Nursing School Week by Week
Get the inside scoop on nursing school from someone who's been through it! Join nursing student Melanie each week for expert tips on studying smarter, passing exams, mastering clinicals, and landing your first nursing job. Whether you're tackling Fundamentals or prepping for the NCLEX, this podcast gives you the strategies and support to succeed.
Nursing School Week by Week
Diabetes
Diabetes is an important topic in nursing school, and a common diagnosis that you’ll help treat in your future patients.
In this podcast, I talk about the:
Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Complications such as Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Nephropathy.
How it's diagnosed (Hgb A1C test)
Diabetic medications
Purpose of insulin
Triangle of treatment: Medication, exercise, and diet
Signs and Symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
DKA and HHNS conditions
Sick Day Care
Check out Picmonic for a great way to memorize the types of insulins.
https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/nursingschoolweekbyweekLGH22
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