BREAKDOWN
by The Telling Network
Medication errors and how to advocate for yourself
About this podcast
Stop struggling and start succeeding. From The Telling Network comes Breakdown, the definitive educational podcast hosted by AI learning specialists Dave and Amy. Whether you're navigating high school exams, collegiate coursework, or professional certification, Dave and Amy offer razor-sharp, essential summaries of the topics you need to master. Get the crucial facts, understand the key concepts, and unlock your academic potential with every episode.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- Medication errors and how to advocate for yourself · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 9Today, we will be discussing the summary of hospital emergencies, breaking down the "Code Blue" process, the crash cart, and how the team works to save a life.This content is not…
- What nurses wish patients knew · 6 min · Season 3 Episode 8Today, we will be discussing the summary of hospital pharmacy, breaking down how meds are given, the "five rights" of a nurse, and preventing errors at the bedside.This content…
- Why your nurse are the MVPs of your care · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 7Today, we will be discussing the summary of the Operating Room (OR), breaking down the roles of the surgeon, the scrub tech, and the anesthesia team.This content is not sponsored…
- The Ghost shifts - The 3:00 AM madness · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 6Today, we will be discussing the summary of diagnostic tests, breaking down the process of blood work, X-rays, and CT scans, so you know what they are looking for. This content…
- How families handle the Big Decisions · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 5Today, we will be discussing the summary of being "admitted," breaking down the difference between the ER and a hospital room, and how care changes overnight. This content is not…
- The high-stakes world of life support · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 4Today, we will be discussing the summary of Intensive Care, breaking down the equipment, the monitoring, and what it means when a patient is "critical but stable." This content…
- What to say to doctors to get them to listen · 6 min · Season 3 Episode 3Today, we will be discussing the summary of patient rights, breaking down the process of informed consent, "AMA" (Against Medical Advice), and your right to say no. This content…
- The difference between a True Emergency and an Urgent Care · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 2Today, we will be discussing the summary of information regarding the "back of the house" in the ER, breaking down how doctors and nurses move patients from the door to a bed…
- How "Triage" actually works | (Why you’ve been waiting 4 hours) · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 1Today, we will be discussing the summary of how hospitals sort patients, breaking down the process into key parts: the triage nurse, vitals, and why some wait longer than others…
- EMT: Incident Management (MCI) · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 40Chapter 40, Incident Management. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook cover key aspects of hazmat response, including identifying…
- EMT - Trauma: Reading the Unseen · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 25Chapter 25, Behavioral Health Emergencies. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook about various concepts related to energy and…
- EMT - The Human Body Breakdown · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 6Chapter 6, The Human Body. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook about an overview of human anatomy and physiology for emergency…
- EMT - Patient Assessment (Video) · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 10Chapter 10, Patient Assessment. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook about patient assessment, breaking down the process into five…
- PSD - Ethics and Legal Accountability · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 5This episode explores the legal and ethical responsibilities of California’s public safety dispatchers. From upholding integrity and impartiality to protecting sensitive data…
- PSD - Radio · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, we spotlight the vital role of radio communication in public safety. From mastering FCC regulations and advanced systems like 800 MHz to using clear, concise…
- PSD - Principles and Practices · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 4This episode dives into the rigorous training of California’s public safety dispatchers, highlighting adult learning principles, phased instruction, and the POST Basic Dispatcher…
- PSD - Role, Skills, and Training · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 2Welcome to Chapter 1! In this episode, we explore the vital role of California’s public safety dispatchers, now officially recognized as first responders under AB 1945. From…
- PSD - Intro · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome to the introduction of Public Safety Dispatcher. This episode will show details of the specific courses and requirements necessary to attain the certificate, suggesting a…
- EMT - Terrorism Response and Disaster Management · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 41Chapter 41, Terrorism Response and Disaster Management. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook, which presents a case study of a mass…
- EMT - Transport Operations · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 38Chapter 38, Transport Operations. Today we will be discussing the summary of information from the EMT course textbook, focusing on ambulance operations and emergency scene…







