The Super Nurse Podcast is your AI-powered study buddy from the classroom to the bedside — guided by 20-year ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC.
👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse.
Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources.
Built for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses, this podcast helps you survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into real-world practice as a Super Nurse.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode delivers conversational, supportive insights based on the most common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. Think of it as a focused study session — blending evidence-based strategies, clinical pearls, encouragement, and confidence-building guidance in a way that actually sticks.
Whether you’re tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, studying for the NCLEX, or learning how to manage your first 12-hour shift, The Super Nurse Podcast helps you grow stronger, sharper, and more resilient — from student nurse to confident clinician.
Inspired by the real FAQs nurses ask, we answer the questions that matter most:
How do I survive pharmacology? How do I speak to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical wisdom, alongside honest conversations about the realities of nursing school and early practice.
👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse.
Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources.
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The Super Nurse Podcast is your AI-powered study buddy from the classroom to the bedside — guided by 20-year ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC.
👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse.
Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources.
Built for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses, this podcast helps you survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into real-world practice as a Super Nurse.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode delivers conversational, supportive insights based on the most common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. Think of it as a focused study session — blending evidence-based strategies, clinical pearls, encouragement, and confidence-building guidance in a way that actually sticks.
Whether you’re tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, studying for the NCLEX, or learning how to manage your first 12-hour shift, The Super Nurse Podcast helps you grow stronger, sharper, and more resilient — from student nurse to confident clinician.
Inspired by the real FAQs nurses ask, we answer the questions that matter most:
How do I survive pharmacology? How do I speak to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical wisdom, alongside honest conversations about the realities of nursing school and early practice.
👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse.
Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources.
This episode breaks down the two most high-stakes endocrine emergencies every nurse must be able to recognize and treat fast: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS/HHNK). You’ll learn the core physiological differences, the hallmark diagnostic markers, and the exact priority steps for managing each crisis safely at the bedside.
We walk through the DKA triad (hyperglycemia + metabolic acidosis + ketones) and contrast it with HHS (extreme hyperglycemia + severe dehydration + high osmolality without acidosis).
You’ll also master the DKA FIK sequence (Fluids → Insulin → Potassium), the potassium pitfalls that change priority order, the life-threatening complication of cerebral edema in HHS, and why HHS insulin therapy must be slow and carefully titrated.
Two real-world scenarios drive home exactly what to do first, what labs to watch, and how to avoid the classic NCLEX traps like “insulin before potassium.”
The episode closes with high-impact prevention strategies, sick-day rules, and the growing role of diabetes technology — including closed-loop insulin systems and continuous glucose monitoring — that are dramatically reducing DKA readmissions.
This episode breaks down two of the most commonly confused endocrine–renal emergencies: SIADH and Diabetes Insipidus. You’ll learn the one hormone behind both disorders, how to recognize the opposite lab patterns instantly, the classic causes, and the lifesaving actions that show up in every NCLEX case study. We walk through real bedside clues, mnemonics, safety priorities, medications like desmopressin, and the dangerous pitfalls—like why you never fluid restrict a DI patient and why you must correct sodium slowly in SIADH. By the end, the “soaked inside” versus “dry inside” patterns will finally click, helping you answer NGN bow-ties with confidence and act fast at the bedside.
This episode breaks down three of the most dangerous respiratory emergencies nurses face: ARDS, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, and tension pneumothorax. Using clear bedside cues and rapid-action frameworks, you learn how to spot these crises early, understand the physiology driving them, and take the immediate steps that prevent collapse. From pink frothy sputum to tracheal deviation to refractory hypoxia, this conversation turns complex pathology into a simple action plan rooted in airway-first priorities, lung-protective strategies, and critical “never delay” rules. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to differentiate a mechanical problem, a cardiac overload problem, and an inflammatory lung problem—and what to do the moment each one appears.
This episode breaks down the 10 imbalances that show up again and again on the NCLEX: the six major electrolytes and the four acid–base disorders every nurse must master. You’ll learn the one classic sign that tells you an emergency is happening and the one lifesaving action that stabilizes the patient fast. We use real clinical reasoning—volume status, cardiac risks, neuromuscular changes, and the stabilizing-shift-remove sequence—to show you exactly how to think like a nurse when a number on the labs turns into a crisis at the bedside. From seizures in low sodium to peaked T-waves in high potassium, from Kussmaul respirations to metabolic alkalosis after days of vomiting, you’ll get a clear, simple, unforgettable system to save a life and crush your NCLEX questions with confidence.
In this high-impact episode of Think Like a Nurse, we break down the critical care triad: shock, SIRS, and sepsis — the emergencies every nurse must recognize early and act on fast. You’ll learn the three universal stages of shock, the big three shock types (empty tank, broken pump, leaky pipes), and exactly how to differentiate them within the first minutes at the bedside. We also walk through SIRS vs. Sepsis-3, the QS-SOFA bedside screen, and the defining criteria for septic shock. We share essential bedside pearls, including early clues nurses often miss, how to respond in a priority-driven sequence, and how to avoid the most dangerous treatment mistakes. If you want real clinical confidence in one of the highest-stakes areas of nursing, this is your guide.
This episode of Think Like a Nurse delivers a fast, high-impact breakdown of the 18 most critical pharmacology red flags every nursing student must know. Each red flag is paired with one simple, clear, priority nursing action so you never have to guess what to do first. These are the exact scenarios that show up again and again on the NCLEX and in clinical practice — opioid respiratory depression, digoxin toxicity, HIT, beta-blocker bradycardia, serotonin syndrome, chemotherapy extravasation, and more.
This episode cuts through the noise and gives you a focused, high-yield roadmap to medication safety, clinical judgment, and emergency intervention. Master these 18 red flags and you instantly sharpen your ability to recognize danger, prioritize correctly, and act with confidence at the bedside.
In this high-yield episode, we take you straight into the heart of NCLEX pharmacology—the Dirty 60 prototype drugs and the red-flag safety scenarios that appear again and again on the exam. Instead of drowning in endless medication lists, you’ll learn how to recognize the life-threatening patterns the NCLEX actually tests: respiratory depression from opioids, bleeding risks with anticoagulants, angioedema from ACE inhibitors, ototoxicity with aminoglycosides, digoxin toxicity, magnesium overdose, and more.
Brooke breaks down the nine essential antidotes every student must memorize, the priority nursing actions tied to each high-alert drug class, and the deadly IV-push rules the NCLEX loves to trap students with. You’ll also get a step-by-step, 8-week study plan designed to raise your pharmacology score into the safe zone and build real clinical judgment.
This episode is all about clarity, confidence, and protecting your patient. Master the Dirty Sixty, know the red flags cold, and you’ll transform NCLEX pharmacology from a source of fear into one of your strongest categories.
This episode breaks down one of the most heavily tested NCLEX domains: fluids, electrolytes, shock states, and acid–base interpretation. We walk you through the “critical triangle” of physiological adaptation — fluid volume, lethal electrolytes, and acid–base balance — and explains how to use hemodynamics, lab patterns, and sequence-based clinical reasoning to make safe decisions in high-stakes situations.
Listeners learn the difference between absolute volume loss vs dehydration, early vs late signs of overload, and how to read shock profiles using cardiac output, SVR, and filling pressures. The episode also gives step-by-step emergency algorithms for hyperkalemia, sodium emergencies, calcium/magnesium pearls, and a complete ABG decoding method using ROME and Winter’s formula.
This is a fast, high-yield, exam-critical episode built to convert memorization into true clinical judgment.
In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, Nurse Brooke dives deep into the critical skill of spotting warning signs and making life-saving decisions. With a focus on proactive risk management, we explore how nurses can quickly identify subtle changes in a patient’s condition, enabling them to act before a crisis escalates. From recognizing early signs of shock to using clinical judgment for acute care situations, this episode is packed with practical insights for NCLEX success and patient safety.
In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, hosted by Brooke Wallace, a 20-year ICU nurse and clinical instructor, we dive into essential pharmacology and procedural safety for nurses. Whether you’re preparing for the NCLEX or navigating the busy floor as a new nurse, mastering the core rules is vital. From the foundational "10 Rights" of medication administration to specialized life support protocols, this episode covers critical nursing responsibilities, common medication pitfalls, and high-alert drugs that require extra vigilance. Tune in for practical tips on medication documentation, recognizing drug interactions, performing safe injections, and managing high-risk therapies like TPN and blood products.
This episode breaks down one of the most underestimated sections of the NCLEX: Basic Care and Comfort, worth a solid 6–12% of your exam. Brooke Wallace, a 20-year ICU nurse, walks you through the essential skills that protect patient dignity, prevent secondary complications, and anchor safe clinical practice every shift.
You’ll learn mobility safety, assistive device sizing, crutch and stair rules, immobility complications, aspiration prevention, end-of-life comfort care, nutrition and elimination priorities, skin integrity protection, and the subtle clinical decisions that separate novice thinking from true nurse judgment.
By the end, you'll understand why "basic" care is anything but basic—and how mastering these fundamentals boosts both your patient outcomes and your NCLEX score.
Psychosocial questions may only be 6–12% of the NCLEX—but they’re some of the most high-stakes questions you’ll see. In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, Brooke Wallace breaks down abuse and neglect, restraints, alcohol withdrawal vs. opioid withdrawal, suicide risk, therapeutic communication, cultural humility, cognition, and end-of-life care. Learn how to spot red flags, prioritize safety, and answer psychosocial NCLEX questions with confidence.
Think you know safety and infection control? Think again. In this episode we break down the Top Safety Traps on the NCLEX—and how to avoid them. From charting mistakes and restraint rules to PPE doffing errors and fall prevention mnemonics, you’ll learn how to think like a nurse, not just memorize. Perfect for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX or new grads who want to build real-world confidence and protect their license.
This episode is a fast, high-yield tour through how real nurses prioritize care, especially under pressure. We break down the “why behind the what” so listeners can stop memorizing random facts and actually understand how to make the safest, fastest decision — exactly what the NCLEX tests.
You learn how to distinguish normal versus concerning findings in older adults, when physical danger always beats psychosocial needs, and why environmental safety changes come before anything else. We walk through classic NCLEX traps like climbing over bed rails, sky-high blood pressure during a psychosocial complaint, and postpartum bleeding.
You’ll hear the exact priority order for postpartum assessment (fundus → bleeding → pain → ambulation), the correct abdominal exam sequence (inspect → listen → percuss → palpate), and what developmental milestones really mean across childhood.
We also hit essential screening rules, when to give the Tdap vaccine, who qualifies for low-dose CT scans, how to size a blood pressure cuff correctly, what slows capillary refill, and what tasks UAPs can and cannot take over.
This episode drills the core principle: connect every nursing action to the underlying rationale. That’s what transforms you from task-doer to someone who truly thinks like a nurse — and that’s exactly what helps you pass the NCLEX with confidence.
In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, we break down the most urgent, high-stakes assessment findings every nursing student must recognize instantly. These are the red flags that signal a rapidly deteriorating client—and the ones you must master to think critically, intervene early, and pass the NCLEX with confidence.
We walk through the four levels of prevention so you can understand not just when to act, but why. You’ll learn the correct physical assessment sequence (and the crucial abdominal exception), how to interpret dangerous respiratory sounds like stridor, and how to spot a tension pneumothorax using tracheal deviation and unilateral absent breath sounds. We also break down postpartum hemorrhage priorities step-by-step, newborn hypoglycemia signs you can’t miss, bowel sound patterns that signal obstruction, and the most important screening timelines across the lifespan.
This episode ties together high-yield frameworks—developmental stages, maternal immunizations, fall-risk strategies, Beers Criteria, ABCD screenings, and motivational interviewing tools—so you can connect textbook learning to real-world clinical judgment. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to look for, what it means, and the fast priorities that save lives.
This episode covers the highest-value real estate on your NCLEX exam—Safety and Infection Control, which makes up a full 10–16% of your score. Too many students overlook it because it feels like “common sense,” but this section is packed with hidden rules, documentation traps, and points that can separate pass from fail.
Join us as we break down the essential safety moves every nurse must master—from incident reports and fall prevention to RACE, PASS, PPE order, and restraint limits.
You’ll learn how to:
Recognize and avoid the most common NCLEX safety pitfalls
Apply real-world infection control principles (without memorizing endless lists)
Protect your patients—and your license—with systems-level thinking
Lock in guaranteed points with mnemonics you’ll actually remember
If you’re serious about maximizing your score, this episode gives you the edge on one of the most heavily weighted sections of the exam.
Listen now, take notes, and claim that 16%.
Think it can’t happen to you? Think again. In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, we break down the five biggest legal and ethical traps that cost nurses their licenses every year — and how to steer clear of them.
From honoring DNRs and understanding advance directives, to delegation mistakes, HIPAA slip-ups, and what not to chart after an error, you’ll learn the real-world decisions that separate safe practice from career-ending mistakes.
This is your guide to protecting yourself, your patients, and your profession — with the critical thinking framework every nurse needs to stay legally safe and clinically sharp.
🎙️ Episode Summary
Think you know nursing law and ethics? Think again. In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, we break down the Top 10 NCLEX traps in legal and ethical nursing—and how to avoid them. Learn exactly where students lose points on management-of-care questions, from confusing advance directives to mishandling delegation or informed consent. You’ll walk away knowing how to protect your license, your patients, and your confidence on exam day.
In this high-yield Think Like a Nurse episode, we break down NCLEX (and critical care) pharmacology every nurse must know — from distinguishing hypertensive urgency vs. emergency to mastering IV drips, beta-blocker sequencing in aortic dissection, and anticoagulation protocols. You’ll also cover pediatric cardiac drug safety, thrombolytic contraindications, and rapid-fire NCLEX priority scenarios.
Perfect for nursing students, new ICU nurses, and NCLEX prep.
In this episode of Think Like a Nurse, Brooke Wallace and her co-host break down the intimidating world of EKG interpretation into a clear, step-by-step process. Using Brooke’s 20 years of ICU experience, they show how to systematically analyze rhythm strips using six key checkpoints: rate, rhythm, P wave, PR interval, QRS complex, and overall interpretation.
Listeners learn how to identify life-threatening rhythms like V-tack and V-fib, understand which ones are shockable, and remember key mnemonics like “V-fib = Defib” and “Pulse before paddles.” The conversation emphasizes real-world clinical priorities — from stroke prevention in AFib to pacing for complete heart block — teaching nurses to think beyond memorization and respond with confidence in emergencies.
The Super Nurse Podcast is your AI-powered study buddy from the classroom to the bedside — guided by 20-year ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC.
👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse.
Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources.
Built for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses, this podcast helps you survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into real-world practice as a Super Nurse.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode delivers conversational, supportive insights based on the most common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. Think of it as a focused study session — blending evidence-based strategies, clinical pearls, encouragement, and confidence-building guidance in a way that actually sticks.
Whether you’re tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, studying for the NCLEX, or learning how to manage your first 12-hour shift, The Super Nurse Podcast helps you grow stronger, sharper, and more resilient — from student nurse to confident clinician.
Inspired by the real FAQs nurses ask, we answer the questions that matter most:
How do I survive pharmacology? How do I speak to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical wisdom, alongside honest conversations about the realities of nursing school and early practice.
👉 Train smarter. Build confidence. Become a Super Nurse.
Visit supernurse.ai for AI-powered tools, study support, and next-generation nursing resources.
