
ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12
In this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 9-12. You can download the pract...
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ABG Interpretation, part 9: Example problems 5-8
In this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 5-8. You can download the practi...
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ABG Interpretation, part 8: Example problems 1-4
In this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 1-3. You can download the practi...
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Dosage Calculation: Reconstitution
In this video, Cathy works through a reconstitution dosage calculation prob...
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Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 1: Example Problems 1-3
In this video, Cathy covers Dosage Calculation practice problems 1-3. You can download the practi...
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Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 2: Example Problems 4-5
In this video, Cathy covers Dosage Calculation practice problems 4-5. You can download the practi...
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EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction
In this introduction video, Cathy goes over the key information that will be covered in her EKG i...
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EKG Interpretation, part 2: Placement of EKG leads, Heart Conduction System and EKG Basics
Learn where to place the 10 electrodes when performing a 12 lead EKG, the steps in the Heart Cond...
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EKG Interpretation, part 3: Analysis of Heart Rhythm, Heart Rate, P wave, PR interval and QRS complex
In this article, we cover the key steps in analyzing an EKG strip: determining the heart rhythm (...
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Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 29: Perioperative Nursing Care
The essential points of perioperative (preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative) nursing care.
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Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 28: Chest Tubes, Artificial Airways, Tracheostomy Care, Home Oxygen Safety
The basics of chest tubes, artificial airways, tracheostomy care, and home oxygen safety.
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Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 27: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Oxygenation Interventions, and Suctioning
Oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannula, non-rebreather, venturi device), therapeutic oxygenation interventions (chest physiotherapy and positive airway pressure), and suctioning.
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Med-Surg - Renal System, part 8: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Kidney Transplant
Hemodialysis, including nursing care before, during, and after the procedure. Peritoneal dialysis...
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Med-Surg - Renal System, part 7: Chronic Kidney Disease
The risk factors, signs/symptoms, abnormal labs, CKD stages, treatment, nursing care, and patient...
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Med-Surg - Renal System, part 6: Acute Kidney Injury
Underlying causes of AKI, including: prerenal AKI, intrarenal AKI, and postrenal AKI. The 4 phase...
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Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K
What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamin...
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Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C
The functions and sources of B-complex vitamins, as well as risk factors associated with deficien...
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Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein
The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydra...
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Pharm, part 51: Integumentary Medications - Psoriasis, Acne, Lice/Scabies
Medications for psoriasis (coal tar, salicylic acid, topical corticosteroids), medications for ac...
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Pharm, part 50: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal
Coverage of Integumentary System medications, including the following: topical antibiotic ointmen...
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Pharm, part 49: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral
Tuberculosis (TB) medications (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol), systemic antifunga...
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Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions
The types of blood products and infusion times for each of these products. Best practices for blo...
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Pharm Basics, part 8: IV Complications
The following IV complications: phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, catheter embolus, and flu...
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Pharm Basics, part 7: Routes of Administration: Peripheral IVs, Central Venous Catheters
The intravenous (IV) route for medication administration. Best practices for insertion of an IV, ...
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Psychiatric Mental Health - Therapies, part 3: ECT, VNS
Overviews of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). ECT includes the ...
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Psychiatric Mental Health - Therapies, part 2: CBT, EMDR, TMS
Overviews of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Moveme...
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Psychiatric Mental Health - Therapies, part 1: Relaxation, Milieu, Group, and Behavioral
Introduction to therapies for mental health disorders. Relaxation techniques, including progress...
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LGBT+ Inclusive Care Tips
In this video, Meris covers a few basic tips you can incorporate into your daily practice to be a...
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Three tools for building resilience
In this video excerpt, Cathy gives you three key tools for building resilience in nursing school.
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Top 10 Medical Terminology Prefixes You Need to Know
In this video, Cathy presents the top ten prefixes used in medical terminology. She will share th...
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Oseltamivir
A patient taking oseltamivir to treat Influenza A and B must begin therapy within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
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Ultrasonography
Two types of ultrasonography used in pregnancy are transvaginal (ultrasound transducer placed in the patient's vagina) and abdominal (transducer placed on the outside of the abdomen).
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Assessing Hypoglossal Nerve Function
Asking the patient to stick out their tongue and move it side to side is an effective way to assess the function of Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal).
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