ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12

ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12

July 01, 2021 4 min read 2 Comments

In 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 problems.
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ABG Interpretation, part 9: Example problems 5-8

ABG Interpretation, part 9: Example problems 5-8

June 29, 2021 4 min read 1 Comment

In 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 problems.
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ABG Interpretation, part 8: Example problems 1-4

ABG Interpretation, part 8: Example problems 1-4

June 24, 2021 4 min read

In 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 problems.
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Clinical Skills - Vital Signs - Temperature, Pulse, Respirations & Blood Pressure

Clinical Skills - Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations & Blood Pressure

March 26, 2022 12 min read

A 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

Clinical Skills - Assessing Orthostatics

March 22, 2022 3 min read

A 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)

Clinical Skills - IV Piggyback (Secondary)

March 17, 2022 4 min read

A demonstration on how to set up an intravenous piggyback medication (secondary).
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Dosage Calculation: Reconstitution - LevelUpRN

Dosage Calculation: Reconstitution

October 29, 2021 2 min read 3 Comments

In this video, Cathy works through a reconstitution dosage calculation problem submitted by a YouTube viewer. She uses dimensional analysis to solve the problem, and goes through each step in detail. Want Cathy to work through a different type of dose calculation problem? Leave your example in the comments!
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Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 1: Example Problems 1-3

Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 1: Example Problems 1-3

July 17, 2020 3 min read 5 Comments

In this video, Cathy covers Dosage Calculation practice problems 1-3. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the problems.
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Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 2: Example Problems 4-5

Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 2: Example Problems 4-5

July 17, 2020 3 min read 4 Comments

In this video, Cathy covers Dosage Calculation practice problems 4-5. You can download the practice questions and answer key and follow along as she explains how to work through the problems.
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EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction

EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction

July 11, 2020 1 min read 3 Comments

In 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 medical professionals/students understand and interpret electrocardiogram results.
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EKG Interpretation, part 2: Placement of EKG leads, Heart Conduction System and EKG Basics

EKG Interpretation, part 2: Placement of EKG leads, Heart Conduction System and EKG Basics

July 10, 2020 5 min read 1 Comment

Learn 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 basics, including: duration of small boxes and big boxes, and expected amplitude and duration of the EKG components.
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EKG Interpretation, part 3: Analysis of Heart Rhythm, Heart Rate, P wave, PR interval and QRS complex

EKG Interpretation, part 3: Analysis of Heart Rhythm, Heart Rate, P wave, PR interval and QRS complex

July 09, 2020 5 min read 4 Comments

In 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 box method vs. 6-second strip method; P waves; PR intervals; and QRS complexes.
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Fundamentals - Gerontology, part 7: Sensory Changes in Aging Adults

Fundamentals - Gerontology, part 7: Sensory Changes in Aging Adults

March 16, 2023 1 min read 1 Comment

The common changes that occur with aging as it relates to eye health, vision, hearing, balance, and other sensory changes.
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Fundamentals - Gerontology, part 6: Immune and Integumentary Changes in Aging Adults

Fundamentals - Gerontology, part 6: Immune and Integumentary Changes in Aging Adults

March 09, 2023 1 min read

The common changes that occur with aging as it relates to the immune and integumentary systems.
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Fundamentals - Gerontology, part 5: and Reproductive Changes in Aging Adults

Fundamentals - Gerontology, part 5: Renal and Reproductive Changes in Aging Adults

March 02, 2023 1 min read

The common changes that occur with aging as it relates to the renal and reproductive systems.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns

Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns

November 30, 2021 12 min read 1 Comment

The 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

Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

November 30, 2021 8 min read

Cardiovascular 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

Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation

November 30, 2021 8 min read

The 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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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 8: Nursing Care of Burns (Burns in BIG letters, different color)

Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 8: Nursing Care of Burns

March 21, 2023 1 min read 1 Comment

Nursing 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 Rule of Nines, identifying the depth of a burn injury and the characteristics based on depth, and calculating fluid requirements for fluid resuscitation using the Parkland Formula.
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 7: Psoriasis

Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 7: Psoriasis

March 14, 2023 1 min read 1 Comment

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis
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Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 6: Dermatitis

Med-Surg - Integumentary System, part 6: Dermatitis

March 07, 2023 1 min read

The symptoms and treatment of common forms of dermatitis, including: contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (i.e., eczema), and seborrheic dermatitis.
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Pharmacology, part 9: Anticholinergic Effects, Bleeding & Infection Precautions

Pharmacology, part 9: Anticholinergic Effects, Bleeding & Infection Precautions

January 16, 2023 1 min read

Key side effects that occur with many medications, including: anticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key medications and drug classes that have anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic signs and symptoms, nursing care of patients taking anticholinergic medications, and patient teaching on management of these side effects. Key medications that increase a patient's risk of bleeding, signs and symptoms of bleeding, and nursing care and patient teaching on bleeding precautions. Key medications that cause immunosuppression and increase a patient's risk for infection. Nursing care and patient teaching regarding infection precautions.
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Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching

Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching

January 16, 2023 1 min read

The 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

Pharmacology, part 7: Medication Reconciliation, Herb-Drug & Food-Drug Interactions

January 16, 2023 1 min read

An overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.
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Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E, K

Nutrition, part 4: Fat Soluble Vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K

July 16, 2021 4 min read 2 Comments

What does the body use vitamins A, D, E, and K for? Which foods are good sources of these vitamins? We'll cover all of this plus the signs of deficiency and toxicity for each of these vitamins.
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Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins: B-complex vitamins, vitamin C

Nutrition, part 3: Water Soluble Vitamins - B-complex vitamins, vitamin C

July 16, 2021 4 min read

The functions and sources of B-complex vitamins, as well as risk factors associated with deficiency. Conditions that result from deficiencies of B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B9 (Folate/Folic Acid), and B12 (Cobalamin). The functions and sources of vitamin C, as well as the risk factors and signs/symptoms associated with scurvy.
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Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein

Nutrition, part 2: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein

July 16, 2021 6 min read

The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydrates: simple vs. complex, glycogen, and fiber. Fat: saturated vs. unsaturated vs. trans, and cholesterol. Protein: amino acids; complete, incomplete, complementary, anabolism/catabolism, and nitrogen balance.
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Peds, part 39: Nervous Disorders - ADHD and Autism

Peds, part 39: Nervous Disorders - ADHD and Autism

January 07, 2022 2 min read

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism. The symptoms, treatment, nursing care, and family teaching for these disorders.
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Peds, part 38: Nervous Disorders - Trisomy 21, Fragile X, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

Peds, part 38: Nervous Disorders - Trisomy 21, Fragile X, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

January 07, 2022 4 min read 2 Comments

The following genetic disorders: Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome), Fragile X, and Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment associated with each of these disorders.
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Peds, part 37: Nervous Disorders - Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy

Peds, part 37: Nervous Disorders - Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy

January 07, 2022 3 min read

Spina Bifida, including the following 3 types of Spina Bifida: spina bifida occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele. The risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with spina bifida. Cerebral Palsy, including the pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, and treatment of this neurological disorder.
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Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions

Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions

August 13, 2021 4 min read

The types of blood products and infusion times for each of these products. Best practices for blood transfusions and the different types of blood transfusion reactions (mild allergic, anaphylactic, febrile, septic, acute hemolytic, and circulatory overload). The nursing care of blood transfusion reactions in general, along with specific interventions for the different types of reactions.
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Pharm Basics, part 8: IV Complications

Pharm Basics, part 8: IV Complications

August 13, 2021 5 min read

The following IV complications: phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, catheter embolus, and fluid overload. The symptoms and nursing care of each complication.
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Pharm Basics, part 7: Routes of administration: Peripheral IVs, Central Venous Catheters

Pharm Basics, part 7: Routes of Administration: Peripheral IVs, Central Venous Catheters

August 13, 2021 7 min read 1 Comment

The intravenous (IV) route for medication administration. Best practices for insertion of an IV, nursing care of the IV, and medication administration through the IV. Covers Central Venous Catheters (CVCs), including the types of CVCs and nursing care of CVCs.
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 3: Therapies: ECT, VNS

Psychiatric Mental Health - Therapies, part 3: ECT, VNS

August 04, 2021 3 min read

Overviews of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). ECT includes the indications, contraindications, medications used during the procedure, side effects, nursing care and patient teaching. For VNS, we cover the indications, side effects, and patient teaching.
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 2: Psychiatric Therapies: CBT, EMDR, TMS

Psychiatric Mental Health - Therapies, part 2: CBT, EMDR, TMS

August 04, 2021 3 min read

Overviews of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
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Psychiatric Mental Health, part 1: Relaxation Techniques; Milieu, Group, and Behavioral Therapy

Psychiatric Mental Health - Therapies, part 1: Relaxation, Milieu, Group, and Behavioral

August 04, 2021 3 min read 1 Comment

Introduction to therapies for mental health disorders. Relaxation techniques, including progressive relaxation, biofeedback, guided imagery, and meditation. The concept of milieu therapy, along with the purpose and phases of group therapy. A variety of behavioral therapies, including operant conditioning, modeling, aversion therapy, systematic desensitization, and flooding.
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Next Generation NCLEX: Your Questions Answered

Next Generation NCLEX: Your Questions Answered

May 01, 2023 1 min read 4 Comments

In this video, Ellis goes over the what, why, and when of the Next Generation NCLEX. They then do a bit of a dive into the new item types and scoring.
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Meris Unboxing the Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit

Unboxing the Nursing School Survival Kit

January 23, 2023 6 min read

Meris Shuwarger, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN just got her own Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit and she had to share her reaction with everyone. 

Here's what she had to say.

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#1 Tip - How to Deal with Stress in Nursing School

#1 Tip to Dealing with Stress in Nursing School

September 30, 2022 2 min read 2 Comments

If nursing school (or your nursing career) has you feeling stressed, you are definitely not alone! Cathy explains her favorite tip to keep stress and cortisol in check.
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