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Nursing Compass: Navigating Concepts
by Claire Gammon MSN, RN & Tammie Wilson MS, RN
This series provides clear, practical lectures for *Practical Nursing (LPN) students* learning in a *concept-based curriculum*. While focused on the LPN role, the content supports all nursing students who want to strengthen their understanding of core concepts.Each session covers essential areas of nursing practice—such as *safety, communication, professional identity, perfusion, gas exchange, metabolism, elimination, tissue integrity, and more* —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.*Designed to simplify complex concepts, reinforce critical thinking, and build confidence, these lectures help nursing students move from learning to application at the bedside.*
Episodes
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Where Sodium Goes, Water Flows!
Ever wonder where all that fluid actually goes when a patient gets a “water pill”? In this Meds in Minutes episode of Navigating Nursing Concepts, Claire and Tammie break down diuretics in a way that finally makes kidney physiology click. We walk through how loop, thiazide, and potassium-sparing...
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Metabolism, Medications, and Why Timing Is the Teaching
Medications don’t work in isolation—they work inside a living, changing body. In this episode of Navigating Nursing Concepts, Claire and Tammie break down metabolism as the reason medications either stabilize patients or push them into danger. Using insulin, metformin, and thyroid medications as...
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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...
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Red Flags or Safe Pass
Pharmacology in 15 with Tammie & Claire. Before you memorize drug names or doses, you need to learn how nurses decide whether a medication is safe to give. In this episode, Tammie and Claire break down how nurses think through medication administration using clinical judgment, not memorization....
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Brains, Guts, and Good Calls: Clinical Judgment Explained
Clinical judgment isn’t just buzzwords—it’s the gutsy, brain-powered skill that keeps clients safe in complex, fast-changing situations. In this episode, Tammie and Claire cut through the jargon to define what clinical judgment really means, how it differs from critical thinking and clinical...
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Because Evidence Says So!
Tammie and Claire break down the backbone of safe nursing: evidence-based practice. From handwashing to pressure injury prevention, evidence isn’t just theory—it’s woven into every shift you work. Together, they uncover the recipe for EBP (research + nurse expertise + client preferences), explore...
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Clean Hands, Safe Moves
From germ control to back safety, this episode covers the foundations of safe nursing practice. Claire and Tammie break down the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals with a focus on infection prevention, hand hygiene, and creating a culture of safety where even nursing students…
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Caring: The Heartbeat of Nursing
In this episode, Tammie and Claire dive deep into one of the most essential threads that ties nursing together—caring. But this isn’t just about being polite or kind. It’s about the professional, ethical, and human responsibility of centering patients in their own care. Together, they explore how...
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It’s Not Just Words: Communication That Heals, Protects, and Connects
In nursing, your most powerful skill isn’t a procedure or a piece of equipment—it’s communication. In this episode, Claire & Tammie dive into the ways words (and silence) can heal, protect, and connect. From patient safety to trust-building, therapeutic interactions to professional teamwork…
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Care Coordination: Connecting the Dots and Putting the Puzzle Together
In this insightful episode, "Care Coordination: Connecting the Dots for Patient Safety," Claire & Tammie effectively break down the complex concept of care coordination in healthcare. They liken it to a successful sports team, where every player works together towards a common goal: the patient....
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Professionalism: Becoming the Nurse YOU Want to Be!
In this episode of Navigating Nursing Concepts, we dive into Professionalism in Nursing—a core concept for every student nurse. While this discussion is tailored to the Practical Nursing (LPN) role, the principles and examples apply across all levels of nursing education, including RN programs....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This series provides clear, practical lectures for *Practical Nursing (LPN) students* learning in a *concept-based curriculum*. While focused on the LPN role, the content supports all nursing students who want to strengthen their understanding of core concepts.Each session covers essential areas of nursing practice—such as *safety, communication, professional identity, perfusion, gas exchange, metabolism, elimination, tissue integrity, and more* —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.*Designed to simplify complex concepts, reinforce critical thinking, and build confidence, these lectures help nursing students move from learning to application at the bedside.*
HOSTED BY
Claire Gammon MSN, RN & Tammie Wilson MS, RN
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This series provides clear, practical lectures for *Practical Nursing (LPN) students* learning in a *concept-based curriculum*. While focused on the LPN role, the content supports all nursing students who want to strengthen their understanding of core concepts.Each session covers essential areas of...
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