Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
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Lesson Objective for Nursing Care Plan (NCP) – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Understanding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS):
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, including its etiology, pathophysiology, and the impact of alcohol exposure on fetal development.
- Assessment of Maternal Alcohol Consumption:
- Learn to assess and document maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of obtaining accurate information to guide appropriate interventions.
- Recognition of Clinical Manifestations:
- Identify and recognize the clinical manifestations and physical characteristics associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ensuring early detection for timely intervention.
- Development of Holistic Care Strategies:
- Formulate holistic nursing care strategies that address the unique needs of individuals affected by FAS, considering physical, developmental, and psychosocial aspects.
- Collaborative Care and Support:
- Explore collaborative approaches involving healthcare professionals, educators, and community resources to provide comprehensive support for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and their families.
Pathophysiology of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Alcohol Exposure during Pregnancy:
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome results from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy, particularly during critical periods of fetal development, affecting organogenesis and functional maturation.
- Placental Transfer and Fetal Vulnerability:
- Alcohol crosses the placenta, exposing the developing fetus to ethanol, which interferes with cellular processes, disrupts organ formation, and poses a heightened vulnerability during organogenesis.
- Impact on Neurological Development:
- Alcohol’s neurotoxic effects on the developing brain can lead to structural abnormalities, neuronal migration disturbances, and alterations in synaptic function, contributing to cognitive and behavioral deficits.
- Cardiovascular Implications:
- FAS can involve congenital heart defects and structural abnormalities, as alcohol disrupts cardiovascular development, impacting the formation and function of the heart and major blood vessels.
- Facial Dysmorphology and Growth Retardation:
- Distinctive facial features, growth deficiencies, and organ malformations are common characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, reflecting disruptions in cellular proliferation, migration, and tissue differentiation.
Etiology of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Maternal Alcohol Consumption:
- FAS primarily occurs when pregnant individuals consume alcohol, especially during the first trimester when fetal organ development is most susceptible to teratogenic effects.
- Timing and Quantity of Alcohol Consumption:
- The risk of FAS is associated with the timing and amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy. Heavy or binge drinking increases the likelihood of adverse outcomes.
- Individual Susceptibility:
- Genetic factors may influence an individual’s susceptibility to the teratogenic effects of alcohol. Variations in metabolism and detoxification pathways can impact fetal vulnerability.
- Absence of a Safe Threshold:
- There is no identified “safe” level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Even low to moderate alcohol intake may pose a risk to fetal development, emphasizing the importance of abstinence.
- Interplay of Environmental Factors:
- Socioeconomic factors, maternal nutrition, and overall maternal health can interact with alcohol exposure, influencing the severity and manifestation of FAS in the developing fetus.
Desired Outcome of Nursing Care for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Optimal Growth and Development:
- Facilitate an environment that supports the child’s physical and cognitive growth, aiming for age-appropriate milestones and achievements.
- Early Intervention and Support:
- Implement early intervention programs and therapies to address developmental delays, behavioral challenges, and learning difficulties, enhancing the child’s overall well-being.
- Health Maintenance:
- Promote the child’s health through regular medical check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive measures to minimize the risk of secondary health issues associated with FAS.
- Educational Success:
- Collaborate with educators to create an individualized education plan (IEP) that accommodates the child’s unique learning needs, fostering academic success and social integration.
- Family and Community Involvement:
- Engage families and communities in a supportive network, providing resources, education, and encouragement to enhance the quality of life for both the child and their caregivers.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Nursing Care Plan
Subjective Data:
Patient’s mother/caregiver may report:
- Poor coordination
- Jitteriness or hyperactivity
- Frequent mood changes
- Difficulty in social settings (daycare, school)
- Difficulty switching tasks
- Learning disorders
Patient may report:
- Trouble paying attention or focusing
- Poor memory
- Vision problems
Objective Data:
- Distinct facial features that include small eyes, thin upper lip, short nose
- Slow physical growth (before and after birth)
- Small head circumference
- Heart defects
- Joint / bone deformities
Nursing Assessment for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Prenatal History:
- Gather detailed information about the mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy, including frequency, quantity, and timing of exposure.
- Physical Examination:
- Perform a comprehensive physical assessment of the newborn, paying attention to facial features, growth parameters, and any physical anomalies associated with FAS.
- Neurodevelopmental Evaluation:
- Assess the infant’s neurodevelopmental status, looking for signs of developmental delays, motor coordination issues, and cognitive impairments.
- Behavioral Observation:
- Observe the child’s behavior for signs of hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention deficits, or other behavioral challenges commonly associated with FAS.
- Feeding and Nutritional Assessment:
- Evaluate the infant’s feeding patterns, growth, and nutritional status, as individuals with FAS may face challenges related to feeding and growth.
- Hearing and Vision Screening:
- Conduct screenings for hearing and vision impairments, as these sensory deficits may be present in individuals with FAS.
- Cardiac and Renal Assessment:
- Assess the cardiovascular and renal systems for any anomalies or dysfunction related to FAS, as these systems can be affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
- Social and Family Dynamics:
- Evaluate the family’s understanding of FAS, their coping mechanisms, and support systems, considering the impact of the syndrome on family dynamics.
Implementation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Educational Support:
- Provide educational resources and information to parents and caregivers about FAS, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and specialized care.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
- Facilitate collaboration among healthcare professionals, educators, and social workers to ensure a holistic approach to care, addressing the diverse needs of individuals with FAS.
- Developmental Interventions:
- Implement targeted developmental interventions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to address specific challenges and promote optimal development.
- Behavioral Management:
- Collaborate with behavioral specialists to develop and implement behavior management strategies, providing support for both the individual with FAS and their caregivers.
- Support Services and Advocacy:
- Connect families with support services, community resources, and advocacy groups specializing in FAS to enhance social support and empower families in navigating the challenges associated with the syndrome.
Nursing Interventions and Rationales
- Perform complete assessment of systems including heart and lung auscultation
FAS often results in deformities of the heart and lungs and may result in murmurs, heart valve disorders or respiratory diseases such as asthma
- Assess infant for signs of withdrawal that include:
- High-pitched cry
- Postural arching (of the back)
- Slow or delayed breathing (apnea / bradypnea)
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
It is still controversial as to whether or not infants experience withdrawal symptoms.
There are certain symptoms that appear to be consistent in infants with FAS as listed and should be monitored if FAS is suspected.
- Obtain history of pregnancy from patient’s mother
- Determine how much alcohol was consumed throughout pregnancy and frequency.
- Severity of symptoms may be determined by amount of exposure.
- NO amount of alcohol consumed is considered safe during pregnancy.
- Measure head and abdominal circumference of infant
Infants with FAS generally have smaller head size that indicates microcephaly.
Abdomen may be distended following birth. This may require nasogastric intubation.
- Minimize external stimuli
Infants and children with FAS are often easily excitable and become agitated and fussy with excessive noise and physical stimuli.
Maintain calm atmosphere and cluster care as much as possible.
- Provide education and counseling for parents/caregivers
- Provide resources for parents that include alcohol cessation programs and support groups
- Provide resources for child to include counseling, specialists (cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, etc) and special education programs
- There is NO KNOWN safe amount of alcohol to be consumed during pregnancy
Evaluation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Developmental Milestones:
- Regularly assess and monitor developmental milestones to evaluate progress and identify areas that may require additional support or intervention.
- Behavioral Assessments:
- Conduct behavioral assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral management strategies and make adjustments as needed to address behavioral challenges.
- Educational Progress:
- Evaluate educational progress, considering the individualized needs of children with FAS, and collaborate with educators to implement modifications or accommodations as necessary.
- Family Functioning:
- Assess the overall functioning of the family unit, ensuring that support services and resources are meeting the needs of both the individual with FAS and their caregivers.
- Quality of Life Measures:
- Utilize quality of life measures to assess the overall well-being and satisfaction of individuals with FAS and their families, considering factors such as social integration, emotional health, and community involvement.
References
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fetal-alcohol-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20352901
- https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/fas.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/facts.html
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This is the nursing care plan for fetal alcohol syndrome. So the pathophysiology behind fetal alcohol syndrome is that there are some infants who were exposed to alcohol, consumed by the mother during pregnancy, and it results in this disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome. This causes problems with growth and development and can lead to brain damage. There’s a variety of the disorder in that the infant can vary and normally includes a mix of behavioral, physical and mental disorders. These children often have varying degrees of learning disabilities. The effects of FAS may not even be recognized until the child develops over time, even after entering school and into adulthood, the nursing consideration. So we want to do a head and abdominal assessment. There could be some abnormalities there, with the FAS children. We want to monitor coughs. We want to monitor vital signs. We want to do a respiratory and cardiac assessment. We want to educate pregnant mothers and monitor the growth and development of these children. The desired outcome in managing these patients is that the patient is going to exhibit optimal, cognitive functioning, appropriate behaviors, and impulse control. The patient is going to have minimal effects. So the patient, mother, or caregiver may report that this patient with fetal alcohol syndrome is showing signs of a poor coordination,
Jitteriness, maybe some hyper activity. There may also be frequent mood changes, difficulty in social settings, such as daycare in school. There may also be difficulty switching tasks. There may be some learning disorders. Once the patient is old enough to report their own subjective data, they may complain of having difficulty or trouble paying attention, and poor memory. Some of these children or adults may also report vision problems. Some objective things. So we’re going to see some distinct facial features. These distinct facial features may include small eyes, thin upper lip, and a short nose. They may also have short stature; so slow physical growth. And this is before and after birth. These babies are typically born with a small head or microcephaly. They may present with some heart defects or some joints and bone deformities. So what are some things that we can do from this patient? Well, the first thing we need to do is to do a full head-to-toe assessment, paying close attention to the respiratory and the cardiac. So we want to do an assessment and we want to keep those eyes looking at the heart and the lungs. Okay. It’s very important to do this. The patients with fetal alcohol syndrome may result in deformities of the heart and the lung. And you may hear things such as murmur valve disorders, or you may hear some respiratory diseases such as asthma or respiratory distress. Okay? The next thing we want to do is we want to assess the effect for signs of withdrawal. So these infants can still withdraw from alcohol dependence from when the mother had her last drink. So these signs and symptoms of withdrawal include a high pitched cry. This is characteristic for patients with fetal alcohol syndrome. They may do some postural arching. They may have slow or delayed breathing, or they may have a slow or irregular heartbeat. We want to measure the head. We want to measure the hair in the abdomen for circumference for the infant. Remember, but if it’s with a fetal alcohol syndrome, generally have a smaller head size that indicates microcephaly. So measurements would show microcephaly, and the abdomen may be distended following birth. So let’s do that. We want to do an abdomen distension. This may require an NG tube. We want to obtain a history of pregnancy from the patient’s mother. We want to determine how much alcohol was actually consumed throughout the pregnancy. And how often was it consumed? I remember no alcohol is ever okay during pregnancy. So we want to do that. We want to get history from the mother on consumption. And finally, we want to minimize external stimuli. Remember the patients with FAS are easily excitable and become agitated and fussy with excessive noise and physical stimulus. So we want to keep them calm, let them rest, let them work on healing. Some of the pathophysiology behind this is that infants who were exposed to alcohol consumed by the mother during pregnancy results in this disorder known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Some of the things that may be reported, some of the subjective data, is they report poor coordination, poor memory. They may be jittery. They may have learning disabilities. Some things that we’re going to notice is we may observe some objective data such as heart defects, maybe microcephaly, small head, small eyes, and a thin upper lip. So what can we do? Well, we want to do a good cardiac assessment. Remember that cardiac assessment is going to let us know if this patient has any congenital defects. Remember patients who have fetal alcohol syndrome tend to have a deformity. So things wrong with the heart, things wrong with the lungs; an ECG monitoring, and a thorough cardiac assessment will help us diagnose that next. We want to make sure we educate the caregiver. We want to educate the parents or the caregiver. We want to provide education on this disease process. We want to, we may need to refer the patient to a cardiologist and neurologist or a special education program. We love you guys; go out and be your best self today. And, as always, happy nursing.
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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