STAT Stitch Deep Dive Podcast Beyond The Bedside

***NO EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL IN THIS EPISODE***This is the first episode of the podcast. I basically talk about me.

This episode is about assessing the skin. we are using the Webber/ Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing.

This episode is all about assessing the Neurologic System.

This is an episode of assessing the eyes. We are using the 7th edition Webber and Kelley Health Assessment of Nursing. This is not meant to replace reading the text.

This isn’t just another lecture—this is ear assessment broken down ER-style. In a 46-minute, 35-second deep dive, “HA Ears – 9:26:25, 09.21” strips away the fluff and gets straight to what matters when you’re in the trenches. From inspection and palpation to hearing tests and red-flag findings, this audio drills in the essentials with the kind of clarity you need when seconds count. No textbook jargon, just practical, high-yield knowledge delivered in a way that sticks. Whether you’re grinding for exams or sharpening your clinical edge, this recording keeps you locked in on the fundamentals that save time, earn points, and ultimately save lives. Plug in, tune out the noise, and get the review you actually need.

Head and neck assessments aren’t just another box to check—they’re frontline intel when things go south. In “HA Head & Neck” you get a hard-hitting, 45-minute breakdown that cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters in the bay or at the bedside. We’re talking cranial nerves, lymph nodes, thyroid checks, airway assessment, and the subtle red flags that can flip a stable patient into an emergency. This isn’t about memorizing for the sake of it—it’s about knowing what to do when you’ve got a patient crashing and no time to second-guess. Delivered straight, sharp, and to the point, this audio makes complex anatomy and clinical steps stick in a way you’ll remember under pressure. If you’re prepping for an exam, a shift, or just want your skills razor-sharp, this session locks in the essentials ER nurses, trauma teams, and critical care staff rely on every day.

When it comes to cardiovascular assessment, you don’t get second chances. “CV Primer –” is a 9-minute, 55-second breakdown that gets you primed fast without wasting a second. This isn’t a textbook recital—it’s the kind of straight, no-fluff talk you’d get from an ER nurse who’s stood over crashing patients and had to make decisions in the moment. The audio cuts straight into the essentials: inspection, palpation, auscultation, and the subtle findings that separate a routine check from a red-alert situation. Heart sounds, murmurs, jugular venous distention, peripheral perfusion—it’s all covered in a way that connects the dots between the classroom, the exam, and the bedside.

This recording is built for nursing students, new grads, and clinicians who want to reinforce their foundation with high-yield, practical review. The pacing is deliberate: fast enough to keep you locked in, but structured so you can actually retain what matters. You’ll hear how to prioritize abnormal findings, when to escalate, and why catching small changes in the cardiovascular exam can be the difference between stabilizing a patient and missing a ticking time bomb. Whether you’re on your commute, squeezing in a review before clinicals, or getting your head straight before exams, this session gives you the tools to sharpen your instincts and strengthen your confidence.

Plug in. Zone out the noise. Get the CV essentials in under 10 minutes—the way they were meant to be delivered: clear, focused, and battle-tested.

PHARM Amox” is an audio lesson zeroing in on amoxicillin pharmacology. It delivers a structured, no-nonsense review of therapeutic uses, contraindications, side effects, administration, and nursing management. Designed for nursing students and clinicians, this fast-paced, high-yield refresher sharpens the essentials you need for safe patient care and exam success.

This episode covers the non-lethal aspects of CAD and Chronic Stable Angina. Be mindful of the AI host getting some of the pronunciations wrong. and them saying stuff like "hash tag tag tag or what ever. enjoy guys!

This is everything HTN. Enjoy :)

This is a quick primer for CAD. You can listen to this before or after you read to help connect the high yield material.

This is all about Heart Failure.

This is the Primer Episode of HF.

This episode is over cancer. THE ONLY SPECIFIC CANCERS COVERED ARE BREAST, CERVICAL, AND PROSTATE.

this is roughly a 6 minute primer episode over the oncology episode.

This episode is everything PAD, PVD, and other venous and arterial pathologies

This is the PAD/ PVD Primer Episode. Use this episode before or after reading so it can help you see what the important stuff is. Enjoy :)

This episode CONTAINS NO EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL. This episode details how the subjects are set up.

Season 1= Health Assessment

Season 2- Medical Surgical

Season 3- Pharmacology

This episode is all about assessing the heart and heart sounds and neck vasculature. ❤️

This episode is everything Anti-Diabetic and Insulins. All of this material is being pulled from PDR (Physician's Desk Reference)

PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE: ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS

Covers Insulin, Glipizide (Sulfonylurea), Metformin (Biguanide), and Glucagon — focusing on MOA, red-flag effects, nursing priorities, and top NCLEX points.

I. INSULIN (Lispro, Aspart, Humulin R, Novolin N)

MOA: Promotes glucose uptake → stored as glycogen. Use: Type 1 DM, sometimes Type 2. Major Risk: Hypoglycemia — trembling, sweating, confusion, tachycardia. Priority: If conscious, give 4 oz OJ; if mild, check glucose first. Other Concerns: Somogyi (night hypoglycemia → AM rebound), Dawn Phenomenon (AM hyperglycemia), Lipodystrophy (rotate sites). Teach: Recognize hypo/hyper signs, store insulin refrigerated, avoid heat/light. Interactions: ↑BG—steroids, thiazides. ↓BG—MAOIs, aspirin, TCAs. NCLEX Tips: 1️⃣ Hypoglycemia = Priority. 2️⃣ Somogyi vs Dawn. 3️⃣ Store properly.

II. SULFONYLUREAS (GLIPIZIDE)

MOA: Stimulates pancreas → ↑ insulin. Use: Type 2 DM with functioning β-cells. Risk: Hypoglycemia (especially if no meal), weight gain, GI upset. Teach: Take 30 min before meals; always eat right after. Avoid: Renal/hepatic impairment. NCLEX Tips: 1️⃣ Take before meal. 2️⃣ Never skip eating. 3️⃣ Watch for hypoglycemia.

III. BIGUANIDES (METFORMIN)

MOA: ↓ hepatic glucose production, ↑ insulin sensitivity. Use: Type 2 DM (normal renal/hepatic function). Risk: Metallic taste; lactic acidosis in renal/hepatic impairment. Priority: Monitor renal/hepatic labs; hold before contrast dye studies. NCLEX Tips: 1️⃣ Liver = Target. 2️⃣ Monitor kidney. 3️⃣ Hold before procedures.

IV. HYPERGLYCEMIC AGENT (GLUCAGON)

MOA: ↑ BG via glycogenolysis (liver). Use: Severe hypoglycemia when oral glucose unavailable. Priority: Emergency only—administer IM/IV; follow with carbs when awake. NCLEX Tips: 1️⃣ Use when patient can’t take PO. 2️⃣ Fast-acting, life-saving.

Rapid Recall: 💉 Insulin: Pushes glucose in. 💊 Glipizide: Squeezes pancreas. ⚙️ Metformin: Stops liver sugar dump. 🚨 Glucagon: Brings glucose out.