The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN

Hello Future Nurses!!! I created Nursing School Simplified to inspire and educate nursing students. My goal is to help future nurses crush it in nursing school and become bad-ass nurses!!. Join me every week here on The Nursing School Simplified podcast where we'll dive into lessons, develop critical thinking skills, share insights, support and encourage each other, and have lots of nursing school fun!

28. Incentive Spirometry: My Pet Peeve 09/14/2023

28. Incentive Spirometry: My Pet Peeve Hey there future nurses! Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode I'm going to talk about one of my pet peeves and coincendently teach you something about providing care and education for your patients. If you have any questions, commonts, or suggestions for episodes you can email me All my best, Cynthia /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/28029669

27. Care and Considerations of Geriatric Patients 02/01/2023

27. Care and Considerations of Geriatric Patients Unless you work in Pediatrics or L&D chances are you'll be caring for geriatric patients. On this weeks episode I'll be discussing 9 considerations when caring for this patient population. Listen closely because I've included critical thinking challenge questions that will help you think deeper and beyond the information I'm providing. I'll be adding bonus episodes with answers to the challenge questions so be sure to subscribe to receive notification when they're posted. Let me know if the challenge questions help you or if you have any suggestions to make the podcast better. Email me at Enjoy! Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/25760670

26. Serotonin Syndrome 01/25/2023

26. Serotonin Syndrome Hey there future nurses! On this episode of the Nursing School Simplified Podcast we'll be discussing Serotonin Syndrome. You'll learn what medications can cause Serotonin Syndrome, signs and symptoms and care associated with mild, moderate, and severe symptoms. I've included some critical thinking questions to get you thinking outside the information provided. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, if the information I am providing is helpful, as well as suggestions on content and ways to improve your experience. You can email me at with your responses. To receive the weekly Med Monday video and medication fact sheet go to MedMonday/Nursingschoolsimplified.com and I'll send it to you every week. Enjoy the episode! All my best, Cynthia /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/25696677

25. Emphysema 01/18/2023

25. Emphysema Hey there future nurses!! Welcome to another episode of the Nursing School Podcast. This week we'll be discussing pathophysiology and patient teaching for Emphysema. Emphysema(COPD) is the third leading cause of death world wide according to the World Health Organization. Risk factors include: Smoking, indoor air pollution, and occupational exposure. COPD causes persistent and progressive respiratory symptoms including difficulty breathing cough and phlegm production. Early diagnosis and treatment including smoking cessation is needed to slow the progression of symptoms and reduce exacerbation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments you'd like to share. I always enjoy hearing from students. If you're enjoying this podcast please leave a review and share with other students. All my best, Cynthia /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/25617831

24. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month 03/10/2021

24. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Hello Future Nurses!!! In addition to March being DVT Awareness Month it is also Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month. So in today’s episode we will be learning about MS. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and it affects women three times more than men. Sadly, there is no cure. As nurses our goal is to help our patients live as independently as they can with MS by ensuring they are educated about the disease process, making their home safe, and assessing the need for mental health support. In this week's episode of The Nursing School Simplified Podcast, you will learn the etiology, signs and symptoms, disease management, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Links: /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/18270278

23. DVT Awareness Month 03/09/2021

23. DVT Awareness Month Welcome to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. On this week's episode we're learning about Deep Vein Thromboembolism (DVT). Learn Etiology, Signs and Symptoms, Assessment, Labs/Diagnostics, Nursing Consideration, and Patient teaching. Basically, everything you need to know to care for your patient and answer questions correctly on your exams. Have a great week and keep working on your dream, All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN P.S. Below are the links I promised. Ekos: Lovenox: Heparin: Warfarin: Saddle P.E: /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/18256553

22. Metabolic Syndrome 02/24/2021

22. Metabolic Syndrome Hello Future Nurses!! Helping patients understand how metabolic syndrome increases their risk for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more… liver dysfunction, renal disease, and even Alzheimer's! We as nurses, and do what we are meant to do and that is promote health and prevent illness. And Isn’t that fantastic?!? In this episode we will be finishing our topic of Cardiovascular Health and discussing the role Metabolic Syndrome plays in the development of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. To help me reach more students please consider leaving a review or comment as well as subscribing. Have a great week! All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/18070910

21. Strokes 02/23/2021

21. Strokes Hey Future Nurses!!! Welcome Back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. This week we are learning about Strokes. Each year almost 800K Americans have a stroke and 13.7 million strokes occur worldwide. Strokes are preventable and educating our patients and community is our responsibility as nurses. Learn signs and symptoms, assessment, patient teaching and more in this episode. As promised here is the link to Watch in real time as this stroke occurs live on air. See if you can spot the changes in his face and listen to how quickly his speech becomes slurred, then garbled. I hope this helps you understand your role as a nurse for patients with strokes. Have a great week. All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/18060515

20. Anticoagulants 02/10/2021

20. Anticoagulants Hey Future Nurses!!! Keeping in line with our cardiac theme for this month's podcasts, today we will be discussing anticoagulants. Anticoagulants prevent blood clots in patients at high risk for developing them. This includes patients who have had or are at risk for Myocardial Infarctions, TIA, Strokes, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, and PE. Learn: Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Consideration Patient Teaching Links I promised: Have a great week!! Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/17902553

19. Cardiovascular Disease, AHA, and GO Red for Women! 02/04/2021

19. Cardiovascular Disease, AHA, and GO Red for Women! Hey Future Nurses! One thing I’m very passionate about is women's cardiovascular health and cardiovascular health in general. I worked seven years as a cardiovascular nurse caring for patients with CHF, dysrhythmias, cardiovascular interventions, post open heart patients, and more. So in honor of American Heart Association Go Red for Women and Heart Month, and this podcast will be focusing on the Cardiovascular system. In this episode you will learn: Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Medications Labs And More... Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you could help me reach more students by leaving a review I would really appreciate it. All My Best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/17823650

18. Hyperthyroidism 01/27/2021

18. Hyperthyroidism Hey Future Nurses!! Welcome back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. This week we are continuing our Thyroid Awareness Month series and discussing Hyperthyroidism. As we learned last week, the thyroid plays an integral part in our body’s metabolic function. From skin to renal, every organ system is regulated by thyroid function. In this episode you will learn: *Etiology *Signs and Symptoms *Treatment *Patient Education *Complications Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode including bonus episodes. All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/17713634

17. Hypothyroidism 01/20/2021

17. Hypothyroidism Welcome back to another episode of The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. This week we are learning about Hypothyroidism. Here are some stats from the American Thyroid Association: More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. One woman in eight will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Most thyroid cancers respond to treatment, although a small percentage can be very aggressive. The causes of thyroid problems are largely unknown. Undiagnosed thyroid disease may put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility. Pregnant women with undiagnosed or inadequately treated hypothyroidism have an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and severe developmental problems in their children. Most thyroid diseases are life-long conditions that can be managed with medical attention. To subscribe to Med Monday go to: To help me reach more nursing students, please subscribe and leave a review. All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/17623637

16. Delirium Tremens aka DTs 01/13/2021

16. Delirium Tremens aka DTs Alcoholism can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or country. It is estimated that 1 in 8 Americans meet the Alcohol Use Disorder criteria. Given this information, as a nurse, you will more than likely care for patients withdrawing from alcohol regardless of the unit/speciality you work. In this week's episode I discuss Delirium Tremens, DTs, a serious and potentially life threatening condition associated with alcohol withdrawal. Learn the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, nursing care and more so you'll be prepared to provide the best care during clinicals, be able to answer questions correctly on exams, and know exactly what to do when you become a nurse. Please help me reach more students by leaving a review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. All My Best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/17492030

15. Thrombocytopenia 01/07/2021

15. Thrombocytopenia Welcome back to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast and Happy New Year!! In today's episode we'll be discussing Thrombocytopenia, a potentially life threatening condition caused by low platelets. Learn what causes Thrombocytopenia, signs and symptoms, how to assess, and more. I hope you enjoy the episode. All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/17451656

14. Neutropenia 10/21/2020

14. Neutropenia Neutropenia is a potentially life threatening condition. In this episode you'll learn: - How to recognize neutropenia - Assess your patient for signs and symptoms - Interventions and Priority teaching Join our growing group of students on FB @ /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/16492049

13. Agranulocytosis 10/14/2020

13. Agranulocytosis In this week's episode you'll be learning about Agranulocytosis. So exciting, right? I'll be talking about, - Defining Characteristics - Signs and Symptoms - Nursing Diagnosis - Patient Education Don't forget to subscribe to where I teach one medication in five minutes or less. each week I'll send you the medication fact sheet and a video covering everything you need to know to safely administer medications in the clinical setting. /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/16170230

12. Leukopenia 10/07/2020

12. Leukopenia Leukopenia is an adverse reaction that can occur with certain medications. To safely administer medications that can cause this you must know: - what it is - what to look for - what to assess - how to treat - what to teach your patient In this episode you will learn how to monitor and safely care for patients with leukocytosis. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast if you haven't already and if you could be so kind as to leave a review I would appreciate it. It helps me reach and help more nursing students. @ NursingSchoolSimplified.com/MedMonday /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/16169822

11. The Nurses' Code of Ethics 09/30/2020

11. The Nurses' Code of Ethics Hello again Future Nurses!! Did you know there’s a Code of Ethics for Nurses? Well there is. Nursing is a complex and dynamic profession. The tenants under which we practice define and determine our place in the field of healthcare. Each of us is obligated to hold ourselves to these standards and pass them to the next generation. In today’s episode we’re going to dive into a several as defined by the ANA and discuss how we can and must embody them in every aspect of our lives. We'll also see how our role as nurse is more than the bedside care we provide. It's a scared duty to not just our patients but to ourselves and our profession. /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/16045853

10. How to Survive & Thrive in Nursing School with ADHD, Anxiety and Depresion 09/23/2020

10. How to Survive & Thrive in Nursing School with ADHD, Anxiety and Depresion Hey there Future Nurses!!! How are you??? In this week's episode we are taking with Diann Wingert. Diann is a highly experienced psychotherapist who is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs. Now I know you’re thinking, “What do female entrepreneurs have to do with nursing school?” Well a lot more than you think. There are a lot of parallels between entrepreneurs and nursing students. The insecurity, uncertainty, long hours, and pressure just to name a few. Diann and I connected in a mastermind group we belong to and I found her insight into the minds of women with ADHD, depression, and anxiety, to be so helpful that I knew I needed her expertise here to help students in the same situation. Even if you are not ADHD I highly recommend her podcast The Driven Woman Podcast I know her knowledge, experience, and passion for helping women is exactly what you need to overcome your fears of failure and self-doubt. Diann also has a special gift for you: 6- Steps To ADHD Mastery Follow Diann on for more great resources. /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/16041524

9. Three types of Angina 09/16/2020

9. Three types of Angina Hey Future Nurses !!! In this week's episode we're learning about the three types of Angina. We discuss Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, including risk factors and learn the key differences in each type of angina so you are able to identify them correctly on an exam and when caring for patients. Remember, you aren'r just studying to pass an exam. You are studying because someday you will be the only thing standing between your patient and the morgue. Remember to follow on Facebook and join our student for more resources. All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/16040651

8. Cranial Nerve Assessment 09/10/2020

8. Cranial Nerve Assessment This week we're talking about cranial nerve assessment. It's one of the few things you need to memorize in the nursing program. I know it's a lot of information but it's important to remember the reason we are learning this. At some point in your career you are going to be the only thing standing between your patient and the morgue. A shift in your attitude towards cranial nerves will make it easier to learn and remember with you need it most like on an exam or caring for a patient. I have created a free cheat sheet for you Be sure to join the Facebook for lots of extra content including interviews with nursing leaders, exclusive teaching, and group challenges. Hope to see you there. /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15953699

7. Mindset 09/03/2020

7. Mindset Your mindset in nursing school can make you or break you. In this episode I discuss the differences between a positive and negative mindset and how you can overcome the negativity to improve your outlook, studying, grades and overall nursing school experience. I've created a workbook, , to help you change your mindset, discover your strengths, and success in school and beyond. /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15863732

BONUS EPISODE: Malignant Hyperthermia 08/26/2020

BONUS EPISODE: Malignant Hyperthermia Learn about this potentially life threatening complication that occurs in surgical patients in this bonus episode. Don't forget to subscribe so you receive notifications of all weekly and bonus episodes. And don't forget to download the free cheat sheet and impress the doctors and nurses with your knowledge when you have your surgical rotation in OR or PACU. Have a great week! All my best, Cynthia /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15765911

6. Not so Social, Social Media 08/26/2020

6. Not so Social, Social Media Social media can be fun and it can be a nightmare. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls and negativity and use social media for your benefit. For exclusive content, support, encouragement, and special teaching sessions join our growing Facebook /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15745928

5. Patient Diabetic Teaching 08/19/2020

5. Patient Diabetic Teaching Hey Future Nurses !!! Welcome to another episode. This week we are talking about Patient Diabetic Teaching. Education is the heart of what we do as nurses. It begins the moment we come into contact with the patient through discharge. Making sure they understand their disease process, mediations, signs and symptoms, and health promotion is what will help them be as healthy as they can be, take control of their health, and thrive. I've created a free resource I'd love to send you just go to NursingSchoolsimplified.com/Diabetes and I'll send it right away. Have a great week, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15678866

4. Getting Your Study Style On 08/12/2020

4. Getting Your Study Style On Hey Future Nurses!!! It’s that time of year again. No, it’s not Christmas, it's even better! It’s back to school time!!! I love how everyone is excited about school supplies and getting their study spaces together. You’re probably no different. In this episode we'll discuss six things to keep in mind when creating your study area and getting your study style on. I wanted to let you know we have a lot of fun things happening in our I'd love for you to be there. Also, to have the Med Monday fun sheet sent to you sign up I hope your semester gets off to a great start!! All my best, Cynthia, RN CCRN /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15583469

3. Med Surg Simplified 08/05/2020

3. Med Surg Simplified So, today we’re gonna be talking about one of the most challenging courses for nursing students, Medical Surgical (or Med Surg since the medical and nursing fields abbreviate everything.) It’s not just the content it's the sheer amount of content that you’re expected to learn in a short period of time in addition to all the other classes, clinical, work, and family…. It can be overwhelming especially if you don’t know what and how to study. At the start of every semester I walk my students through this 11 step process that I developed when I was in nursing school. Not only did it reduce my reading time but I was in the top 5% of my class which was no small feat considering I was a single mom working full time night shift. In my seven years of teaching I’ve never had a student that followed this process fail theory. Now, I’m not gonna lie. It’s work. But, if you put in the time and effort it’s definitely easier than spending 40 hours reading the material for one class and way better than failing. To get the free resource guide go to Have a great week and keep working on your dreams /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15486833

2. The 5 Pillars of Nursing School Success 07/28/2020

2. The 5 Pillars of Nursing School Success Knowing what we need to succeed in nursing school isn't just abut books and school supplies. In this episode we explore "The Five Pillars of Nursing School Success: Self care Mindset Resilience Discipline Grace The pillars are important traits for success as student nurses and beyond. And I’ve got a little something special (and free) for you just for listening today. I’ve created . This guide breaks down each of the pillars into actionable exercises. The goal is to help you create more insight into areas you need to improve and to create healthy habits to maximize your success in school and beyond . You can get your free action guide @ Follow Nursing School Simplified on Join our Future Nurses Subscribe @ Please comment and share so we're able to reach and help more nursing students. As always... Keep working on your dream /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15351776

1. Nursing School Simplified Podcast Introduction 07/23/2020

1. Nursing School Simplified Podcast Introduction Welcome Future Nurses to The Nursing School Simplified Podcast. /episode/index/show/nursingschoolsimplified/id/15321557

The Nursing School Simplified Podcast with Cynthia Primavera, RN CCRN

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