Guided by 20-year experienced ICU nurse Brooke Wallace and powered by AI — here's your study buddy from the classroom to the bedside.
Think Like A Nurse is your go-to podcast for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses who want to survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into practice.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode features conversational insights based on common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. The discussions are designed to feel like listening in on a supportive study session — connecting evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and clinical wisdom in a relatable way.
Whether you're tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, or learning to manage your first 12-hour shift, this podcast helps you grow in confidence, knowledge, and resilience — from student nurse to strong nurse.
Inspired by the most common FAQs from nursing students and new grads, this podcast answers the real questions future nurses are asking: How do I survive pharmacology? How do I talk to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical pearls alongside honest conversations about the challenges of nursing school and early practice.
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Guided by 20-year experienced ICU nurse Brooke Wallace and powered by AI — here's your study buddy from the classroom to the bedside.
Think Like A Nurse is your go-to podcast for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses who want to survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into practice.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode features conversational insights based on common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. The discussions are designed to feel like listening in on a supportive study session — connecting evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and clinical wisdom in a relatable way.
Whether you're tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, or learning to manage your first 12-hour shift, this podcast helps you grow in confidence, knowledge, and resilience — from student nurse to strong nurse.
Inspired by the most common FAQs from nursing students and new grads, this podcast answers the real questions future nurses are asking: How do I survive pharmacology? How do I talk to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical pearls alongside honest conversations about the challenges of nursing school and early practice.
Understanding Preload, Afterload, and Contractility for Nurses
Think Like A Nurse
20 minutes 12 seconds
2 weeks ago
Understanding Preload, Afterload, and Contractility for Nurses
This masterclass breaks down the critical components of hemodynamics—preload, afterload, and contractility—essential knowledge for every nurse working in critical care. Learn how to assess and intervene effectively to manage tissue perfusion, optimize cardiac output, and improve patient outcomes. This session covers the importance of understanding cardiac output (CO) and cardiac index (CI), explains the role of preload (fluid levels), afterload (vascular resistance), and contractility (the heart’s squeezing power), and introduces key nursing interventions. By mastering these concepts, nurses can take proactive, evidence-based actions to prevent complications and reduce mortality in critically ill patients. Whether you're studying for CCRN, starting out in the ICU, or just want to grasp this key concept better, I hope this podcast will help!
Think Like A Nurse
Guided by 20-year experienced ICU nurse Brooke Wallace and powered by AI — here's your study buddy from the classroom to the bedside.
Think Like A Nurse is your go-to podcast for nursing students, NCLEX test-takers, and new graduate nurses who want to survive nursing school, thrive in clinicals, and step confidently into practice.
Powered by AI and real-world nursing experience, each episode features conversational insights based on common questions and challenges faced by student and new graduate nurses. The discussions are designed to feel like listening in on a supportive study session — connecting evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and clinical wisdom in a relatable way.
Whether you're tackling pharmacology, preparing for clinicals, or learning to manage your first 12-hour shift, this podcast helps you grow in confidence, knowledge, and resilience — from student nurse to strong nurse.
Inspired by the most common FAQs from nursing students and new grads, this podcast answers the real questions future nurses are asking: How do I survive pharmacology? How do I talk to patients with confidence? What should I expect on my first 12-hour shift?
Created by seasoned ICU nurse Brooke Wallace, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPTC, each episode delivers practical study tips, NCLEX prep strategies, and real-world clinical pearls alongside honest conversations about the challenges of nursing school and early practice.
