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Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

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Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease (Cheatsheet)
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Lesson Objectives for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

  • Understanding the Pathophysiology:
    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), distinguishing between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.
    • Identify key factors contributing to the chronic inflammatory process in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Differentiating Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease:
    • Differentiate the clinical manifestations and characteristics of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.
    • Understand how the location and nature of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract vary between the two conditions.
  • Assessment Skills for IBD:
    • Develop skills for a thorough nursing assessment specific to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
    • Learn to recognize signs and symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and complications such as strictures or fistulas.
  • Management Strategies and Medication Education:
    • Explore nursing interventions and management strategies for patients with IBD, including the administration of prescribed medications.
    • Provide patient education on the importance of medication adherence, dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes in managing IBD.
  • Psychosocial Support and Coping Strategies:
    • Recognize the psychosocial impact of living with a chronic condition like IBD and learn strategies to offer emotional support.
    • Explore coping mechanisms for patients dealing with the challenges of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Pathophysiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

  • Chronic Inflammation:
    • Both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease involve chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
    • In Ulcerative Colitis, inflammation is limited to the colon and rectum, primarily affecting the mucosal lining.
    • Crohn’s Disease can affect any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, and involves deeper layers of the intestinal wall.
  • Immune System Dysregulation:
    • Immune system dysregulation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
    • An exaggerated immune response targets the GI tract, leading to sustained inflammation and tissue damage.
  • Microbial Factors:
    • Dysbiosis, an imbalance in the gut microbiota, may contribute to the development of IBD.
    • Environmental factors, such as infections or alterations in the microbiome, can trigger an abnormal immune response in genetically susceptible individuals.
  • Formation of Ulcers and Fistulas:
    • Ulcerative Colitis is characterized by the formation of continuous mucosal ulcers, leading to surface inflammation.
    • Crohn’s Disease can cause transmural inflammation, leading to the formation of ulcers, strictures, and fistulas, which can extend through multiple layers of the intestinal wall.
  • Complications and Systemic Effects:
    • Chronic inflammation in both conditions can result in complications such as strictures, abscesses, and perforation.
    • Systemic effects may include malnutrition due to nutrient malabsorption, weight loss, and an increased risk of colorectal cancer in long-standing cases.

Etiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

 

  • Genetic Predisposition:
    • There is a significant genetic component to the development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
    • Individuals with a family history of IBD are at a higher risk, and specific genetic variants are associated with increased susceptibility.
  • Immune System Dysfunction:
    • Dysfunction of the immune system, particularly an abnormal response to the gut microbiota, is a central etiological factor.
    • Inappropriate immune activation leads to chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Environmental Factors:
    • Environmental factors, such as diet, smoking, and exposure to certain infections, can influence the development and exacerbation of IBD.
    • Changes in the gut microbiome due to environmental factors may contribute to the pathogenesis.
  • Dysregulation of Gut Microbiota:
    • Alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, are observed in individuals with IBD.
    • Imbalances in the microbial community may trigger and perpetuate the inflammatory response.
  • Epigenetic Factors:
    • Epigenetic modifications, changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence, play a role in IBD.
    • Epigenetic changes may contribute to the persistent inflammation seen in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.

Desired Outcome for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

  • Disease Remission:
    • Achieve and maintain periods of symptom-free intervals to allow the affected bowel to heal.
    • Minimize the frequency and intensity of disease flares.
  • Improved Quality of Life:
    • Enhance the patient’s overall well-being by managing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue.
    • Address psychosocial aspects to improve mental health and emotional resilience.
  • Prevention of Complications:
    • Prevent and manage complications associated with IBD, such as strictures, fistulas, and abscesses.
    • Monitor for and address extraintestinal manifestations of the disease.
  • Nutritional Optimization:
    • Ensure adequate nutrition to support overall health and compensate for nutritional deficiencies common in IBD.
    • Manage malabsorption issues and promote a diet that supports gastrointestinal health.
  • Normalization of Inflammatory Markers:
    • Achieve and maintain normal levels of inflammatory markers in blood tests.
    • Monitoring inflammatory markers helps assess the degree of disease activity and response to treatment.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease) Nursing Care Plan

 

Subjective Data:

  • Severe diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain and cramping
  • Rectal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Reduced appetite
  • Urgency to defecate
  • Inability to defecate despite urgency

Objective Data:

  • Blood or pus in stool
  • Weight loss
  • WBC in stool
  • Multiple stools daily

Nursing Assessment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

 

  • Health History:
    • Collect detailed information about the patient’s medical history, including previous diagnoses, treatments, and surgeries related to IBD.
    • Inquire about family history of IBD or other gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Symptom Assessment:
    • Evaluate the nature, frequency, and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.
    • Assess extraintestinal symptoms, including joint pain, skin rashes, and eye problems.
  • Nutritional Assessment:
    • Conduct a nutritional assessment to identify malnutrition or nutritional deficiencies.
    • Monitor dietary habits and restrictions, as well as the impact of symptoms on the patient’s ability to maintain a balanced diet.
  • Psychosocial Evaluation:
    • Assess the patient’s emotional well-being and mental health, considering the potential impact of chronic symptoms on daily life.
    • Identify stressors, coping mechanisms, and support systems in place.
  • Physical Examination:
    • Perform a thorough abdominal examination to assess for tenderness, distension, and palpable masses.
    • Examine the perianal area for signs of fistulas, abscesses, or skin manifestations.
  • Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests:
    • Order and interpret laboratory tests, including inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), complete blood count (CBC), and electrolyte levels.
    • Schedule diagnostic imaging studies such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging scans to assess the extent and severity of bowel involvement.
  • Medication Review:
    • Review the patient’s current and past medications, including compliance, side effects, and any adjustments made to the treatment plan.
    • Assess the patient’s response to medications and the need for modifications.
  • Educational Needs Assessment:
    • Identify the patient’s understanding of IBD, its chronic nature, and the importance of treatment adherence.
    • Assess the patient’s knowledge of dietary management, symptom recognition, and when to seek medical attention.

 

Implementation for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

 

  • Medication Administration and Monitoring:
    • Administer prescribed medications, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and biologics, as per the healthcare provider’s orders.
    • Monitor for medication side effects and assess the patient’s response to treatment.
  • Nutritional Support:
    • Collaborate with a dietitian to develop a nutrition plan tailored to the patient’s needs, addressing potential nutrient deficiencies and supporting overall well-being.
    • Educate the patient on dietary modifications, including avoiding trigger foods and maintaining a balanced diet.
  • Pain Management:
    • Implement pain management strategies to address abdominal pain and discomfort, such as the use of heat packs or relaxation techniques.
    • Coordinate with the healthcare team to adjust pain medications as needed.
  • Education and Self-Management:
    • Provide comprehensive education about the nature of IBD, its chronicity, and the importance of treatment adherence.
    • Teach the patient self-management techniques, including symptom monitoring, recognizing signs of exacerbation, and seeking prompt medical attention.
  • Psychosocial Support:
    • Facilitate access to support groups, counseling, or mental health services to address the emotional and psychological impact of living with a chronic condition.
    • Encourage open communication with the healthcare team and involve family members in the patient’s care as needed.

Nursing Interventions and Rationales

 

  • Monitor vital signs

 

Watch for signs / symptoms of hypovolemia including:

  • Hypotension
  • Tachycardia
  • Fever

 

  • Perform perineal care

 

Severe diarrhea may lead to incontinence of bowels, especially in patients with limited mobility. Provide perineal care every 2-4 hours or as needed to prevent breakdown of skin and infections. Make sure to clean from front to back, and between skin folds of the buttocks and scrotum. Apply barrier cream as appropriate to protect skin.

 

  • Collect and monitor labs
    • Stool sample- used to determine if there is blood or WBCs in the stool
    • Blood sample – check for anemia and signs of infection, evaluate electrolytes

 

  • Rule out bacterial, viral or parasitic infection
  • Determine if supplementation is necessary
    • Potassium
    • Magnesium
    • Sodium
    • Acid-base balance

 

  • Promote bedrest

 

Rest decreases intestinal motility when diarrhea is a problem. If patient has frequent urge to defecate, provide bedside commode to prevent incontinence and reduce risk of falls

 

  • Monitor I & O

 

Note number, character, and amount of stools to determine renal function, bowel disease control and need for fluid replacement; daily weights may be necessary

 

  • Prep patient / assist with colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or upper endoscopy

 

  • Patients must be fasting, no food or drink for 4-8 hours prior to the procedure
  • Administer conscious sedation
  • Monitor vitals while patient is sedated per facility policy
  • Assist with ambulation immediately following procedure until sedation is fully worn off
  • NPO until gag reflex returns

 

  • Provide oral care at least every 12 hours until

 

Dry mouth from an NPO status can cause a build up of bacteria and fungus in the mouth resulting in ulcerations, thrush and cavities.

  • Assess oral mucosa and inspect for dried secretions in the roof of the mouth that may impair breathing.
  • Swab mouth every 2-4 hours for hydration and comfort
  • Use wet toothbrush without toothpaste to clean teeth, gums and tongue to prevent aspiration
  • Suction secretions as necessary

 

  • Administer Medications per order or facility protocol

 

  • Anti-inflammatories– corticosteroids such as prednisone or hydrocortisone
  • Immunosuppressants– azathioprine, cyclosporine
  • Antibiotics– metronidazole, ciprofloxacin
  • Anti-diarrheal– loperamide
  • Pain reliever– acetaminophen (NSAIDS are contraindicated)
  • Iron supplements– as needed for iron-deficiency anemia due to intestinal bleeding

 

  • Perform and educate patient to perform stoma care if ileostomy is necessary

 

  • Change ostomy system as needed per facility protocol, usually every 2-4 days
  • Empty the ostomy pouch when ⅓ full
  • Clean stoma with each bag change, using soap and warm water, avoiding alcohol based cleaners.
  • Assess the skin around the stoma for bruising or ulceration
  • The stoma should be pink or red

 

  • Encourage patient to make healthy lifestyle choices

 

  • Limit or avoid alcohol which may increase diarrhea
  • Exercise- healthy diet and exercise help to normalize bowel function
  • Stop smoking- smoking increases the risk of Crohn’s and the frequency of recurrences
  • Reduce stress- many patients report symptom flares during periods of high stress

 

  • Provide nutrition education

 

  • Limit dairy products due to correlation with lactose intolerance
  • Increase low-fat foods- with Crohn’s disease, fat passes through the intestine instead of being absorbed making diarrhea worse
  • Limit fiber- includes raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains
  • Limit other problem foods- spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine
  • Eat small frequent meals
  • Drink plenty of fluids- water is best

Potential Nursing Diagnosis for Ulcerative Colitis

Nurses play a critical role in caring for individuals with Ulcerative Colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The nursing diagnosis for patients with UC typically includes:

  • Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Due to the inflammation and ulceration in the colon, patients with UC are at risk of imbalanced nutrition. Assessing dietary intake, monitoring weight changes, and collaborating with dietitians are essential in addressing this concern.
  • Acute Pain: Patients with UC often experience abdominal pain during flare-ups. Nursing care involves assessing the location, intensity, and duration of pain, and implementing pain management strategies.
  • Impaired Skin Integrity: Skin rashes and extraintestinal symptoms can occur in UC patients. Nurses should assess and monitor the skin for rashes and implement preventive measures to maintain skin integrity.
  • Anxiety: Chronic illnesses like UC can lead to anxiety. Nursing interventions may include providing emotional support, teaching coping strategies, and involving mental health professionals if needed.
  • Risk for Infection: Immunosuppressive medications used to manage UC can increase the risk of infection. Nurses should monitor for signs of infection and educate patients on infection prevention.

 

These nursing diagnoses help guide care planning and ensure that patients with UC receive comprehensive and individualized care. The specific nursing diagnosis may vary based on the patient’s condition and needs.

 

Evaluation for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)

 

  • Symptom Assessment:
    • Regularly evaluate the patient’s gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding, to determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
  • Medication Adherence and Response:
    • Assess the patient’s adherence to prescribed medications and evaluate their response to the pharmacological interventions. Adjustments may be made based on treatment efficacy.
  • Nutritional Status:
    • Monitor the patient’s nutritional status and assess for any signs of malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies. Evaluate the success of dietary modifications and nutritional support interventions.
  • Pain Management Effectiveness:
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of pain management strategies in alleviating abdominal pain and discomfort. Adjust pain management plans if necessary based on the patient’s feedback.
  • Psychosocial Well-being:
    • Assess the patient’s emotional and psychological well-being, considering the impact of the chronic condition on their quality of life. Address any emerging psychosocial concerns and assess the need for ongoing support.

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In this nursing care plan, we will explore inflammatory bowel disease, including both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. So in this nursing care plan for inflammatory bowel disease, we’re going to look at the outcome, the subjective and objective data and the nursing interventions along with the rationales for each. 

 

Our medical diagnosis for a patient is inflammatory bowel disease and we’re going to explore both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Inflammatory bowel disease is a term that describes two conditions that are both characterized by inflammation in the GI tract. Ulcerative colitis causes long lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive track on the innermost lining. Crohn’s disease causes the inflammation deep within those layers and is throughout the entire GI tract. The causes are not completely understood, but it’s believed to be an immune system dysfunction and also hereditary. The desired outcome is to have normal stools be free from pain and infection and to have periods of remission. 

 

Now, let’s take a look at our care plan. So the subjective data that you might see in your patient is that they might be experiencing severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping and pain, rectal pain, fatigue, reduced appetite, urgency or the inability to defecate. All of these symptoms are all because of the inflammation and irritation in the bowels. 

 

For the patient’s objective data, we’re going to probably see some blood or even pus in the stool. The patient might experience weight loss. If they’ve been having a lot of diarrhea or are unable to eat, they might experience some white blood cells in the stool and like I said previously, they might be having multiple stools daily. 

 

Now let’s take a look at our nursing interventions and the rationales for each. So our first nursing intervention is to monitor their vital signs. You’re going to be watching for hypovolemia like low blood pressure, high heart rate, or fevers. You’re also going to be performing perineal care in your patient. Remember, this is going to cause some diarrhea in your patient, which can even lead to incontinence. So, we want to keep them clean, provide the peri care every two to four hours to prevent skin breakdown, and we don’t want to get any infections. You will want to collect and monitor labs and collect a stool sample to look for blood and white blood cells. You will have them draw blood to look for anemia, signs of infection, and electrolyte imbalances.  You’re going to rule out any bacterial, viral or parasitic infections in the patient. 

 

For your patient with inflammatory bowel disease, you want to try to promote bed rest, because rest decreases intestinal motility to try to help slow things down and decrease that diarrhea. If your patient has really frequent urges to defecate, or maybe they’re having some problem with some incontinence, just provide a commode at the bedside and maybe that will help them and also reduce the risk of falls.

 

So, the next nursing intervention is to monitor the intake and output of your patient. Now, I want you to note the number, character and amount of stools to determine hydration and control of the disease. Your patient might have to have a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or an upper endoscopy, depending on what the doctor chooses. So, you’ll prep the patient according to your policy and prepare them for the procedure. You might have to provide bowel prep the night before to clean their bowels out so that they can see with the camera. The patient’s going to be NPO at least four to eight hours before the procedure as well. So, the patient has to be monitored during the procedure, including their vital signs, while they’re sedated per facility policy. Immediately after, help them with their ambulation until that sedation has worn off and keep that patient NPO until their gag reflex comes back. You want to avoid any aspiration. 

You should provide oral care at least every 12 hours on your patient while they’re NPO, because dry mouth from an NPO status can cause the buildup of bacteria and fungus in the mouth resulting in ulcerations, thrush, cavities, and even pneumonia. Assess their mouth, look for any dry crusty chunks that might be stuck in the back of the mouth, because those can break out and obstruct the airway. Swab the mouth every two to four hours or as needed and you can use a toothbrush without toothpaste, just to clean the teeth, the gums, and the tongue, get any of those secretions out, and you can suction as needed to avoid aspiration. 

 

For your patient with inflammatory bowel disease, you’re going to administer medications per order, or facility protocol. These medications might help to decrease the inflammation, relieve pain, decrease diarrhea, or treat anemia infection as needed. 

 

Our next nursing intervention is to educate the patient to perform stoma care if an ileostomy was necessary. You will teach them how to assess, clean and change the bag and keep the area clean and free from infection or ulcerations. You’ll want to prevent that bag from overfilling. I like to empty it when it’s at least a third full, just so that way it doesn’t get too full and break off and cause a big mess. You’ll want to encourage your patient to make healthy lifestyle choices. This is going to help to decrease flare ups as a lot of foods can cause inflammation in the bowels. You want to decrease things like dairy. You’ll want to tell them to try to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and try to tell them to work on having a low fat diet, because that’s going to make it a little easier to digest. Encourage your patients to find ways, I know it’s hard, but find ways to decrease stress because that will help limit that irritation and the flare ups. Encourage them to also eat frequent small meals and increase their fluids. We want to keep them hydrated. They should also try to limit their fiber such as raw fruits, or raw vegetables, because when you have all that fiber in there it kind of makes things even worse. 

 

We love you guys. Now go out and be your best self today and as always, happy nursing!

 

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Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (P-THORAX)
Pneumothorax for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pneumonia Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (VENTS)
Pneumonia Labs
Pneumonia Concept Map
Pleural Space Complications (Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Chylothorax) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pleural Effusion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Plant Alkaloids Topoisomerase and Mitotic Inhibitors
Phosphorus (PO4) Blood Test Lab Values
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Nursing Considerations
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) Nursing Considerations
Pharmacological Patient Response Evaluation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Peritonitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Pericardial Tamponade for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Performing Cardiac (Heart) Monitoring
Pentobarbital (Nembutal) Nursing Considerations
Patients with Communication Difficulties
Patient Status Evaluation (Transfer of Care) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Rights Advocacy for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Records and Care Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Positioning (Performance) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient Positioning
Patient and Personal Safety (Environmental Hazard Monitoring) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient and Healthcare Team Safety (Disasters, Environmental Hazards) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Patient and Family Teaching (Per Procedure) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Pantoprazole (Protonix) Nursing Considerations
Pancreatitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pancreatitis For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pain Management and Procedural Sedation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Pain Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures
Pain (Acute, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Pacemakers
Oxygen Delivery Module Intro
Opioids
Ondansetron (Zofran) Nursing Considerations
Omeprazole (Prilosec) Nursing Considerations
Obstruction for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Obstructions for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Nutrition-related Diseases
Nutrition (Diet) in Disease
Nursing Skills Course Introduction
Nursing Case Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nursing Case Study for Type 1 Diabetes
Nursing Case Study for Rheumatic Heart Disease
Nursing Case Study for Pneumonia
Nursing Case Study for Hepatitis
Nursing Case Study for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Case Study for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Care Plan for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care Plan for Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Nursing Care Plan for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care Plan for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Nursing Care Plan for Macular Degeneration
Nursing Care Plan for Gastritis
Nursing Care Plan for Fractures
Nursing Care Plan for Fibromyalgia
Nursing Care Plan for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care Plan for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care Plan for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis (Liver)
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Trigeminal Neuralgia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tuberculosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombophlebitis / Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thoracentesis (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syncope (Fainting)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Spinal Cord Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sepsis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Risk for Fall
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Restrictive Lung Diseases
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Respiratory Failure
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Psoriasis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pressure Ulcer / Decubitus Ulcer (Pressure Injury)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pericarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Parkinson’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoporosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Osteoarthritis (OA), Degenerative Joint Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Nutrition Imbalance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neutropenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meniere’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impetigo
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoglycemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hydrocephalus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hepatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Heart Valve Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Guillain-Barre
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glaucoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleed
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Enuresis / Bedwetting
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Encephalopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Emphysema
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes Insipidus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dementia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cushing’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Kidney Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cellulitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiomyopathy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bowel Obstruction
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Blunt Chest Trauma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bell’s Palsy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma / Childhood Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Aspiration
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Angina
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Kidney Injury
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Activity Intolerance
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abdominal Pain
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) & Interventions for Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis (OA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocarditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Angina
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ulcerative Colitis(UC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Syphilis (STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIRS & MODS
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sepsis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Psoriasis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Myasthenia Gravis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperparathyroidism
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV STI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Heart Failure (CHF)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diverticulosis – Diverticulitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Crohn’s Disease
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Compartment Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Arterial Disorders
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Aortic Aneurysm
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nuclear Medicine
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Nursing Considerations
Noncardiac Pulmonary Edema for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Nursing Considerations
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Nursing Considerations
Nitro Compounds
NG (Nasogastric)Tube Management
Neurological Fractures
Neurological Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Neurogenic Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Nursing Considerations
Naproxen (Aleve) Nursing Considerations
Myocardial Infarction Nursing Mnemonic (MONATAS)
Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)
Musculoskeletal Course Introduction
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
Morphine (MS Contin) Nursing Considerations
Moderate Sedation
Mobility & Assistive Devices
Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders
Minimally-Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Migraines
MI Surgical Intervention
Metronidazole (Flagyl) Nursing Considerations
Metoprolol (Toprol XL) Nursing Considerations
Metoclopramide (Reglan) Nursing Considerations
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Nursing Considerations
Metformin (Glucophage) Nursing Considerations
Metabolic/Endocrine Course Introduction
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro
Meropenem (Merrem) Nursing Considerations
Meperidine (Demerol) Nursing Considerations
Meningitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Meniere’s Disease
Medication Classess for IBD Nursing Mnemonic (Sometimes I Can’t Answer)
Mechanical Aids
Management of Pressure Ulcers (Pressure Injuries) Nursing Mnemonic (SKIN)
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Macular Degeneration
Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)
Lymphoma
Lymphatic Assessment
Lung Diseases Module Intro
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Module Intro
Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)
Losartan (Cozaar) Nursing Considerations
Loperamide (Imodium) Nursing Considerations
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Local Anesthesia
Liver/Gallbladder Module Intro
Live Bedside Report Medsurg (Medical surgical)
Lisinopril (Prinivil) Nursing Considerations
Lipase Lab Values
Linen Change
Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Nursing Considerations
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Nursing Considerations
Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)
Lactic Acid
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Lab Values
Lacerations for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)
Isoniazid (Niazid) Nursing Considerations
Ischemic Bowel for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs
Iron (Fe) Lab Values
Ionized Calcium Lab Values
Iodine Nursing Considerations
Intubation in the OR
Introduction to Health Assessment
Intro to Health Assessment
Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Nursing Mnemonic (TONIC)
Intraoperative Positioning
Intraoperative Nursing Priorities
Intraoperative (Intraop) Complications
Intracranial Pressure ICP
Interventions for Aphasia Nursing Mnemonic (PROP)
Interdisciplinary Team Participation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interdisciplinary Team Member Functions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Collaboration for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Integumentary (Skin) Important Points
Integumentary (Skin) Module Intro
Integumentary (Skin) Course Introduction
Intake and Output (I&O)
Insulin Mnemonic (Ready, Set, Inject, Love)
Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Mixtures (70/30)
Insulin – Long Acting (Lantus) Nursing Considerations
Insulin – Intermediate Acting (NPH) Nursing Considerations
Insulin
Inserting an NG (Nasogastric) Tube
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Informed Consent
Influenza for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Study (45 min)
Infectious Diseases: Influenza for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Individualized Physical Assessments for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Increased Intraocular Pressure for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Impulse Transmission
Implant Verification and Availability for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Records and Tracking for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Implant Preparation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Impaired or Disruptive Behavior Reporting (Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Immunology Module Intro
Immunocompromise (HIV and AIDS, Oncology and Chemotherapy, Transplant Patient) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
Hypovolemic and Distributive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypothermia (Thermoregulation)
Hypoparathyroidism
Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)
Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)
Hypoglycemia symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIRE)
Hypoglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Cool and Clammy – Give ‘Em Candy)
Hypoglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)
Hypoglycemia
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hyperthyroidism Case Study (75 min)
Hyperthermia (Thermoregulation)
Hypertensive Crisis Case Study (45 min)
Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)
Hypertension (Uncontrolled) and Hypertensive Crisis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hypertension (HTN) Concept Map
Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (SWINE)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)
Hyperglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)
Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Hygiene
Hydralazine
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers
Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers
High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)
Hepatitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Lab Values
Hepatic Disorders (Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Heparin (Hep-Lock) Nursing Considerations
Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Factors Nursing Mnemonic (HATS)
Hemorrhagic Fevers for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hemorrhage Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hemodialysis (Renal Dialysis)
Hematology/Oncology/Immunology Course Introduction
Hematology Module Intro
Hematologic Disorders for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)
Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)
Heat Temperature-related Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Heart Failure for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Heart Failure Case Study (45 min)
Heart Failure 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Heart Failure (Acute Exacerbations, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Heart (Cardiac) Sound Locations and Auscultation
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Therapeutic Management
Heart (Cardiac) Failure Module Intro
Heart (Cardiac) and Great Vessels Assessment
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Hearing Loss
Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CAUTI) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Healthcare Team Member Supervision and Education for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Health Assessment Course Introduction
Head/Neck Assessment
Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine
Hazardous Material Handling and Disposition (Chemo, Radioactive) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Hand Hygiene Guideline Adherence for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Glucagon (GlucaGen) Nursing Considerations
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Nursing Considerations
Glaucoma
GI Infections (C. difficile) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
GI Bleed (Upper, Lower) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Genitourinary Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Genitourinary Course Introduction
Genitourinary Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Genitourinary (GU) Assessment
General Assessment (Physical assessment)
General Anesthesia
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed Concept Map
Gastritis
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Nursing Considerations
Fundamentals Course Introduction
Functional Issues (Immobility, Falls, Gait Disorders) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Functional GI Disorders (Obstruction, Ileus, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Free T4 (Thyroxine) Lab Values
Fluid Volume Overload
Fibromyalgia
Fibrinogen Lab Values
Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) Lab Values
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Nursing Considerations
Explant Preparation (Final Disposition) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Ethical and Professional Standards for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Essential NCLEX Meds by Class
Esophageal Varices for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) Nursing Considerations
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values
Equipment Utilization (Manufacturers Recommendations) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Epoetin Alfa
Epoetin (Epogen) Nursing Considerations
Epinephrine (EpiPen) Nursing Considerations
Environmental Stewardship (Waste Minimization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Factor Control for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Environmental Cleaning (Spills, Room Turnover, Terminal Cleaning) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Envenomation Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (Diet, TPN)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations
Endoscopy & EGD
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Encephalopathy (Hypoxic-ischemic, Metabolic, Infectious, Hepatic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Encephalopathies
Enalapril (Vasotec) Nursing Considerations
Emergency Situation Identification for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
EENT Medications
EENT Course Introduction
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Echo)
Dysrhythmias Labs
Dysrhythmias for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Drugs that Cause SJS Nursing Mnemonic (I C NASA)
Dopamine (Inotropin) Nursing Considerations
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Nursing Considerations
DKA Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (KING UFC)
Diverticulitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Case Study (60 min)
Disease Specific Medications
Discharge Planning for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery
Different Dressings
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Nursing Considerations
Dialysis & Other Renal Points
Diagnostic Criteria for Lupus Nursing Mnemonic (SOAP BRAIN MD)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 P’s)
Diabetes Mellitus for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Diabetes Mellitus & Those Dang Blood Sugars! – Live Tutoring Archive
Diabetes Mellitus Case Study (45 min)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Module Intro
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Insipidus Nursing Mnemonic (DDD)
Diabetes Insipidus Case Study (60 min)
Dementia and Alzheimers
Delegation and Personnel Management for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Decrease ICP Nursing Mnemonic (Craniums Excite Me)
Day in the Life of a Med-surg Nurse
D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Nursing Considerations
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Lab Values
Cushings Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STRESSED)
Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study (60 min)
Cultures
CT & MR Angiography
Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)
Critical Thinking to Facilitate Patient Care for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Creatinine Clearance Lab Values
Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Lab Values
Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 Nursing Mnemonic (Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet AH!)
Cortisone (Cortone) Nursing Considerations
Cortisol Lab Vales
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nursing Care and General Information
Coronary Circulation
Coronary Artery Disease Concept Map
Coronary Arteries – Location Nursing Mnemonic (I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC)
Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)
COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)
COPD Exacerbation for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
COPD Concept Map
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs
Congestive Heart Failure Concept Map
Confirming Patient Identity (Patient Identifiers) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Confirmation of Correct Procedure (Operative Site, Side, Site Marking) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)
Complications of Immobility
Compartment Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Communication of Patient Outcomes (Continuum of Care) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Common Signs of Parkinson’s Nursing Mnemonic (SMART)
Comfort Provisions (Behavioral Response to Procedure) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Colonoscopy
Cold Temperature-related Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Coagulopathies, Medication-Induced (Coumadin, Platelet Inhibitors, Heparin, HIT) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Nursing Considerations
Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)
Cirrhosis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Cirrhosis Case Study (45 min)
Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Chronic Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Case Study (45 min)
CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)
Chest Tube Management Case Study (60 min)
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Management
Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Case Study (60 min)
Cephalexin (Keflex) Nursing Considerations
Central Line Dressing Change
Celecoxib (Celebrex) Nursing Considerations
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)
Causes of Anaphylaxis Nursing Mnemonic (Many Boys Love Food)
Cataracts
Cardiovascular Disorders (CVD) Module Intro
Cardiovascular Angiography
Cardiogenic Shock For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiogenic Shock and Obstructive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Cardiac/Vascular Catheterization (Diagnostic, Interventional) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic (Toilet Paper my Ass)
Cardiac Tamponade for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Surgery (Post-ICU Care) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Cardiac Labs – What and When to Use Them – Live Tutoring Archive
Cardiac Course Introduction
Cardiac Arrest Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Cardiac Anatomy
Cardiac A&P Module Intro
Cardiac (Heart) Enzymes
Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Lab Values
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Considerations
Captopril (Capoten) Nursing Considerations
Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Carbonate (Tums) Nursing Considerations
Calcium Acetate (PhosLo) Nursing Considerations
C. Difficile for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values
Burns for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Burn Injuries
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values
Brain Death v. Comatose
BPH Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FUN WISE)
Bowel Perforation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Bowel Obstruction Concept Map
Body Mechanics (Utilization) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Blunt Chest Trauma
Blood Salvage Transfusion Anticipation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Blood Flow Through The Heart
Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)
Bleeding for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Nursing Considerations
Biopsy
Biohazard Material Handling and Disposition (Blood, Microbiology, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Beta Hydroxy (BHB) Lab Values
Benztropine (Cogentin) Nursing Considerations
Bed Bath
Barriers to Health Assessment
Barrier Material Selection (Procedure-Specific) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Bariatric: IV Insertion
Bariatric Surgeries
Barbiturates
Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Nursing Considerations
AV Blocks Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
Atrial Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Nursing Considerations
Atenolol (Tenormin) Nursing Considerations
Asthma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Asthma (Severe) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Assessment of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Nursing Mnemonic (GBS=PAID)
Assessment for Myasthenic Crisis Nursing Mnemonic (BRISH)
ASA (Aspirin) Nursing Considerations
Artificial Airways
ARDS causes Nursing Mnemonic (GUT PASS)
ARDS Case Study (60 min)
Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAD)
Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic (PEE BADS)
Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic (CRAM)
Antinuclear Antibody Lab Values
Antineoplastics
Antimetabolites
Antidiabetic Agents
Anticonvulsants
Anti-Platelet Aggregate
Anti-Infective – Antitubercular
Anti-Infective – Tetracyclines
Anti-Infective – Sulfonamides
Anti-Infective – Glycopeptide
Anti-Infective – Carbapenems
Anti Tumor Antibiotics
Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)
Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)
Anion Gap
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Aneurysm and Dissection for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Anesthetic Agents
Anesthetic Agents
Aneurysm (Dissecting, Repair) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Anesthesia Management Assistance for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Anemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Amputation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Anaphylaxis Nursing Interventions for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Amputation Concept Map
Amputation
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Nursing Considerations
Amitriptyline (Elavil) Nursing Considerations
Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)
Alteplase (tPA, Activase) Nursing Considerations
Altered Mental Status- Delirium and Dementia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Alkylating Agents
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Alendronate (Fosamax) Nursing Considerations
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Airway Suctioning
AIDS Case Study (45 min)
Age and Culturally Appropriate Health Assessment Techniques for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Advanced Directive and DNR Status Confirmation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Advance Directives
Adrenal Gland Hormones Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 S’s)
Adrenal and Thyroid Disorder Emergencies for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers
Adjunct Neuro Assessments
Addisons Disease
Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Renal (Kidney) Module Intro
Acute Kidney Injury Case Study (60 min)
Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Coronary Syndromes (MI-ST and Non ST, Unstable Angina) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Acute Abdomen for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors
Accountability and Assistance for Personal Limitations for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Absolute Reticulocyte Count (ARC) Lab Values
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Lab Values
3rd Degree AV Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)
2nd Degree AV Heart Block Type 2 (Mobitz II)
2nd Degree AV Heart Block Type 1 (Mobitz I, Wenckebach)
1st Degree AV Heart Block
10.04 Pulmonary Question Review for CCRN Review
07.10 Neurologic Review questions for CCRN Review
07.09 Meningitis for CCRN Review
06.05 Wide Complex Tachycardia for CCRN Review
06.04 Differentiating Ectopy and Aberrancy for CCRN Review
05.05 GI Practice Questions for CCRN Review
05.02 Liver Overview and Disease for CCRN Review
05.01 Pancreatitis and Large Bowel Obstruction for CCRN Review
03.04 DKA vs HHNK for CCRN Review
03.05 Endocrine Practice Questions for CCRN Review
03.03 Hypoglycemia for CCRN Review
03.02 Diabetes Insipidus for CCRN Review
03.01 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) for CCRN Review
02.18 Cardiovascular Practice Questions for CCRN Review
02.17 Septic Shock for CCRN Review
02.16 Cardiogenic Shock for CCRN Review
02.15 Hypovolemic Shock for CCRN Review
02.14 Shock Stages for CCRN Review
02.13 Myocardial Infarction – Anterior Septal Wall for CCRN Review
02.02 Cardiomyopathy for CCRN Review
02.06 Heart Murmurs for CCRN Review
02.08 Cardiac Catheterization & Acute Coronary Syndrome for CCRN Review
02.12 Myocardial Infarction- Inferior Wall for CCRN Review