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Med-Surg - Nervous System, part 6: Migraine and Cluster Headaches - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Nervous System, part 6: Migraine and Cluster Headaches

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, triggers, signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care associated with migraine headaches. The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, and treatment for cluster headaches.

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Med-Surg - Nervous System, part 6: Migraine and Cluster Headaches

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, triggers, signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care associated with migraine headaches. The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, and treatment for cluster headaches.

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 22: Fluid Volume Deficit and Excess - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 8: Fluid Volume Deficit and Excess

Cathy Parkes

The risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care associated with fluid volume deficit and fluid volume excess.

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 8: Fluid Volume Deficit and Excess

Cathy Parkes

The risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care associated with fluid volume deficit and fluid volume excess.

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 16: Shock - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 21: Shock

Cathy Parkes

Shock, including the following types of shock: hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, obstructive shock, distributive shock (septic shock, neurogenic shock, anaphylactic shock). The signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care for shock.

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 21: Shock

Cathy Parkes

Shock, including the following types of shock: hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, obstructive shock, distributive shock (septic shock, neurogenic shock, anaphylactic shock). The signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care for shock.

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 11: Atherosclerosis and Hypertension - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 16: Atherosclerosis and Hypertension

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 16: Atherosclerosis and Hypertension

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 8: Heart Failure - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 13: Heart Failure

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology of heart failure, the signs and symptoms of left-sided and right-sided heart failure, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with heart failure.

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 13: Heart Failure

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology of heart failure, the signs and symptoms of left-sided and right-sided heart failure, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with heart failure.

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 7: Cardioversion, Pacemakers - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 12: Cardioversion, Pacemakers

Cathy Parkes

Electrical and chemical cardioversion, as well as nursing care for a patient receiving cardioversion. Pacemakers, including types of pacing, pacemaker modes, post-op nursing care, and patient teaching regarding pacemakers

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 12: Cardioversion, Pacemakers

Cathy Parkes

Electrical and chemical cardioversion, as well as nursing care for a patient receiving cardioversion. Pacemakers, including types of pacing, pacemaker modes, post-op nursing care, and patient teaching regarding pacemakers

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 6: Dysrhythmias - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 11: Dysrhythmias

Cathy Parkes

Sinus dysrhythmias (sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, and sinus arrhythmia), including the causes and treatment of these dysrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and aystole. Finally, atrioventricular blocks,...

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 11: Dysrhythmias

Cathy Parkes

Sinus dysrhythmias (sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, and sinus arrhythmia), including the causes and treatment of these dysrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and aystole. Finally, atrioventricular blocks,...

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 5: Diagnostic Procedures, Coronary Angiogram - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 7: Diagnostic Procedures, Coronary Angiogram

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic procedures associated with the Cardiovascular system, including: electrocardiography (EKG), echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), and hemodynamic monitoring. Coverage of a coronary angiogram (or "cardiac cath"), including pre-procedure and post-procedure nursing...

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 7: Diagnostic Procedures, Coronary Angiogram

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic procedures associated with the Cardiovascular system, including: electrocardiography (EKG), echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), and hemodynamic monitoring. Coverage of a coronary angiogram (or "cardiac cath"), including pre-procedure and post-procedure nursing...

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 4: Diagnostic Tests - Labs - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 6: Diagnostic Tests - Labs

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic tests associated with the Cardiovascular system. This includes cardiac enzymes (CK-MB, myoglobin, troponin T, troponin I), cholesterol (total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, HDL), blood pressure, red blood cells (RBCs), platelets,...

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 6: Diagnostic Tests - Labs

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic tests associated with the Cardiovascular system. This includes cardiac enzymes (CK-MB, myoglobin, troponin T, troponin I), cholesterol (total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, HDL), blood pressure, red blood cells (RBCs), platelets,...

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Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 3: Hematologic System - Blood Components and Hemostasis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 3: Hematologic System - Blood Components and Hemostasis

Cathy Parkes

Anatomy and Physiology review with focus on the hematologic system. The blood components, including plasma and formed elements. A high-level overview of the steps involved in hemostasis (blood clotting). Primary...

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 3: Hematologic System - Blood Components and Hemostasis

Cathy Parkes

Anatomy and Physiology review with focus on the hematologic system. The blood components, including plasma and formed elements. A high-level overview of the steps involved in hemostasis (blood clotting). Primary...

Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 2: Heart Conduction System, Cardiac Function, Blood Pressure - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 2: Heart Conduction System, Cardiac Function, Blood Pressure

Cathy Parkes

The steps in the heart's conduction system. Components of the cardiac cycle, including diastole and systole. Stroke volume, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), preload, afterload, and blood pressure (including systolic...

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 2: Heart Conduction System, Cardiac Function, Blood Pressure

Cathy Parkes

The steps in the heart's conduction system. Components of the cardiac cycle, including diastole and systole. Stroke volume, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), preload, afterload, and blood pressure (including systolic...

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Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Review - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Review

Cathy Parkes

An introduction to the Medical Surgical nursing Cardiovascular playlist. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. This includes discussion of the components and functions of the cardiovascular...

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Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Review

Cathy Parkes

An introduction to the Medical Surgical nursing Cardiovascular playlist. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. This includes discussion of the components and functions of the cardiovascular...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 13: Mechanical Ventilation - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 13: Mechanical Ventilation

Cathy Parkes

The purpose of mechanical ventilation and the causes of low pressure and high pressure alarms. Mechanical ventilator settings and best practices for nursing care of a patient on a mechanical...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 13: Mechanical Ventilation

Cathy Parkes

The purpose of mechanical ventilation and the causes of low pressure and high pressure alarms. Mechanical ventilator settings and best practices for nursing care of a patient on a mechanical...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and Acute respiratory failure (ARF).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and Acute respiratory failure (ARF).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 11: Pleural Disorders, Chest Tubes, Tension Pneumothorax - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 11: Pleural Disorders, Chest Tubes, Tension Pneumothorax

Cathy Parkes

Pleural disorders, including the following: pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and hemothorax. Chest tubes in detail, include an overview of the three chambers (drainage collection chamber, water seal chamber, suction...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 11: Pleural Disorders, Chest Tubes, Tension Pneumothorax

Cathy Parkes

Pleural disorders, including the following: pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and hemothorax. Chest tubes in detail, include an overview of the three chambers (drainage collection chamber, water seal chamber, suction...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 10: Pulmonary Embolism - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 10: Pulmonary Embolism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 10: Pulmonary Embolism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 9: Tuberculosis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 9: Tuberculosis

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of tuberculosis (TB).

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 9: Tuberculosis

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of tuberculosis (TB).

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 8: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders, Influenza, Pneumonia - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 8: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders, Influenza, Pneumonia

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of influenza; pneumonia; and upper respiratory tract disorders, including: rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 8: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders, Influenza, Pneumonia

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of influenza; pneumonia; and upper respiratory tract disorders, including: rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 7: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 7: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care associated with pulmonary hypertension.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 7: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care associated with pulmonary hypertension.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 6: Cystic Fibrosis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 6: Cystic Fibrosis

Cathy Parkes

Cystic fibrosis, including its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with this disorder.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 6: Cystic Fibrosis

Cathy Parkes

Cystic fibrosis, including its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with this disorder.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD

Cathy Parkes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD): the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and treatment associated with this disorder.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD

Cathy Parkes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD): the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and treatment associated with this disorder.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma

Cathy Parkes

Asthma: its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and patient teaching. Plus, status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening complication of asthma.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma

Cathy Parkes

Asthma: its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and patient teaching. Plus, status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening complication of asthma.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea

Cathy Parkes

Nasal cannula, simple face mask, partial rebreather mask, non-rebreather mask, venturi device, and face tent. The average flow rates and nursing considerations for each device. The difference between hypoxemia and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea

Cathy Parkes

Nasal cannula, simple face mask, partial rebreather mask, non-rebreather mask, venturi device, and face tent. The average flow rates and nursing considerations for each device. The difference between hypoxemia and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic tests for the Respiratory system. Coverage of arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and pulmonary function tests (PFTs). She then describes a bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, including pre-procedure and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic tests for the Respiratory system. Coverage of arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and pulmonary function tests (PFTs). She then describes a bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, including pre-procedure and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components

Cathy Parkes

An introduction to the Respiratory system video playlist. The key function and components of the respiratory system, including upper airway and lower airway components. The difference between ventilation, diffusion, and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components

Cathy Parkes

An introduction to the Respiratory system video playlist. The key function and components of the respiratory system, including upper airway and lower airway components. The difference between ventilation, diffusion, and...

Med-Surg Immune System, part 14: Prostate, Colorectal, & Lung Cancer - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 14: Prostate, Colorectal, & Lung Cancer

Cathy Parkes

Key facts about prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. Includes screening, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs & diagnosis, and treatment options including surgeries.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 14: Prostate, Colorectal, & Lung Cancer

Cathy Parkes

Key facts about prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. Includes screening, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs & diagnosis, and treatment options including surgeries.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 13: Endometrial, Cervical, Ovarian, & Breast Cancer - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 13: Endometrial, Cervical, Ovarian, & Breast Cancer

Cathy Parkes

Key facts about cancers of the female reproductive system, plus breast cancer. Includes screening, risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, nursing care and patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 13: Endometrial, Cervical, Ovarian, & Breast Cancer

Cathy Parkes

Key facts about cancers of the female reproductive system, plus breast cancer. Includes screening, risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, nursing care and patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 12: Integumentary and Hematologic Cancers - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 12: Integumentary and Hematologic Cancers

Cathy Parkes

What you need to know about skin cancer: prevention, the 3 types (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma), and the ABCDE assessment. Plus these blood cancers: leukemia, Hodgkin's vs. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and...

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 12: Integumentary and Hematologic Cancers

Cathy Parkes

What you need to know about skin cancer: prevention, the 3 types (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma), and the ABCDE assessment. Plus these blood cancers: leukemia, Hodgkin's vs. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and...

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 11: Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 11: Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia

Cathy Parkes

Learn about nursing care and patient teaching for neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia; common complications associated with cancer treatment and chemotherapy.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 11: Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia

Cathy Parkes

Learn about nursing care and patient teaching for neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia; common complications associated with cancer treatment and chemotherapy.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 10: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Malnutrition, Mucositis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 10: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Malnutrition, Mucositis

Cathy Parkes

Nursing precautions for patients receiving chemotherapy or internal and external radiation. Includes two common chemotherapy complications: malnutrition and mucositis.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 10: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Malnutrition, Mucositis

Cathy Parkes

Nursing precautions for patients receiving chemotherapy or internal and external radiation. Includes two common chemotherapy complications: malnutrition and mucositis.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 9: Tumor Classification - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 9: Tumor Classification

Cathy Parkes

Learn how to classify tumors, including tissue type, grading, and staging; the 5 main types of cancer: carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma; and Tumor, Node, Metastasis (TNM) staging.  

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 9: Tumor Classification

Cathy Parkes

Learn how to classify tumors, including tissue type, grading, and staging; the 5 main types of cancer: carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma; and Tumor, Node, Metastasis (TNM) staging.  

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 8: Cancer - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 8: Cancer - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Cathy Parkes

Cathy begins her coverage of Cancer. Pathophysiology of cancer: Initiation, Promotion, and Progression. Includes risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Complications associated with cancer and its treatment. Nursing...

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 8: Cancer - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Cathy Parkes

Cathy begins her coverage of Cancer. Pathophysiology of cancer: Initiation, Promotion, and Progression. Includes risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Complications associated with cancer and its treatment. Nursing...

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 7: HIV and AIDS - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 7: HIV and AIDS - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Cathy Parkes

Cathy explains key facts about HIV/AIDS. Includes pathophysiology, risk factors, sign/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 7: HIV and AIDS - Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Cathy Parkes

Cathy explains key facts about HIV/AIDS. Includes pathophysiology, risk factors, sign/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 6: Systemic Sclerosis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 6: Systemic Sclerosis

Cathy Parkes

Cathy explains Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), including its pathophysiology and Limited vs. Diffused Scleroderma. Includes risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 6: Systemic Sclerosis

Cathy Parkes

Cathy explains Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), including its pathophysiology and Limited vs. Diffused Scleroderma. Includes risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 5: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 5: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Cathy Parkes

Cathy explains Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with Lupus.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 5: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Cathy Parkes

Cathy explains Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with Lupus.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 4: Immune Diagnostic Tests - WBCs, Neutrophils, ESR, CRP - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 4: Immune Diagnostic Tests - WBCs, Neutrophils, ESR, CRP

Cathy Parkes

Key immune system diagnostic tests. Leukocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia, "left shift" or banded neutrophils, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Plus, the components of a differential white blood cell count test:...

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 4: Immune Diagnostic Tests - WBCs, Neutrophils, ESR, CRP

Cathy Parkes

Key immune system diagnostic tests. Leukocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia, "left shift" or banded neutrophils, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Plus, the components of a differential white blood cell count test:...

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Med-Surg Immune System, part 3: Immune System Malfunction & Infection - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 3: Immune System Malfunction & Infection

Cathy Parkes

Cathy covers hypersensitivity, autoimmune reactions, immunodeficiency and infection. Includes the chain of infection, stages of infection, risk factors associated with infection, and symptoms of systemic vs. local infections.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 3: Immune System Malfunction & Infection

Cathy Parkes

Cathy covers hypersensitivity, autoimmune reactions, immunodeficiency and infection. Includes the chain of infection, stages of infection, risk factors associated with infection, and symptoms of systemic vs. local infections.

Med-Surg Immune System, part 2: Acquired Immunity - Humoral and Cellular - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, part 2: Acquired Immunity - Humoral and Cellular

Cathy Parkes

In this video, Cathy covers Acquired Immunity, which includes both humoral and cellular immunity. Cathy discusses B Cell activation and proliferation, as well as important types of T cells. Includes...

Med-Surg Immune System, part 2: Acquired Immunity - Humoral and Cellular

Cathy Parkes

In this video, Cathy covers Acquired Immunity, which includes both humoral and cellular immunity. Cathy discusses B Cell activation and proliferation, as well as important types of T cells. Includes...

Med-Surg Immune System, Part 1: Intro, Innate Immunity, Inflammation - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Immune System, Part 1: Intro, Innate Immunity, Inflammation

Cathy Parkes

Cathy highlights what will be covered in the Immune System playlist for Medical Surgical Nursing. She discusses the difference between innate and acquired immunity, and covers the 3 stages of...

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Med-Surg Immune System, Part 1: Intro, Innate Immunity, Inflammation

Cathy Parkes

Cathy highlights what will be covered in the Immune System playlist for Medical Surgical Nursing. She discusses the difference between innate and acquired immunity, and covers the 3 stages of...

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 19: Diabetes Complications - Hypoglycemia, DKA, HHS - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 19: Diabetes Complications - Hypoglycemia, DKA, HHS

Cathy Parkes

Cathy teaches the risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care of Hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS). Includes chronic complications associated with Diabetes

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 19: Diabetes Complications - Hypoglycemia, DKA, HHS

Cathy Parkes

Cathy teaches the risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, treatment, and nursing care of Hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS). Includes chronic complications associated with Diabetes

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Med-Surg Endocrine System part 18: Diabetes Mellitus - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System part 18: Diabetes Mellitus

Cathy Parkes

Diabetes Mellitus pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs/diagnostics, and treatment. Includes important patient teaching regarding foot care and illness care to prevent life-threatening complications.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System part 18: Diabetes Mellitus

Cathy Parkes

Diabetes Mellitus pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs/diagnostics, and treatment. Includes important patient teaching regarding foot care and illness care to prevent life-threatening complications.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System part 17: Hypoparathyroidism and Hyperparathryoidism - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System part 17: Hypoparathyroidism and Hyperparathyroidism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnostics, treatment, and nursing care of hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System part 17: Hypoparathyroidism and Hyperparathyroidism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnostics, treatment, and nursing care of hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 16: Thyroidectomy: Nursing Care - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 16: Thyroidectomy: Nursing Care

Cathy Parkes

The nursing care of a patient requiring a thyroidectomy. Includes patient positioning, assessment of bleeding, and assessment for signs/symptoms of parathyroid damage (i.e. signs of hypocalcemia). Plus, post-thyroidectomy patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 16: Thyroidectomy: Nursing Care

Cathy Parkes

The nursing care of a patient requiring a thyroidectomy. Includes patient positioning, assessment of bleeding, and assessment for signs/symptoms of parathyroid damage (i.e. signs of hypocalcemia). Plus, post-thyroidectomy patient teaching.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 15: Hyperthyroidism & Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis) - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 15: Hyperthyroidism & Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with (primary, secondary, tertiary) hyperthyroidism. Plus, the causes, signs/symptoms and nursing care of a Thyroid Storm (or Thyrotoxicosis)— a...

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 15: Hyperthyroidism & Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxicosis)

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with (primary, secondary, tertiary) hyperthyroidism. Plus, the causes, signs/symptoms and nursing care of a Thyroid Storm (or Thyrotoxicosis)— a...

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 14: Hypothyroidism & Myxedema Coma - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 14: Hypothyroidism & Myxedema Coma

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with (primary, secondary, tertiary) hypothyroidism. Plus, the causes, signs/symptoms and nursing care of a Myxedema Coma— a life-threatening condition.

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 14: Hypothyroidism & Myxedema Coma

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with (primary, secondary, tertiary) hypothyroidism. Plus, the causes, signs/symptoms and nursing care of a Myxedema Coma— a life-threatening condition.

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 13: Pheochromocytoma & Hyperaldosteronism - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 13: Pheochromocytoma & Hyperaldosteronism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of Pheochromocytoma and Hyperaldosteronism.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 13: Pheochromocytoma & Hyperaldosteronism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of Pheochromocytoma and Hyperaldosteronism.

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 12: Glucocorticoid Hormone Excess (Cushing's Syndrome) - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 12: Glucocorticoid Hormone Excess (Cushing's Syndrome)

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis (including the dexamethasone suppression test), treatment, and nursing care of Glucocorticoid Hormone Excess (Cushing's Syndrome).

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 12: Glucocorticoid Hormone Excess (Cushing's Syndrome)

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis (including the dexamethasone suppression test), treatment, and nursing care of Glucocorticoid Hormone Excess (Cushing's Syndrome).

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Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 11: Adrenocortical Insufficiency & Addisonian Crisis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 11: Adrenocortical Insufficiency & Addisonian Crisis

Cathy Parkes

The primary and secondary causes, signs/symptoms, abnormal labs, treatment, and nursing care of Adrenocortical Insufficiency (includes the ACTH stimulation test). Plus, causes, signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care of an Addisonian...

Med-Surg Endocrine System, part 11: Adrenocortical Insufficiency & Addisonian Crisis

Cathy Parkes

The primary and secondary causes, signs/symptoms, abnormal labs, treatment, and nursing care of Adrenocortical Insufficiency (includes the ACTH stimulation test). Plus, causes, signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care of an Addisonian...