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Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain

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Lesson Objective for Nursing Care Plan for Acute Pain

 

Think of acute pain as your body’s alarm system. It’s a way for your body to say, “Hey, something’s not right here!” This type of pain comes on quickly and is usually sharp or intense. It’s like when you accidentally cut your finger or stub your toe. The pain is sudden and tells you right away that you’ve been hurt.

 

Acute pain is different from chronic pain, which lasts a long time and can be more about an ongoing condition. Acute pain is usually short-term. It starts suddenly because of something specific, like an injury, surgery, or a dental procedure, and it goes away once the injury heals.

 

In simple terms, acute pain is like a warning signal that something needs attention right now. It’s usually clear what caused it, and it tends to go away as the cause gets treated or the body heals.

 

In the nursing care plan for acute pain:

  • Identify and assess diverse causes of acute pain.
  • Implement tailored interventions for effective pain relief.
  • Promote overall comfort and functioning in individuals experiencing acute pain.
  • Emphasize the importance of addressing underlying causes to prevent pain recurrence.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to acute pain management.

Pathophysiology

 

  • Physiological Basis of Acute Pain:
    • Acute pain, a common experience, happens when our body goes through complex changes due to injury or damage to tissues. Special nerve endings, called nociceptors, detect these changes and send signals to our spinal cord and brain, interpreting them as pain. This serves as a vital alarm system, prompting protective responses.
  • Amplification by Inflammation:
    • When tissues get hurt, the body releases inflammatory chemicals, making the pain signals stronger. It’s like the body’s way of saying, “Be careful, something’s not right.”
  • Brain’s Role in Pain Perception:
    • Our brain processes these signals, creating the feeling of acute pain. Understanding how this works is crucial for healthcare providers to develop targeted treatments that ease pain, help in healing, and improve the overall well-being of those going through acute pain episodes.
  • Nature and Duration of Acute Pain:
    • Acute pain is a sudden type of pain that usually lasts less than 3-6 months. It acts like a warning sign, indicating a possible disease or threat to the body. The pain usually goes away when the underlying cause is treated or healed.

Etiology

 

  • Diverse Causes of Acute Pain:
    • Acute pain can arise from various sources that trigger the body’s pain response. Common culprits include injuries, trauma, or damage to tissues, activating specialized nerve endings known as nociceptors. Additionally, surgical procedures, medical conditions, or illnesses can contribute to the experience of acute pain.
  • Inflammation’s Role in Intensifying Pain:
    • In response to tissue injury, inflammation occurs, releasing chemicals that make the specialized nerve endings, and nociceptors, more sensitive. This heightened sensitivity intensifies the perception of pain. Underlying health issues, like infections or diseases, can further contribute to the development of acute pain.
  • Crucial Understanding for Tailored Interventions:
    • Recognizing the diverse causes of acute pain is crucial for healthcare providers. It enables them to customize interventions that specifically address the underlying factors, effectively managing and alleviating the pain experienced by individuals. This tailored approach contributes to more precise and comprehensive pain care.

Desired Outcome

 

  • Managing Acute Pain: Desired Outcomes:
    • The main goal in handling acute pain is to achieve effective pain relief, improve overall comfort, and encourage a return to regular functioning. This involves reducing pain intensity to a level that lets individuals engage in their daily activities, promoting movement and participation in their usual routines. Effective pain relief also contributes to better sleep and overall well-being.
  • Comprehensive Approach:
    • The desired outcome goes beyond just easing the pain; it includes addressing any underlying causes or factors that may contribute to acute pain. This comprehensive approach aims to prevent the recurrence of pain episodes.
  • Tailored Interventions for Quality of Life:
    • To achieve these outcomes, healthcare providers tailor interventions to meet the specific needs of each individual and address the root causes of pain. This personalized approach aims to optimize the overall quality of life for those experiencing acute pain, supporting not only physical well-being but also emotional and functional aspects.

 

Subjective Data

  • Sharp pain
  • Throbbing 
  • Burning
  • Stabbing pain
  • Weakness
  • Tingling

Objective Data

  • Guarding a body part 
  • Facial expression (crying, moaning,)
  • Profuse sweating 
  • Alteration in BP, HR, RR

Nursing Assessment for Acute Pain

 

  • Pain Description:
    • Obtain a detailed description of the pain, including its location, intensity (using a pain scale), quality (sharp, dull, throbbing), and any factors that exacerbate or alleviate the pain.
  • Onset and Duration:
    • Investigate when the pain began, how it started, and the duration of the pain. Determine if the pain is constant or intermittent and if there are any patterns to its occurrence.
  • Impact on Daily Activities:
    • Assess how the pain is affecting the individual’s ability to perform daily activities, including self-care, work, sleep, and social interactions. Inquire about any limitations or disruptions caused by the pain.
  • Pain Alleviating and Aggravating Factors:
    • Identify factors that alleviate or exacerbate the pain. This may include specific movements, positions, medications, or interventions that provide relief, as well as activities or triggers that worsen the pain.
  • Pain History:
    • Gather information about the patient’s pain history, including any previous episodes, treatments tried, and their effectiveness. Explore the patient’s pain tolerance and coping mechanisms.
  • Physical Assessment:
    • Perform a physical examination to assess for any visible signs of pain, such as guarding, facial expressions, and changes in vital signs. Pay attention to non-verbal cues that may indicate pain.
  • Emotional and Psychosocial Assessment:
    • Evaluate the emotional and psychosocial impact of pain. Inquire about feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, or fear related to the pain. Assess the patient’s support system and coping mechanisms.
  • Cultural Considerations:
    • Recognize cultural influences on pain perception and expression. Inquire about any cultural or spiritual beliefs that may affect the patient’s experience of pain and their preferences for pain management.
  • Communication Style:
    • Consider the patient’s communication style and preferences for expressing pain. Some patients may be more comfortable using a numeric pain scale, while others may prefer descriptive terms.
  • Pain Management History:
    • Obtain information about the patient’s history of pain management, including medications, therapies, and alternative approaches. Determine the patient’s response to previous pain interventions.
  • Patient’s Goals and Expectations:
    • Discuss the patient’s goals and expectations regarding pain management. Identify realistic outcomes and collaborate with the patient to establish a plan that aligns with their preferences and values.

Nursing Interventions

 

Nursing Intervention (ADPIE) Rationale
Subjective pain assessment -asking where it hurts, how long, and what makes it better. Or worse? What have they tried to relieve pain?” Use a pain scale to assess pain level better understanding their pain will better help you in where you should begin in treating their level of pain
Assess VS elevated BP, HR, and RR if the patient has a lot of pain.
Diagnostics/Physical Assessment  CT scan- broken bones/internal bleeding 

Physical assessment to toe to indicate a cause for the acute pain 
Pharmacological Methods  OTC medications (NSAIDS/Tylenol)

Narcotics- patient may need something much stronger to control their pain 
Non-pharmacological Methods  heat/ice, massage, relaxation techniques, distraction

Evaluation of Acute Pain 

 

  • Pain Relief:
    • Assess the degree of pain relief achieved compared to baseline, utilizing the patient’s self-report and observational cues. Evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in reducing pain intensity.
  • Functional Improvement:
    • Evaluate improvements in the patient’s ability to perform daily activities and tasks. Assess any changes in mobility, self-care, and participation in social interactions, indicating enhanced functionality.
  • Patient Satisfaction:
    • Obtain feedback from the patient regarding their satisfaction with the pain management plan. Assess if the patient’s expectations were met, if they felt adequately involved in decision-making, and if their concerns were addressed.
  • Adverse Effects:
    • Monitor for any adverse effects related to pain management interventions, particularly those associated with medications. Address and manage any side effects promptly to ensure the patient’s safety and comfort.
  • Psychosocial Well-being:
    • Evaluate the impact of pain management on the patient’s psychosocial well-being. Assess changes in mood, anxiety levels, and overall emotional state. Determine if the patient’s coping mechanisms have been effective.
  • Patient Education:
    • Assess the patient’s understanding of pain management strategies and the ability to implement them independently. Provide additional education or clarification as needed to empower the patient in managing future episodes of acute pain.
  • Long-Term Planning:
    • Collaborate with the patient to develop a long-term pain management plan, considering potential future episodes of acute pain. Discuss preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, and strategies for early intervention.
  • Communication and Collaboration:
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of communication and collaboration among the healthcare team in managing acute pain. Ensure that there is a coordinated approach to pain management that addresses the patient’s holistic needs.
  • Patient Empowerment:
    • Assess the patient’s sense of empowerment and control over their pain. Evaluate their ability to communicate pain needs, make informed decisions about their care, and actively participate in the management of their pain.

 

 

References

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/12051-acute-vs-chronic-pain

https://health.ucdavis.edu/livinghealthy/topic/pain-management/acute-pain-verses-chronic-pain.html

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Hey everyone. Today, we are going to be putting together a nursing care plan for acute pain. So let’s get started. First, we’re going to go over the pathophysiology. So acute pain is a sudden type of pain that typically lasts less than three to six months. It serves as a warning sign of a disease or a threat to the body. It disappears when the underlying cause of pain has been treated or has been healed. Some nursing considerations. You want to make sure you’re doing a full head to toe assessment, doing some subjective pain assessments, some vital signs, diagnostic testing, and some pharmacological or non-pharmacological pain methods. Desired outcome: patient reports a satisfactory pain level using the numeric pain scale, maintains baseline vitals, and uses non-pharmacological or pharmaceutical pain relief strategies effectively. 

So we’re going to go ahead and go through with our care plan. We’re going to go over some subjective data and we’re going to go through some objective data. So what are we going to see? Or what is the patient going to tell us? So some subjective data is going to be some sharp pain. They may describe it as being a throbbing pain or a stabbing pain. What we can see, they might be guarding the area that’s in pain. So you’ll see them guarding an area, maybe some facial expressions. So some grimacing or crying. It could also be described as burning or having weakness or some tingling. There could be some profuse sweating, some alteration in the blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate – can see all of these with some pain with these patients. 

So interventions: you want to get a subjective pain assessment. So with the subjective pain assessment, you are going to see for how long they’ve had this pain and where the pain hurts? Have they tried anything that’s worked or what makes it worse? Have they tried anything at home that has worked? So you want to use a pain scale as well to just assess where they are with their pain. So we, we have a better understanding of their pain. We’ll be able to better help them and know kind of where we want to start in the treatment plan. Another invention we want to do. We want to make sure we’re monitoring their vital signs; they can have an elevated blood pressure, an elevated heart rate, and elevated respiratory status when they’re having pain. All of these can be elevated. So we want to monitor all of that. 

Another intervention we want to do, we can do some diagnostic testing, physical assessment, and a CT scan. So maybe they felt like they might have broken something. So maybe we’re looking for some broken bones or some internal bleeding. When we’re doing our head and toe assessment, we want to make sure that we’re indicating any sort of cause for the acute pain. Another invention we’re going to be doing is possible pharmacological methods for pain. So we’re going to give medications; we can use OTC meds. So this could be like your NSAIDs or Tylenol for the pain. But with acute pain, sometimes OTC medications don’t always work for the patient. Maybe they need some narcotics, some stronger pain medication for that pain, right? 

And sometimes we try to use some non-pharmacological methods; this can be just some heat or ice applied to a certain area, maybe massaging the area. Maybe it’s some relaxation techniques or distraction. Most of the time, you’re going to find that with patients that have acute pain, these non-pharmacological methods don’t work and you end up having to use these pharmacological methods. But for some patients, they like to try more of the non-pharmacological first and then move on to giving actual medications. 

Alright, we’re going to move on to some of the key points. So pathophysiology and etiology: acute pain is a sudden type of pain that typically lasts less than three to six months and serves as a warning sign of a disease or some sort of threat to the body system. Some call can be surgical pain, some traumatic pain, like a broken bone and some muscle strain. 

Some subjective or objective data. The patient can complain of sharp pain. Maybe it’s throbbing, burning, or stabbing. They’re having some weakness, tenderness. You might see them guard the body part that hurts. Maybe some profuse sweating, and some alteration in their blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate – they’re all going to be elevated. We’re going to do a thorough assessment, maybe do some diagnostic testing. So you’re going to make sure you’re doing a full head to toe assessment. You’re looking for any sort of injury. Some subjective pain assessment. So you’re going to be asking them when the pain started and if they’ve tried any sort of pain relief methods at home; trying to figure out where the pain might be. Some vital signs, a CT scan, if needed, and some pain relief. So some pharmacological methods of pain relief, such as NSAIDs and narcotics or some non-pharmacological methods. So heat, heat, ice packs, massage, and distraction techniques can help. Alright, there you go. There’s that care plan for you. 

You guys did awesome. We love you guys. Go out, be your best self today and as always happy nursing.

 

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Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Nursing Considerations
D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values
Day in the Life of a Med-surg Nurse
Day in the Life of an Operating Room Nurse
Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)
Delegation and Personnel Management for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Dementia and Alzheimers
Diabetes Insipidus Case Study (60 min)
Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Module Intro
Diabetes Mellitus & Those Dang Blood Sugars! – Live Tutoring Archive
Diabetes Mellitus Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)
Diabetic Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Case Study (45 min)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic (SOAP BRAIN MD)
Dialysis & Other Renal Points
Different Dressings
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Nursing Considerations
Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery
Discharge Planning for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Disease Specific Medications
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Case Study (60 min)
Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)
Diverticulitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (KING UFC)
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Nursing Considerations
Dopamine (Inotropin) Nursing Considerations
Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)
Dysrhythmias for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Dysrhythmias Labs
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Echo)
EENT Course Introduction
EENT Medications
Emergency Situation Identification for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Enalapril (Vasotec) Nursing Considerations
Encephalopathies
Encephalopathy (Hypoxic-ischemic, Metabolic, Infectious, Hepatic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Endocarditis Case Study (45 min)
Endocarditis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Endoscopy & EGD
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)
Envenomation Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Environmental Cleaning (Spills, Room Turnover, Terminal Cleaning) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Factor Control for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Stewardship (Waste Minimization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Epinephrine (EpiPen) Nursing Considerations
Epoetin (Epogen) Nursing Considerations
Epoetin Alfa
Equipment Utilization (Manufacturers Recommendations) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) Nursing Considerations
Esophageal Varices for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Essential NCLEX Meds by Class
Ethical and Professional Standards for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)
Explant Preparation (Final Disposition) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Nursing Considerations
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations
Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) Lab Values
Fibrinogen Lab Values
Fibromyalgia
Fluid Volume Overload
Formulating Nursing Diagnoses for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Fractures
Fractures (Open, Closed, Fat Embolus) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values
Function Within Scope of Practice for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Functional GI Disorders (Obstruction, Ileus, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Functional Issues (Immobility, Falls, Gait Disorders) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Fundamentals Course Introduction
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Nursing Considerations
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map
General Anesthesia
General Assessment (Physical assessment)
Genitourinary (GU) Assessment
Genitourinary Course Introduction
Genitourinary Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Genitourinary Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)
GI Bleed (Upper, Lower) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
GI Infections (C. difficile) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
GI Surgeries (Resections, Esophagogastrectomy, Bariatric) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Glaucoma
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Nursing Considerations
Global Symptoms for Brain Tumors Nursing Mnemonic (HAS)
Glucagon (GlucaGen) Nursing Considerations
Gout Case Study (45 min)
Gynecological Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Gynecological Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hand Hygiene Guideline Adherence for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hazardous Material Handling and Disposition (Chemo, Radioactive) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine
HCIR Management (Healthcare Industry Representative) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Head and Spinal Cord Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Head/Neck Assessment
Health Assessment Course Introduction
Healthcare Team Member Supervision and Education for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CAUTI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hearing Loss
Heart (Cardiac) and Great Vessels Assessment
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Module Intro
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Therapeutic Management
Heart (Cardiac) Sound Locations and Auscultation
Heart Failure – Live Tutoring Archive
Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic (HEAD)
Heart Failure (Acute Exacerbations, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Heart Failure 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Heart Failure Case Study (45 min)
Heart Failure 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)
Hematologic Disorders for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hematology Module Intro
Hematology/Oncology/Immunology Course Introduction
Hemodialysis (Renal Dialysis)
Hemorrhage Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hemorrhagic Fevers for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)
Heparin (Hep-Lock) Nursing Considerations
Hepatic Disorders (Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Lab Values
Hepatitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)
High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)
Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers
Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Hydralazine
Hygiene
Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)
Hyperglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (SWINE)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)
Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)
Hypertension (HTN) Concept Map
Hypertension (Uncontrolled) and Hypertensive Crisis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypertension for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)
Hypertensive Crisis Case Study (45 min)
Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Hyperthyroidism Case Study (75 min)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)
Hypoglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypoglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Cool and Clammy – Give ‘Em Candy)
Hypoglycemia symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIRE)
Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)
Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothermia (Thermoregulation)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypovolemic and Distributive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
ICU Nurse Report to OR (Operating)Team
Immunocompromise (HIV and AIDS, Oncology and Chemotherapy, Transplant Patient) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Immunology Module Intro
Impaired or Disruptive Behavior Reporting (Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Preparation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Records and Tracking for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Verification and Availability for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Impulse Transmission
Increased Intraocular Pressure for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Individualized Physical Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Infectious Diseases: Influenza for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Study (45 min)
Influenza for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Informed Consent
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Inserting an NG (Nasogastric) Tube
Insulin
Insulin – Intermediate Acting (NPH) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Long Acting (Lantus) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Mixtures (70/30)
Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) Nursing Considerations
Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)
Intake and Output (I&O)
Integumentary (Skin) Course Introduction
Integumentary (Skin) Important Points
Integumentary (Skin) Module Intro
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Collaboration for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interdisciplinary Team Member Functions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interdisciplinary Team Participation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interventional Radiology
Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)
Intracranial Pressure ICP
Intraoperative (Intraop) Complications
Intraoperative Nursing Priorities
Intraoperative Positioning
Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)
Intro to Health Assessment
Introduction to Health Assessment
Intubation in the OR
Iodine Nursing Considerations
Ionized Calcium Lab Values
Iron (Fe) Lab Values
Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs
Ischemic Bowel for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Isoniazid (Niazid) Nursing Considerations
IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)
Kidney Cancer
Lacerations for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Lab Values
Lactic Acid
Leukemia
Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)
Leukemia Case Study (60 min)
Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Nursing Considerations
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Nursing Considerations
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
Linen Change
Lipase Lab Values
Lisinopril (Prinivil) Nursing Considerations
Live Bedside Report Medsurg (Medical surgical)
Liver Cancer
Liver/Gallbladder Module Intro
Local Anesthesia
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Loperamide (Imodium) Nursing Considerations
Losartan (Cozaar) Nursing Considerations
Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Lung Cancer
Lung Diseases Module Intro
Lymphatic Assessment
Lymphoma
Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)
Macular Degeneration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Mammogram
Management of Glomerulonephritis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Help Deliver Diuretics)
Management of Lyme Disease Nursing Mnemonic (BAR)
Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)
Maxillofacial Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Mechanical Aids
Medication Classess for IBD Nursing Mnemonic (Sometimes I Can’t Answer)
Medications for Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (Please Make Tummy Better)
Medications to Prevent Seizures Nursing Mnemonic (Pretty Little Liars Forever)
Melanoma
Meniere’s Disease
Meningitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Meperidine (Demerol) Nursing Considerations
Meropenem (Merrem) Nursing Considerations
Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Metabolic/Endocrine Course Introduction
Metformin (Glucophage) Nursing Considerations
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Nursing Considerations
Metoclopramide (Reglan) Nursing Considerations
Metoprolol (Toprol XL) Nursing Considerations
Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations
MI Surgical Intervention
Migraines
Minimally-Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Non-Sternal Approach) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Minimally-Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders
Mobility & Assistive Devices
Moderate Sedation
Montelukast (Singulair) Nursing Considerations
Morphine (MS Contin) Nursing Considerations
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Musculoskeletal Course Introduction
Musculoskeletal Module Intro
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)
Myocardial Infarction Nursing Mnemonic (MONATAS)
Naproxen (Aleve) Nursing Considerations
Nasal Disorders
Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Nursing Considerations
Nephrotic Syndrome Case Study (Peds) (45 min)
Neuro A&P Module Intro
Neuro Anatomy
Neuro Assessment Module Intro
Neuro Course Introduction
Neuro Disorders Module Intro
Neuro Trauma Module Intro
Neurogenic Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Neurological Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Neurological Fractures
NG (Nasogastric)Tube Management
Nitro Compounds
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Nursing Considerations
Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Nursing Considerations
Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Nursing Considerations
NRSNG Live | So You Want to be a Surgical Nurse?
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Aortic Aneurysm
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Appendicitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Arterial Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiomyopathy
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Chlamydia (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis
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 Crohn’s Disease
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diverticulosis – Diverticulitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Endometriosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Epididymitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Gonorrhea (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Gout
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhoids
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Simplex (HSV, STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Lyme Disease
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Male Infertility
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Menopause
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Myasthenia Gravis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Osteomyelitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Psoriasis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rhabdomyolysis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Scleroderma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sepsis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIRS & MODS
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Testicular Torsion
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Endocarditis and Pericarditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocarditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) & Interventions for Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abdominal Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Activity Intolerance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Angina
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Aortic Aneurysm
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Arterial Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Aspiration
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma / Childhood Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bell’s Palsy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bladder Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Blunt Chest Trauma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Ewing Sarcoma)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bowel Obstruction
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Brain Tumors
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Breast Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bronchoscopy (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiomyopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cellulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cervical Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cholecystitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Kidney Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cushing’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dementia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes Insipidus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Emphysema
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Encephalopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Endocarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Enuresis / Bedwetting
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Epididymitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleed
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glaucoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gout / Gouty Arthritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Guillain-Barre
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Heart Valve Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hepatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hydrocephalus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoglycemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impetigo
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Kidney Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Leukemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lung Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lyme Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meniere’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mumps
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neutropenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nutrition Imbalance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoarthritis (OA), Degenerative Joint Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoporosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Ovarian Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Parkinson’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pericarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pressure Ulcer / Decubitus Ulcer (Pressure Injury)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Prostate Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Psoriasis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Renal Calculi
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Respiratory Failure
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Restrictive Lung Diseases
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rhabdomyolysis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Risk for Fall
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rubeola – Measles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Seizures
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sepsis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skin cancer – Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skull Fractures
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Spinal Cord Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syncope (Fainting)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Testicular Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thoracentesis (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombophlebitis / Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thyroid Cancer
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tuberculosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for West Nile Virus
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Trigeminal Neuralgia
Nursing Care Plan for Amputation
Nursing Care Plan for Chlamydia (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)
Nursing Care Plan for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care Plan for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care Plan for Endometriosis
Nursing Care Plan for Fibromyalgia
Nursing Care Plan for Fractures
Nursing Care Plan for Gastritis
Nursing Care Plan for Gonorrhea (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Hemorrhoids
Nursing Care Plan for Herpes Simplex (HSV, STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Hiatal Hernia
Nursing Care Plan for Liver Cancer
Nursing Care Plan for Macular Degeneration
Nursing Care Plan for Myocarditis
Nursing Care Plan for Nasal Disorders
Nursing Care Plan for Osteomyelitis
Nursing Care Plan for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Nursing Care Plan for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care Plan for Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Nursing Care Plan for Scleroderma
Nursing Care Plan for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Testicular Torsion
Nursing Case Study for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Case Study for Breast Cancer
Nursing Case Study for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Case Study for Colon Cancer
Nursing Case Study for Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Nursing Case Study for Hepatitis
Nursing Case Study for Pneumonia
Nursing Case Study for Rheumatic Heart Disease
Nursing Case Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nursing Case Study for Type 1 Diabetes
Nursing Skills Course Introduction
Nutrition (Diet) in Disease
Nutrition-related Diseases
Obstruction for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Obstructions for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Ocular Infections (Conjunctivitis, Iritis) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Omeprazole (Prilosec) Nursing Considerations
Oncology Important Points
Oncology Module Intro
Oncology nurse
Ondansetron (Zofran) Nursing Considerations
Opioids
Osteosarcoma
Outside Instrument and Material Tracking (Regulatory Requirements) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Disorders (Cyst, Torsion, Rupture) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Oxygen Delivery Module Intro
Pacemakers
Pain (Acute, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures
Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
Pain Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Pain Management and Procedural Sedation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pancreatitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pancreatitis For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pantoprazole (Protonix) Nursing Considerations
Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Patient and Family Teaching (Per Procedure) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient and Healthcare Team Safety (Disasters, Environmental Hazards) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient and Personal Safety (Environmental Hazard Monitoring) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Communication Techniques for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Consent for Treatment for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Patient Positioning
Patient Positioning (Performance) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Records and Care Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Rights Advocacy for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Status Evaluation (Transfer of Care) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patients with Communication Difficulties
Pentobarbital (Nembutal) Nursing Considerations
Peptic Ulcer Disease Case Study (60 min)
Performing Cardiac (Heart) Monitoring
Pericardial Tamponade for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Perioperative Assessment Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Perioperative Education Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Perioperative Nursing Course Introduction
Perioperative Nursing Roles
Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Peritonitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Personal Growth Resources for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Pharmacological Patient Response Evaluation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) Nursing Considerations
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Nursing Considerations
Phosphorus (PO4) Blood Test Lab Values
Pituitary Adenoma
Plant Alkaloids Topoisomerase and Mitotic Inhibitors
Pleural Effusion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pleural Space Complications (Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Chylothorax) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pneumonia Concept Map
Pneumonia Labs
Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)
Pneumothorax for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (P-THORAX)
Positioning
Positioning (Pressure Injury Prevention and Tourniquet Safety) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Post-Anesthesia Recovery
Postoperative (Postop) Complications
Postoperative Follow-up for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
PPE Donning & Doffing
PPE Precautions (Personal Protective Equipment) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC)
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
Preoperative (Preop) Education
Preoperative (Preop) Nursing Priorities
Preoperative (Preop)Assessment
Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pressure Line Management
Pressure Ulcers/Pressure injuries (Braden scale)
Procalcitonin (PCT) Lab Values
Procedurally-Relevant Focused Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Product Assessment (Packaging, Sterilization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Product Evaluation and Selection for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Professional Organization Participation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Propofol (Diprivan) Nursing Considerations
Propranolol (Inderal) Nursing Considerations
Propylthiouracil (PTU) Nursing Considerations
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Nursing Mnemonic (FUN)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values
Protein in Urine Lab Values
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Pulmonary edema treatment Nursing Mnemonic (MAD DOG)
Pulmonary Embolism for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pulmonary Embolus for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pulmonary Hypertension for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pulmonary Hypertension for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)
Quality Improvement Participation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Radiation Cancer Treatment
Ranitidine (Zantac) Nursing Considerations
Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Nursing Mnemonic (FICA)
Reasons for a Bronchoscopy Nursing Mnemonic (Please Assess His Weird Bronchoscopy Results)
Reasons for Chest Tube Nursing Mnemonic (Don’t Ever Fail)
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Lab Values
Relevant Patient Data Review for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Renal (Kidney) Failure Labs
Renal Calculi for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Renal Failure for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Renal Failure- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Respiratory A&P Module Intro
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Course Introduction
Respiratory Depression (Medication-Induced, Decreased-LOC-Induced) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Respiratory Failure (Acute, Chronic, Failure to Wean) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Respiratory Infections (Pneumonia) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Respiratory Infections Module Intro
Respiratory Procedures Module Intro
Respiratory Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Respiratory Trauma Module Intro
Restrictive Lung Disease Causes Nursing Mnemonic (PAINT)
Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Retained Surgical Items for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Retinal Artery Occlusion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Retinal Detachment for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Rhabdomyolysis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (RHEUMATOID)
Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations
Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Nursing Mnemonic (ACCESS)
Room Preparation (Equipment, Supplies, Personnel) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Routine Neuro Assessments
Science of Nutrition
Scleroderma Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CREST)
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Seizure Assessment
Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)
Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)
Seizure Disorder for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Seizure Disorders for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)
Seizure Therapeutic Management
Seizures Case Study (45 min)
Seizures Module Intro
Sepsis Concept Map
Sepsis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Sepsis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Sepsis Labs
Septic Shock (Sepsis) Case Study (45 min)
Shock
Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)
Shock Module Intro
Shock States (Anaphylactic, Hypovolemic) For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Signs of Osteoarthritis Nursing Mnemonic (OSTEO)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Cancer
Specialty Diets (Nutrition)
Specimen Prep, Tracking, and Transporting for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury Case Study (60 min)
Spinal Precautions & Log Rolling
Sprains and Strains – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (RICE)
Stages of Hepatitis Nursing Mnemonic (PIP)
Sterile Field
Sterile Field Maintenance (Aseptic Technique) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Sterile Gloves
Sterilization and Cleaning (Instruments, Reusable Goods) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Sterilization and Disinfection Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Sterilization and Storage Environment Conditions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Sterilization, Biological, Chemical Monitoring and Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)
Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Strabismus
Streptokinase (Streptase) Nursing Considerations
Stroke (CVA) Module Intro
Stroke Assessment (CVA)
Stroke Case Study (45 min)
Stroke Concept Map
Stroke for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Stroke for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)
Stroke Therapeutic Management (CVA)
Sucralfate (Carafate) Nursing Considerations
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Surgical Attire Guideline Adherence (Surgical, Perioperative Zones) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Surgical Counts for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Surgical Incisions & Drain Sites
Surgical Prep
Surgical Site Preparation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Surgical Wound Classification Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Sympatholytics (Alpha & Beta Blockers)
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (SWEATING)
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Nursing Mnemonic (MOM’S SO TIRED)
Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (NAPHROTIC)
Symptoms of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Nursing Mnemonic (COAT)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
TB Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (RIPE)
Tension and Cluster Headaches
Testicular Cancer
Tetracycline (Panmycin) Nursing Considerations
The 5-Minute Assessment (Physical assessment)
The Medical Team
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgery (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Thrombin Inhibitors
Thrombocytopenia
Thromboembolic Disease- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Thrombolytics
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values
Thyroxine (T4) Lab Values
To Clot or Not To Clot – Anticoagulants! – Live Tutoring Archive
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lab Values
Toxicity Sepsis- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 T’s)
Trach Care
Trach Suctioning
Traction – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (TRACTION)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Transportation and Storage (Single Use Items) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)
Trauma Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Triiodothyronine (T3) Lab Values
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) Nursing Considerations
Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values
Tuberculosis (TB) Case Study (60 min)
Tuberculosis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic (Always Introduce Special Patients)
Types of Hemorrhoids Nursing Mnemonic (Pie)
Ulcerative Colitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (MADE 10)
Ultrasound
Understanding Blood Pressure Meds! – Live Tutoring Archive
Universal Protocol Performance for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Urinary Elimination
Urinary Retention for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Urinary Tract Infection Case Study (45 min)
Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Values
Using Aseptic Technique
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Chicken Pox, Diphtheria) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Valvular Heart Disease for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Vancomycin (Vancocin) Nursing Considerations
Varicocele
Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic (HIS Leg Might Fall off)
Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (COLD HAND)
Vascular Disease for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Vasopressin
Vasopressin (Pitressin) Nursing Considerations
Venous Disorders (Chronic venous insufficiency, Deep venous thrombosis/DVT)
Vent Alarms
Ventilator Settings
Ventricular Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib)
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)
Vessels & Fluid
Visitor Supervision for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Vitamin D Lab Values
Warfarin (Coumadin) Nursing Considerations
Who Needs Dialysis Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU)
Wound Bleeding (Uncontrolled External Hemorrhage) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Wound Care – Assessment
Wound Care – Dressing Change
Wound Care – Selecting a Dressing
Wound Care – Wound Drains
Wound Classification for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Wound Dressing Maintenance for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Wound Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Wounds (Infectious, Surgical, Trauma) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)