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    ABG Interpretation

    ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12

    ABG Interpretation, part 10: Example problems 9-12

    by Cathy Parkes 2 Comments

    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

    ABG Interpretation, part 9: Example problems 5-8

    by Cathy Parkes

    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

    ABG Interpretation, part 8: Example problems 1-4

    by Cathy Parkes

    In this video, Cathy covers ABG interpretation practice problems 1-3. You can download the practi...
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    Nursing Dosage Calculation

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

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

    by Cathy Parkes 2 Comments

    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

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

    by Cathy Parkes 3 Comments

    In this video, Cathy covers Dosage Calculation practice problems 4-5. You can download the practi...
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    Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 3: Example Problems 6-9

    Nursing Dosage Calculations, Part 3: Example Problems 6-9

    by Cathy Parkes 5 Comments

    In this video, Cathy covers Dosage Calculation practice problems 6-9. You can download the practi...
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    EKG Interpretation

    EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction

    EKG Interpretation, part 1: Introduction

    by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

    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

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

    by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

    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

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

    by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

    In this article, we cover the key steps in analyzing an EKG strip: determining the heart rhythm (...
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    Fundamentals of Nursing

    Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 29: Perioperative Nursing Care

    Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 29: Perioperative Nursing Care

    by Meris Shuwarger August 20, 2021 1 Comment

    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

    Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 28: Chest Tubes, Artificial Airways, Tracheostomy Care, Home Oxygen Safety

    by Meris Shuwarger August 20, 2021

    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

    Fundamentals - Practice & Skills, part 27: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Oxygenation Interventions, and Suctioning

    by Meris Shuwarger August 20, 2021

    Oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannula, non-rebreather, venturi device), therapeutic oxygenation interventions (chest physiotherapy and positive airway pressure), and suctioning.
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    Medical-Surgical

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

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

    by Cathy Parkes September 01, 2021

    Anatomy and Physiology review with focus on the hematologic system. The blood components, includi...
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    Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 2: Heart Conduction System, Cardiac Function, Blood Pressure

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

    by Cathy Parkes September 01, 2021

    The steps in the heart's conduction system. Components of the cardiac cycle, including diastole a...
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    Med-Surg - Cardiovascular System, part 1: Cardiovascular System: Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Review

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

    by Cathy Parkes September 01, 2021

    An introduction to the Medical Surgical nursing Cardiovascular playlist. Review of the anatomy an...
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    Nutrition Essentials

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

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

    by Cathy Parkes July 16, 2021

    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

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

    by Cathy Parkes July 16, 2021

    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

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

    by Cathy Parkes July 16, 2021

    The lowdown on the three macronutrients, including function and food sources for each. Carbohydra...
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    Pharmacology

    Pharm, part 42: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents

    Pharmacology, part 42: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents

    by Cathy Parkes September 20, 2021

    Estrogens (conjugated estrogen, estradiol), progesterones (medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone), u...
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    Pharm, part 41: Renal Medications - Diuretics

    Pharmacology, part 41: Renal Medications - Diuretics

    by Cathy Parkes September 15, 2021

    Learn about these diuretics: loop diuretic (furosemide), thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide),...
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    Pharm, part 40: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics

    Pharmacology, part 40: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics

    by Cathy Parkes September 15, 2021

    Coverage of the following drug classes and medications: urinary tract stimulant (bethanechol), ur...
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    Pharmacology Basics

    Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions

    Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions

    by Cathy Parkes August 13, 2021

    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

    Pharm Basics, part 8: IV Complications

    by Cathy Parkes August 13, 2021

    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

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

    by Cathy Parkes August 13, 2021

    The intravenous (IV) route for medication administration. Best practices for insertion of an IV, ...
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    Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    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 ...
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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 Moveme...
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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 4 min read

    Introduction to therapies for mental health disorders. Relaxation techniques, including progress...
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    Resources for Nursing Students

    How to Stop Incivility & Bullying on a Nursing Unit - Webinar on September 19, 2021 - LevelUpRN

    How to Stop Incivility & Bullying on a Nursing Unit - Webinar on September 19, 2021

    by Lacy Hager September 12, 2021

    Join our FREE WEBINAR where we'll be presenting real-world, helpful i...
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    Wound Care Webinar on August 18, 2021

    Wound Care Webinar: Pressure Injury Prevention & Treatment

    by Cathy Parkes August 10, 2021

    Want to learn about wound care from Cathy Parkes BSN, RN, CWCN? Want ...
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    How to Get Ahead in Nursing School...During Semester Breaks!

    How to Get Ahead in Nursing School...During Semester Breaks!

    by Cathy Parkes July 16, 2021

    Cathy explains how you can use this summer, or any break between seme...
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    Nursing Tips

    KEY symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta: elevated BP and bounding pulses in the arms, decreased BP and pulses in the legs.

    Key Symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta

    by Cathy Parkes September 23, 2021

    KEY symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta: elevated BP and bounding pulses in the arms, decreased BP and pulses in the legs.
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    KEY symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus: machine-hum murmur, bounding pulses, and wide pulse pressure.

    Key Symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    by Cathy Parkes September 21, 2021

    KEY symptoms of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus: machine-hum murmur, bounding pulses, and wide pulse pressure.
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    Key points when taking a patient's blood glucose: Place hand in dependent position; Pierce the outer edge of the fingertip (not the pad); Wipe away first drop of blood; Hold test strip NEXT to the blood drop (do not smear blood on strip).

    Blood Glucose Key Points

    by Cathy Parkes September 20, 2021

    Key points when taking a patient's blood glucose: Place hand in dependent position; Pierce outer; Wipe away first drop of blood; Hold test trip NEXT to the blood drop
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