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Introduction
Preface
Standards & Conceptual Approach
1.1. Scope of Practice Introduction
1.2 History and Foundation
1. 1.3 Licensure, Regulations & Standards updated
1.4 Health Care Settings & Team
2. 1.5 Nursing Education and the NCLEX draft
1.6 Legal & Ethical Considerations
1.7 Professional Organizations
1.8 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
1.9 Learning Activities
I. Glossary
2.1 Communication Introduction
2.2 Basic Communication Concepts
2.3 Communicating With Patients
2.4 Communicating with Healthcare Team Members
2.5 Documentation
2.6 Putting It All Together
2.7 Learning Activities
II Glossary
3.1 Diverse Patients Introduction
3.2 Diverse Patients Basic Concepts
3.3 Patient's Bill of Rights
3.4 Cultural Competence
3.5 Health Disparities
3.6 Culturally Sensitive Care
3.7 Cultural Assessment
3.8 Culturally Responsive Care
3.9 Putting It All Together
3.10 Learning Activities
3.11 Supplementary Videos
III Glossary
4.1 Nursing Process Introduction
4.2 Basic Concepts
4.3 Assessment
4.4 Diagnosis
4.5 Outcome Identification
4.6 Planning
4.7 Implementation of Interventions
4.8 Evaluation
4.9 Summary of the Nursing Process
4.10 Learning Activities
IV Glossary
5.1 Safety Introduction
5.2 Basic Safety Concepts
5.3 Safety Strategies
5.4 Culture of Safety
5.5 National Patient Safety Goals
5.6 Preventing Falls
5.7 Restraints
5.8 Safety Considerations Across the Life Span
5.9 Environmental Safety
5.10 Putting It All Together
5.11 Learning Activities
V Glossary
6.1 Cognitive Impairments Introduction
6.2 Basic Concepts
6.3 Alzheimer's Disease
6.4 Applying the Nursing Process
6.5 Putting It All Together
6.6 Learning Activities
VI Glossary
7.1 Sensory Impairments Introduction
7.2 Sensory Impairments Basic Concepts
7.3 Applying the Nursing Process
7.4 Putting It All Together
7.5 Learning Activities
VII Glossary
9.1 Infection Introduction
9.2 Basic Concepts
9.3 Natural Defenses Against Infection
9.4 Infection
9.5 Treating Infection
9.6 Preventing Infection
9.7 Applying the Nursing Process
9.8 Putting It All Together
9.9 Learning Activities
IX Glossary
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
VIII Glossary
10.1 Integumentary Introduction
10.2 Integumentary Basic Concepts
10.3 Wounds
10.4 Pressure Injuries
10.5 Braden Scale
10.6 Applying the Nursing Process
10.7 Putting It All Together
10.8 Learning Activities
X Glossary
11.1 Comfort Introduction
11.2 Comfort Basic Concepts
11.3 Pain Assessment Methods
11.4 Pain Management
11.5 Applying the Nursing Process
11.6 Putting It All Together
11.7 Learning Activities
XI Glossary
12.1 Sleep & Rest Introduction
12.2 Basic Concepts
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12.3 Applying the Nursing Process
12.4 Putting It All Together
12.5 Learning Activities
XII Glossary
13.1 Mobility Introduction
13.2 Basic Concepts
13.3 Applying the Nursing Process
13.4 Putting It All Together
13.5 Learning Activities
XIII Glossary
14.1 Nutrition Introduction
14.2 Nutrition Basic Concepts
14.3 Applying the Nursing Process
14.4 Putting It All Together
14.5 Learning Activities
XIV Glossary
15.1 Fluids and Electrolytes Introduction
15.2 Basic Fluid and Electrolyte Concepts
15.3 Intravenous Solutions
15.4 Electrolytes
15.5 Acid-Base Balance
15.6 Applying the Nursing Process
15.7 Putting It All Together
15.8 Learning Activities
XV Glossary
16.1 Elimination Introduction
16.2 Basic Concepts
16.3 Urinary Tract Infection
16.4 Urinary Incontinence
16.5 Urinary Retention
16.6 Constipation
16.7 Diarrhea
16.8 Bowel Incontinence
16.9 Applying the Nursing Process
16.10 Putting It All Together
16.11 Learning Activities
XVI Glossary
17.1 Grief and Loss Introduction
17.2 Basic Concepts
17.3 Applying the Nursing Process to Grief
17.4 Palliative Care Management
17.5 Nursing Care During the Final Hours of Life
17.6 Applying the Nursing Process at End of Life
17.7 Putting It All Together
17.8 Learning Activities
XVII Glossary
18.1 Spirituality Introduction
18.2 Basic Concepts
18.3 Common Religions and Spiritual Practices
18.4 Applying the Nursing Process
18.5 Spiritual Care of Self
18.6 Putting It All Together
18.7 Learning Activities
XVIII Glossary
19.1 Care of the Older Adult Introduction
19.2 Basic Concepts
19.3 Applying the Nursing Process
19.4 Learning Activities
XIX Glossary
Chapter 1 (Scope of Practice)
Chapter 2 (Communication)
Chapter 3 (Diverse Patients)
Chapter 4 (Nursing Process)
Chapter 5 (Safety)
Chapter 6 (Cognitive Impairments)
Chapter 7 (Sensory Impairments)
Chapter 8 (Oxygenation)
Chapter 9 (Infection)
Chapter 10 (Integumentary)
Chapter 11 (Comfort)
Chapter 12 (Sleep and Rest)
Chapter 13 (Mobility)
Chapter 14 (Nutrition)
Chapter 15 (Fluids & Electrolytes)
Chapter 16 (Elimination)
Chapter 17 (Grief and Loss)
Chapter 18 (Spirituality)
Chapter 19 (Care of the Older Adult)
Skill Conflict Resolution
Skill Chain of Infection
Myra Sandquist Reuter, MA, BSN, RN - Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
Skills Checklist: Hand Hygiene With Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
Skills Checklist: Removing Gloves
Skills Checklist: Donning/Doffing PPE Without a Mask
Skills Checklist: Donning/Doffing PPE With a Mask and Face Shield or Goggles
Skills Checklist: Hand Hygiene With Soap and Water
Skills Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
3. Skills Wound Healing and Assessment
Glynda Rees Doyle and Jodie Anita McCutcheon
4. Skills Simple Dressing Change
5. Skills Suture Removal
6. Skills Staple Removal
7. Skills Moist to Dry Dressing, and Wound Irrigation and Packing
8. Skills Drain Management and Removal
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Skills 1.1 General Survey Introduction
Skills 1.2 Initiating Patient Interaction
Skills 1.3 Vital Signs
Skills 1.4 Basic Concepts
Skills 1.5 Expected Versus Unexpected Findings
Skills 1.6 Sample Documentation
Skills 1.7 Checklist for General Survey
Skills 1.8 Learning Activities
Skills I Glossary
Skills 2.1 Health History Introduction
Skills 2.2 Health History Basic Concepts
Skills 2.3 Components of a Health History
Skills 2.4 Demographic and Biological Data
Skills 2.5 Reason for Seeking Health Care
Skills 2.6 Current and Past Medical History
Skills 2.7 Family Health History
Skills 2.8 Functional Health and Activities of Daily Living
Skills 2.9 Review of Body Systems
Skills 2.10 Sample Documentation
Skills 2.11 Checklist for Obtaining a Health History
Skills 2.12 Learning Activities
Skills II Glossary
Skills Chapter Resources A: Sample Health History Form
Skills 3.1 Blood Pressure Introduction
Skills 3.2 Blood Pressure Basics
Skills 3.3 Blood Pressure Assessment
Skills 3.4 Sample Documentation
Skills 3.5 Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
Skills 3.6 Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
Skills 3.7 Learning Activities
Skills III Glossary
Skills 4.1 Aseptic Technique Introduction
Skills 4.2 Aseptic Technique Basic Concepts
Skills 4.3 Aseptic Technique
Skills 4.4 Sterile Fields
Skills 4.5 Checklist for Hand Hygiene With Soap and Water
Skills 4.6 Checklist for Hand Hygiene With Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
Skills 4.7 Checklist for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Skills 4.8 Checklist for Applying and Removing Sterile Gloves
Skills 4.9 Learning Activities
Skills IV Glossary
Skills 5.1 Math Calculations Introduction
Skills 5.2 Math Basic Concepts
Skills 5.3 Military Time
Skills 5.4 Equivalencies
Skills 5.5 Rounding
Skills 5.6 Using Dimensional Analysis
Skills 5.7 Conversions
Skills 5.8 Tablet Dosage
Skills 5.9 Liquid Concentrations
Skills 5.10 Reconstituted Medication
Skills 5.11 Weight-Based Calculations
Skills 5.12 Safe Dosage Range
Skills 5.13 Intravenous Infusions
Skills 5.14 IV Infusion by Gravity
Skills 5.15 IV Infusion by Pump
Skills 5.16 IV Completion Time
Skills 5.17 Multi-Step Calculations
Skills 5.18 Learning Activities
Skills V Glossary
Skills 6.1 Neurological Assessment Introduction
Skills 6.2 Basic Neurological Concepts
Skills 6.3 Neurological Exam
Skills 6.4 Assessing Mental Status
Skills 6.5 Assessing Cranial Nerves
Skills 6.6 Assessing Sensory Function
Skills 6.7 Assessing Motor Strength
Skills 6.8 Assessing Cerebellar Function
Skills 6.9 Assessing Reflexes
Skills 6.10 Neurological Assessment
Skills 6.11 Sample Documentation
Skills 6.12 Checklist for Neurological Assessment
Skills 6.13 Learning Activities
Skills VI Glossary
Skills 7.1 Head and Neck Assessment Introduction
Skills 7.2 Head and Neck Basic Concepts
Skills 7.3 Common Conditions of the Head and Neck
Skills 7.4 Head and Neck Assessment
Skills 7.5 Sample Documentation
Skills 7.6 Checklist for Head and Neck Assessment
Skills 7.7 Supplementary Video on Head and Neck Assessment
Skills 7.8 Learning Activities
Skills VII Glossary
Skills 8.1 Eye and Ear Assessment Introduction
Skills 8.2 Eye and Ear Basic Concepts
Skills 8.3 Eye and Ear Assessment
Skills 8.4 Sample Documentation
Skills 8.5 Checklist for Eye and Ear Assessment
Skills 8.6 Supplementary Video on Eye Assessment
Skills 8.7 Learning Activities
Skills VIII Glossary
Skills 9.1 Cardiovascular Assessment Introduction
Skills 9.2 Cardiovascular Basic Concepts
Skills 9.3 Cardiovascular Assessment
Skills 9.4 Sample Documentation
Skills 9.5 Checklist for Cardiovascular Assessment
Skills 9.6 Supplementary Videos on Cardiovascular Assessment
Skills 9.7 Learning Activities
Skills IX Glossary
Skills 10.1 Respiratory Assessment Introduction
Skills 10.2 Respiratory Basic Concepts
Skills 10.3 Respiratory Assessment
Skills 10.4 Sample Documentation
Skills 10.5 Checklist for Respiratory Assessment
10.6 Supplementary Video on Respiratory Assessment
Skills 10.7 Learning Activities
Skills X Glossary
Skills 11.1 Oxygen Therapy Introduction
Skills 11.2 Basic Concepts of Oxygenation
Skills 11.3 Oxygenation Equipment
Skills 11.4 Nursing Process Related to Oxygen Therapy
Skills 11.5 Sample Documentation
Skills 11.6 Checklist for Oxygen Therapy
Skills 11.7 Supplementary Videos on Oxygen Therapy
Skills 11.8 Learning Activities
Skills XI Glossary
Skills 12.1 Abdominal Assessment Introduction
Skills 12.2 Gastrointestinal Basics
Skills 12.3 Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Assessment
Skills 12.4 Sample Documentation
Skills 12.5 Checklist for Abdominal Assessment
Skills 12.6 Supplementary Video on Abdominal Assessment
Skills 12.7 Learning Activities
Skills XII Glossary
Skills 13.1 Musculoskeletal Assessment Introduction
Skills 13.2 Musculoskeletal Basic Concepts
Skills 13.3 Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
Skills 13.4 Musculoskeletal Assessment
Skills 13.5 Sample Documentation
Skills 13.6 Checklist for Musculoskeletal Assessment
Skills 13.7 Learning Activities
Skills XIII Glossary
Skills 14.1 Integumentary Assessment Introduction
Skills 14.2 Basic Integumentary Concepts
Skills 14.3 Common Integumentary Conditions
Skills 14.4 Integumentary Assessment
Skills 14.5 Sample Documentation
Skills 14.6 Checklist for Integumentary Assessment
Skills 14.7 Learning Activities
Skills XIV Glossary
Skills 15.1 Administration of Enteral Medications Introduction
Skills 15.2 Basic Concepts of Administering Medications
Skills 15.3 Assessments Related to Medication Administration
Skills 15.4 Checklist for Oral Medication Administration
Skills 15.5 Checklist for Rectal Medication Administration
Skills 15.6 Checklist for Enteral Tube Medication Administration
Skills 15.7 Supplementary Videos on Administering Enteral Medications
Skills 15.8 Learning Activities
Skills XV Glossary
Skills 16.1 Administration of Medications Via Other Routes Introduction
Skills 16.2 Basic Concepts
Skills 16.3 Checklist for Transdermal, Eye, Ear, Inhalation, and Vaginal Routes Medication Administration
Skills 16.4 Learning Activities
Skills XVI Glossary
Skills 17.1 Enteral Tube Management Introduction
Skills 17.2 Basic Concepts of Enteral Tubes
Skills 17.3 Assessments Related to Enteral Tubes
Skills 17.4 Sample Documentation
Skills 17.5 Checklist for NG Tube Enteral Feeding By Gravity With Irrigation
Skills 17.6 Checklist for NG Suction
Skills 17.7 Learning Activities
Skills XVII Glossary
Skills 18.1 Administration of Parenteral Medications Introduction
Skills 18.2 Basic Concepts
Skills 18.3 Evidence-Based Practices for Injections
Skills 18.4 Administering Intradermal Medications
Skills 18.5 Administering Subcutaneous Medications
Skills 18.6 Administering Intramuscular Medications
Skills 18.7 Applying the Nursing Process
Skills 18.8 Checklists for Parenteral Medication Administration
Skills 18.9 Sample Documentation
Skills 18.10 Learning Activities
Skills XVIII Glossary
Skills 19.1 Specimen Collection Introduction
Skills 19.2 Blood Glucose Monitoring
Skills 19.3 Nasal Specimen Collection
Skills 19.4 Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection
Skills 19.5 Sputum Specimen Collection
Skills 19.6 Stool Specimen Collection
Skills 19.7 Sample Documentation
Skills 19.8 Checklist for Blood Glucose Monitoring
Skills 19.9 Checklist for Obtaining a Nasal Swab
Skills 19.10 Checklist for Oropharyngeal Testing
Skills 19.11 Learning Activities
Skills XIX Glossary
Skills 20.1 Wound Care Introduction
Skills 20.2 Basic Concepts Related to Wounds
Skills 20.3 Assessing Wounds
Skills 20.4 Wound Therapy
Skills 20.5 Wound Dressings
Skills 20.6 Sample Documentation
Skills 20.7 Checklist for Wound Assessment
Skills 20.8 Checklist for Simple Dressing Change
Skills 20.9 Checklist for Wound Culture
Skills 20.10 Checklist for Intermittent Suture Removal
Skills 20.11 Checklist for Staple Removal
Skills 20.12 Checklist for Wound Cleansing, Irrigation, and Packing
Skills 20.13 Checklist for Drain Management
Skills 20.14 Learning Activities
Skills XX Glossary
Skills 21.1 Facilitation of Elimination Introduction
Skills 21.2 Basic Concepts
Skills 21.3 Preventing CAUTI
Skills 21.4 Inserting and Managing Indwelling Urinary Catheters
Skills 21.5 Obtaining Urine Specimen for Culture
Skills 21.6 Removing an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Skills 21.7 Managing Ostomies
Skills 21.8 Applying the Nursing Process to Catheterization
Skills 21.9 Sample Documentation
Skills 21.10 Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Male)
Skills 21.11 Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Female)
Skills 21.12 Checklist for Obtaining a Urine Specimen from a Foley Catheter
Skills 21.13 Checklist for Foley Removal
Skills 21.14 Checklist for Straight Catheterization – Female/Male (with Urine Specimen Collection)
Skills 21.15 Checklist for Ostomy Appliance Change
Skills 21.16 Learning Activities
Skills XXI Glossary
Skills 22.1 Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning Introduction
Skills 22.2 Basic Concepts Related to Suctioning
Skills 22.3 Assessments Related to Airway Suctioning
Skills 22.4 Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Checklist & Sample Documentation
Skills 22.5 Checklist for Tracheostomy Suctioning and Sample Documentation
Skills 22.6 Checklist for Tracheostomy Care and Sample Documentation
Skills 22.7 Supplementary Videos on Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
Skills 22.8 Learning Activities
Skills XXII Glossary
Skills 23.1 IV Therapy Management Introduction
Skills 23.2 Blood Collection & IV Therapy Basics
Skills 23.3 Intravenous Therapy Assessment
Skills 23.4 IV Therapy Site Assessment & Complications
Skills 23.5 Sample Documentation
Skills 23.6 Checklist for Primary IV Solution Administration
Skills 23.7 Checklist for Secondary IV Solution Administration
Skills 23.8 Sample Documentation
Skills 23.9 Checklist for Discontinuing an IV
Skills 23.10 Supplementary Video Related to IV Therapy
Skills 23.11 Learning Activities
Skills XXIII Glossary
Skills Chapter 1 (General Survey)
Skills Chapter 2 (Health History)
Skills Chapter 3 (Blood Pressure)
Skills Chapter 4 (Aseptic Technique)
Skills Chapter 5 (Math Calculations)
Skills Chapter 6 (Neurological Assessment)
Skills Chapter 7 (Head and Neck Assessment)
Skills Chapter 8 (Eye & Ear Assessment)
Skills Chapter 9 (Cardiovascular Assessment)
Skills Chapter 10 (Respiratory Assessment)
Skills Chapter 11 (Oxygen Therapy)
Skills Chapter 12 (Abdominal Assessment)
Skills Chapter 13 (Musculoskeletal Assessment)
Skills Chapter 14 (Integumentary Assessment)
Skills Chapter 15 (Administration of Enteral Medications)
Skills Chapter 16 (Administration of Medications Via Other Routes)
Skills Chapter 17 (Enteral Tube Management)
Skills Chapter 18 (Administration of Parenteral Medications)
Skills Chapter 19 (Specimen Collection)
Skills Chapter 20 (Wound Care)
Skills Chapter 21 (Facilitation of Elimination)
Skills Chapter 22 (Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning)
Skills Chapter 23 (IV Therapy Management)
Appendix A: Sample NANDA-I Diagnoses
Appendix B: Template for Creating a Nursing Care Plan
Appendix C: Sample Abbreviated Care Plan for Scenario C
Appendix D: Master Glossary
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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