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Norepinephrine (Levophed) Nursing Considerations

Vasopressin (Pitressin) Nursing Considerations

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Nursing Considerations

Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Nursing Considerations

Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nursing Considerations

Verapamil (Calan) Nursing Considerations

Nifedipine (Procardia) Nursing Considerations

Losartan (Cozaar) Nursing Considerations

Lisinopril (Prinivil) Nursing Considerations

Propranolol (Inderal) Nursing Considerations

Metoprolol (Toprol XL) Nursing Considerations

Heparin (Hep-Lock) Nursing Considerations

Streptokinase (Streptase) Nursing Considerations

Procainamide (Pronestyl) Nursing Considerations

Warfarin (Coumadin) Nursing Considerations

Epinephrine (EpiPen) Nursing Considerations

Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations

Enalapril (Vasotec) Nursing Considerations

Diltiazem (Cardizem) Nursing Considerations

Digoxin (Lanoxin) Nursing Considerations

Captopril (Capoten) Nursing Considerations

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Nursing Considerations

Atenolol (Tenormin) Nursing Considerations

Amlodipine (Norvasc) Nursing Considerations

Amiodarone (Pacerone) Nursing Considerations

Adenosine (Adenocard) Nursing Considerations

Hypoglycemia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperparathyroidism

Discharge (DC) Teaching After Surgery

Surgical Incisions & Drain Sites

Postoperative (Postop) Complications

Post-Anesthesia Recovery

Intraoperative Nursing Priorities

Intraoperative (Intraop) Complications

Intraoperative Positioning

Sterile Field

Surgical Prep

Malignant Hyperthermia

Moderate Sedation

Local Anesthesia

General Anesthesia

Intubation in the OR

Preoperative (Preop) Nursing Priorities

Preoperative (Preop) Education

Preoperative (Preop)Assessment

Informed Consent

Perioperative Nursing Roles

Perioperative Nursing Course Introduction

Hypoparathyroidism

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Pressure Line Management

Hanging an IV Piggyback

Spiking & Priming IV Bags

IV Push Medications

Central Line Dressing Change

Drawing Blood

Starting an IV

Fluid & Electrolytes Course Introduction

Fluid Compartments

Fluid Pressures

Fluid Shifts (Ascites) (Pleural Effusion)

Isotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)

Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)

Calcium-Ca (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)

Chloride-Cl (Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia)

Magnesium-Mg (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)

Phosphorus-Phos

ABG Course (Arterial Blood Gas) Introduction

ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics

ROME – ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation

ABGs Tic-Tac-Toe interpretation Method

Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)

Respiratory Alkalosis

Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)

Metabolic Alkalosis

ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Oxygenation

Lactic Acid

Base Excess & Deficit

Hematology Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Thrombocytopenia

Oncology Module Intro

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Oncology Important Points

Immunology Module Intro

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

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anaphylaxis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Lyme Disease

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Metabolic & Endocrine Module Intro

Addisons Disease

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cushings Syndrome

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

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

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hyperthyroidism

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypothyroidism

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Diabetes Management

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS)

Respiratory Course Introduction

Respiratory A&P Module Intro

Lung Sounds

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma

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

Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Respiratory Infections Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia

Isolation Precautions (MRSA, C. Difficile, Meningitis, Pertussis, Tuberculosis, Neutropenia)

Oxygen Delivery Module Intro

Hierarchy of O2 Delivery

Artificial Airways

Airway Suctioning

Blunt Chest Trauma

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pneumothorax & Hemothorax

Chest Tube Management

Respiratory Procedures Module Intro

Bronchoscopy

Thoracentesis

Neuro A&P Module Intro

Neuro Anatomy

Impulse Transmission

Cerebral Metabolism

Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)

Neuro Assessment Module Intro

Levels of Consciousness (LOC)

Routine Neuro Assessments

Adjunct Neuro Assessments

Brain Death v. Comatose

Intracranial Pressure ICP

Cerebral Perfusion Pressure CPP

Neuro Disorders Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Myasthenia Gravis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons

Brain Tumors

Encephalopathies

Miscellaneous Nerve Disorders

Stroke (CVA) Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hemorrhagic Stroke (CVA)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Ischemic Stroke (CVA)

Stroke Assessment (CVA)

Stroke Therapeutic Management (CVA)

Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)

Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)

Seizure Assessment

Seizure Therapeutic Management

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure

Neurological Fractures

Spinal Cord Injury

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Meningitis

Cardiovascular Disorders (CVD) Module Intro

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Hypertension (HTN)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Valve Disorders

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Endocarditis and Pericarditis

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiomyopathy

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Arterial Disorders

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Aortic Aneurysm

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Thrombophlebitis (clot)

Cardiac Course Introduction

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Cardiac Glycosides

Calcium Channel Blockers

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors

Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System