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Introduction
Amy Ertwine
Professionalism Concept
Overview
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) and Amy Ertwine
1. Scope of Practice Introduction
1. History and Foundation
1. Licensure, Regulations & Standards
1. Nursing Education and the NCLEX
1. Health Care Settings & Team
1. Professional Organizations
2. Communication Introduction
2. Communication
2. Basic Communication Concepts
2. Communicating With Patients
2. Communicating With Health Care Team Members
2. Documentation
2. Putting It All Together
3. Legal & Ethical Considerations
4. Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
5. Prioritization Introduction
5. Tenets of Prioritization
5. Tools for Prioritizing
5. Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
6. Delegation & Supervision Introduction
6. Time Management
6. Spotlight Application
6. Assignment
6. Delegation
6. Supervision
6. Learning Activities
7. Leadership & Management Introduction
7. Organizational Culture
8. Implementing Change
8. Spotlight Application
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
8. Learning Activities
9. Advocacy Introduction
9. Basic Advocacy Concepts
9. Individual and Interpersonal Advocacy
9. Community and Organization Advocacy
9. Policy Advocacy
9. Steps to Becoming an Advocate
9. QSEN: Advocating for Patient Safety and Quality Care in Nursing Education
9. Spotlight Application
9. Learning Activities
Professionalism Glossary
Preparation for the RN Role Introduction
Preparing for the NCLEX
Obtaining Your Nursing License
Applying for a Nursing Position
Transitioning to the RN Role
Lifelong Learner
Spotlight Application
Learning Activities
Glossary
Burnout & Self-Care Introduction
Stress in the Health Care System
Identifying Stress in Self
Acknowledging Stress in Others
Organizational Stress & Retention Cycle
Mitigating Stress With Self-Care
Emerging Models
1. Evidence Based Practice Concept
National Patient Safety Goals
2. Evidence-Based Practice - Clinical Nursing Skills | OpenStax
Legal Implications Introduction
Understanding the Legal System
Professional Liability and Your Nursing License
Frequent Allegations and SBON Investigations
Protecting Your Nursing License
Other Legal Issues
V Glossary
6.1 Ethical Practice Introduction
6.2 Basic Ethical Concepts
6.3 Ethical Dilemmas
6.4 Ethics Committees
6.5 Ethics and the Nursing Student
6.6 Spotlight Application
6.7 Learning Activities
VI Glossary
7.1 Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team Introduction
7.2 IPEC Core Competencies
7.3 Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
7.4 Roles and Responsibililites of Health Care Professionals
7.5 Interprofessional Communication
7.6 Teams and Teamwork
7.7 Conflict Resolution
7.8 Nursing Responsibilities in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
7.9 Spotlight Application
7.10 Learning Activities
VII Glossary
8.1 Health Care Economics Introduction
8.2 Trends Related to Increased Health Care Costs
8.3 Health Care Funding
8.4 Health Care Reimbursement Models
8.5 Budgets and Staffing
8.6 Resource Stewardship and Case Management
8.7 Spotlight Application
8.8 Learning Activities
VIII Glossary
9.1 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Introduction
9.2 Quality Care
9.3 Measuring and Improving Quality
9.4 Evidence-Based Practice and Research
9.5 Spotlight Application
9.6 Learning Activities
IX Glossary
3. Nursing Process
Nursing Process Introduction
Basic Concepts
Assessment
Diagnosis
Outcome Identification
Planning
Implementation of Interventions
Evaluation
Summary of the Nursing Process
Sensory Impairments Introduction
Sensory Impairments Basic Concepts
Applying the Nursing Process
4. Sensory Exemplars (Glaucoma, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration)
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Putting It All Together
Sensory Perception Glossary
5. Physical Assessment
General Survey Introduction
Initiating Patient Interaction
Vital Signs
Expected Versus Unexpected Findings
Sample Documentation
I Glossary
Health History Introduction
Health History Basic Concepts
Components of a Health History
Demographic and Biological Data
Reason for Seeking Health Care
Current and Past Medical History
Family Health History
Functional Health and Activities of Daily Living
Review of Body Systems
Chapter Resources A: Sample Health History Form
II Glossary
Blood Pressure Introduction
Blood Pressure Basics
Blood Pressure Assessment
Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
III Glossary
Aseptic Technique Basic Concepts
Aseptic Technique
Sterile Fields
Checklist for Applying and Removing Sterile Gloves
Checklist for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
IV Glossary
Basic Neurological Concepts
Neurological Assessment Introduction
Neurological Exam
Assessing Cranial Nerves
Assessing Mental Status
Assessing Motor Strength
Assessing Sensory Function
Assessing Cerebellar Function
Assessing Reflexes
Neurological Assessment
Checklist for Neurological Assessment
Head and Neck Assessment Introduction
Common Conditions of the Head and Neck
Head and Neck Basic Concepts
Head and Neck Assessment
Checklist for Head and Neck Assessment
Supplementary Video on Head and Neck Assessment
Eye and Ear Assessment Introduction
Eye and Ear Basic Concepts
Eye and Ear Assessment
Checklist for Eye and Ear Assessment
Supplementary Video on Eye Assessment
Cardiovascular Assessment Introduction
Cardiovascular Basic Concepts
Cardiovascular Assessment
Checklist for Cardiovascular Assessment
Supplementary Videos on Cardiovascular Assessment
Respiratory Assessment Introduction
Respiratory Basic Concepts
Respiratory Assessment
Checklist for Respiratory Assessment
Supplementary Video on Respiratory Assessment
X Glossary
Oxygen Therapy Introduction
Basic Concepts of Oxygenation
Oxygenation Equipment
Nursing Process Related to Oxygen Therapy
Checklist for Oxygen Therapy
Supplementary Videos on Oxygen Therapy
XI Glossary
Abdominal Assessment Introduction
Gastrointestinal Basics
Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Assessment
Checklist for Abdominal Assessment
Supplementary Video on Abdominal Assessment
XII Glossary
Musculoskeletal Assessment Introduction
Integumentary Assessment Introduction
Basic Integumentary Concepts
Common Integumentary Conditions
Integumentary Assessment
Checklist for Integumentary Assessment
XIV Glossary
Administration of Enteral Medications Introduction
Basic Concepts of Administering Medications
Assessments Related to Medication Administration
Checklist for Oral Medication Administration
Checklist for Rectal Medication Administration
Checklist for Enteral Tube Medication Administration
Supplementary Videos on Administering Enteral Medications
XV Glossary
Administration of Medications Via Other Routes Introduction
Checklist for Transdermal, Eye, Ear, Inhalation, and Vaginal Routes Medication Administration
XVI Glossary
Enteral Tube Management Introduction
Basic Concepts of Enteral Tubes
Assessments Related to Enteral Tubes
Checklist for NG Tube Enteral Feeding By Gravity With Irrigation
Checklist for NG Suction
XVII Glossary
Administration of Parenteral Medications Introduction
Evidence-Based Practices for Injections
Administering Intradermal Medications
Administering Subcutaneous Medications
Administering Intramuscular Medications
Checklists for Parenteral Medication Administration
XVIII Glossary
Specimen Collection Introduction
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Nasal Specimen Collection
Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection
Sputum Specimen Collection
Stool Specimen Collection
Checklist for Blood Glucose Monitoring
Checklist for Obtaining a Nasal Swab
Checklist for Oropharyngeal Testing
XIX Glossary
Wound Care Introduction
Basic Concepts Related to Wounds
Assessing Wounds
Wound Therapy
Wound Dressings
Checklist for Wound Assessment
Checklist for Simple Dressing Change
Checklist for Wound Culture
Checklist for Intermittent Suture Removal
Checklist for Staple Removal
Checklist for Wound Cleansing, Irrigation, and Packing
Checklist for Drain Management
XX Glossary
Facilitation of Elimination Introduction
Preventing CAUTI
Inserting and Managing Indwelling Urinary Catheters
Obtaining Urine Specimen for Culture
Removing an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Managing Ostomies
Applying the Nursing Process to Catheterization
Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Male)
Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Female)
Checklist for Obtaining a Urine Specimen from a Foley Catheter
Checklist for Foley Removal
Checklist for Straight Catheterization – Female/Male (with Urine Specimen Collection)
Checklist for Ostomy Appliance Change
XXI Glossary
Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning Introduction
Basic Concepts Related to Suctioning
Assessments Related to Airway Suctioning
Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Checklist & Sample Documentation
Checklist for Tracheostomy Suctioning and Sample Documentation
Checklist for Tracheostomy Care and Sample Documentation
Supplementary Videos on Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
XXII Glossary
IV Therapy Management Introduction
Blood Collection & IV Therapy Basics
Intravenous Therapy Assessment
IV Therapy Site Assessment & Complications
Checklist for Primary IV Solution Administration
Checklist for Secondary IV Solution Administration
Checklist for Discontinuing an IV
Supplementary Video Related to IV Therapy
XXIII Glossary
Answer Key to General Survey Learning Activities
Answer Key to Health History Learning Activities
Answer Key to Blood Pressure Learning Activities
Answer Key to Aseptic Technique Learning Activities
Answer Key to Math Calculations Learning Activities
Chapter 6 (Neurological Assessment)
Chapter 7 (Head and Neck Assessment)
Chapter 8 (Eye & Ear Assessment)
Chapter 9 (Cardiovascular Assessment)
Chapter 10 (Respiratory Assessment)
Chapter 11 (Oxygen Therapy)
Chapter 12 (Abdominal Assessment)
Chapter 13 (Musculoskeletal Assessment)
Chapter 14 (Integumentary Assessment)
Chapter 15 (Administration of Enteral Medications)
Chapter 16 (Administration of Medications Via Other Routes)
Chapter 17 (Enteral Tube Management)
Chapter 18 (Administration of Parenteral Medications)
Chapter 19 (Specimen Collection)
Chapter 20 (Wound Care)
Chapter 21 (Facilitation of Elimination)
Chapter 22 (Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning)
Chapter 23 (IV Therapy Management)
6. Pharmacology
Legal/Ethical Introduction
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Introduction
Pharmacokinetics
Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses
Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration
Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Preventing Medication Errors
Pharmacodynamics
Types of Medications
Efficacy, Dose-Response, Onset, Peak, and Duration
Therapeutic Levels
Evaluating Effects
Pharmacology Glossary
Mobility Introduction
7. Importance of Mobility
8. Mobility Exemplars (Osteoporosis, Fractures, Joint Replacements)
Mobility Glossary
Answer Key (Mobility)
9. Perfusion Introduction
3.1 Blood Pressure Introduction
3.2 Blood Pressure Basics
3.3 Blood Pressure Assessment
3.4 Sample Documentation
3.5 Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
3.6 Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
3.7 Learning Activities
9.1 Cardiovascular Assessment Introduction
9.2 Cardiovascular Basic Concepts
9.3 Cardiovascular Assessment
9.4 Sample Documentation
9.5 Checklist for Cardiovascular Assessment
9.6 Supplementary Videos on Cardiovascular Assessment
9.7 Learning Activities
Answer Key (Blood Pressure)
Answer Key (Cardiovascular Assessment)
Answer Key (IV Therapy Management)
5.1 Cardiovascular Introduction
5.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
5.3 General Cardiovascular System Assessment
5.4 Common Cardiovascular Disorders
5.5 Hypertension
5.7 Coronary Artery Disease
5.8 Heart Failure
5.9 Peripheral Arterial Disease
5.10 Venous Insufficiency
5.11 Deep Vein Thrombosis
5.13 Infective Endocarditis
10. Iron-Deficiency Anemia
5.14 Learning Activities
18.1 Administration of Parenteral Medications Introduction
18.2 Basic Concepts
18.3 Evidence-Based Practices for Injections
18.4 Administering Intradermal Medications
18.5 Administering Subcutaneous Medications
18.6 Administering Intramuscular Medications
18.7 Applying the Nursing Process
18.8 Checklists for Parenteral Medication Administration
18.9 Sample Documentation
18.10 Learning Activities
8.1 Oxygenation Introduction
8.2 Oxygenation Basic Concepts
8.3 Applying the Nursing Process
8.4 Putting It All Together
8.5 Learning Activities
Answer Key (Oxygenation)
6.1 Respiratory Introduction
6.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
6.3 General Respiratory System Assessment and Interventions
6.4 Common Respiratory Disorders
6.5 Asthma
6.6 COPD
6.7 Pneumonia
6.9 Tuberculosis
6.10 Respiratory Viral Infections
6.11 Other Disorders of Head and Neck
6.12 Learning Activities
11. Overview of Metabolism
12. Diabetes Mellitus
13. Parathyroid Disease
14. Thyroid Disease
15. Introduction to Metabolism Concept
7.1 Endocrine Introduction
7.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
7.3 General Endocrine System Assessment
7.4 Endocrine Disorders
7.5 Diabetes Mellitus
7.6 Thyroid Disorders
7.7 Adrenal Disorders
7.8 Parathyroid Disorders
7.9 Learning Activities
19.1 Care of the Older Adult Introduction
19.2 Basic Concepts
19.3 Applying the Nursing Process
19.4 Learning Activities
Answer Key (Care of the Older Adult)
16. The Essential Nutrients
17. Introduction to Nutrition
18. Practical Guidelines for a Balanced Diet
19. The Role of Nutrition in Health
20. Special Dietary Needs and Considerations
21. Celiac disease
22. Obesity
23. Malnutrition
Appendix
Appendix A - Hand Hygiene and Vital Signs Checklists
Appendix B - Wound Dressings
Appendix C - Head-to-Toe Assessment Checklist
Appendix D: Information Related to Other Skills Referenced on the NCLEX-PN Test Plan
Appendix E - Master Glossary
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