Communicable Diseases

Disasters & Bioterrorism

Cultural Care

Environmental Health

Technology & Informatics

Epidemiology

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)

Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)

Specialty Diets (Nutrition)

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Intake and Output (I&O)

Hygiene

Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures

Bowel Elimination

Urinary Elimination

Complications of Immobility

Patient Positioning

Defense Mechanisms

Overview of Developmental Theories

Abuse

Therapeutic Communication

Overview of the Nursing Process

Triage

Prioritization

Delegation

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing

Isolation Precaution Types (PPE)

Fall and Injury Prevention

Fire and Electrical Safety

Brief CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Overview

HIPAA

Advance Directives

Legal Considerations

Process of Labor

Fetal Circulation

Fetal Environment

Newborn of HIV+ Mother

Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)

Transient Tachypnea of Newborn

Meconium Aspiration

Babies by Term

Newborn Reflexes

Body System Assessments

Newborn Physical Exam

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Mastitis

Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)

Breastfeeding

Postpartum Discomforts

Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes

Dystocia

Precipitous Labor

Preterm Labor

Abruptio Placentae (Placental abruption)

Placenta Previa

Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)

Leopold Maneuvers

Mechanisms of Labor

Fetal Development

Infections in Pregnancy

Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate

Gestational HTN (Hypertension)

Hydatidiform Mole (Molar pregnancy)

Ectopic Pregnancy

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Chorioamnionitis

Antepartum Testing

Discomforts of Pregnancy

Physiological Changes

Maternal Risk Factors

Fundal Height Assessment for Nurses

Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)

Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates

Family Planning & Contraception

Menstrual Cycle

Hemodynamics

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Performing Cardiac (Heart) Monitoring

Preload and Afterload

Sinus Bradycardia

Sinus Tachycardia

Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)

Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina

Pacemakers

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiomyopathy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock

Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery

Postoperative (Postop) Complications

Post-Anesthesia Recovery

Malignant Hyperthermia

Moderate Sedation

Local Anesthesia

Preoperative (Preop)Assessment

General Anesthesia

Preoperative (Preop) Nursing Priorities

Preoperative (Preop) Education

Informed Consent

Biopsy

Ultrasound

Echocardiogram (Cardiac Echo)

Cardiovascular Angiography

Cerebral Angiography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

X-Ray (Xray)

Computed Tomography (CT)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Menopause

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Endometriosis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Dialysis & Other Renal Points

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Appendicitis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis

Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Diabetes Management

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

Addisons Disease

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Oncology Important Points

Lymphoma

Leukemia

Blood Transfusions (Administration)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Glaucoma

Macular Degeneration

Hearing Loss

Fractures

Cataracts

Integumentary (Skin) Important Points

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis

Burn Injuries

Pressure Ulcers/Pressure injuries (Braden scale)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Zoster – Shingles

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure

Seizure Therapeutic Management

Seizure Assessment

Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)

Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)

Stroke Therapeutic Management (CVA)

Stroke Assessment (CVA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)

Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP

Intracranial Pressure ICP

Adjunct Neuro Assessments

Levels of Consciousness (LOC)

Routine Neuro Assessments

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

Glucose Lab Values

Urinalysis (UA)

Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values

Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values

Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values

Albumin Lab Values

Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)

Platelets (PLT) Lab Values

White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values

Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values

Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values

Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)

Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)

Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Isotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Base Excess & Deficit

Metabolic Alkalosis

Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)

Respiratory Alkalosis

Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics

ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values

Chest Tube Management

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia

Artificial Airways

Airway Suctioning

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)

Lung Sounds

Alveoli & Atelectasis

Gas Exchange

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma

Suicidal Behavior

Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)

Alcohol Withdrawal (Addiction)

Grief and Loss

Paranoid Disorders

Personality Disorders

Cognitive Impairment Disorders

Mood Disorders (Bipolar)

Depression

Schizophrenia

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Somatoform

Dissociative Disorders

Anxiety

Pertussis – Whooping Cough

Varicella – Chickenpox

Mumps

Rubeola – Measles

Scoliosis

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)

Meningitis

Enuresis

Nephrotic Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Mixed (Cardiac) Heart Defects

Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects

Defects of Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Defects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Asthma

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Tonsillitis

Conjunctivitis

Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)

Intussusception

Appendicitis

Celiac Disease

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea

Vomiting

Hemophilia

Nephroblastoma

Fever

Dehydration

Sickle Cell Anemia

Burn Injuries

Pediculosis Capitis

Impetigo

Eczema

Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent

Growth & Development – Preschoolers

Growth & Development – Toddlers

Growth & Development – Infants

Care of the Pediatric Patient

Vitals (VS) and Assessment

Vasopressin

TCAs

SSRIs

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Vancomycin (Vancocin) Nursing Considerations

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Nursing Considerations

Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations

Anti-Infective – Penicillins and Cephalosporins

Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations

NSAIDs

Nitro Compounds

MAOIs

Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nursing Considerations

Insulin

Magnesium Sulfate

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers

Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers

Epoetin Alfa

Diuretics (Loop, Potassium Sparing, Thiazide, Furosemide/Lasix)

Corticosteroids

Benzodiazepines

Cardiac Glycosides

Calcium Channel Blockers

Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergics) Nursing Considerations

Sympathomimetics (Alpha (Clonodine) & Beta (Albuterol) Agonists)

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Atypical Antipsychotics

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors

Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System

Complex Calculations (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)

IV Infusions (Solutions)

Injectable Medications

Oral Medications

Basics of Calculations

Dimensional Analysis Nursing (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)

The SOCK Method – K

The SOCK Method – C

The SOCK Method – O

The SOCK Method – S

The SOCK Method – Overview

6 Rights of Medication Administration

Essential NCLEX Meds by Class

12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions

Therapeutic Drug Levels (Digoxin, Lithium, Theophylline, Phenytoin)

54 Common Medication Prefixes and Suffixes