Healthcare & Nursing
Course · 11 lessons · 2h 44m
NCLEX-Ready Med-Surg Fundamentals
Review endocrine, oncology, cardiac, vascular, and respiratory med-surg essentials.
By the end, you'll be able to
- Endocrine System Refresher for Med-Surg I
- Diabetes Essentials for Med-Surg: Pathophysiology, Nursing Care, and NCLEX Tips
- Thyroid, ADH, and Adrenal Clues for NCLEX
- Genetics, Immunity, and Infection in Everyday Nursing Care
Curriculum
11 lessons- 01Endocrine System Refresher for Med-Surg IThis episode of the NSG3037 Adult Medical Surgical 1 podcast gives BSN students a big-picture refresher on the endocrine system as they enter their first Med-Surg course. Using a conversational, case-based approach, the hosts review core anatomy and physiology of the major endocrine glands and connect these concepts directly to practical bedside assessment.We start by revisiting how hormones work, feedback mechanisms, and the neuroendocrine connection between the hypothalamus and pituitary. Then we walk system-by-system through the thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, and pancreas, highlighting key hormones, what they do in the body, and why they matter for common Med-Surg problems. Finally, we focus on nursing assessment of the endocrine system, including priority history questions, focused physical findings, and essential lab tests, with special attention to gerontologic considerations and how normal aging can mimic endocrine disease.Designed as a clear, high-yield review, this episode helps students link pathophysiology to real-world assessment and prepares them to tackle endocrine content throughout Med-Surg I.13 min
- 02Diabetes Essentials for Med-Surg: Pathophysiology, Nursing Care, and NCLEX TipsThis episode for NSG3037 Adult Medical Surgical 1 BSN students breaks down diabetes mellitus in a simple, NCLEX-focused way using your course PowerPoint structure. We compare Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, review key pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, and walk through nursing priorities you’re expected to know for exams and safe practice. Throughout the episode, Heather Murphy weaves in concrete NCLEX test-taking tips so you can better predict the right answer, spot priority patients, and avoid common trap options.You’ll hear about diagnostic criteria, hallmark signs like the “3 Ps,” red-flag complications including DKA and HHS, evidence-based interventions from the latest ADA Standards of Care, and practical teaching points for patients on insulin and oral agents. This is designed as an audio companion to your diabetes PowerPoint to help you connect the slides to real-world med-surg nursing and NCLEX-style questions.14 min
- 03Thyroid, ADH, and Adrenal Clues for NCLEXThis episode breaks down high-yield endocrine comparisons for nursing exams, including hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism, SIADH vs. diabetes insipidus, and Cushing’s vs. Addison’s disease. Learn the lab patterns, key symptoms, and emergency red flags like myxedema coma, thyroid storm, and adrenal crisis.8 min
- 04Genetics, Immunity, and Infection in Everyday Nursing CareHeather Murphy breaks down how family history, genomics, and pharmacogenetics shape safer nursing assessments and medication responses. She also explains immune system basics, infection patterns, and the key differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis at the bedside.17 min
- 05Cancer Basics: From Cell Changes to MetastasisLearn how normal cells become malignant, from hyperplasia and dysplasia to carcinoma in situ, invasion, metastasis, and TNM staging. The episode also reviews the most common cancers nurses see, along with major risk factors, hallmark symptoms, and key screening clues.14 min
- 06Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology Refresher and Heart FailureThis episode breaks down how blood moves through the heart, how electrical conduction powers contraction, and how tests like ECG, troponin, BNP, and echocardiography answer different clinical questions.It also explains the shift from compensation to heart failure, including RAAS and sympathetic activation, HFrEF vs. HFpEF, and why signs like orthopnea, edema, and low MAP matter at the bedside.17 min
- 07Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Basic DysrhythmiasCardiac nurses break down how hypertension and coronary artery disease set the stage for ischemia, why “looks okay” can be dangerously misleading, and how silent symptoms in patients with diabetes can signal trouble early.They also cover key risk factors, perfusion and oxygen delivery, and the bedside pattern recognition nurses need to spot ACS and unstable rhythms before collapse.32 min
- 08The Inflamed Heart: Endocarditis, Pericarditis, Valvular Disease, and CardiomyopathyExplore the pathophysiology and nursing care for inflammatory cardiac conditions like endocarditis and pericarditis, including the life-threatening risks of cardiac tamponade. This episode also breaks down the mechanics of valvular dysfunction and the vital safety alerts every nurse must know when treating cardiomyopathy.9 min
- 09Dangle or Elevate? Master the Fundamentals of PAD and PVDLearn to distinguish between arterial and venous diseases by mastering clinical markers like intermittent claudication and stasis edema. This episode also explores emergency protocols for acute ischemia, aortic dissections, and critical VTE safety rules.8 min
- 10Upper Airway Emergencies and the Common Itis ConditionsThis episode breaks down the upper respiratory tract as a high-stakes airway system, covering anatomy, breathing mechanics, trauma red flags like CSF leaks, and emergency responses to obstruction.It also compares common itis conditions, including allergic rhinitis, viral rhinopharyngitis, sinusitis, and laryngitis, with key signs, causes, and treatment differences for nursing practice.14 min
- 11Pneumonia, TB, and Chest Trauma Red FlagsExplore the pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention bundles, and nursing priorities for lower respiratory infections including CAP, HAP, VAP, aspiration pneumonia, and tuberculosis. The episode also covers TB testing and isolation, plus critical assessment and management of chest trauma emergencies like rib fractures and flail chest.18 min
Your instructor
NSG3037 Adult Medical Surgical 1
This podcast will contain videos for the South University Va Beach Campus BSN students taking NSG3027 (Med-Surg 1) with Professor Murphy. The videos are meant to supplement learning and give NCLEX test taking tips and do not replace attendance in class or assigned lessons per syllabus.
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