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Postoperative (Postop) Complications

Postoperative (Postop) Complications

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Outline

Overview

  1. Postoperative complications
    1. Issues that occur after surgery
    2. When do they occur?
      1. Immediately
      2. Early postop
      3. Late postop
    3. Due to
      1. Specific surgery
      2. Anesthesia
      3. Pre-existing conditions
      4. Unknown reasons
    4. Key to decreasing
      1. Know
        1. Possible complications
        2. Actions to prevent and treat
      2. Importance
        1. Patient safety

Nursing Points

General

  1. Airway obstruction
    1. Common causes
      1. Tongue is relaxed
        1. Anesthesia
        2. Muscle relaxant
    2. Patient presentation
      1. Snoring
      2. Little or no air movement
      3. Decreased O2 saturation
    3. Action
      1. Stimulate patient
      2. Position patient on right side
        1. “Recovery” position
          1. Tongue moves forward opens airway
      3. Chin tilt or jaw thrust
  2. Laryngospasm
    1. Irritable airway/obstruction
      1. Muscles of airway contract
    2. Patient presentation
      1. Agitation
      2. Decreased O2 saturation
      3. No breath sounds
      4. Crowing sound
        1. With incomplete obstruction
    3. Action
      1. Calm reassurance to awake patient
      2. Remove irrititating stimulus
        1. Suction secretions
      3. Hyperextend patient’s neck
      4. Oxygenate patient
      5. Notify provider and anesthesia
        1. Prepare to administer
          1. Medications
            1. Aerosals
            2. Midazolam (Versed)
            3. Muscle relaxant
          2. Positive pressure ventilation
      6. Reintubation
        1. Last resort
  3. Bronchospasm
    1. Spasms of bronchial tubes
    2. Patient presentation
      1. Wheezing
      2. Dyspnea
      3. Use of accessory muscles
      4. Tachypnea
    3. Action
      1. Inhaled bronchodilators
        1. 1st choice of therapy
  4. Hypotension
    1. Blood pressure
      1. 20% less than baseline
    2. Common cause
      1. Hypovolemia
        1. Blood loss during surgery
        2. Inadequate fluid replacement
    3. Patient presentation
      1. Rapid, thready pulse
      2. Disorientation
      3. Restlessness
    4. Action
      1. IV fluids
  5. Hypertension
    1. Blood pressure
      1. 20% above baseline
    2. Common causes
      1. Volume overload
      2. Pain
      3. Anxiety
      4. Hypoxemia
    3. Patient presentation
      1. Headache
      2. Mental status changes
    4. Actions
      1. Diuretics
      2. Fluid restriction
      3. Hemodynamic monitoring
      4. Medications
        1. Analgesics
        2. Antihypertensives
  6. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
    1. Affects 30% of postop patients
    2. Common causes
      1. Female
      2. History PONV/motion sickness
      3. Nonsmoker
      4. Opioids
      5. Nitrous oxide
      6. Pain
    3. Action
      1. Prevention
        1. Antiemetics
          1. Zofran
          2. Scopolamine patch
  7. Acute pain
    1. Follow facility guidelines
      1. Priority in PACU
      2. Subjective to patient
      3. Use scale
      4. Reassess
    2. Actions
      1. Pharmacologic
        1. Trend towards nonopioids
          1. Blocks preoperative
      2. Nonpharmacologic
        1. Repositioning
        2. Verbal reassurance
        3. Imagery
  8. Urinary retention
    1. Patient presentation
      1. Unable to urinate
    2. Common causes
      1. Anesthesia
      2. Surgery specific
    3. Actions
      1. Catheterization
      2. Encouragement
      3. Medications
  9. Hemorrhage
    1. Excessive blood loss
    2. Patient presentation
      1. Dressing saturation
      2. Excessive blood in drain
      3. Hypotension
    3. Action
      1. Notify provider
      2. Possible return to OR
  10. Infection
    1. Within 30 days
    2. Patient presentation
      1. Redness
      2. Swelling
      3. Fever
      4. Drainage
      5. Pain
    3. Action
      1. Prevention
        1. Antibiotics
        2. Wound care
      2. Notify provider
  11. Embolism
    1. Blocking substance
      1. Blood, air, fat
    2. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
      1. Pain
      2. Swelling
    3. Pulmonary embolism (PE)
      1. Shortness of breath
      2. Chest pain
    4. Action
      1. Prevention
        1. DVT protocol
      2. Notify provider
  12. Surgical site issues
    1. Wound dehiscence
      1. Separation of surgical incision
        1. Abdomen
      2. Common causes
        1. Increase in abdominal pressure
          1. Coughing, sneezing, bearing down
        2. Infection
        3. Obesity
        4. Improper surgical closure
      3. Action
        1. Notify provider
    2. Wound evisceration
      1. Protrusion of bowel or abdominal organs
        1. Emergency!
      2. Common causes
        1. See wound dehiscence causes
      3. Action
        1. Assess patients vitals
        2. Notify provider immediately
        3. Cover with saline soaked dressing
  13. Confusion/agitation/emergence delirium
    1. Common causes
      1. Hypoxemia
      2. Anesthesia
      3. Pain
      4. Anxiety
    2. Patient presentation
      1. Restlessness
      2. Disoriented
      3. Delirious
    3. Action
      1. Oxygen administration
      2. Reorient patient
      3. Remove cause
      4. Pain management
  14. Postoperative hypothermia
    1. Temperature less than 96.8 degrees farenheit
      1. Prolongs recovery time
    2. Common causes
      1. Anesthesia
      2. Length of surgery
      3. Fluid shift
    3. Patient presentation
      1. Shivering
    4. Actions
      1. Oxygen administration
      2. Rewarming
        1. Blankets
        2. Warming units

Nursing Concepts

  1. Comfort
  2. Safety
  3. Oxygenation
  4. Thermoregulation

Patient Education

  1. Teach patient
    1. Express needs
      1. Pain
      2. Discomfort
    2. Ask questions!
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Transcript

Hey guys!  I’m excited today to talk to you about the complications that can occur postoperatively to the surgical patient!

What are postoperative or “postop” complications?  So these are issues that are going to occur after surgery….so exactly when?  Well these issues can be immediately, early postop, or even late in the postop period and they can be due to the actual surgical procedure, anesthesia, or even a pre-existing condition or an unknown reason.  So obviously patient safety is what we are always striving for so knowing the complications that are possible and having knowledge of the actions to prevent and treat are how postoperative nurses accomplish this! Ok guys so there are quite a few issues that can occur to the postoperative surgical patient at various times following surgery.  In the following slides we are going to look a little closer at specific complications!

Ok guys so as you know airway is always the most important!  Because surgical patients often receive anesthesia we are always super concerned about airway in the immediate postoperative period.  Airway obstruction is one of those complications we watch for. Sometimes because of muscle relaxants and anesthesia the patient’s own tongue obstructs the airway.  Because of this the patient might snore and start to desaturate. We will stimulate the patient, position on the right side which is the “recovery” position as it moves the tongue and opens the airway, or possibly do a chin tilt.

So a few more respiratory complications that are common that we must consider are laryngospasms and bronchospasms.  As you can see here a laryngospasm occurs when there is something irritating the vocal cords. Patients can present as being agitated, have decreased o2 saturations, they can make a crowing sound if there is complete obstruction.  The first step is to remove the irritating stimuli, so if there are secretions the patient may need to be suctioned, also hyperextend the patient’s neck, provide oxygen, notify anesthesia because the patient may need medicated and possibly reintubated as a last resort.  Bronchospasms are also common where the bronchial tubes spasm which can cause wheezing and difficult breathing. The first choice of therapy for bronchospams are inhaled bronchodilators.

All right so postoperative complications can also include cardiovascular issues.  Hypotension is one of these complications and it’s typically due to hypovolemia or blood loss because of the surgery.  Common actions are to replace IV fluids or even give the patient blood products if necessary. Hypertension is another cardiovascular complication that occurs. Typically caused by pain or even volume overload, pay attention to if this patient had hypertension preoperatively because this might be why this issue is occurring.  If the hypertension is due to pain or volume overload you may give the patient pain medications or even diuretics. 

Alright guys so postoperative nausea and vomiting or PONV is a super common complication that we see!  In fact it can occur in up to 30% of surgical patients. So what causes PONV? Well being a female increases a patient’s chances as well as a history of motion sickness or previous PNOV.  Also guys some medications that we use to put the patient under anesthesia can increase the risk. So hopefully PONV is identified by the patient in the preoperative period so that the anesthesia team can try their best in preventing this from occurring.  They often will use antiemetics like Zofran or a scopolamine patch to help decrease this. Guys this is a super important complication to try and prevent as it can increase the length of the postop stay for the patient and is extremely discomforting as the patient is also dealing with a new surgery.

So pain is probably the complication that patients are most concerned about!  Remember pain is subjective to the patient and we believe what they tell us! Follow your facilities policy with pain control including assessment scales like a numeric rating scale or a visual scale and always reassess!  So we treat the patients with pharmacologic interventions like pain medications and nonpharmacologic interventions like repositioning and reassurance. 

So as weird as it may sound sometimes anesthesia creates urination issues in patients, either they physically can’t or they just do not feel the urge.  Sometimes this is anesthesia related or surgery specific. It is a good idea to encourage the patient to try to go to the bathroom even if they feel like they don’t have to.  Sometimes though it is necessary to straight cath the patient or give certain medications!

Guys embolisms, any blocking substance like a blood clot, fat particle, or air can create issues in our patients like deep vein thrombosis or DVT and pulmonary embolisms.  We always need to be following our facilities DVT prophylaxis protocols like the application of compression stockings or sequential compression devices to prevent this complication.  Know the signs of these issues like pain, redness, swelling to an extremity or shortness of breath! And of course you are going to notify the provider if you suspect this!

Excessive blood loss or hemorrhage is also a postoperative complication that must be addressed!  PACU RNs are very good at assessing the dressings and also managing the patient’s drains to monitor blood loss after the surgery.  Guys if a patient is saturating dressings quickly and frequently the provider must be notified. It is possible that the patient might have to return to the OR.

So guys infection is most definitely a critical postoperative complication but you might not see it until late postoperatively.  Surgical site infections typically occur within 30 days after the procedure. The surgical area may be red, tender, there may be discharge or pus, and the patient may have a fever.  Steps are always taken to prevent these issues from occurring so be sure to check out the lessons available on the sterile field, surgical prep, and intraoperative nursing priorities.  Prevention is key! Notify the provider if an infection is suspected, the patient will most likely be treated with an antibiotic.

Ok so what about surgical site complications!? I just want to mention thankfully these issues are not too common but you do need to be able to recognize them!  Wound dehiscence and evisceration are issues that need to be handled immediately! Guys dehiscence is the separation of a surgical incision that typically occurs to abdominal incisions because of increased abdominal pressure from coughing, sneezing, bearing down.  You can see an extreme case of wound dehiscence here in this picture. Wound evisceration is a medical emergency and should treated that way! This is when not only is the surgical site separated but there is protrusion of bowel and/or abdominal organs. Guys a few things need to happen you need to assess your patient because this complication can cause shock, you need to apply a saline soaked dressing in a sterile fashion, and you need to notify the provider.  Guys the patient will most definitely be returning to the OR!

It is not uncommon to have a patient that is just waking up from anesthesia postoperatively to be a little confused.  Cognitive issues including agitation, confusion, and emergence delirium are common. I probably see this in a patient a couple of times a week!  Some common causes are hypoxemia, anesthesia, and pain. Guys typically reorienting the patient helps to resolve these cognitive issues but so can  giving the patient oxygen and pain medications.  

Postoperative hypothermia is a complication that is common to the postoperative patient and is defined by a temperature less than 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit.  Usually guys this occurs because of anesthesia and is even more common when surgeries are lengthy. Shivering is a common indication. Actions that we use to treat this in our patients is by rewarming with warm blankets and warming units.  Be sure to check out our lesson on intraoperative complications where you can learn even more about perioperative hypothermia.

Okay guys so what nursing concepts can we apply to postoperative complications? Obviously our goal is to always keep our patients safe and with that oxygenation is extremely important. Pain control it’s a huge concern in the postoperative period and something that we focus on to keep our patients comfortable.

Ok guys lets look at some key points!  Postoperative complications occur after surgery.  They can be due to anesthesia, the surgery, or other comorbidities. They can occur at different times but we should know the possibilities and the actions to prevent and treat.  Respiratory complications like laryngospasms which occurs with an irritant to the vocal cords and bronchospasms which occurs when the bronchials are spasming. Cardiovascular complications can also occur like hypotension which is usually because of hypovolemia and hypertension which can be from pain, anxiety, or volume overload.  Cognitive issues like agitation, confusion, and delirium can occur usually due to anesthesia, reorient the patient and provide pain management if necessary. Embolisms are also a complication which can result in a DVT or PE, follow your facilities DVT protocol. Postoperative hypothermia where the patient’s temperature is less than 96.8 Degrees Farenheit, patient might shiver, warming interventions should be utilized.  Excessive bleeding or hemorrhage is another complication where the provider should be notified as the patient may need to return to surgery. Finally postoperative nausea and vomiting is very common, antiemetics and fluids utilized to treat and prevent and surgical site issues like dehiscence or surgical site separation and evisceration or protruding organs is a medical emergency and the provider should be notified immediately!

Okay guys I hope you enjoyed this lesson on postoperative complications! Make sure you check out all the resouerces attached to this lesson, as well as teh rest of the lessons in this course! Now, go out and be your best self today. And, as always, happy nursing!

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Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Incompetent Cervix
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mastitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Maternal-Fetal Dyad Using GTPAL
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meconium Aspiration
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neonatal Jaundice | Hyperbilirubinemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Newborns
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Placenta Previa
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) / Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Preterm Labor / Premature Labor
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Process of Labor
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Nursing Care Plan for Newborn Reflexes
Nursing Case Study for Maternal Newborn
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Nutritional Requirements
OB (Labor) Nurse Report to OB (Postpartum) Nurses
OB Course Introduction
OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)
OB Pharm and What Drugs You HAVE to Know – Live Tutoring Archive
Obstetric Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Obstetrical Procedures
Opioid Analgesics in Pregnancy
Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)
Oxytocin (Pitocin) Nursing Considerations
Pediatric Vital Signs (VS)
Physiological Changes
Phytonadione (Vitamin K)
Phytonadione (Vitamin K) for Newborn
Placenta Previa
Placenta Previa for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)
Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)
Postpartum Discomforts
Postpartum Hematoma
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Postpartum Interventions
Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes
Postpartum Thrombophlebitis
Precipitous Labor
Preeclampsia (45 min)
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and HELLP Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate
Pregnancy Labs
Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)
Preload and Afterload
Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)
Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP BUGS)
Process of Labor
Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic (4 P’s)
Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic (ALPPPS)
Process of Labor – Live Tutoring Archive
Process of Labor 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Promethazine (Phenergan) Nursing Considerations
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins in Pregnancy
Protein (PROT) Lab Values
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam)
Rh Immune Globulin in Pregnancy
Signs of Pregnancy – Live Tutoring Archive
Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Nursing Considerations
Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic (Proficiently Expanding Fetus)
Subinvolution
Terbutaline (Brethine) Nursing Considerations
Threatened/Spontaneous Abortion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Tips & Advice for Newborns (Neonatal IV Insertion)
Tocolytics
Tocolytics
Top 5 Misunderstood OB Concepts – Live Tutoring Archive
Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)
Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin)
Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin) Nursing Considerations
VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)
What the Heck is Antepartum Testing? – Live Tutoring Archive
Abortion in Nursing: Spontaneous, Induced, and Missed
05.03 Jaundice for CCRN Review
ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)
Behavioral Genetics
Brain and Behavior
Defense Mechanisms
Emotions and Motivation
Energy Balance and Weight Control
Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)
Growth & Development Theories
Health & Stress
IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)
Intelligence and Language
Intro to Psychology Course Introduction
Learning & Behavior,Memory
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing
Not Settling
Psychological Disorders
Self Care & Avoiding Nursing Burnout
Sensation & Perception
State of Consciousness
Stress and Crisis
Types of Exercise
01.01 CCRN Test Overview for CCRN Review
12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions
5 Rules for Powerpoint
5 Things You Never Knew About The NCLEX – Live Tutoring Archive
9 Easy Steps to Passing Every Nursing School Test | With Jon Haws, BSN, RN, Founder of NURSING.com
Absolute Words
Acute vs Chronic
Addiction – Behavioral Problems Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 D’s)
ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)
Advanced Critical Thinking
Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)
Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)
Anatomy of an NCLEX Question
Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)
Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)
Ask Questions
Avoiding Alarm Fatigue
Backwards and Forwards
Be a Mix Tape (Rewind and Fast-Forward)
Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)
Bloom’s Taxonomy
C – Content
Can You Draw It
Care Plan Review (Addresses Patient Considerations) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)
Caring Practices for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)
Chance’s Story on His Personal Journey
Cheatsheets
Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)
Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)
Clinical Inquiry for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)
Concept Map Course Introduction
Connections
Course Introduction to Nursing School Preparation
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Degree Restrictions in Career Growth
Denying Feelings
Dig for the Why
Diploma vs ADN vs BSN vs Bridge
Drawing Pictures
Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact)
Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic (IDEA)
Duplicate Facts
E – Engagement
Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)
Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (LEAN)
Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)
Evaluating Patient Response to Plan of Care for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)
Explaining the “Why”
Exporting and Uploading to Frame.io
Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (Stop MOAN)
Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)
Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)
Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)
Getting Access to frame.io
Getting Started with Tech
Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)
Goal Setting
HESI® Prep Course Introduction
High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)
How to Write a Nursing Care Plan
Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)
Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)
Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)
Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)
IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)
Identifying Interventions per Nursing Diagnoses for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Identifying Measurable Patient Outcomes for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)
Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HIPER)
Interviewing for Nursing School
Introduction to CCMM
Jon’s Story on His Personal Journey
Keep it Short
Lesson Elements
MAO Inhibitors Nursing Mnemonic (TIPS)
Marie’s Story on Her Personal Nursing Journey
Miriam’s Story on Her Personal Journey
Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)
MSN (Masters) vs. DNP (Doctorate)
NCLEX Question Traps! – Live Tutoring Archive
NCLEX® Question Traps
Need Help Making A Study Plan? – Live Tutoring Archive
NRSNG | Closing Thoughts
NRSNG Live | 5 Things You Never Knew About NCLEX Questions
NRSNG Live | AMA (Ask Me Anything) Nursing Success Roundtable
NRSNG Live | AMA Student Panel – How I Survive (Barely) Nursing School
NRSNG Live | How I Went From Nursing School Dropout to Passing NCLEX in 75 and Teaching 18 Million Nurses
NRSNG Live | How to Get the Most out of NRSNG
NRSNG Live | How to Pass Any Nursing School Test
NRSNG Live | My Super Secret Note Taking Method
NRSNG Live | The Core Content Mastery Method and How to Use it Throughout Your Nursing Journey
NRSNG Live | The Successful State of Mind
NRSNG Live | What Your Nursing Professors Want to Tell You But Can’t
Nursing Care Plans Course Introduction
Nursing Case Study Introduction
Nursing Process
Nursing Process – Assess
Nursing Process – Diagnose
Nursing Process – Evaluate
Nursing Process – Implement
Nursing Process – Plan
Nursing School Application Essay
NURSING.com Assessment & Skills Checks
NURSING.com Introduction
O – Origins
OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)
Online vs Brick-and-Mortar
Opposite or the Same – Live Tutoring Archive
Opposites
Our Goals for Teaching
Our Mission
Outline Question Method (Note taking)
Overview of the Nursing Process
Paying for Nursing School
Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)
Pictures
Plan of Care Updates for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)
Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)
Prioritization
Prioritizing Assessments
Priority
Purpose of Nursing Care Plans
Questions To Ask Before Applying To A Nursing Program
R – Real-Life
Real Life
Real-Life Experiences
Recording
Repeating Words
Resources for Lesson Creation
RN to MSN
Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)
Same
SATA
SATA like a BOSS – Live Tutoring Archive
SATA like a BOSS 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)
Screencastify Setup
Share the Wealth
SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)
Start and End with the Linchpin
Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)
Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)
Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)
Study Setting
Study Tips for Success
Systems Thinking for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
TEAS® Prep Course Introduction
Tenet 1 Filet Mignon
Tenet 2 Linchpins & Connections
Tenet 3 Why Behind the What
Tenet 4 Learner-Centered Talkabouts
Test Taking Course Introduction
The Academy
The CARPET Methods of Teaching
The Nurse Routine
The Nursing Process Pro Tips for Test Taking – Live Tutoring Archive
The Outline is the Foundation
Thinking Like a Nurse
Time Management
Time Management
To The Point
Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)
Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)
Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)
Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)
Trusting your Gut
Two pathways of the peripheral nervous system Nursing Mnemonic (SAME)
Using Nursing Care Plans in Clinicals
Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic (Triple H Therapy)
VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)
Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)
Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)
Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)
Welcome to NURSING.com
Welcome to NURSING.com
What Are the Absolutes
What are the NCLEX Categories? – Live Tutoring Archive
What do you want me to know?
What is CCMM?
What is Pedagogy
What is the NCLEX?
What Should They Learn
What to Expect In Clinical
Where To Start
Why NURSING.com?
Working night shift
Your Role
Citations
Evidence Based Research
Nurse Educator
Page Sections, Footnotes & Headers
Page Set-Up
Research Nurse
Title Page
Why CEs (Continuing education) matter
Aging and Socialization
Crime in Society
Dark Skin: IV Insertion
Gender Equity (Inclusion, Gender Transition) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Gender Inequality
Global Inequalities
High-Risk Behaviors
Human Trafficking for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Introduction to Sociology
Lab Panels
Lab Panels – The Basics and What YOU Need to Know – Live Tutoring Archive
Lab Panels – The Basics and What YOU Need to Know 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Lab Panels – The Basics and What YOU Need to Know 3 – Live Tutoring Archive
Lab Values Course Introduction
Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in Society
Shorthand Lab Values
Social Effects on Health, Illness, and Disability
Social Groups
Social Interactions in Life
Sociological Perspectives
Sociology and Culture
Sociology and Education
Sociology Course Introduction
Sociology Research
Citations
Evidence Based Research
Nurse Educator
Page Sections, Footnotes & Headers
Page Set-Up
Research Nurse
Title Page
Why CEs (Continuing education) matter
01.01 CCRN Test Overview for CCRN Review
12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions
5 Rules for Powerpoint
5 Things You Never Knew About The NCLEX – Live Tutoring Archive
9 Easy Steps to Passing Every Nursing School Test | With Jon Haws, BSN, RN, Founder of NURSING.com
Absolute Words
Acute vs Chronic
Addiction – Behavioral Problems Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 D’s)
ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)
Advanced Critical Thinking
Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)
Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)
Anatomy of an NCLEX Question
Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)
Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)
Ask Questions
Avoiding Alarm Fatigue
Backwards and Forwards
Be a Mix Tape (Rewind and Fast-Forward)
Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)
Bloom’s Taxonomy
C – Content
Can You Draw It
Care Plan Review (Addresses Patient Considerations) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)
Caring Practices for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)
Chance’s Story on His Personal Journey
Cheatsheets
Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)
Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE)
Clinical Inquiry for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)
Concept Map Course Introduction
Connections
Course Introduction to Nursing School Preparation
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Degree Restrictions in Career Growth
Denying Feelings
Dig for the Why
Diploma vs ADN vs BSN vs Bridge
Drawing Pictures
Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact)
Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic (IDEA)
Duplicate Facts
E – Engagement
Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)
Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (LEAN)
Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)
Evaluating Patient Response to Plan of Care for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)
Explaining the “Why”
Exporting and Uploading to Frame.io
Fetal Distress Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (Stop MOAN)
Fetal Wellbeing Assessment Tests Nursing Mnemonic (ALONE)
Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)
Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)
Getting Access to frame.io
Getting Started with Tech
Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)
Goal Setting
HESI® Prep Course Introduction
High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)
How to Write a Nursing Care Plan
Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)
Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)
Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)
Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)
IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)
Identifying Interventions per Nursing Diagnoses for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Identifying Measurable Patient Outcomes for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)
Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HIPER)
Interviewing for Nursing School
Introduction to CCMM
Jon’s Story on His Personal Journey
Keep it Short
Lesson Elements
MAO Inhibitors Nursing Mnemonic (TIPS)
Marie’s Story on Her Personal Nursing Journey
Miriam’s Story on Her Personal Journey
Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)
MSN (Masters) vs. DNP (Doctorate)
NCLEX Question Traps! – Live Tutoring Archive
NCLEX® Question Traps
Need Help Making A Study Plan? – Live Tutoring Archive
NRSNG | Closing Thoughts
NRSNG Live | 5 Things You Never Knew About NCLEX Questions
NRSNG Live | AMA (Ask Me Anything) Nursing Success Roundtable
NRSNG Live | AMA Student Panel – How I Survive (Barely) Nursing School
NRSNG Live | How I Went From Nursing School Dropout to Passing NCLEX in 75 and Teaching 18 Million Nurses
NRSNG Live | How to Get the Most out of NRSNG
NRSNG Live | How to Pass Any Nursing School Test
NRSNG Live | My Super Secret Note Taking Method
NRSNG Live | The Core Content Mastery Method and How to Use it Throughout Your Nursing Journey
NRSNG Live | The Successful State of Mind
NRSNG Live | What Your Nursing Professors Want to Tell You But Can’t
Nursing Care Plans Course Introduction
Nursing Case Study Introduction
Nursing Process
Nursing Process – Assess
Nursing Process – Diagnose
Nursing Process – Evaluate
Nursing Process – Implement
Nursing Process – Plan
Nursing School Application Essay
NURSING.com Assessment & Skills Checks
NURSING.com Introduction
O – Origins
OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)
Online vs Brick-and-Mortar
Opposite or the Same – Live Tutoring Archive
Opposites
Our Goals for Teaching
Our Mission
Outline Question Method (Note taking)
Overview of the Nursing Process
Paying for Nursing School
Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)
Pictures
Plan of Care Updates for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)
Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)
Prioritization
Prioritizing Assessments
Priority
Purpose of Nursing Care Plans
Questions To Ask Before Applying To A Nursing Program
R – Real-Life
Real Life
Real-Life Experiences
Recording
Repeating Words
Resources for Lesson Creation
RN to MSN
Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)
Same
SATA
SATA like a BOSS – Live Tutoring Archive
SATA like a BOSS 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)
Screencastify Setup
Share the Wealth
SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)
Start and End with the Linchpin
Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)
Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)
Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)
Study Setting
Study Tips for Success
Systems Thinking for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
TEAS® Prep Course Introduction
Tenet 1 Filet Mignon
Tenet 2 Linchpins & Connections
Tenet 3 Why Behind the What
Tenet 4 Learner-Centered Talkabouts
Test Taking Course Introduction
The Academy
The CARPET Methods of Teaching
The Nurse Routine
The Nursing Process Pro Tips for Test Taking – Live Tutoring Archive
The Outline is the Foundation
Thinking Like a Nurse
Time Management
Time Management
To The Point
Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)
Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)
Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)
Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)
Trusting your Gut
Two pathways of the peripheral nervous system Nursing Mnemonic (SAME)
Using Nursing Care Plans in Clinicals
Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic (Triple H Therapy)
VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)
Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)
Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)
Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)
Welcome to NURSING.com
Welcome to NURSING.com
What Are the Absolutes
What are the NCLEX Categories? – Live Tutoring Archive
What do you want me to know?
What is CCMM?
What is Pedagogy
What is the NCLEX?
What Should They Learn
What to Expect In Clinical
Where To Start
Why NURSING.com?
Working night shift
Your Role
08.01 Psychological Review for CCRN Review
Addiction – Behavioral Problems Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 D’s)
Albumin Lab Values
Alcohol Withdrawal (Addiction)
Alcohol Withdrawal Case Study (45 min)
Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)
Alprazolam (Xanax) Nursing Considerations
Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)
Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values
Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)
Antianxiety Meds
Antianxiety Meds
Antidepressants
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders (PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attack) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Atypical Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines Nursing Mnemonic (Donuts and TLC)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values
Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)
Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)
Buspirone (Buspar) Nursing Considerations
Calcium-Ca (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Nursing Considerations
Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Nursing Considerations
Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values
Cognitive Impairment Disorders
Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values
Day in the Life of a Hospice, Palliative Care Nurse
Day in the Life of a Mental Health Nurse
Defense Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Dementia Nursing Mnemonic (DEMENTIA)
Depression
Depression Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (SIGNS)
Depression Concept Map
Diazepam (Valium) Nursing Considerations
Disruptive Behaviors, Aggression, Violence for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Dissociative Disorders
Divalproex (Depakote) Nursing Considerations
Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)
Encephalopathy Case Study (45 min)
End of Life for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
End-of-Life and Palliative Care (Organ and Tissue Donation, Advance Directives, Care Withholding, Family Presence) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Escitalopram (Lexapro) Nursing Considerations
Fluoxetine (Prozac) Nursing Considerations
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss
Haloperidol (Haldol) Nursing Considerations
Handling Death and Dying
Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)
Homicidal and Suicidal Ideation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypochondriasis (Hypochondriac)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Nursing Considerations
Lithium (Lithonate) Nursing Considerations
Lithium Lab Values
Liver Function Tests
Lorazepam (Ativan) Nursing Considerations
Magnesium-Mg (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)
Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIG FAST)
MAO Inhibitors Nursing Mnemonic (TIPS)
MAOIs
Meds for Alzheimers
Mental Health Course Introduction
Metabolic Alkalosis
Methadone (Methadose) Nursing Considerations
Midazolam (Versed) Nursing Considerations
Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Mood Disorders (Bipolar)
Mood Stabilizers
Mood Stabilizers
Nurse-Patient Relationship
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome / Delirium Tremens
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alzheimer’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anxiety
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Depression
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dissociative Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mood Disorders (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Paranoid Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Personality Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Schizophrenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Suicidal Behavior Disorder
Nursing Case Study for (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Nursing Case Study for Bipolar Disorder
Nursing Case Study for Mania (Manic Syndrome)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Nursing Considerations
Oxycodone (OxyContin) Nursing Considerations
Palliative Care for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Paranoid Disorders
Paroxetine (Paxil) Nursing Considerations
Personality Disorders
Phases of Nurse-Client Relationship
Phosphorus-Phos
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postmortem Care
Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
Psychological Disorders (Anxiety, Depression) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Quetiapine (Seroquel) Nursing Considerations
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Case Study (45 min)
Self Concept
Senile Dementia – Assess for Changes Nursing Mnemonic (JAMCO)
Sertraline (Zoloft) Nursing Considerations
Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)
Somatoform
Somatoform Disorder Case Study (30 min)
SSRI’s Nursing Mnemonic (Effective For Sadness, Panic, and Compulsions)
SSRIs
Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drug Withdrawal) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Substance Abuse (Chronic Alcohol Abuse, Chronic Drug Abuse) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Substance Abuse (Drug-Seeking Behavior) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Suicidal Behavior
TCAs
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Drug Levels (Digoxin, Lithium, Theophylline, Phenytoin)
Thought Disorders (Psychosis, Schizophrenia) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
Types of Schizophrenia
Urinalysis (UA)
Vitamin B12 Lab Values
Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)
Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)
Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)
Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)
Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)
Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)
Critical Thinking to Facilitate Patient Care for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)
Formulating Nursing Diagnoses for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)
Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)
Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic (Pretty Little Liars Forever)
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
Personal Growth Resources for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)
Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)
Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)
02.08 Cardiac Catheterization & Acute Coronary Syndrome for CCRN Review
06.04 Differentiating Ectopy and Aberrancy for CCRN Review
06.05 Wide Complex Tachycardia for CCRN Review
Age and Culturally Appropriate Health Assessment Techniques for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Altered Mental Status- Delirium and Dementia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Aneurysm and Dissection for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Aspiration for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)
Atrial Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
Atrial Flutter
AV Blocks Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)
Bleeding for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)
Cardiac Arrest Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)
Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)
Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)
Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)
Critical Thinking to Facilitate Patient Care for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Discharge Planning for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Dysrhythmias for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Environmental Cleaning (Spills, Room Turnover, Terminal Cleaning) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Stewardship (Waste Minimization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)
Formulating Nursing Diagnoses for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Fundamentals Course Introduction
Head and Spinal Cord Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypertension (HTN) Concept Map
Hypertension (Uncontrolled) and Hypertensive Crisis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypertension for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)
Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)
Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs
Lacerations for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)
Maxillofacial Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic (Pretty Little Liars Forever)
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Seizures
Patient and Healthcare Team Safety (Disasters, Environmental Hazards) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Personal Growth Resources for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC)
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
Pulmonary Embolus for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Respiratory Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Seizure Assessment
Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)
Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)
Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)
Seizure Therapeutic Management
Seizures Case Study (45 min)
Seizures Module Intro
Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Stroke (CVA) Module Intro
Stroke Case Study (45 min)
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Trauma Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Ventricular Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)
Wound Bleeding (Uncontrolled External Hemorrhage) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
54 Common Medication Prefixes and Suffixes
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Lab Values
Carboxyhemoglobin Lab Values
Cardiac Terminology
Diagnostic Testing Course Introduction
Diagnostics Terminology
Digestive Terminology
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Lab Values
Growth Hormone (GH) Lab Values
Hematology Oncology & Immunology Terminology
Integumentary (Skin) Terminology
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Lab Values
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Lab Values
Medical Terminology Course Introduction
MedTerm Basic Word Structure
MedTerm Body as a Whole
MedTerm Prefixes
MedTerm Suffixes
Metabolic & Endocrine Terminology
Methemoglobin (MHGB) Lab Values
Musculoskeletal Terminology
Myoglobin (MB) Lab Values
Neuro Terminology
Pharmacology Terminology
Prealbumin (PAB) Lab Values
Procedural Terminology
Psychiatry Terminology
Reproductive Terminology
Respiratory Terminology
Sensory Terminology
Urinary Terminology
Basic Algebra
Basic Geometry
Basic Operations
Basic Statistics
Common Stat tests
Covariance and Causality
Decimals & Percentages
Distributions
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Lab Values
Graphing Equations
Growth Hormone (GH) Lab Values
Interpreting Trends
Lab Panels
Lab Panels – The Basics and What YOU Need to Know – Live Tutoring Archive
Lab Panels – The Basics and What YOU Need to Know 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Lab Panels – The Basics and What YOU Need to Know 3 – Live Tutoring Archive
Lab Values Course Introduction
Mathematics Course Introduction
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Lab Values
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Lab Values
Measure of Spread
Normal distribution curve
Prealbumin (PAB) Lab Values
Ratios & Proportions
Response Variable vs. Explanatory variable
Shorthand Lab Values
Working with Fractions
ACLS (Advanced cardiac life support) Drugs
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Brief CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Overview
CPR-BLS (Basic Life Support)
Life Support Review Course Introduction
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
ABG Course (Arterial Blood Gas) Introduction
ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values
Vocabulary
Proper Punctuation Use
Postoperative (Postop) Complications
Prioritization
Handoff Report
Sterile Field
Cataracts
Intraoperative (Intraop) Complications
Cleft Lip and Palate
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Kidney Disease
Surgical Prep
Delegation
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Communicating with Patients
Documentation Course Introduction
Urinary Elimination
The Medical Team
Delegation and Personnel Management for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Septic Shock (Sepsis) Case Study (45 min)
Chest Tube Management
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Fluid Volume Overload
Shock Module Intro
SBAR Communication
Legal Considerations
Communicating With Providers
Pituitary Gland
Order of Lab Draws
Cranial Nerves
Intro to Circulatory System
Multiple Myeloma
How to Take Nursing Report
Precepting a Student
Provider Phone Calls
1st Degree AV Heart Block
Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers
Remaining Calm
Communicating with UAPs
Growth & Development – Middle Adulthood
Growth & Development – Neonate
Growth & Development -Transitioning to Adult Care
Overview of Developmental Theories
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Nursing Considerations
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Case Study (60 min)
Adrenal and Thyroid Disorder Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Nursing Case Study for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Disease Specific Medications
Stroke Therapeutic Management (CVA)
Confidence in Communication – Live Tutoring Archive
Legalities of Charting
Pain Management for the Older Adult – Live Tutoring Archive
Growth & Development – Toddlers
Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Wound Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Using Aseptic Technique
Impaired or Disruptive Behavior Reporting (Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Shift change and Patient handoff
Barriers to Health Assessment
Nursing Care Plan for Gastritis
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (SWINE)
Growth & Development – Late Adulthood
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Body Image Changes Throughout Development
Meperidine (Demerol) Nursing Considerations
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skin cancer – Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
ARDS Case Study (60 min)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs
Lung Cancer
Vessels & Fluid
Heart Failure (Acute Exacerbations, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Nursing Care Plan for Endometriosis
Sterilization and Disinfection Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Anti-Platelet Aggregate
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)
Pneumonia Labs
Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)
Oral Medications
Ethical and Professional Standards for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Nursing Considerations
Nitro Compounds
Minimally-Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Non-Sternal Approach) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations
Acute Coronary Syndromes (MI-ST and Non ST, Unstable Angina) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) Nursing Considerations
Thyroxine (T4) Lab Values
Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Hydralazine
The SOCK Method of Pharmacology 3 – Live Tutoring Archive
IV Catheter Selection (gauge, color)
Starting an IV
IV Insertion Angle
Accountability and Assistance for Personal Limitations for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Trach Suctioning
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
Blood Vessels
Cardiac Cycle
Membranes
02.05 Calculating PAWP on PEEP for CCRN Review
Mannitol (Osmitrol) Nursing Considerations
10.02 Breath Sounds for CCRN Review
Liver & Gallbladder
Drawing Blood from the IV
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
Metformin (Glucophage) Nursing Considerations
Tuberculosis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pain Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Strabismus
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP
Vitamin D Lab Values
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values