Guided by 20-year experienced ICU nurse Brooke Wallace and powered by AI — here's your study buddy from the classroom to the bedside.
Think Like A Nurse is your go-to podcast for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses who want to survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into practice.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode features conversational insights based on common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. The discussions are designed to feel like listening in on a supportive study session — connecting evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and clinical wisdom in a relatable way.
Whether you're tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, or learning to manage your first 12-hour shift, this podcast helps you grow in confidence, knowledge, and resilience — from student nurse to strong nurse.
Inspired by the most common FAQs from nursing students and new grads, this podcast answers the real questions future nurses are asking: How do I survive pharmacology? How do I talk to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical pearls alongside honest conversations about the challenges of nursing school and early practice.
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Guided by 20-year experienced ICU nurse Brooke Wallace and powered by AI — here's your study buddy from the classroom to the bedside.
Think Like A Nurse is your go-to podcast for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses who want to survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into practice.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode features conversational insights based on common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. The discussions are designed to feel like listening in on a supportive study session — connecting evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and clinical wisdom in a relatable way.
Whether you're tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, or learning to manage your first 12-hour shift, this podcast helps you grow in confidence, knowledge, and resilience — from student nurse to strong nurse.
Inspired by the most common FAQs from nursing students and new grads, this podcast answers the real questions future nurses are asking: How do I survive pharmacology? How do I talk to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical pearls alongside honest conversations about the challenges of nursing school and early practice.
Diabetic Emergencies: Mastering DKA and HHS Crisis Management
Think Like A Nurse
14 minutes 33 seconds
6 days ago
Diabetic Emergencies: Mastering DKA and HHS Crisis Management
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.
Think Like A Nurse
Guided by 20-year experienced ICU nurse Brooke Wallace and powered by AI — here's your study buddy from the classroom to the bedside.
Think Like A Nurse is your go-to podcast for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses who want to survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into practice.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode features conversational insights based on common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. The discussions are designed to feel like listening in on a supportive study session — connecting evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and clinical wisdom in a relatable way.
Whether you're tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, or learning to manage your first 12-hour shift, this podcast helps you grow in confidence, knowledge, and resilience — from student nurse to strong nurse.
Inspired by the most common FAQs from nursing students and new grads, this podcast answers the real questions future nurses are asking: How do I survive pharmacology? How do I talk to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical pearls alongside honest conversations about the challenges of nursing school and early practice.
