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Introduction
Preface
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
Standards & Conceptual Approach
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) and Amy Ertwine
1.1. Scope of Practice Introduction
1.2 History and Foundation
1.3 Licensure, Regulations & Standards
1.4 Health Care Settings & Team
1.5 Nursing Education and the NCLEX
1.6 Legal & Ethical Considerations
1.7 Professional Organizations
1.8 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
1.9 Learning Activities
I. Glossary
2.1 Communication Introduction
2.2 Basic Communication Concepts
2.3 Communicating With Patients
2.4 Communicating With Health Care Team Members
2.5 Documentation
2.6 Putting It All Together
2.7 Learning Activities
II Glossary
3.1 Advocacy Introduction
3.2 Basic Advocacy Concepts
3.3 Individual and Interpersonal Advocacy
3.4 Community and Organization Advocacy
3.5 Policy Advocacy
3.6 Steps to Becoming an Advocate
3.7 QSEN: Advocating for Patient Safety and Quality Care in Nursing Education
3.8 Spotlight Application
3.9 Learning Activities
III Glossary
4.1 Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team Introduction
4.2 IPEC Core Competencies
4.3 Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
4.4 Roles and Responsibililites of Health Care Professionals
4.5 Interprofessional Communication
4.6 Teams and Teamwork
4.7 Conflict Resolution
4.8 Nursing Responsibilities in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
4.9 Spotlight Application
4.10 Learning Activities
IV Glossary
5.1 Nursing Process Introduction
5.2 Basic Concepts
5.3 Assessment
5.4 Diagnosis
5.5 Outcome Identification
5.6 Planning
5.7 Implementation of Interventions
5.8 Evaluation
5.9 Summary of the Nursing Process
5.10 Learning Activities
V Glossary
1. 6 Management and Professional Concepts
6.1 Overview
6.2 Prioritization Introduction
6.3 Tenets of Prioritization
6.4 Tools for Prioritizing
6.5 Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
6.6 Time Management
6.7 Spotlight Application
6.8 Learning Activities
VI Glossary
7.1 Delegation & Supervision Introduction
7.2 Communication
7.3 Assignment
7.4 Delegation
7.5 Supervision
7.6 Spotlight Application
7.7 Learning Activities
VII Glossary
8.1 Leadership & Management Introduction
8.2 Basic Concepts
8.3 Implementing Change
8.4 Spotlight Application
8.5 Learning Activities
VIII Glossary
9.1 Legal Implications Introduction
9.2 Understanding the Legal System
9.3 Professional Liability and Your Nursing License
9.4 Frequent Allegations and SBON Investigations
9.5 Protecting Your Nursing License
9.6 Other Legal Issues
9.7 Spotlight Application
9.8 Learning Activities
IX Glossary
10.1 Ethical Practice Introduction
10.2 Basic Ethical Concepts
10.3 Ethical Dilemmas
10.4 Ethics Committees
10.5 Ethics and the Nursing Student
10.6 Spotlight Application
10.7 Learning Activities
X Glossary
11.1 Health Care Economics Introduction
11.2 Trends Related to Increased Health Care Costs
11.3 Health Care Funding
11.4 Health Care Reimbursement Models
11.5 Budgets and Staffing
11.6 Resource Stewardship and Case Management
11.7 Spotlight Application
11.8 Learning Activities
XI Glossary
12.1 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Introduction
12.2 Quality Care
12.3 Measuring and Improving Quality
12.4 Evidence-Based Practice and Research
12.5 Spotlight Application
12.6 Learning Activities
XII Glossary
13.1 Preparation for the RN Role Introduction
13.2 Preparing for the NCLEX
13.3 Obtaining Your Nursing License
13.4 Applying for a Nursing Position
13.5 Transitioning to the RN Role
13.6 Lifelong Learner
13.7 Spotlight Application
13.8 Learning Activities
XIII Glossary
14.1 Burnout & Self-Care Introduction
14.2 Stress in the Health Care System
14.3 Identifying Stress in Self
14.4 Acknowledging Stress in Others
14.5 Organizational Stress & Retention Cycle
14.6 Mitigating Stress With Self-Care
14.7 Emerging Models
14.8 Spotlight Application
14.9 Learning Activities
XIV Glossary
15.1 Safety Introduction
15.2 Basic Safety Concepts
15.3 Safety Strategies
15.4 Culture of Safety
15.5 National Patient Safety Goals
15.6 Preventing Falls
15.7 Restraints
15.8 Safety Considerations Across the Life Span
15.9 Environmental Safety
15.10 Putting It All Together
15.11 Learning Activities
XV Glossary
2. Introduction to Pharmacology Readings
16.1 Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Introduction
16.2 Pharmacokinetics
16.3 Absorption
16.4 Distribution
16.5 Metabolism
16.6 Excretion
16.7 Pharmacodynamics
16.8 Types of Medications
16.9 Efficacy, Dose-Response, Onset, Peak, and Duration
16.10 Therapeutic Levels
16.11 Evaluating Effects
17.1 Legal/Ethical Introduction
17.2 Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses
17.3 Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration
17.4 Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration
17.5 Preventing Medication Errors
17.6 Learning Activities
XVII. Glossary
18.1 Comfort Introduction
18.2 Comfort Basic Concepts
18.3 Pain Assessment Methods
18.4 Pain Management
18.5 Applying the Nursing Process
18.6 Putting It All Together
18.7 Learning Activities
XVIII Glossary
19.1 Sleep & Rest Introduction
19.2 Basic Concepts
19.3 Applying the Nursing Process
19.4 Putting It All Together
19.5 Learning Activities
XIX Glossary
20.1 Diverse Patients Introduction
20.2 Diverse Patients Basic Concepts
20.3 Patient's Bill of Rights
20.4 Cultural Competence
20.5 Health Disparities
20.6 Culturally Sensitive Care
20.7 Cultural Assessment
20.8 Culturally Responsive Care
20.9 Putting It All Together
20.10 Learning Activities
20.11 Supplementary Videos
21.1 Spirituality Introduction
21.2 Basic Concepts
21.3 Common Religions and Spiritual Practices
21.4 Applying the Nursing Process
21.5 Spiritual Care of Self
21.6 Putting It All Together
21.7 Learning Activities
XXI Glossary
23.3 Components of a Health History
3. Physical Assessment Readings
22.1 General Survey Introduction
23.4 Demographic and Biological Data
22.2 Initiating Patient Interaction
23.5 Reason for Seeking Health Care
22.3 Vital Signs
23.6 Current and Past Medical History
22.4 Basic Concepts
23.7 Family Health History
23.8 Functional Health and Activities of Daily Living
22.5 Expected Versus Unexpected Findings
23.9 Review of Body Systems
22.6 Sample Documentation
22.7 Checklist for General Survey
23.10 Sample Documentation
23.11 Checklist for Obtaining a Health History
22.8 Learning Activities
XXII Glossary
23.12 Learning Activities
XXIII Glossary
23.1 Health History Introduction
23.2 Health History Basic Concepts
Chapter Resources A: Sample Health History Form
24.1 Blood Pressure Introduction
24.3 Blood Pressure Assessment
24.2 Blood Pressure Basics
24.4 Sample Documentation
24.5 Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
24.6 Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
24.7 Learning Activities
XXIV Glossary
4.1 Aseptic Technique Introduction
4.2 Aseptic Technique Basic Concepts
4.3 Aseptic Technique
4.4 Sterile Fields
4.5 Checklist for Hand Hygiene With Soap and Water
4.6 Checklist for Hand Hygiene With Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
4.7 Checklist for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4.8 Checklist for Applying and Removing Sterile Gloves
4.9 Learning Activities
5.1 Math Calculations Introduction
5.2 Math Basic Concepts
5.3 Military Time
5.4 Equivalencies
5.5 Rounding
5.6 Using Dimensional Analysis
5.7 Conversions
5.8 Tablet Dosage
5.9 Liquid Concentrations
5.10 Reconstituted Medication
5.11 Weight-Based Calculations
5.12 Safe Dosage Range
5.13 Intravenous Infusions
5.14 IV Infusion by Gravity
5.15 IV Infusion by Pump
5.16 IV Completion Time
5.17 Multi-Step Calculations
5.18 Learning Activities
6.1 Neurological Assessment Introduction
6.2 Basic Neurological Concepts
6.3 Neurological Exam
6.4 Assessing Mental Status
6.5 Assessing Cranial Nerves
6.6 Assessing Sensory Function
6.7 Assessing Motor Strength
6.8 Assessing Cerebellar Function
6.9 Assessing Reflexes
6.10 Neurological Assessment
6.11 Sample Documentation
6.12 Checklist for Neurological Assessment
6.13 Learning Activities
7.1 Head and Neck Assessment Introduction
7.2 Head and Neck Basic Concepts
7.3 Common Conditions of the Head and Neck
7.4 Head and Neck Assessment
7.5 Sample Documentation
7.6 Checklist for Head and Neck Assessment
7.7 Supplementary Video on Head and Neck Assessment
7.8 Learning Activities
8.1 Eye and Ear Assessment Introduction
8.2 Eye and Ear Basic Concepts
8.3 Eye and Ear Assessment
8.4 Sample Documentation
8.5 Checklist for Eye and Ear Assessment
8.6 Supplementary Video on Eye Assessment
8.7 Learning Activities
9.1 Cardiovascular Assessment Introduction
9.2 Cardiovascular Basic Concepts
9.3 Cardiovascular Assessment
9.4 Sample Documentation
9.5 Checklist for Cardiovascular Assessment
9.6 Supplementary Videos on Cardiovascular Assessment
9.7 Learning Activities
10.1 Respiratory Assessment Introduction
10.2 Respiratory Basic Concepts
10.3 Respiratory Assessment
10.4 Sample Documentation
10.5 Checklist for Respiratory Assessment
10.6 Supplementary Video on Respiratory Assessment
11.1 Oxygen Therapy Introduction
11.2 Basic Concepts of Oxygenation
11.3 Oxygenation Equipment
11.4 Nursing Process Related to Oxygen Therapy
11.5 Sample Documentation
11.6 Checklist for Oxygen Therapy
11.7 Supplementary Videos on Oxygen Therapy
12.1 Abdominal Assessment Introduction
12.2 Gastrointestinal Basics
12.3 Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Assessment
12.4 Sample Documentation
12.5 Checklist for Abdominal Assessment
12.6 Supplementary Video on Abdominal Assessment
12.7 Learning Activities
13.1 Musculoskeletal Assessment Introduction
13.2 Musculoskeletal Basic Concepts
13.3 Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
13.4 Musculoskeletal Assessment
13.5 Sample Documentation
13.6 Checklist for Musculoskeletal Assessment
13.7 Learning Activities
14.1 Integumentary Assessment Introduction
14.2 Basic Integumentary Concepts
14.3 Common Integumentary Conditions
14.4 Integumentary Assessment
14.5 Sample Documentation
14.6 Checklist for Integumentary Assessment
14.7 Learning Activities
15.1 Administration of Enteral Medications Introduction
15.2 Basic Concepts of Administering Medications
15.3 Assessments Related to Medication Administration
15.4 Checklist for Oral Medication Administration
15.5 Checklist for Rectal Medication Administration
15.6 Checklist for Enteral Tube Medication Administration
15.7 Supplementary Videos on Administering Enteral Medications
15.8 Learning Activities
16.1 Administration of Medications Via Other Routes Introduction
16.2 Basic Concepts
16.3 Checklist for Transdermal, Eye, Ear, Inhalation, and Vaginal Routes Medication Administration
16.4 Learning Activities
XVI Glossary
17.1 Enteral Tube Management Introduction
17.2 Basic Concepts of Enteral Tubes
17.3 Assessments Related to Enteral Tubes
17.4 Sample Documentation
17.5 Checklist for NG Tube Enteral Feeding By Gravity With Irrigation
17.6 Checklist for NG Suction
17.7 Learning Activities
XVII Glossary
18.1 Administration of Parenteral Medications Introduction
18.2 Basic Concepts
18.3 Evidence-Based Practices for Injections
18.4 Administering Intradermal Medications
18.5 Administering Subcutaneous Medications
18.6 Administering Intramuscular Medications
18.7 Applying the Nursing Process
18.8 Checklists for Parenteral Medication Administration
18.9 Sample Documentation
18.10 Learning Activities
19.1 Specimen Collection Introduction
19.2 Blood Glucose Monitoring
19.3 Nasal Specimen Collection
19.4 Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection
19.5 Sputum Specimen Collection
19.6 Stool Specimen Collection
19.7 Sample Documentation
19.8 Checklist for Blood Glucose Monitoring
19.9 Checklist for Obtaining a Nasal Swab
19.10 Checklist for Oropharyngeal Testing
19.11 Learning Activities
20.1 Wound Care Introduction
20.2 Basic Concepts Related to Wounds
20.3 Assessing Wounds
20.4 Wound Therapy
20.5 Wound Dressings
20.6 Sample Documentation
20.7 Checklist for Wound Assessment
20.8 Checklist for Simple Dressing Change
20.9 Checklist for Wound Culture
20.10 Checklist for Intermittent Suture Removal
20.11 Checklist for Staple Removal
20.12 Checklist for Wound Cleansing, Irrigation, and Packing
20.13 Checklist for Drain Management
20.14 Learning Activities
XX Glossary
21.1 Facilitation of Elimination Introduction
21.3 Preventing CAUTI
21.4 Inserting and Managing Indwelling Urinary Catheters
21.5 Obtaining Urine Specimen for Culture
21.6 Removing an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
21.7 Managing Ostomies
21.8 Applying the Nursing Process to Catheterization
21.9 Sample Documentation
21.10 Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Male)
21.11 Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Female)
21.12 Checklist for Obtaining a Urine Specimen from a Foley Catheter
21.13 Checklist for Foley Removal
21.14 Checklist for Straight Catheterization – Female/Male (with Urine Specimen Collection)
21.15 Checklist for Ostomy Appliance Change
21.16 Learning Activities
22.1 Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning Introduction
22.2 Basic Concepts Related to Suctioning
22.3 Assessments Related to Airway Suctioning
22.4 Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Checklist & Sample Documentation
22.5 Checklist for Tracheostomy Suctioning and Sample Documentation
22.6 Checklist for Tracheostomy Care and Sample Documentation
22.7 Supplementary Videos on Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
23.1 IV Therapy Management Introduction
23.2 Blood Collection & IV Therapy Basics
23.3 Intravenous Therapy Assessment
23.4 IV Therapy Site Assessment & Complications
23.5 Sample Documentation
23.6 Checklist for Primary IV Solution Administration
23.7 Checklist for Secondary IV Solution Administration
23.8 Sample Documentation
23.9 Checklist for Discontinuing an IV
23.10 Supplementary Video Related to IV Therapy
23.11 Learning Activities
19.1 Care of the Older Adult Introduction
19.4 Learning Activities
9.1 Infection Introduction
9.2 Basic Concepts
9.3 Natural Defenses Against Infection
9.4 Infection
9.5 Treating Infection
9.6 Preventing Infection
9.7 Applying the Nursing Process
9.8 Putting It All Together
9.9 Learning Activities
10.1 Integumentary Introduction
10.2 Integumentary Basic Concepts
10.3 Wounds
10.4 Pressure Injuries
10.5 Braden Scale
10.6 Applying the Nursing Process
10.7 Putting It All Together
10.8 Learning Activities
6.1 Cognitive Impairments Introduction
6.2 Basic Concepts
6.3 Alzheimer's Disease
6.4 Applying the Nursing Process
6.5 Putting It All Together
6.6 Learning Activities
7.1 Sensory Impairments Introduction
7.2 Sensory Impairments Basic Concepts
7.3 Applying the Nursing Process
7.4 Putting It All Together
7.5 Learning Activities
13.1 Mobility Introduction
13.2 Basic Concepts
13.3 Applying the Nursing Process
13.4 Putting It All Together
13.5 Learning Activities
14.1 Nutrition Introduction
14.2 Nutrition Basic Concepts
14.3 Applying the Nursing Process
14.4 Putting It All Together
14.5 Learning Activities
15.1 Fluids and Electrolytes Introduction
15.2 Basic Fluid and Electrolyte Concepts
15.3 Intravenous Solutions
15.4 Electrolytes
15.5 Acid-Base Balance
15.6 Applying the Nursing Process
15.7 Putting It All Together
8.1 Oxygenation Introduction
8.2 Oxygenation Basic Concepts
8.3 Applying the Nursing Process
8.4 Putting It All Together
16.1 Elimination Introduction
16.3 Urinary Tract Infection
16.4 Urinary Incontinence
16.5 Urinary Retention
16.6 Constipation
16.7 Diarrhea
16.8 Bowel Incontinence
16.9 Applying the Nursing Process
16.10 Putting It All Together
16.11 Learning Activities
4. Perfusion Introduction
Amy Ertwine
3.1 Blood Pressure Introduction
3.2 Blood Pressure Basics
3.3 Blood Pressure Assessment
3.4 Sample Documentation
3.5 Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
3.6 Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
3.7 Learning Activities
Answer Key (Blood Pressure)
Answer Key (Cardiovascular Assessment)
Answer Key (IV Therapy Management)
5. Overview of Metabolism
6. Diabetes Mellitus
7. Parathyroid Disease
8. Thyroid Disease
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Checklist for Blood Glucose Monitoring
9. Introduction to Metabolism Concept
10. Spinal Cord/Traumatic Injuries
11. Chronic Renal Failure/Dialysis
12. Liver Cirrhosis
13. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
17.1 Grief and Loss Introduction
17.2 Basic Concepts
17.3 Applying the Nursing Process to Grief
17.4 Palliative Care Management
17.5 Nursing Care During the Final Hours of Life
17.6 Applying the Nursing Process at End of Life
17.7 Putting It All Together
17.8 Learning Activities
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 1 (Scope of Practice)
Chapter 2 (Communication)
Chapter 3 (Diverse Patients)
Chapter 4 (Nursing Process)
Chapter 5 (Safety)
Chapter 6 (Cognitive Impairments)
Chapter 7 (Sensory Impairments)
Chapter 8 (Oxygenation)
Chapter 9 (Infection)
Chapter 10 (Integumentary)
Chapter 11 (Comfort)
Chapter 12 (Sleep and Rest)
Chapter 13 (Mobility)
Chapter 14 (Nutrition)
Chapter 15 (Fluids & Electrolytes)
Chapter 16 (Elimination)
Chapter 17 (Grief and Loss)
Chapter 18 (Spirituality)
Chapter 19 (Care of the Older Adult)
Chapter 1 (General Survey)
Chapter 2 (Health History)
Chapter 3 (Blood Pressure)
Chapter 4 (Aseptic Technique)
Chapter 5 (Math Calculations)
Chapter 6 (Neurological Assessment)
Chapter 7 (Head and Neck Assessment)
Chapter 8 (Eye & Ear Assessment)
Chapter 9 (Cardiovascular Assessment)
Chapter 10 (Respiratory Assessment)
Chapter 11 (Oxygen Therapy)
Chapter 12 (Abdominal Assessment)
Chapter 13 (Musculoskeletal Assessment)
Chapter 14 (Integumentary Assessment)
Chapter 15 (Administration of Enteral Medications)
Chapter 16 (Administration of Medications Via Other Routes)
Chapter 17 (Enteral Tube Management)
Chapter 18 (Administration of Parenteral Medications)
Chapter 19 (Specimen Collection)
Chapter 20 (Wound Care)
Chapter 21 (Facilitation of Elimination)
Chapter 22 (Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning)
Chapter 23 (IV Therapy Management)
Appendix
Appendix A: Sample NANDA-I Diagnoses
Appendix B: Template for Creating a Nursing Care Plan
Appendix C: Sample Abbreviated Care Plan for Scenario C
Appendix D: Master Glossary
Appendix: Classroom Activities
Master Glossary
Appendix C - Virtual Simulation
Appendix A - Hand Hygiene and Vital Signs Checklists
Appendix B - Wound Dressings
Appendix C - Head-to-Toe Assessment Checklist
Appendix D: Information Related to Other Skills Referenced on the NCLEX-PN Test Plan
Appendix E - Master Glossary
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