Nursing Foundation Course
Pre Nursing Preparation, Nursing Assistant
Updated on May, 2024
Language - English
Lectures -19
Duration -2 hours
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Course Description
This engaging and comprehensive course covers a wide range of essential topics that are vital for every nursing professional. With a focus on practical application and real-world examples, we will guide you through each concept, ensuring a deep understanding and mastery of the subject matter.
In the "Nursing assistant course Bundle," you will explore the following key topics:
1. Common Abbreviations & "DO NOT use list": Learn the commonly used abbreviations in nursing practice and become familiar with the "DO NOT use list" to ensure effective communication and patient safety.
2. Priority Questions: Develop the critical thinking skills necessary to prioritize patient care. Learn how to ask the right questions to identify and address urgent needs promptly.
3. The Nursing Process: Gain expertise in the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Understand how this systematic approach enhances patient care and outcomes.
4. How to Answer Priority Questions: Master the art of answering priority questions effectively, considering the urgency and importance of patient needs.
5. Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs: Explore Maslow's hierarchy and understand how it applies to nursing practice. Learn how to prioritize and meet patients' physiological and psychological needs.
6. Nursing Ethics & Law: Delve into the ethical and legal aspects of nursing. Understand the principles and guidelines that govern nursing practice, ensuring patient rights, autonomy, and confidentiality.
7. Maintaining Safety & Transmission-Based Precautions: Learn strategies to maintain a safe environment for patients and healthcare providers. Understand the different types of transmission-based precautions and their application.
8. Infection Control: Dive into the world of infection control, including personal protective equipment (PPE), stages of infection, and transmission-based precautions. Acquire the knowledge necessary to prevent and manage infections effectively.
9. Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances: Develop a comprehensive understanding of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, focusing on sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Learn how to assess and manage these imbalances effectively.
10. IV Therapy: Gain proficiency in intravenous (IV) therapy, including the administration of IV solutions, management of complications, and understanding blood transfusions.
11. Pharmacokinetics & Medication Administration: Explore the principles of pharmacokinetics and develop competence in medication administration, including parental and non-parental routes.
12. Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) & Hypovolemia vs. Hypervolemia: Learn about pressure injuries, their prevention, and treatment. Understand the differences between hypovolemia and hypervolemia and their impact on patient health.
13. Scope of Practice: Familiarize yourself with the scope of practice for nurses. Understand your professional boundaries and responsibilities to deliver safe and effective care.
Each module in the course is meticulously designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Through illustrative examples, case studies, and interactive exercises, you will develop critical thinking skills and practical knowledge that you can apply directly to your nursing practice.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your nursing practice to new heights. Enroll in our " Nursing assitant Certification Course" course today and embark on a transformative learning journey towards becoming an exceptional nurse!
Goals
What will you learn in this course:
Fundamentals of Nursing Bundle
- Common Abbreviations & "DO NOT use list"
- Priority Questions
- The Nursing Process
- How to answer Priority Questions
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs
- Nursing Ethics & Law
- Maintaining Safety & Transmission Based Precautions
- Infection Control (PPE, Stages of infection, Transmission based precautions)
- Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium)
- IV Therapy
- Types of IV Solutions
- IV Therapy Complications
- Blood Transfusions
- Pharmacokinetics
- Medication Administration
- Parental Administration
- Non-Parental Administration
- Pressure Injuries (Ulcers)
- Hypovolemia vs. Hypervolemia
- Scope of Practice
Med-Surg Bundle (Includes each system below)
âž¡ Endocrine
- Endocrine System Overview
- Diabetes Type 1 & 2
- Hyper vs Hypoglycemia
- Insulin Types
- Thyroid Disorders
- Parathyroid Gland Disorders
- Adrenal Cortex Disorders
- Pituitary gland disorders
âž¡ Cardiac
- Cardiac Terms
- Flow of Blood Through the Heart
- Auscultating Heart Sounds
- EKG Waveforms
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disorders (CAD)
- Peripheral Venous and Arterial Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Myocardial Infarction
- Hypertension
- Cardiac Biomarkers
- EKG interpretation & dysrhythmias
âž¡ Renal / Urinary
- Kidney Overview
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Types of Dialysis
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI's)
- Renal Calculi
âž¡ Neuro
- Neurological assessment (Glasgow Coma Scale, DTR's, Babinski Reflex etc)
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Cranial nerves + Worksheet
âž¡ GI
- Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Types of Hepatitis CHart
- Cirrhosis
âž¡ Respiratory
- Auscultating Lung Sounds
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Asthma
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âž¡ Hematology
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia + Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Hematology Lab Values (RBCs, WBCS, etc)
âž¡ Critical Care
- Types of Burns
- Phases of Burn Management
- Fluid Resuscitation for Burns
- Parkland Formula
- Rule of Nines
- Shock
âž¡ Musculoskeletal
- Fractures
- Stages of Bone Healing
- Compartment syndrome
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis (OA) Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
âž¡ Arterial Blood Gases (ABG's)
- ABG Interpretation
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Respiratory Alkalosis
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
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âž¡ Pharmacology Bundle
- Suffixes. Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels
- Pain Management drugs (NSAIDS, Opiod analgesics)
- Antibiotics (Sulfonamides & FLUOROQUINOLONES, PENICILLIN & CEPHALOSPORINS, TETRACYCLINES & AMINOGLYCOSIDES)
- Psychiatric medications (Lithium, SSRIs, SNRI's / DNRI's, TCA's, MAOIs, Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics)
- Cardiac medications (Diuretics, Antihyperlipidemic, Antihypertensives, Anticoagulants, Digoxin, & Nitroglycerin)
- Respiratory (Corticosteroids, Bronchodilators (SABA & LABA), Bronchodilators, Cholingeric Blocking (Anticholinergic)
âž¡ Pediatrics Bundle
- Pediatric vital signs
- Piaget's stages of cognitive development
- Variations In Pediatric Anatomy & Physiology
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Neural Tube Defects
- Bronchiolitis (RSV)
- Reye Syndrome
- Intussusception
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Epiglottitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis “Croup”
- Fever Management
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Manifestations Of CF
- Fetal Circulation In Utero
- Development Dysplasia Of The Hips (DDH)
- Scarlet Fever
âž¡ Pediatric Milestones (1 month - 5 years)
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Receptive Speech
- Expressive Speech
- Sign of developmental delay
âž¡ Mental Health
- Therapeutic communication techniques
- Personality disorders (Cluster A, B, C)
- Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, binge eating)
- Bipolar Disorder (Manic & Depressive phase)
- Schizophrenia
- Types of depression (Major Depressive Disorder, seasonal affective disorder etc...)
- Different types of anxiety disorders
- Somatic Symptoms Disorder
- PTSD
- Delirium & Alzheimer's
âž¡ OB/Maternity Bundle
- APGAR
- Acronyms
- Prenatal terms
- GTPAL +Examples
- Pregnancy Duration
- Naegele's rule
- Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)
- Trimesters
- Stages of Labor
- True vs. False Labor
- 5 P's that affect the labor process
- Fetal Monitoring
- Assessment of Contractions
- Newborn assessment
- Postpartum assessment
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
âž¡ Dosage Calculation Bundle
- Abbreviations
- Conversion Overview (Volume & Weight)
- Dosage Calculation Rules
- Formula Method Explained
- IV Flow Rates (mL/hr & gtt/min)
- Practice Questions
- Comprehensive Review
- Blank Template For Practicing
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âž¡ Lab Values Cheat Sheet and Memory Tricks
âž¡ Head to Toe Assessment
âž¡ Concept Map Templates
âž¡ Blood Types
âž¡ NCLEX Study Schedule
âž¡ Blank Note Taking Sheet
âž¡ Blank Pharmacology note-taking sheet
âž¡ Hourly / Weekly / Monthly Planner
âž¡ Student/Class Organizer Set
Prerequisites
What are the prerequisites for this course?
Previous training in Nursing as GNM / assistant / Diploma
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Fundamental and Basics
2 Lectures
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Essential Nursing Practices_ Safety, Ethics, and Patient Care Education Patient Safety Ethics
06:36
06:36
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Ultimate Nursing Study Guide_ Key Resources & Templates for Success
06:56
06:56
Organ system
7 Lectures
Medical Specialities
10 Lectures
Instructor Details
Narendra kumar
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