In this episode, Jess covers the first body system included in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse exam content outline, Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam. GU, GYN, and OB will be covered in future episodes.

Acute abdomen (2:23)

Appendicitis (4:39)

Peritonitis (7:02)

Bowel perforation (8:23)

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (9:29)

Bleeding (12:09)

Cholecystitis (15:31)

Cirrhosis (16:55)

Diverticulitis (19:31)

Esophageal varices (20:34)

Foreign bodies (25:17)

Hepatitis (28:37)

Intussusception (34:00)

Obstructions (35:35)

Pancreatitis (37:33)

GI trauma (39:02)

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In this episode, Jess covers section 3 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Neurologic Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Neurological Emergencies section.

Neurological Disorders (1:05)

Headache (7:13)

Increased Intracranial Pressure (9:08)

Meningitis (16:36)

Seizure Disorders (19:23)

Stroke (24:05)

Transient Ischemic Attack (24:52)

Head & spinal cord trauma (31:51)

Neurogenic shock (43:58)

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In this episode, Jess covers section 2 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Respiratory Emergencies. 18 questions on the CEN exam come from the Respiratory Emergencies section.

Aspiration (1:10)

Asthma (4:30)

COPD (10:02)

Infections (14:40)

Inhalation Injuries (21:31)

Obstruction (30:13)

Pleural Effusion (35:10)

Pneumothorax (36:02)

Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema (39:31)

Pulmonary Embolus (43:12)

Respiratory Trauma (46:23)

Pulmonary Hypertension (50:19)

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In this episode, Jess covers section 1 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Cardiovascular Emergencies. 19 questions on the CEN exam come from the Cardiovascular Emergencies section.

Acute coronary syndrome (1:11)

Aneurysm and dissection (11:34)

Cardiopulmonary arrest (14:33)

Dysrhythmias (18:20)

Endocarditis (40:28)

Heart failure (46:00)

Hypertension (49:06)

Pericardial tamponade (44:22)

Pericarditis (42:25)

Peripheral vascular disease (54:24)

Thromboembolic disease (1:00:55)

Cardiovascular trauma (1:04:12)

Cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock (1:06:01)

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This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.

Certified & Slightly Panicked with Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT. You’ve got cheat sheets in your pocket and self-doubt in your gut. Welcome to the club. Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency and critical care nurses who are chasing credentials, fighting imposter syndrome, and still showing up everyday to do the dang thing. Hosted by Jess Roberts, a highly certified Registered Nurse who knows what it feels like to question yourself even when you’ve earned every letter. This show brings you bite-sized breakdowns of each nursing certification exam and much more. Expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and maybe a few stories from the field as we break down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. All designed to fit into your chaotic nurse life. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence (did I just hear a pump alarm in my sleep?), this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get you certified.

Instagram: @nurse.jessr

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Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com

This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employers.