an electrolyte imbalance? Electrolyte…

Essential Tips to Prepare for Nursing School | Time Management & Study Hacks Hi, it's Nurse Melanie here! I know most nursing students start unprepared, and trust me, that can make everything 10 times harder. But that doesn't have to be you! If you take just a few simple steps…

Grants for Nursing Students: What You Need to Know Grants, like scholarships, don’t need to be paid back! They’re awarded based on financial need (vs. merit for scholarships) and are typically funded by the federal and state governments. In this video, learn how grants can help reduce your nursing school…

How to Get a Nursing Degree for Free: Scholarships and ROTC Opportunities Explore various ways to earn a nursing degree without incurring debt: from applying to scholarships like the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program, which covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend in exchange for working at an understaffed hospital post-graduation,…

Welcome to the Nursing School Week by Week podcast! In this episode, Melanie breaks down everything you need to know about paying for nursing school—including scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, and other ways to reduce your costs. Nursing school can be expensive, but it doesn't have to break the bank!…

There are so many great reasons to become a nurse. No job is going to be all bad or all good, but a mixture of the two. And nursing definitely has it’s good and it’s bad qualities. But, let’s talk about the good things. The reasons why you should become…

Are you thinking about going to nursing school? Here are some reasons why you might not want to. Check out my podcast, Nursing School Week by Week, for more nursing school tips. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-school-week-by-week/id1522076592 www.nursingschoolweekbyweek.com https://www.instagram.com/nursingschoolweekbyweek/ https://www.facebook.com/nursingschoolweekbyweek/