Nursing Compass: Navigating Concepts
Claim This Podcastby Claire Gammon MSN, RN & Tammie Wilson MS, RN
Podcast Overview
<p>This series provides clear, practical lectures for <strong>Practical Nursing (LPN) students</strong> learning in a <strong>concept-based curriculum</strong>. While focused on the LPN role, the content supports all nursing students who want to strengthen their understanding of core concepts.</p><p>Each session covers essential areas of nursing practice—such as <strong>safety, communication, professional identity, perfusion, gas exchange, metabolism, elimination, tissue integrity, and more</strong>—with explanations that connect theory to real-world clinical care. Content is aligned to NCLEX-PN preparation and emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed for success in both classroom learning and clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Designed to simplify complex concepts, reinforce critical thinking, and build confidence, these lectures help nursing students move from learning to application at the bedside.</strong></p>
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8/26/2025
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Recent Episodes
February 6, 2026
Where Sodium Goes, Water Flows!
Diuretics aren’t magic—they’re physiology. In this episode, Claire and Tammie break down how diuretics work in the kidneys, why sodium loss makes water follow, and what nurses must assess before giving that “water pill.” From electrolyte imbalances and drug interactions to urine output, daily weights, and NCLEX-style priorities, this episode turns fluid balance into clear, practical nursing judgment. Perfect for nursing students and bedside nurses.
January 26, 2026
Metabolism, Medications, and Why Timing Is the Teaching
Medications only work when they align with the body’s metabolism. In this episode, Claire and Tammie explain why timing matters—using insulin, metformin, and thyroid medications to show how meals, sleep, organ function, and absorption shape medication safety. You’ll learn how mismatched timing leads to hypoglycemia, why holding metformin during contrast studies is a metabolic safety decision, and how effective patient education translates physiology into real-life choices. A must-listen for nursing students and bedside nurses building strong clinical judgment.
January 19, 2026
Pharmacology in 15: Feed or Hold
Medications don’t work just because they’re ordered. They work only if the body can absorb them, distribute them, and eliminate them safely. In this Pharmacology in 15 episode, Claire and Tammie walk through real bedside scenarios that force nurses to decide: Is this a safe pass, or does this medication need to be held? Using clinical examples like vomiting, diarrhea, NG suction, tube feeding, kidney impairment, and benzodiazepine use, this episode connects pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to everyday nursing judgment. Learn how absorption failures, medication accumulation, and exaggerated drug effects increase risks for breathing, falls, and organ injury—and why nurses often recognize these dangers before labs change. This episode is designed for nursing students and practicing nurses who want pharmacology that actually makes sense at the bedside.
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- What is Nursing Compass: Navigating Concepts?
<p>This series provides clear, practical lectures for <strong>Practical Nursing (LPN) students</strong> learning in a <strong>concept-based curriculum</strong>. While focused on the LPN role, the content supports all nursing students who want to strengthen their understanding of core concepts.</p><p>Each session covers essential areas of nursing practice—such as <strong>safety, communication, professional identity, perfusion, gas exchange, metabolism, elimination, tissue integrity, and more</strong>—with explanations that connect theory to real-world clinical care. Content is aligned to NCLEX-PN preparation and emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed for success in both classroom learning and clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Designed to simplify complex concepts, reinforce critical thinking, and build confidence, these lectures help nursing students move from learning to application at the bedside.</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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