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Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)

Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)

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Lesson Objective for Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)

  • Understanding Cirrhosis: 
    • Comprehend the pathophysiology of cirrhosis, including the structural changes in the liver and the implications for overall health.
  • Identification of Risk Factors: 
    • Recognize and assess the various risk factors contributing to the development of cirrhosis, such as chronic alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
  • Symptom Recognition: 
    • Learn to identify the clinical manifestations of cirrhosis, including signs of liver dysfunction such as jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy.
  • Complication Prevention: 
    • Understand preventive measures and interventions to minimize complications associated with cirrhosis, such as variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome.
  • Holistic Care Approach: 
    • Develop a holistic approach to care that addresses not only the physiological aspects of cirrhosis but also the psychosocial impact on the patient and their family.

Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis

  • Liver Fibrosis: 
    • Cirrhosis is characterized by extensive scarring (fibrosis) of the liver tissue, disrupting its normal architecture and impairing function.
  • Chronic Liver Injury:
    • Prolonged exposure to various insults, such as chronic alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, or fatty liver disease, leads to continuous liver injury and inflammation.
  • Nodular Transformation: 
    • The liver attempts to repair itself by forming regenerative nodules. However, this process contributes to the development of a nodular, lumpy texture in the liver.
  • Impaired Blood Flow: 
    • Progressive fibrosis disrupts the normal blood flow through the liver, leading to increased pressure in the portal vein (portal hypertension).
  • Compromised Hepatic Function: 
    • As cirrhosis advances, hepatocytes (liver cells) are replaced by scar tissue, impairing the liver’s ability to perform vital functions, such as detoxification, synthesis of proteins, and storage of glycogen. This results in systemic complications affecting multiple organ systems.

Etiology of Cirrhosis

  • Alcohol Abuse: 
    • Chronic and excessive alcohol consumption is a leading cause of cirrhosis, causing direct damage to liver cells.
  • Viral Hepatitis: 
    • Chronic infection with hepatitis B or C viruses can lead to persistent inflammation and scarring of the liver.
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): 
    • Accumulation of fat in the liver, often associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome, can progress to cirrhosis.
  • Autoimmune Liver Diseases:
    •  Conditions like autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis involve the immune system mistakenly attacking liver cells, leading to cirrhosis.
  • Hemochromatosis and Other Genetic Disorders: 
    • Inherited conditions, such as hemochromatosis (excessive iron absorption) or Wilson’s disease (copper accumulation), can contribute to cirrhosis.

Desired Outcome for Cirrhosis

  • Manage Symptoms: 
    • Alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice to improve the patient’s overall well-being.
  • Prevent Complications: 
    • Minimize the risk of complications, including portal hypertension, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy, through proactive management.
  • Slow Disease Progression: 
    • Implement strategies to slow the progression of cirrhosis and preserve liver function.
  • Optimize Nutritional Status:
    • Address malnutrition and optimize nutritional intake to support liver function and overall health.
  • Enhance Quality of Life: 
    • Improve the patient’s quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects of living with cirrhosis.
  • Promote Medication Adherence:
    • Support the patient in adhering to prescribed medications to manage cirrhosis and related conditions effectively. Ensure understanding of medication regimens and address any barriers to adherence.
  • Monitor and Maintain Fluid Balance:
    • Prevent fluid imbalances by closely monitoring fluid intake and output. Implement measures to manage fluid retention and prevent complications associated with fluid overload or depletion.
  • Facilitate Regular Follow-up and Monitoring:
    • Establish a regular follow-up schedule for ongoing monitoring of liver function, symptoms, and potential complications. Timely assessments allow for prompt intervention and adjustments to the care plan as needed

Cirrhosis (Liver) Nursing Care Plan

 

Subjective Data:

  • The patient may not have symptoms
  • RUQ abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Poor appetite
  • Nausea
  • Itchy skin

Objective Data:

  • Bruising and bleeding easily
  • Confusion or memory loss
  • Dependent edema
  • Ascites
  • Jaundice
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Spider-like blood vessels on the skin
  • Clay-colored stool
  • Asterixis (flapping hand tremor)
  • Decreased reflexes
  • Anemia
  • Malaise
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Splenomegaly

Nursing Assessment for Cirrhosis

  • Medical History: 
    • Obtain a detailed medical history, including alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, and exposure to liver-toxic substances.
  • Symptom Assessment: 
    • Evaluate and document symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and changes in bowel habits.
  • Nutritional Assessment:
    •  Assess the patient’s nutritional status, focusing on dietary habits, weight changes, and signs of malnutrition.
  • Fluid Balance: 
    • Monitor fluid balance, paying attention to the presence of ascites, edema, or other signs of fluid retention.
  • Liver Function Tests: 
    • Review liver function tests, including serum bilirubin, albumin, and prothrombin time, to assess the degree of liver dysfunction.
  • Mental Status:
    •  Assess mental status for signs of hepatic encephalopathy, such as confusion, altered consciousness, or personality changes.
  • Skin Evaluation: 
    • Examine the skin for jaundice, bruising, and signs of pruritus, which may indicate impaired liver function.
  • Abdominal Examination: 
    • Perform a thorough abdominal examination to detect hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or signs of ascites.
  • Psychosocial Assessment:
    • Conduct a psychosocial assessment to identify stressors, coping mechanisms, and support systems. Evaluate the patient’s emotional well-being and provide resources for counseling or support groups as needed.
  • Screen for Substance Use:
    • Screen for current or past substance use, including alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications. Assess the patient’s readiness for behavioral interventions or substance abuse treatment if applicable.
  • Cardiovascular Assessment:
    • Perform a cardiovascular assessment, focusing on blood pressure, heart rate, and signs of fluid overload or compromise. Cirrhosis can impact cardiovascular function, and early detection of related issues is crucial for comprehensive care

Implementation for Cirrhosis

  • Maintain Fluid Balance
    • Implement strict fluid balance monitoring to manage ascites and prevent dehydration.
    • Implement fluid restriction if ordered, for example if ascites or edema is present.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team for necessary procedures.
    • Paracentesis, liver biopsy, or other procedures may be indicated to diagnose and treat liver disease. Provide education and implement pre-procedure orders, such as NPO status and proper administer of medications.
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Collaborate with a dietitian to develop a nutrition plan based on the patient’s dietary preferences and restrictions.
    • Consider enteral or parenteral nutrition if the patient is malnourished or unable to tolerate oral intake.
  • Medication Administration:
    • Administer prescribed medications, such as diuretics, lactulose, and medications to manage complications like portal hypertension.
    • Ensure compliance with medication regimens to control symptoms and prevent complications.
  • Maintain patient safety
    • Implement fall precautions or bleeding precautions, as indicated, depending on the patient’s status.
  • Monitor and Manage Symptoms:
    • Provide interventions to alleviate symptoms such as pruritus, fatigue, and abdominal pain.
    • Administer medications as prescribed to address specific symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life.
  • Education and Support:
    • Educate the patient and family about the nature of cirrhosis, treatment options, and the importance of adherence to medical recommendations.
    • Provide emotional support and refer to support groups or counseling services if needed.

 

Nursing Interventions and Rationales

 

  • Complete vitals and  respiratory assessment
  Note impaired gas exchange and compromised respiratory function Assess for decreased or labored breathing
  • Monitor fluid and electrolyte  balance
    • Daily weights
    • Assess for JVD
  • Liver impairment may also affect renal function. Ascites and dependent edema may be indicators of hyponatremia.
  • Increasing weight and blood pressure may indicate vascular congestion
  • The decrease in weight and blood pressure may indicate the effectiveness of interventions
  • Initiate bleeding precautions per facility protocol
    • No straight razors
    • Use a soft toothbrush and good oral hygiene
    • Use stool softeners to avoid straining with bowel movements
  Coagulation chemicals such as prothrombin and fibrinogen. Damage to the liver may alter the production of these chemicals and increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Promote rest to conserve energy
  Impaired liver function can cause the patient to be easily fatigued. Encourage rest periods and cluster care to conserve energy for nutrition and self-care.
  • Assist with paracentesis as necessary
  If ascites progresses, it may be necessary to perform paracentesis to drain the abdominal fluid. Assist with set-up and positioning of patient, post-procedure site assessments, and monitoring.
  • Administer medications appropriately
    • Diuretics
    • Lactulose
    • Analgesics
    • Blood products
    • Vitamin K
  • Diuretics- are often given to manage the accumulation of fluid and edema
  • Lactulose- a man-made sugar that is given to help reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood and prevent hepatic encephalopathy
  • Analgesics- given to manage pain; avoid acetaminophen
  • Blood products- excessive bleeding and complications following surgery may require blood transfusions
  • Vitamin K- helps to promote clotting and avoid complications from bleeding
  • Provide adequate nutrition and education, encourage lifestyle changes
  Malnutrition is often a complication of liver disease but may go unnoticed due to an increase in weight. Encourage and educate patients to maintain a diet low in sodium and fat. Avoid alcohol, seek treatment for alcohol dependence.

Evaluation for Cirrhosis

 

  • Assessment of Symptom Control:
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in managing symptoms such as ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and fatigue.
    • Monitor the patient’s reported comfort level and adjust interventions as needed.
  • Nutritional Status:
    • Assess changes in the patient’s nutritional status and weight.
    • Review dietary adherence and the impact on nutritional parameters.
  • Fluid Balance:
    • Evaluate the patient’s fluid balance and assess for improvements in edema and ascites.
    • Monitor electrolyte levels and adjust interventions accordingly.
  • Medication Adherence:
    • Assess the patient’s adherence to prescribed medications for cirrhosis management.
    • Evaluate any side effects or complications related to medication regimens.
  • Psychosocial Well-being:
    • Evaluate the patient’s emotional well-being and assess for signs of depression or anxiety.
    • Explore the patient’s support system and the effectiveness of support services provided.

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Hey guys, we’re going to talk about cirrhosis and putting this into a nursing care plan. Alright, so first you have to collect all your information and all this is, is just your assessment, your gathering of your data. That’s all this is. 

 

So, our subjective data is coming from the patient. So, a patient with cirrhosis might complain of right upper quadrant pain. They might be super tired and complain of fatigue and they might have a poor appetite. They might have some nausea or itchy skin. 

 

Now, the nurse is going to go on and get her objective data. So, her observations, her assessment pieces. So, perhaps we noticed some easily bruised skin, confusion, some memory problems or lots of edema, dependent edema, and that horrible ascites that occurs from all that extra fluid. We might notice them to be jaundice, right? That liver is having some liver problems and with cirrhosis, that jaundice that high bilirubins happens. I had a patient once that was literally as yellow as a highlighter from cirrhosis. So, she just glowed. So, jaundice is a big one. They might have some dark colored urine happening, or the super clay colored stool. 

 

Alright, so all of these are things that we would see or observe on our assessment as a nurse on a patient with cirrhosis. Now, we’re going to take this data and we’re going to analyze it. So, analyze the information to help us diagnose and prioritize. So, what’s the problem? Well, for our hypothetical patient, we can say that the lab work is off. Maybe we’re seeing some high ammonia levels and then we also on our patient, see some horrible ascites. Our problem is also that our patient is an alcoholic, why not? We’ll just add that to it. Okay, so that’s our problem. What needs to be improved? What we need to do is improve the ammonia levels right? Those high ammonia levels are going to cause some confusion and not be good for the patient. We need to improve the swelling, that ascites, which is so uncomfortable for the patient and perhaps offer some education on alcohol and other items to help this patient. So, what’s our priority? Well, our priority again, cirrhosis is there, it has already happened, but we can prevent further damage and then bring our ammonia levels down. 

 

Okay, so now ask yourself the how questions. So, how do we know it is a problem? So, this is where you link your data. So, always with any care plan, you’re going to link the data, link your assessment findings here. So, our data that we’ve linked, the ascites, we have the lab work showing the ammonia levels, we see jaundice, things like that. So, we’re linking our data together. 

 

How are we going to address it? So, we’re going to monitor. Monitor some lab work, monitor the fluid electrolyte balance. We’re going to give some diet education, we can give some meds to help. So, for instance, the diuretics that are often given to manage that accumulation of the fluid and edema, lactulose, which is that sugary drink that they will drink to get their ammonia levels out of their bloodstream and lower them ammonia, so those things are just some things that we can do to address the problem. And how am I going to know that it gets better? Well, because it’s kind of a chronic thing, right? We’re not going to completely cure this patient, but we can reduce the symptoms. So, things like the ammonia will come down. The ascites maybe will improve depending on whatever we’re tackling as our problem. We’ll know it gets better because that will get better. So, we’re going to reduce the symptoms and prevent worsening of the problem.

 

Alright, let’s translate. So, our high level nursing concepts. So, there are so many for this one. I think for cirrhosis, so the ones I’m gonna pick are lab values, fluid balance, and then I always love some patient education. Alright, let’s look into this. So, we’re going to take our nursing care plan, form, whatever you use, you got your problems, your priorities, the assessment pieces from the patient, and that you have assessed your intervention to fix this data. Your why, your rationale as to why this intervention should work and then what you expect to see happen. 

 

Alright, so we have lab values, fluid balance and patient education. So, first our lab values. So, for this patient, we have high ammonia and we are noting that the patient is also anemic. So, we can give some lactulose, right? That’s going to help bring down the ammonia levels and then put some iron into the diet or give iron supplements.

 

Now, our rationale… So, our why, well, the lactulose is going to remove excess ammonia and then put some iron into the diet, giving some iron supplements needed for red blood cell production. Our expected outcomes… We are going to have ammonia levels lowered and the anemia improves so our lab values will look better. Our fluid balance… So, this patient had data of some edema and some ascites occurring. Our interventions… Some diuretics to get rid of that fluid, daily weights and maybe a paracentesis, of course, if the provider orders, we’re not just going to stick a needle in the belly, but we can assist. So our rationale… The diuretics will remove the excess fluid. We can do daily weights to monitor this progress and then the paracentesis to reduce ascites. So overall, our expected outcome for this will be to improve the edema Siamese and improve the vascular congestion occurring. 

 

Our patient education… So this patient, we said that they are an alcoholic and they’re malnourished, right? Well, one, if you’re an alcoholic you’re usually malnourished. Then two, these patients just, you know, they have that loss of appetite and even though they’re super swollen and can be overweight, that doesn’t mean that they’re well-nourished. 

 

So, our interventions… We might need to talk about some rehab or dependency education on the importance of not drinking, because we want to prevent further problems, and a low sodium and low fat diet. The rationale is, because this is going to prevent further damage, right? So, our expected outcomes as always with patient education is what the patient is going to verbalize or demonstrate and understand. 

 

Alright, let’s look at our key points here for care plans. So, first collect your information. This is going to be your assessment data that’s subjective, and the objective data. Then you’re going to analyze, that’s going to help you diagnose and prioritize, ask your how questions so you can plan, implement and evaluate, and then translate. So, our concise terms, our concepts, and then use whatever form you prefer, so that you can transcribe and get it all on paper. 

Alright guys, that was it for cirrhosis. Check out all our nursing care plans that we have available and the awesome videos on NURSING.com. Now, go out and be your best selves today and as always, happy nursing!

 

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Nursing Care Plan for Fractures
Nursing Care Plan for Fibromyalgia
Nursing Care Plan for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care Plan for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care Plan for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Trigeminal Neuralgia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tuberculosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombophlebitis / Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thoracentesis (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syncope (Fainting)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Spinal Cord Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sepsis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Risk for Fall
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Restrictive Lung Diseases
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Respiratory Failure
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Psoriasis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pressure Ulcer / Decubitus Ulcer (Pressure Injury)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pericarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Parkinson’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoporosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoarthritis (OA), Degenerative Joint Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nutrition Imbalance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neutropenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meniere’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impetigo
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoglycemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hydrocephalus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hepatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Heart Valve Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Guillain-Barre
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glaucoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleed
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Enuresis / Bedwetting
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Encephalopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Emphysema
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes Insipidus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dementia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cushing’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Kidney Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cellulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiomyopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bowel Obstruction
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Blunt Chest Trauma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bell’s Palsy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma / Childhood Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Aspiration
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Angina
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Activity Intolerance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abdominal Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) & Interventions for Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocarditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIRS & MODS
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sepsis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Psoriasis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Myasthenia Gravis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diverticulosis – Diverticulitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Arterial Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Aortic Aneurysm
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nuclear Medicine
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Nursing Considerations
Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Nursing Considerations
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Nursing Considerations
Nitro Compounds
NG (Nasogastric)Tube Management
Neurological Fractures
Neurological Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Neurogenic Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Nursing Considerations
Naproxen (Aleve) Nursing Considerations
Myocardial Infarction Nursing Mnemonic (MONATAS)
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)
Musculoskeletal Course Introduction
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
Morphine (MS Contin) Nursing Considerations
Moderate Sedation
Mobility & Assistive Devices
Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders
Minimally-Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Migraines
MI Surgical Intervention
Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations
Metoprolol (Toprol XL) Nursing Considerations
Metoclopramide (Reglan) Nursing Considerations
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Nursing Considerations
Metformin (Glucophage) Nursing Considerations
Metabolic/Endocrine Course Introduction
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Meropenem (Merrem) Nursing Considerations
Meperidine (Demerol) Nursing Considerations
Meningitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Meniere’s Disease
Medication Classess for IBD Nursing Mnemonic (Sometimes I Can’t Answer)
Mechanical Aids
Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Macular Degeneration
Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)
Lymphoma
Lymphatic Assessment
Lung Diseases Module Intro
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)
Losartan (Cozaar) Nursing Considerations
Loperamide (Imodium) Nursing Considerations
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Local Anesthesia
Liver/Gallbladder Module Intro
Live Bedside Report Medsurg (Medical surgical)
Lisinopril (Prinivil) Nursing Considerations
Lipase Lab Values
Linen Change
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Nursing Considerations
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Nursing Considerations
Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)
Lactic Acid
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Lab Values
Lacerations for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)
Isoniazid (Niazid) Nursing Considerations
Ischemic Bowel for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs
Iron (Fe) Lab Values
Ionized Calcium Lab Values
Iodine Nursing Considerations
Intubation in the OR
Introduction to Health Assessment
Intro to Health Assessment
Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)
Intraoperative Positioning
Intraoperative Nursing Priorities
Intraoperative (Intraop) Complications
Intracranial Pressure ICP
Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)
Interdisciplinary Team Participation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interdisciplinary Team Member Functions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Collaboration for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Integumentary (Skin) Important Points
Integumentary (Skin) Module Intro
Integumentary (Skin) Course Introduction
Intake and Output (I&O)
Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)
Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Mixtures (70/30)
Insulin – Long Acting (Lantus) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Intermediate Acting (NPH) Nursing Considerations
Insulin
Inserting an NG (Nasogastric) Tube
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Informed Consent
Influenza for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Study (45 min)
Infectious Diseases: Influenza for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Individualized Physical Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Increased Intraocular Pressure for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Impulse Transmission
Implant Verification and Availability for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Records and Tracking for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Preparation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Impaired or Disruptive Behavior Reporting (Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Immunology Module Intro
Immunocompromise (HIV and AIDS, Oncology and Chemotherapy, Transplant Patient) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
Hypovolemic and Distributive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypothermia (Thermoregulation)
Hypoparathyroidism
Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)
Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)
Hypoglycemia symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIRE)
Hypoglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Cool and Clammy – Give ‘Em Candy)
Hypoglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)
Hypoglycemia
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hyperthyroidism Case Study (75 min)
Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Hypertensive Crisis Case Study (45 min)
Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)
Hypertension (Uncontrolled) and Hypertensive Crisis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypertension (HTN) Concept Map
Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (SWINE)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)
Hyperglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)
Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Hygiene
Hydralazine
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers
Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers
High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)
Hepatitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Lab Values
Hepatic Disorders (Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Heparin (Hep-Lock) Nursing Considerations
Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)
Hemorrhagic Fevers for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hemorrhage Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hemodialysis (Renal Dialysis)
Hematology/Oncology/Immunology Course Introduction
Hematology Module Intro
Hematologic Disorders for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)
Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)
Heat Temperature-related Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Heart Failure for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Heart Failure Case Study (45 min)
Heart Failure 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Heart Failure (Acute Exacerbations, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Heart (Cardiac) Sound Locations and Auscultation
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Therapeutic Management
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Module Intro
Heart (Cardiac) and Great Vessels Assessment
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hearing Loss
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CAUTI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Healthcare Team Member Supervision and Education for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Health Assessment Course Introduction
Head/Neck Assessment
Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine
Hazardous Material Handling and Disposition (Chemo, Radioactive) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hand Hygiene Guideline Adherence for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Glucagon (GlucaGen) Nursing Considerations
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Nursing Considerations
Glaucoma
GI Infections (C. difficile) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
GI Bleed (Upper, Lower) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Genitourinary Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Genitourinary Course Introduction
Genitourinary Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Genitourinary (GU) Assessment
General Assessment (Physical assessment)
General Anesthesia
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map
Gastritis
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Nursing Considerations
Fundamentals Course Introduction
Functional Issues (Immobility, Falls, Gait Disorders) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Functional GI Disorders (Obstruction, Ileus, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values
Fluid Volume Overload
Fibromyalgia
Fibrinogen Lab Values
Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) Lab Values
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Nursing Considerations
Explant Preparation (Final Disposition) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Ethical and Professional Standards for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Essential NCLEX Meds by Class
Esophageal Varices for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) Nursing Considerations
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values
Equipment Utilization (Manufacturers Recommendations) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Epoetin Alfa
Epoetin (Epogen) Nursing Considerations
Epinephrine (EpiPen) Nursing Considerations
Environmental Stewardship (Waste Minimization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Factor Control for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Cleaning (Spills, Room Turnover, Terminal Cleaning) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Envenomation Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations
Endoscopy & EGD
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Encephalopathy (Hypoxic-ischemic, Metabolic, Infectious, Hepatic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Encephalopathies
Enalapril (Vasotec) Nursing Considerations
Emergency Situation Identification for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
EENT Medications
EENT Course Introduction
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Echo)
Dysrhythmias Labs
Dysrhythmias for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)
Dopamine (Inotropin) Nursing Considerations
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Nursing Considerations
DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (KING UFC)
Diverticulitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Case Study (60 min)
Disease Specific Medications
Discharge Planning for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery
Different Dressings
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Nursing Considerations
Dialysis & Other Renal Points
Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic (SOAP BRAIN MD)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)
Diabetes Mellitus for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Diabetes Mellitus & Those Dang Blood Sugars! – Live Tutoring Archive
Diabetes Mellitus Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Module Intro
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)
Diabetes Insipidus Case Study (60 min)
Dementia and Alzheimers
Delegation and Personnel Management for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)
Day in the Life of a Med-surg Nurse
D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Nursing Considerations
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Lab Values
Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)
Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study (60 min)
Cultures
CT & MR Angiography
Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)
Critical Thinking to Facilitate Patient Care for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Creatinine Clearance Lab Values
Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Lab Values
Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 Nursing Mnemonic (Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet AH!)
Cortisone (Cortone) Nursing Considerations
Cortisol Lab Vales
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nursing Care and General Information
Coronary Circulation
Coronary Artery Disease Concept Map
Coronary Arteries – Location Nursing Mnemonic (I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC)
Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)
COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)
COPD Exacerbation for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
COPD Concept Map
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs
Congestive Heart Failure Concept Map
Confirming Patient Identity (Patient Identifiers) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Confirmation of Correct Procedure (Operative Site, Side, Site Marking) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)
Complications of Immobility
Compartment Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Communication of Patient Outcomes (Continuum of Care) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)
Comfort Provisions (Behavioral Response to Procedure) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Colonoscopy
Cold Temperature-related Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Coagulopathies, Medication-Induced (Coumadin, Platelet Inhibitors, Heparin, HIT) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Nursing Considerations
Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)
Cirrhosis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Cirrhosis Case Study (45 min)
Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Chronic Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Case Study (45 min)
CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)
Chest Tube Management Case Study (60 min)
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Case Study (60 min)
Cephalexin (Keflex) Nursing Considerations
Central Line Dressing Change
Celecoxib (Celebrex) Nursing Considerations
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)
Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)
Cataracts
Cardiovascular Disorders (CVD) Module Intro
Cardiovascular Angiography
Cardiogenic Shock For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiogenic Shock and Obstructive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Cardiac/Vascular Catheterization (Diagnostic, Interventional) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic (Toilet Paper my Ass)
Cardiac Tamponade for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Surgery (Post-ICU Care) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them – Live Tutoring Archive
Cardiac Course Introduction
Cardiac Arrest Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Cardiac Anatomy
Cardiac A&P Module Intro
Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes
Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Lab Values
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Considerations
Captopril (Capoten) Nursing Considerations
Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Carbonate (Tums) Nursing Considerations
Calcium Acetate (PhosLo) Nursing Considerations
C. Difficile for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values
Burns for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Burn Injuries
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values
Brain Death v. Comatose
BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)
Bowel Perforation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Bowel Obstruction Concept Map
Body Mechanics (Utilization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Blunt Chest Trauma
Blood Salvage Transfusion Anticipation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Blood Flow Through The Heart
Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)
Bleeding for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Nursing Considerations
Biopsy
Biohazard Material Handling and Disposition (Blood, Microbiology, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Beta Hydroxy (BHB) Lab Values
Benztropine (Cogentin) Nursing Considerations
Bed Bath
Barriers to Health Assessment
Barrier Material Selection (Procedure-Specific) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Bariatric: IV Insertion
Bariatric Surgeries
Barbiturates
Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Nursing Considerations
AV Blocks Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
Atrial Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Nursing Considerations
Atenolol (Tenormin) Nursing Considerations
Asthma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Asthma (Severe) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)
Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)
ASA (Aspirin) Nursing Considerations
Artificial Airways
ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic (GUT PASS)
ARDS Case Study (60 min)
Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAD)
Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic (PEE BADS)
Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic (CRAM)
Antinuclear Antibody Lab Values
Antineoplastics
Antimetabolites
Antidiabetic Agents
Anticonvulsants
Anti-Platelet Aggregate
Anti-Infective – Antitubercular
Anti-Infective – Tetracyclines
Anti-Infective – Sulfonamides
Anti-Infective – Glycopeptide
Anti-Infective – Carbapenems
Anti Tumor Antibiotics
Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)
Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)
Anion Gap
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Aneurysm and Dissection for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Anesthetic Agents
Anesthetic Agents
Aneurysm (Dissecting, Repair) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Anesthesia Management Assistance for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Anemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Amputation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Anaphylaxis Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Amputation Concept Map
Amputation
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Nursing Considerations
Amitriptyline (Elavil) Nursing Considerations
Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)
Alteplase (tPA, Activase) Nursing Considerations
Altered Mental Status- Delirium and Dementia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Alkylating Agents
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Alendronate (Fosamax) Nursing Considerations
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Airway Suctioning
AIDS Case Study (45 min)
Age and Culturally Appropriate Health Assessment Techniques for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Advanced Directive and DNR Status Confirmation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Advance Directives
Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 S’s)
Adrenal and Thyroid Disorder Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers
Adjunct Neuro Assessments
Addisons Disease
Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Acute Kidney Injury Case Study (60 min)
Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Coronary Syndromes (MI-ST and Non ST, Unstable Angina) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Abdomen for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors
Accountability and Assistance for Personal Limitations for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Absolute Reticulocyte Count (ARC) Lab Values
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Lab Values
3rd Degree AV Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)
2nd Degree AV Heart Block Type 2 (Mobitz II)
2nd Degree AV Heart Block Type 1 (Mobitz I, Wenckebach)
1st Degree AV Heart Block
10.04 Pulmonary Question Review for CCRN Review
07.10 Neurologic Review questions for CCRN Review
07.09 Meningitis for CCRN Review
06.05 Wide Complex Tachycardia for CCRN Review
06.04 Differentiating Ectopy and Aberrancy for CCRN Review
05.05 GI Practice Questions for CCRN Review
05.02 Liver Overview and Disease for CCRN Review
05.01 Pancreatitis and Large Bowel Obstruction for CCRN Review
03.04 DKA vs HHNK for CCRN Review
03.05 Endocrine Practice Questions for CCRN Review
03.03 Hypoglycemia for CCRN Review
03.02 Diabetes Insipidus for CCRN Review
03.01 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) for CCRN Review
02.18 Cardiovascular Practice Questions for CCRN Review
02.17 Septic Shock for CCRN Review
02.16 Cardiogenic Shock for CCRN Review
02.15 Hypovolemic Shock for CCRN Review
02.14 Shock Stages for CCRN Review
02.13 Myocardial Infarction – Anterior Septal Wall for CCRN Review
02.02 Cardiomyopathy for CCRN Review
02.06 Heart Murmurs for CCRN Review
02.08 Cardiac Catheterization & Acute Coronary Syndrome for CCRN Review
02.12 Myocardial Infarction- Inferior Wall for CCRN Review