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Certified and Slightly Panicked

Certified and Slightly Panicked

By: Jess Roberts
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Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency/critical care nurses who are chasing credentials and fighting imposter syndrome. Hosted by Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT, a highly certified Registered Nurse, you can expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and stories from the field as she breaks down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence, this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get certified!Jess Roberts
Episodes
  • Obstetrical Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode, Jess covers part 4/4 in section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, obstetrical emergencies. Section 4 includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions on the exam.


    Abruptio placenta (2:53)

    Ectopic pregnancy (5:55)

    Emergent delivery (8:28)

    Hemorrhage (20:39)

    Hyperemesis gravidarum (23:17)

    Neonatal resuscitation (14:08)

    Placenta previa (24:38)

    Postpartum infection (26:12)

    Preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome (30:39)

    Preterm labor (40:58)

    Threatened/spontaneous abortion (44:50)

    Obstetric trauma (51:26)


    Check out this episode of "The MDM" podcast. Dr. Jessica Adkins and Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger both had miscarriages and because they live in Kentucky, they could not get mifepristone, which is the standard of care, and both suffered consequences.


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    Email: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com



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    1 hr
  • Genitourinary & Gynecology Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review
    Jul 28 2025

    In this episode, Jess covers genitourinary and gynecology emergencies with the help of a special guest! Section 4 of the Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN) exam outline includes gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, and obstetrical emergencies and makes up 18 questions of the exam.


    Genitourinary infections (4:53)

    Priapism (13:41)

    Renal calculi (15:46)

    Testicular torsion (21:44)

    Genitourinary trauma (27:08)

    Urinary retention (28:54)

    Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (30:59)

    Gynecological infections (33:58)

    Ovarian disorders (e.g., cyst, torsion, rupture) (35:33)

    Sexual assault and battery (39:49)

    Gynecological trauma (42:32)


    TikTok: @nurse.jessr

    Instagram: @nurse.jessr

    Email Jess: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com


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

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    45 mins
  • Gastrointestinal Emergencies- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review
    Jul 17 2025

    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)


    TikTok: @nurse.jessr

    Instagram: @nurse.jessr

    Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com


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

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    43 mins
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