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I’m Maureen, but my students call me “Nurse Mo.” I’m a nurse, educator, podcastor and founder of Straight A Nursing. I’ve been a nurse for more than 12 years and have helped thousands of students thrive in nursing school.

I created Straight A Nursing because I remember what it felt like to be excited about school but also a little bit scared. When I started my program, I knew I wanted to have a positive experience…after all, I’d worked so hard for this dream! No way was I going to let anxiety, stress and fear steal my joy!

The problem was, there weren't any online resources for nursing school help at that time. I had to figure it out all on my own. And once I did, I never looked back. I refused to pull all-nighters (because I didn’t have to), I took time for a bit of self-care, and I graduated at the top of my class with a 4.0 GPA.

Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to providing nursing school help through this website, the Straight A Nursing podcast, and robust online programs.

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Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) components for nursing students podcast episode - Straight A Nursing

Components of the BMP – ENCORE! #303

By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN | October 15, 2026
Listen to this episode here by hitting play above or straight from your favorite podcast player. The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) is one of the most common lab tests ordered for your patients. This episode breaks down the 8 components of the BMP, which are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, carbon dioxide, glucose, BUN and creatinine.…
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What to expect during a typical clinical day in nursing school article and Straight A Nursing podcast episode #512

What to Expect on a Typical Clinical Day: An Hour-by-Hour Guide

By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN | September 10, 2026
Listen to this episode here by hitting play above or straight from your favorite podcast player. It’s the night before clinical and you can’t sleep. Maybe it’s your very first shift ever, or maybe it’s just any clinical shift that you’re feeling stressed about. Either way, your mind keeps looping through the same questions. Where…
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Acute Kidney Injury Explained for Nursing Students

#509: Acute Kidney Injury Made Easy

By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN | August 27, 2026
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)? Acute kidney injury is one of the most common complications in hospitalized patients. AKI is a sudden, typically reversible decline in kidney function marked by rising creatinine and/or reduced urine output. The global nonprofit organization, Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), has identified criteria for AKI, defining it as…
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beers list of medications, beers criteria for nursing students

What is the Beers List of Medications? – ENCORE! #169

By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN | August 20, 2026
The Beers list of medications, or Beers Criteria, is a list of medications which are considered to be potentially harmful medications for individuals over 65 years old due to risks or side effects that outweigh the benefits. In this episode, you’ll learn: Listen to this episode here by hitting play above or straight from your…
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clinical is not a test

#506: Clinical Is Not a Test (Most of the Time)

By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN | August 13, 2026
How to learn in your nursing school clinical rotations Clinical always seems to inspire feelings of both excitement and low-grade terror. It’s high-stakes and feels vulnerable, but surviving clinical and actually learning in clinical are two very different things. I remember my first clinical day like it was yesterday. I was so focused on not…
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Tips for Thriving in Pediatric Clinicals - Straight A Nursing podcast

Tips for Thriving in Pediatric Clinicals – ENCORE! #360

By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN | August 6, 2026
Listen to this episode here by hitting play above or straight from your favorite podcast player. The best way to prepare for your pediatric clinicals is to review a few specific things in advance, so you can make the most of your experience from day one. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 6 pediatric…
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