Resources by Subject
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Clinical Skills - Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations & Blood Pressure
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to obtain vital signs including temperature (oral, axillary, temporal, tympanic and rectal), pulse (palpating and auscultating), respirations, and blood pressure.
Clinical Skills - Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations & Blood Pressure
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to obtain vital signs including temperature (oral, axillary, temporal, tympanic and rectal), pulse (palpating and auscultating), respirations, and blood pressure.
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Clinical Skills - Assessing Orthostatics
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to assess a patient's orthostatic blood pressure, with the assistance of a special guest.
Clinical Skills - Assessing Orthostatics
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to assess a patient's orthostatic blood pressure, with the assistance of a special guest.
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Clinical Skills - IV Piggyback (Secondary)
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to set up an intravenous piggyback medication (secondary).
Clinical Skills - IV Piggyback (Secondary)
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to set up an intravenous piggyback medication (secondary).
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Clinical Skills - IV Push Medication
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to administer intravenous medication (usually called IV push) using a saline loc without an attached line and though a port with a continuous IV solution running.
Clinical Skills - IV Push Medication
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to administer intravenous medication (usually called IV push) using a saline loc without an attached line and though a port with a continuous IV solution running.
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Clinical Skills - Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to administer an intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injection.
Clinical Skills - Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to administer an intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injection.
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Clinical Skills - Using Ampules and Multidose Vials
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to withdraw medication from a glass ampule and from a multidose vial.
Clinical Skills - Using Ampules and Multidose Vials
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to withdraw medication from a glass ampule and from a multidose vial.
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Clinical Skills - Enteral Tube (G-Tube) Medication
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to administer medication through an enteral tube (e.g., NG, PEG, G-tube).
Clinical Skills - Enteral Tube (G-Tube) Medication
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to administer medication through an enteral tube (e.g., NG, PEG, G-tube).
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Clinical Skills - Mixing Insulin
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to mix two types of insulin in one syringe.
Clinical Skills - Mixing Insulin
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA demonstration on how to mix two types of insulin in one syringe.
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Dosage Calc, part 35: Rule of Nines and Parkland Formula
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHow the Rule of Nines and the Parkland Formula are used to guide fluid resuscitation with severe burns. An example problem that uses both the Rule of Nines and the...
Dosage Calc, part 35: Rule of Nines and Parkland Formula
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHow the Rule of Nines and the Parkland Formula are used to guide fluid resuscitation with severe burns. An example problem that uses both the Rule of Nines and the...
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Dosage Calc, part 34: Body Surface Area
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe formula used to calculate a patient’s body surface area (BSA) and a dosage calculation problem based on a patient’s BSA, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion,...
Dosage Calc, part 34: Body Surface Area
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe formula used to calculate a patient’s body surface area (BSA) and a dosage calculation problem based on a patient’s BSA, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion,...
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Dosage Calc, part 33: Insulin Titration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNA dosage calculation problem involving insulin titration and the use of an insulin drip protocol.
Dosage Calc, part 33: Insulin Titration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNA dosage calculation problem involving insulin titration and the use of an insulin drip protocol.
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Dosage Calc, part 32: Heparin Titration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNA dosage calculation problem involving heparin titration, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion, and the formula method.
Dosage Calc, part 32: Heparin Titration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNA dosage calculation problem involving heparin titration, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion, and the formula method.
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Dosage Calc, part 31: Medication Titration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe concept of medication titration and provide examples of medications that are often titrated. An example problem involving medication titration, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion, and...
Dosage Calc, part 31: Medication Titration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe concept of medication titration and provide examples of medications that are often titrated. An example problem involving medication titration, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion, and...
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Dosage Calc, part 30: PCA Pumps
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNWhat a patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pump is used for and some of the available settings on a PCA pump. An example problem where you calculate the amount of medication...
Dosage Calc, part 30: PCA Pumps
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNWhat a patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pump is used for and some of the available settings on a PCA pump. An example problem where you calculate the amount of medication...
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Dosage Calc, part 29: Maternity Nursing - Calculating Blood Loss
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHow to calculate blood less following the delivery of a baby.
Dosage Calc, part 29: Maternity Nursing - Calculating Blood Loss
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHow to calculate blood less following the delivery of a baby.
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Dosage Calc, part 28: Maternity Magnesium
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNA dosage calculation problem that involves the administration of magnesium, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion, and the formula method.
Dosage Calc, part 28: Maternity Magnesium
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNA dosage calculation problem that involves the administration of magnesium, using multiple methods, including dimensional analysis, ratio & proportion, and the formula method.
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EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this introduction video, Cathy goes over the key information that will be covered in her EKG interpretation video series, which is intended to help nurses, nursing students, and other...
EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this introduction video, Cathy goes over the key information that will be covered in her EKG interpretation video series, which is intended to help nurses, nursing students, and other...
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EKG Interpretation, part 2: Placement of EKG leads, Heart Conduction System and EKG Basics
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn where to place the 10 electrodes when performing a 12 lead EKG, the steps in the Heart Conduction System, and how those steps are reflected on an EKG waveform. Plus EKG...
EKG Interpretation, part 2: Placement of EKG leads, Heart Conduction System and EKG Basics
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn where to place the 10 electrodes when performing a 12 lead EKG, the steps in the Heart Conduction System, and how those steps are reflected on an EKG waveform. Plus EKG...
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EKG Interpretation, part 3: Analysis of Heart Rhythm, Heart Rate, P wave, PR interval and QRS complex
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this article, we cover the key steps in analyzing an EKG strip: determining the heart rhythm (regular vs. irregular), determining the heart rate using small box method vs. big...
EKG Interpretation, part 3: Analysis of Heart Rhythm, Heart Rate, P wave, PR interval and QRS complex
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this article, we cover the key steps in analyzing an EKG strip: determining the heart rhythm (regular vs. irregular), determining the heart rate using small box method vs. big...
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EKG Interpretation, part 4: Natural Pacemakers of the Heart - Key Differentiating Factors
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn about the different natural pacemakers in the heart: the SA node, the atria foci, the junctional foci, and the ventricular foci. We describe the inherent rate and key characteristics of each pacemaker,...
EKG Interpretation, part 4: Natural Pacemakers of the Heart - Key Differentiating Factors
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn about the different natural pacemakers in the heart: the SA node, the atria foci, the junctional foci, and the ventricular foci. We describe the inherent rate and key characteristics of each pacemaker,...
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EKG Interpretation, part 5: Sinus Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy describes Sinus rhythms, including: Normal Sinus Rhythm, Sinus Bradycardia, Sinus Tachycardia, and Sinus Arrhythmia. Cathy explains how to analyze each rhythm and talks briefly about interventions...
EKG Interpretation, part 5: Sinus Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy describes Sinus rhythms, including: Normal Sinus Rhythm, Sinus Bradycardia, Sinus Tachycardia, and Sinus Arrhythmia. Cathy explains how to analyze each rhythm and talks briefly about interventions...
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EKG Interpretation, part 6: Atrial Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy reviews the key atrial dysrhythmias, including: Premature Atrial Complexes, Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation, and Supraventricular Tachycardia. She presents EKG strips for each of these dysrhythmia, and...
EKG Interpretation, part 6: Atrial Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy reviews the key atrial dysrhythmias, including: Premature Atrial Complexes, Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation, and Supraventricular Tachycardia. She presents EKG strips for each of these dysrhythmia, and...
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EKG Interpretation, part 7: Junctional Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn the key characteristics of junctional rhythms like junctional bradycardia, accelerated junctional, and junctional tachycardia. Check out EKG strips for each of these dysrhythmias, and learn about the heart rhythm,...
EKG Interpretation, part 7: Junctional Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn the key characteristics of junctional rhythms like junctional bradycardia, accelerated junctional, and junctional tachycardia. Check out EKG strips for each of these dysrhythmias, and learn about the heart rhythm,...
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EKG Interpretation, part 8: Ventricular Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this article, we teach you how to identify the key ventricular dysrhythmias: Premature Ventricular Complexes, Ventricular Tachycardia, Torsades de Pointes, Ventricular Fibrillation, Idioventricular Rhythm, and Asystole.
EKG Interpretation, part 8: Ventricular Rhythms
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this article, we teach you how to identify the key ventricular dysrhythmias: Premature Ventricular Complexes, Ventricular Tachycardia, Torsades de Pointes, Ventricular Fibrillation, Idioventricular Rhythm, and Asystole.
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 9: Disasters and Triage
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEDifferent actions that should occur before, during, and after disasters. These include mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. the classification system used to triage during mass casualty events.
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 9: Disasters and Triage
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEDifferent actions that should occur before, during, and after disasters. These include mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. the classification system used to triage during mass casualty events.
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 8: Epidemiology
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEEpidemiology including the epidemiologic triangle. This triangle consists of the agent, host, and environment. Ellis then discusses other important terms in epidemiology like incidence, prevalence, attack rate, endemic, epidemic, and...
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 8: Epidemiology
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEEpidemiology including the epidemiologic triangle. This triangle consists of the agent, host, and environment. Ellis then discusses other important terms in epidemiology like incidence, prevalence, attack rate, endemic, epidemic, and...
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 7: Community Health Plan and Assessments
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEThe nursing process steps as they relate to developing a community health plan, including specific data collection methods used in the assessment of a community like informal interviews, direct observation,...
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 7: Community Health Plan and Assessments
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEThe nursing process steps as they relate to developing a community health plan, including specific data collection methods used in the assessment of a community like informal interviews, direct observation,...
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 6: Health Risks and Family Nursing
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEHealth risks across the lifespan by discussing health risks specific to infants, children, adolescents, and adults, including any related family or patient teaching. Family nursing is also discussed by reviewing...
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 6: Health Risks and Family Nursing
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEHealth risks across the lifespan by discussing health risks specific to infants, children, adolescents, and adults, including any related family or patient teaching. Family nursing is also discussed by reviewing...
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 4: Vulnerable Populations and Violence
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEVulnerable populations including examples of what unique health risks different groups face. We then transition into violence in the community covering risk factors for violence, specific violent acts, and the...
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 4: Vulnerable Populations and Violence
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEVulnerable populations including examples of what unique health risks different groups face. We then transition into violence in the community covering risk factors for violence, specific violent acts, and the...
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 5: Subsidized Health Insurance
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEThe differences between Medicare and Medicaid, including the four parts of Medicare and what each of them covers.
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 5: Subsidized Health Insurance
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEThe differences between Medicare and Medicaid, including the four parts of Medicare and what each of them covers.
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 3: Environmental Hazards
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA review of community health content with environmental hazards. These include air pollution, occupational hazards, water contamination, and food deserts. Ellis further explores lead poisoning and carbon monoxide poisoning covering...
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 3: Environmental Hazards
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA review of community health content with environmental hazards. These include air pollution, occupational hazards, water contamination, and food deserts. Ellis further explores lead poisoning and carbon monoxide poisoning covering...
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Fundamentals - Community Health, part 2: Prevention Levels and Determinants of Health
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA review of community health content with prevention levels and determinants of health. Prevention levels include primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Determinants of health have been broken into environmental and...
Fundamentals - Community Health, part 2: Prevention Levels and Determinants of Health
Ellis Parker EdD, RN, CNE, CHSEA review of community health content with prevention levels and determinants of health. Prevention levels include primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Determinants of health have been broken into environmental and...
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Health Assessment, part 42: Ending the Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to conclude a head-to-toe assessment and provide for patient safety.
Health Assessment, part 42: Ending the Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to conclude a head-to-toe assessment and provide for patient safety.
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Health Assessment, part 41: Neurologic Assessment & Tests, Reflex Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe components of a neurologic assessment, including the Romberg test, assessing stereognosis and graphesthesia, and performing deep tendon reflex (DTR) assessment along with assessing for the presence of a Babinski...
Health Assessment, part 41: Neurologic Assessment & Tests, Reflex Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe components of a neurologic assessment, including the Romberg test, assessing stereognosis and graphesthesia, and performing deep tendon reflex (DTR) assessment along with assessing for the presence of a Babinski...
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Health Assessment, part 40: Extremity Assessment & Tests
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComponents of extremity assessment, along with reviewing some important upper extremity assessment tests (e.g., modified Allen test, Phalen test, Tinel test). Be sure to stay to the end to test...
Health Assessment, part 40: Extremity Assessment & Tests
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComponents of extremity assessment, along with reviewing some important upper extremity assessment tests (e.g., modified Allen test, Phalen test, Tinel test). Be sure to stay to the end to test...
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Health Assessment, part 39: Spinal Curvatures & Joint Movements
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCurvatures of the spine (e.g., normal curvatures, kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis) and joint movements (e.g., flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, rotation).
Health Assessment, part 39: Spinal Curvatures & Joint Movements
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCurvatures of the spine (e.g., normal curvatures, kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis) and joint movements (e.g., flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, rotation).
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Health Assessment, part 38: Musculoskeletal Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNBasic components of a musculoskeletal assessment, including how to assess muscle strength.
Health Assessment, part 38: Musculoskeletal Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNBasic components of a musculoskeletal assessment, including how to assess muscle strength.
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Health Assessment, part 37: Bowel Sounds & Additional Assessments
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNExpected and unexpected findings when auscultating bowel sounds, along with how to assess for rebound tenderness, Murphy's sign, and McBurney's point.
Health Assessment, part 37: Bowel Sounds & Additional Assessments
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNExpected and unexpected findings when auscultating bowel sounds, along with how to assess for rebound tenderness, Murphy's sign, and McBurney's point.
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Health Assessment, part 36: Abdominal Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComponents of the abdominal assessment, including how to auscultate the bowel sounds and how to palpate the abdomen.
Health Assessment, part 36: Abdominal Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComponents of the abdominal assessment, including how to auscultate the bowel sounds and how to palpate the abdomen.
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Health Assessment, part 35: Heart Sounds
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to assess the heart, including how to use the diaphragm and bell of a stethoscope, auscultating the aortic valve, pulmonic valve, Erb's point, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve. Expected...
Health Assessment, part 35: Heart Sounds
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to assess the heart, including how to use the diaphragm and bell of a stethoscope, auscultating the aortic valve, pulmonic valve, Erb's point, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve. Expected...
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ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 9-12. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the...
ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 9-12. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the...
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ABG Interpretation, part 9: Example problems 5-8
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 5-8. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the...
ABG Interpretation, part 9: Example problems 5-8
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 5-8. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the...
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ABG Interpretation, part 8: Example problems 1-4
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 1-3. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the...
ABG Interpretation, part 8: Example problems 1-4
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNIn this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 1-3. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the...
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ABG Interpretation, part 7: Metabolic Alkalosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNABG results for: Uncompensated Metabolic Alkalosis, Partially compensated Metabolic Alkalosis, and Fully compensated Metabolic Alkalosis. Plus, learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Metabolic Alkalosis.
ABG Interpretation, part 7: Metabolic Alkalosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNABG results for: Uncompensated Metabolic Alkalosis, Partially compensated Metabolic Alkalosis, and Fully compensated Metabolic Alkalosis. Plus, learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Metabolic Alkalosis.
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ABG Interpretation, part 6: Metabolic Acidosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNABG results for: Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis, Partially compensated Metabolic Acidosis, and Fully compensated Metabolic Acidosis. Plus the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Metabolic Acidosis.
ABG Interpretation, part 6: Metabolic Acidosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNABG results for: Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis, Partially compensated Metabolic Acidosis, and Fully compensated Metabolic Acidosis. Plus the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Metabolic Acidosis.
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ABG Interpretation, part 5: Respiratory Alkalosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNABG results for: Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis, Partially compensated Respiratory Alkalosis, and Fully compensated Respiratory Alkalosis. Plus, learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Respiratory Alkalosis.
ABG Interpretation, part 5: Respiratory Alkalosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNABG results for: Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis, Partially compensated Respiratory Alkalosis, and Fully compensated Respiratory Alkalosis. Plus, learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Respiratory Alkalosis.
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ABG Interpretation, part 4: Respiratory Acidosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNGet a CLEAR breakdown of respiratory acidosis: how to identify it, its lab values, partial vs. full compensation, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Plus, you'll find out why blood pH levels...
ABG Interpretation, part 4: Respiratory Acidosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNGet a CLEAR breakdown of respiratory acidosis: how to identify it, its lab values, partial vs. full compensation, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Plus, you'll find out why blood pH levels...
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ABG Interpretation, part 3: Steps for Interpretation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn the significance of high or low values for ph, PaCO2, and HCO3, PLUS the 3 KEY steps in interpreting ABGs.
ABG Interpretation, part 3: Steps for Interpretation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn the significance of high or low values for ph, PaCO2, and HCO3, PLUS the 3 KEY steps in interpreting ABGs.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCardiovascular changes of the postpartum patient. In addition, the potential postpartum complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCardiovascular changes of the postpartum patient. In addition, the potential postpartum complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe three phases of maternal role attainment, signs of optimal and impaired parental-infant bonding, parental teaching related to sibling adaptation, and patient teaching on sexual intercourse in the postpartum period.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe three phases of maternal role attainment, signs of optimal and impaired parental-infant bonding, parental teaching related to sibling adaptation, and patient teaching on sexual intercourse in the postpartum period.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPatient teaching of postpartum perineal and breast care, along with postpartum immunizations which may be provided to the mother prior to discharge.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPatient teaching of postpartum perineal and breast care, along with postpartum immunizations which may be provided to the mother prior to discharge.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to assess the fundus and a postpartum patient's lochia, including nursing care and patient teaching along with expected and abnormal findings.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to assess the fundus and a postpartum patient's lochia, including nursing care and patient teaching along with expected and abnormal findings.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNNursing care and parental teaching related to circumcision, bathing and umbilical cord care, crib safety and safe sleep, and car seat safety for newborns.
Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNNursing care and parental teaching related to circumcision, bathing and umbilical cord care, crib safety and safe sleep, and car seat safety for newborns.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConcerns related to infant nutrition, including weight loss, hunger cues, patient teaching related to breastfeeding, and the do's and don'ts of breastmilk storage and formula feeding.
Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConcerns related to infant nutrition, including weight loss, hunger cues, patient teaching related to breastfeeding, and the do's and don'ts of breastmilk storage and formula feeding.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConsiderations related to preterm infants and postmature infants. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care of meconium aspiration syndrome.
Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConsiderations related to preterm infants and postmature infants. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care of meconium aspiration syndrome.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 11: SJS and TEN
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNStevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), including pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care for these life-threatening skin reactions.
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 11: SJS and TEN
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNStevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), including pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care for these life-threatening skin reactions.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 10: Lice & Scabies
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNParasitic infestations, including pediculosis (i.e., lice) and scabies. Risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment and patient teaching for lice and scabies.
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 10: Lice & Scabies
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNParasitic infestations, including pediculosis (i.e., lice) and scabies. Risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment and patient teaching for lice and scabies.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 9: Lyme Disease
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLyme disease—the prevention, stages of lyme disease, symptoms of lyme disease, diagnosis and treatment.
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 9: Lyme Disease
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLyme disease—the prevention, stages of lyme disease, symptoms of lyme disease, diagnosis and treatment.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 8: Nursing Care of Burns
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNursing care of patients with burns, including the phases of burn care and priorities during each phase, calculating the percentage of the patient's body affect by a burn using the...
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 8: Nursing Care of Burns
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNursing care of patients with burns, including the phases of burn care and priorities during each phase, calculating the percentage of the patient's body affect by a burn using the...
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 7: Psoriasis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 7: Psoriasis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 6: Dermatitis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe symptoms and treatment of common forms of dermatitis, including: contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema), and seborrheic dermatitis.
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 6: Dermatitis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe symptoms and treatment of common forms of dermatitis, including: contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema), and seborrheic dermatitis.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 5: Herpes Simplex Virus and Herpes Zoster
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNViral skin infections, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and herpes zoster (shingles). The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, patient teaching, annd prevention associated with HSV and herpes zoster.
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 5: Herpes Simplex Virus and Herpes Zoster
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNViral skin infections, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and herpes zoster (shingles). The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, patient teaching, annd prevention associated with HSV and herpes zoster.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 4: Bacterial & Fungal Skin Infections
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNBacterial skin infections, including: folliculitis, furuncles, and cellulitis. Fungal skin infections, including tinea infections (i.e., dermatophytosis) and candidiasis. The signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching associated with these integumentary disorders.
Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 4: Bacterial & Fungal Skin Infections
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNBacterial skin infections, including: folliculitis, furuncles, and cellulitis. Fungal skin infections, including tinea infections (i.e., dermatophytosis) and candidiasis. The signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching associated with these integumentary disorders.
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Microbiology, part 40: Genetics - Gene Regulation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNGene regulation; operons and their parts, including the promoter, operator, and structural genes; regulatory genes and the difference between an activator and repressor; constitutively expressed genes & examples; repressible operons,...
Microbiology, part 40: Genetics - Gene Regulation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNGene regulation; operons and their parts, including the promoter, operator, and structural genes; regulatory genes and the difference between an activator and repressor; constitutively expressed genes & examples; repressible operons,...
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Microbiology, part 39: Genetics - Horizontal Gene Transfer
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHorizontal gene transfer; an overview of transformation, transduction, conjugation, and transposons; conjugation and its process; transposons, including the difference between replicative and nonreplicative transposons.
Microbiology, part 39: Genetics - Horizontal Gene Transfer
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHorizontal gene transfer; an overview of transformation, transduction, conjugation, and transposons; conjugation and its process; transposons, including the difference between replicative and nonreplicative transposons.
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Microbiology, part 38: Genetics - Replica Plating & Ames Test
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNReplica Plating and the Ames Test: their purposes and an example of each procedure.
Microbiology, part 38: Genetics - Replica Plating & Ames Test
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNReplica Plating and the Ames Test: their purposes and an example of each procedure.
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Microbiology, part 37: Genetics - Mutagens & DNA Repair
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNKey types of chemical mutagens, including nucleoside analogs, nucleotide-modifying agents, and intercalating agents; two types of radiation that can cause mutations - ionizing and non-ionizing; different mechanisms for repairing DNA...
Microbiology, part 37: Genetics - Mutagens & DNA Repair
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNKey types of chemical mutagens, including nucleoside analogs, nucleotide-modifying agents, and intercalating agents; two types of radiation that can cause mutations - ionizing and non-ionizing; different mechanisms for repairing DNA...
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Microbiology, part 36: Genetics - Mutations
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNMutations, including spontaneous vs. induced; point mutations & types (silent mutations, missense mutations, and nonsense mutations), how each affects the resulting polypeptide; frameshift mutation and example.
Microbiology, part 36: Genetics - Mutations
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNMutations, including spontaneous vs. induced; point mutations & types (silent mutations, missense mutations, and nonsense mutations), how each affects the resulting polypeptide; frameshift mutation and example.
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Microbiology, part 35: Genetics - Translation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNTranslation of mRNA into a protein; the genetic code, including the start codon, stop (or nonsense) codons, degeneracy of the genetic code, and the wobble position; the steps involved in...
Microbiology, part 35: Genetics - Translation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNTranslation of mRNA into a protein; the genetic code, including the start codon, stop (or nonsense) codons, degeneracy of the genetic code, and the wobble position; the steps involved in...
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Microbiology, part 34: Genetics - Transcription
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNTranscription; the steps involved in transcription, including initiation, elongation, and termination. Key differences in transcription between a prokaryotic cells and a eukaryotic cell; key processing steps that a primary transcript...
Microbiology, part 34: Genetics - Transcription
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNTranscription; the steps involved in transcription, including initiation, elongation, and termination. Key differences in transcription between a prokaryotic cells and a eukaryotic cell; key processing steps that a primary transcript...
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Microbiology, part 33: Genetics - DNA Replication
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDNA replication in a prokaryotic cell; semiconservative replication and the steps involved in semiconservative replication (i.e., initiation, elongation, and termination). The various enzymes involved in the replication process (e.g., gyrase,...
Microbiology, part 33: Genetics - DNA Replication
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDNA replication in a prokaryotic cell; semiconservative replication and the steps involved in semiconservative replication (i.e., initiation, elongation, and termination). The various enzymes involved in the replication process (e.g., gyrase,...
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Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention. Key complications of cancer and cancer treatment, including decreased appetite and weight loss, xerostomia, taste alterations, and stomatitis.
Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention. Key complications of cancer and cancer treatment, including decreased appetite and weight loss, xerostomia, taste alterations, and stomatitis.
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Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for the following renal disorders: acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and urolithiasis (including nephrolithiasis).
Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for the following renal disorders: acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and urolithiasis (including nephrolithiasis).
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Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for the following endocrine disorders: diabetes insipidus (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.
Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for the following endocrine disorders: diabetes insipidus (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.
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Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDiabetes, including the signs/symptoms, nutritional guidance, and Somogyi phenomenon. Hypoglycemia, including the causes, signs/symptoms, and nutritional guidance for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia.
Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDiabetes, including the signs/symptoms, nutritional guidance, and Somogyi phenomenon. Hypoglycemia, including the causes, signs/symptoms, and nutritional guidance for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia.
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Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional recommendations for patients after bariatric surgery. Nutritional considerations when caring for a patients with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa).
Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional recommendations for patients after bariatric surgery. Nutritional considerations when caring for a patients with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa).
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Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, cirrhosis, and pancreatitis.
Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, cirrhosis, and pancreatitis.
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Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for several gastrointestinal conditions, including: short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and ostomies.
Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for several gastrointestinal conditions, including: short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and ostomies.
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Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNNutritional guidance for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Pediatrics, part 91: Integumentary Disorders - Nursing Care of Burns
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe nursing care of a pediatric patient with a burn injury. How to assess for the depth of the burn injury (i.e., superficial, superficial partial-thickness, deep partial-thickness, full-thickness, and deep...
Pediatrics, part 91: Integumentary Disorders - Nursing Care of Burns
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe nursing care of a pediatric patient with a burn injury. How to assess for the depth of the burn injury (i.e., superficial, superficial partial-thickness, deep partial-thickness, full-thickness, and deep...
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Pediatrics, part 90: Integumentary Disorders - Lyme Disease
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLyme disease. The pathophysiology, signs and symptoms for each stage of lyme disease, diagnosis of lyme disease, treatment of lyme disease, and prevention of lyme disease.
Pediatrics, part 90: Integumentary Disorders - Lyme Disease
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLyme disease. The pathophysiology, signs and symptoms for each stage of lyme disease, diagnosis of lyme disease, treatment of lyme disease, and prevention of lyme disease.
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Pediatrics, part 89: Integumentary Disorders - Scabies & Lice
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNScabies and lice. What scabies is, the signs and symptoms of scabies, and how scabies is treated. What pediculosis capitis is, how it is spread, signs and symptoms of a...
Pediatrics, part 89: Integumentary Disorders - Scabies & Lice
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNScabies and lice. What scabies is, the signs and symptoms of scabies, and how scabies is treated. What pediculosis capitis is, how it is spread, signs and symptoms of a...
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Pediatrics, part 88: Integumentary Disorders - Bites & Stings
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNInsect bites and stings, as well as animal bites. The signs/symptoms and treatment of uncomplicated insect bites/stings, as well as the signs/symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis. The signs/symptoms of an...
Pediatrics, part 88: Integumentary Disorders - Bites & Stings
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNInsect bites and stings, as well as animal bites. The signs/symptoms and treatment of uncomplicated insect bites/stings, as well as the signs/symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis. The signs/symptoms of an...
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Pediatrics, part 87: Integumentary Disorders - Dermatophytosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDermatophytosis, which is also known as a tinea infection. The different types of tinea infections, such as: tinea capitis, tinea corporis (i.e., ringworm), tinea cruris (i.e., jock itch), and tinea...
Pediatrics, part 87: Integumentary Disorders - Dermatophytosis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDermatophytosis, which is also known as a tinea infection. The different types of tinea infections, such as: tinea capitis, tinea corporis (i.e., ringworm), tinea cruris (i.e., jock itch), and tinea...
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Pediatrics, part 86: Integumentary Disorders - Diaper Dermatitis & Atopic Dermatitis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDiaper dermatitis (i.e., a diaper rash) and atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema). The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, and family teaching for diaper dermatitis (i.e., diaper rash). The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis,...
Pediatrics, part 86: Integumentary Disorders - Diaper Dermatitis & Atopic Dermatitis
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDiaper dermatitis (i.e., a diaper rash) and atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema). The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, and family teaching for diaper dermatitis (i.e., diaper rash). The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis,...
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Pediatrics, part 85: Integumentary Disorders - Acne
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAcne. The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, treatment (topical and systemic), and patient teaching for acne.
Pediatrics, part 85: Integumentary Disorders - Acne
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAcne. The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, treatment (topical and systemic), and patient teaching for acne.
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Pediatrics, part 84: Integumentary Disorders - Impetigo
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNImpetigo. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family teaching for impetigo.
Pediatrics, part 84: Integumentary Disorders - Impetigo
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNImpetigo. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family teaching for impetigo.
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Pharmacology, part 9: Anticholinergic Effects, Bleeding & Infection Precautions
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAnticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key meds and classes with anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic signs and symptoms, nursing care and patient teaching. Key meds that...
Pharmacology, part 9: Anticholinergic Effects, Bleeding & Infection Precautions
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAnticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key meds and classes with anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic signs and symptoms, nursing care and patient teaching. Key meds that...
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Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe antidotes for key medications and important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking antibiotics.
Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe antidotes for key medications and important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking antibiotics.
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Pharmacology, part 7: Medication Reconciliation, Herb-Drug & Food-Drug Interactions
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAn overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.
Pharmacology, part 7: Medication Reconciliation, Herb-Drug & Food-Drug Interactions
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAn overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.
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Pharmacology, part 6: Therapeutic Index, Half-Life, Mode of Action
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn all about the therapeutic index, half-life, and mode of action of medications.
Pharmacology, part 6: Therapeutic Index, Half-Life, Mode of Action
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNLearn all about the therapeutic index, half-life, and mode of action of medications.
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Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAn overview of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications.
Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAn overview of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications.
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Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNSafe medication administration, including the "rights" of medication administration and medication administration best practices.
Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNSafe medication administration, including the "rights" of medication administration and medication administration best practices.
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Pharmacology, part 3: Prescriptions
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNPrescriptions, including: types of prescriptions, timing of administration, prescription components, telephone orders, and prescription abbreviations. Key prescription abbreviations, including abbreviations for route and frequency. Plus, error-prone abbreviations that should not...
Pharmacology, part 3: Prescriptions
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNPrescriptions, including: types of prescriptions, timing of administration, prescription components, telephone orders, and prescription abbreviations. Key prescription abbreviations, including abbreviations for route and frequency. Plus, error-prone abbreviations that should not...
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Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe different types of drug names, the US drug schedule, and drug risk classification in pregnancy.
Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe different types of drug names, the US drug schedule, and drug risk classification in pregnancy.
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 40: Disorders - Paraphilic Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe difference between paraphilia and paraphilic disorders. Some of the main paraphilic disorders, including: exhibitionism, voyeurism, fetishism, frotteurism, sexual sadism, sexual masochism, and pedophilia.
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 40: Disorders - Paraphilic Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNThe difference between paraphilia and paraphilic disorders. Some of the main paraphilic disorders, including: exhibitionism, voyeurism, fetishism, frotteurism, sexual sadism, sexual masochism, and pedophilia.
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 39: Disorders - Substance Use Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAddiction and substance use disorders. Important terminology regarding addiction, including: intoxication, tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. Alcohol use disorder, including the signs and symptoms of intoxication, signs and symptoms of withdrawal,...
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 39: Disorders - Substance Use Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAddiction and substance use disorders. Important terminology regarding addiction, including: intoxication, tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. Alcohol use disorder, including the signs and symptoms of intoxication, signs and symptoms of withdrawal,...
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 38: Disorders - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia vs. Delirium
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAlzheimer's disease and reviews the differences between dementia and delirium. The symptoms of early-stage, moderate-stage, and late-stage Alzheimer's disease, along with other symptoms associated with dementia, such as confabulation, preservation,...
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 38: Disorders - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia vs. Delirium
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAlzheimer's disease and reviews the differences between dementia and delirium. The symptoms of early-stage, moderate-stage, and late-stage Alzheimer's disease, along with other symptoms associated with dementia, such as confabulation, preservation,...
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 37: Disorders - Eating Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNBulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa: Signs, symptoms, hospitalization criteria, treatment, and nursing care. Binge eating disorder: common signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care.
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 37: Disorders - Eating Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNBulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa: Signs, symptoms, hospitalization criteria, treatment, and nursing care. Binge eating disorder: common signs/symptoms, treatment, and nursing care.
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 36: Disorders - Gender Dysphoria & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNGender dysphoria and body dysmorphic disorder. What gender dysphoria is and symptoms of gender dysphoria. Diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with gender dysphoria. What body dysmorphic disorder is,...
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 36: Disorders - Gender Dysphoria & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNGender dysphoria and body dysmorphic disorder. What gender dysphoria is and symptoms of gender dysphoria. Diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with gender dysphoria. What body dysmorphic disorder is,...
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 35: Disorders - Somatic Symptom Disorder and Factitious Disorder
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNSomatic symptom disorder, including the risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and nursing care of patients with this disorder. Factitious disorder (i.e., Munchausen syndrome). The difference between factitious disorder and malingering. The...
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 35: Disorders - Somatic Symptom Disorder and Factitious Disorder
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNSomatic symptom disorder, including the risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and nursing care of patients with this disorder. Factitious disorder (i.e., Munchausen syndrome). The difference between factitious disorder and malingering. The...
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 34: Disorders - Dissociative Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDissociative disorders, including: dissociative amnesia, depersonalization disorder, and dissociative identity disorder. Risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with dissociative disorders.
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 34: Disorders - Dissociative Disorders
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNDissociative disorders, including: dissociative amnesia, depersonalization disorder, and dissociative identity disorder. Risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of patients with dissociative disorders.
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 33: Disorders - ADHD & Autism
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism. The symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family teaching associated with ADHD. The risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family teaching associated with autism.
Psychiatric Mental Health, part 33: Disorders - ADHD & Autism
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism. The symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family teaching associated with ADHD. The risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family teaching associated with autism.
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Wound Care, part 2: Staging Pressure Injuries
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHow to identify a pressure injury. Common places for pressure injuries, including the elbows, heels, hips, coccyx, and sacrum. The layers of skin and which layers are impacted by stage....
Wound Care, part 2: Staging Pressure Injuries
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNHow to identify a pressure injury. Common places for pressure injuries, including the elbows, heels, hips, coccyx, and sacrum. The layers of skin and which layers are impacted by stage....
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Wound Care, part 1: Introduction to Wound Care, Skin Assessment on Admission
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNCathy previews the content of this video series and talks about best practices when doing head-to-toe skin assessments for newly admitted patients
Wound Care, part 1: Introduction to Wound Care, Skin Assessment on Admission
Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCNCathy previews the content of this video series and talks about best practices when doing head-to-toe skin assessments for newly admitted patients
