Nursing School Notes Success Bundle Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Pharmacology, Ob Maternity, Pediatrics

Nursing School Notes Success Bundle Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Pharmacology, Ob Maternity, Pediatrics

300+ Page Nursing Notes Study Guide

Includes the following:

➡️ FUNDAMENTALS:
-Medical Terms & Abbreviations + Suffixes/ Prefixes + Banned Abbreviations
-Healthcare Delivery System
-Nursing Ethics & Law
-The Nursing Process (ADPIE)
-Infection Prevention (HAI’s, Types of Immunity, Chain of Infection & Stages of Infection)
-Infection Control (Types of Precautions, Donning & Doffing, 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene & Medical vs. Surgical Asepsis)
-Safety (Patient Safety, Restraints, Fire Safety, Nurse Safety)
-Scope of Practice & Delegation
-Prioritization
-Vital Signs
-Head to Toe Assessment
-Lab Values Cheat Sheet
-Lab Values Memory Tricks
-Electrolyte Imbalances (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphate)
-Dosage Calculation (Rules & Formulas)
-Blood Transfusions
-Medication Administration
-IV Line Management (Peripheral Lines & Central Lines)
-IV Therapy Basics (ICF vs. ECF, Diffusion vs. Osmosis, Colloids vs. Crystalloids)
-IV Fluid Therapy (Hypertonic, Isotonic, Hypotonic)
-IV Therapy Complications
-Pressure Injuries
-Skin Overview (Functions, Types of Lesions, Edema, Skin color & tugor)
-Ambulation Devices (Scale Interpretation, Crutches, Walker, Cane)
-Patient Positioning & Anatomical Planes
-Urinary Elimination (Incontinence, Types of Catheters & Catheter Care)
-Bowel Elimination (Diagnostics, Constipation, Education)
-Nutrition Basics (Macro vs. Micronutrients)
-Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients (Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Cholesterol)
-Nutrition Basics: Micronutrients (Vitamins & Minerals)
-Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition
-Ostomies (Stool & Urine Diversions + Pouch & Stoma Care)
-Oxygenation (Breathing Patterns, Lung Sounds, Hypoxia, Oxygen Delivery Devices)
-Pain Management (Types of Pain, Pain Management Methods)
-Therapeutic Communication
-Thermoregulation (Hyperthermia vs. Hypothermia + Malignant Hyperthermia)
-Perioperative care (Phases, Nurse Responsibilities, Types of Surgery)

➡️ NEURO:
-Nervous System Overview
-Neuro Assessment
-Cranial Nerves
-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
-Alzheimer’s Disease
-Delirium
-Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
-Guillain-Barre Syndrome
-Encephalopathy
-Fibromyalgia
-Hydrocephalus
-Increased ICP
-Meningitis
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Myasthenia Gravis
-Parkinson’s Disease
-Seizures
-Spinal Cord Injury
-Traumatic Brain Injury
-Ventricular Drains (EVD vs. VP Shunt)

➡️ RESPIRATORY:
-Respiratory Overview
-Respiratory Assessment
-Arterial Blood Gas Basics (Memory trick + Interpreting ABG’s)
-ABG’s: Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis
-ABG’s: Metabolic Acidosis vs. Metabolic Alkalosis
-Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
-Asthma
-Chest Tubes
-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
-Pneumothorax vs. Hemothorax
-Pleural Effusion vs. Pulmonary Edema
-Pneumonia
-Pulmonary Embolism
-Tuberculosis
-Upper Respiratory Disorders

➡️ CARDIAC:
-Cardiac System Overview (Chambers of the Heart, Layers of the Heart, Cardiac Output & Terms)
-Cardiac Functioning (Blood Flow through the Heart, Conduction System)
-Cardiac Assessment
-EKG Basics & Interpretation
-Cardiac Rhythms (Sinus Arrhythmias, SVT, Afib/ aflutter, Junctional Rhythms, PVC’s vs PAC’s, Vfib, Vtach, Asystole, Defibrillation vs Cardioversion, Heart Blocks)
-Coronary Artery Disease
-Angina Pectoris
-Myocardial Infarction
-Cardiac Tamponade
-Cardiomyopathy
-Infective Endocarditis
-Heart Failure
-Hypertension
-Peripheral Artery Disease vs Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD vs. PVD)

➡️ MUSCULOSKELETAL:
-Musculoskeletal System Overview
-Musculoskeletal Assessment
-Compartment Syndrome
-Degenerative Disc Disease
-Fractures
-Gout
-Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (OA vs. RA)
-Osteomyelitis
-Osteoporosis

➡️ GASTROINTESTINAL (GI):
-GI System Overview
-GI System Assessment
-Cholecystitis
-Pancreatitis
-Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis)
-Diverticulitis vs. Diverticulosis
-GERD vs. Gastritis vs. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
-Gastrointestinal Bleed (Upper vs. Lower GI Bleed)
-Hepatitis
-Cirrhosis
-Acute Liver Failure
-Bowel Obstruction

➡️ RENAL/ URINARY:
-Renal System Overview
-Urinary Assessment
-Acute Kidney Injury
-Chronic Kidney Disease
-Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
-Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
-Glomerulonephritis
-Nephrotic Syndrome
-Renal Calculi
-Hemodialysis
-Peritoneal Dialysis

➡️ ENDOCRINE:
-Endocrine System Overview
-Hormone Functions
-Addison’s vs. Cushing’s
-Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 vs. Types 2 Diabetes)
-Hypoglycemia vs. Hyperglycemia
-Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (DKA vs. HHNS)
-Hypoparathyroidism vs. Hyperparathyroidism
-Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
-Diabetes Insipidus vs. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (DI vs. SIADH)
-Pheochromocytoma

➡️ HEMATOLOGY:
-Hematology Overview
-Types of Anemia
-Sickle Cell Anemia
-Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
-Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
-Hemophilia
-Thrombocytopenia

➡️ IMMUNE:
-Immune System Overview
-Cancer Overview
-Types of Cancer
-Cancer Treatments & Complications
-Leukemia
-Lymphoma
-Multiple Myeloma
-Polycythemia
-HIV/ AIDS
-Lyme’s Disease
-Psoriasis vs. Eczema
-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

➡️ CRITICAL CARE:
-ACLS vs. BLS Cheat Sheet
-Arterial Lines
-Mechanical Ventilation Basics
-Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
-Shock Overview
-Types of Shock: Hypovolemic vs. Cardiogenic vs. Obstructive
-Types of Shock: Anaphylactic vs. Septic vs. Neurogenic (Distributive Shocks)
-Sepsis
-Burns Overview
-Burn Care Phases & Fluid Resuscitation (Parkland Formula & Rule of 9’s)
-Trauma & Emergency Care
-Disaster Triage
-Dr ug Overdose & Poisoning
-Organ Donation

➡️ MENTAL HEALTH:
-Mental Health Overview
-Mental State Examination
-Types of Therapy
-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
-Aggression & Abuse
-Anxiety
-Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Bipolar Disorder
-Depression
-Eating Disorders
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
-Personality Disorders
-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
-Schizophrenia
-Somatoform Disorders
-Substance Abuse Disorders

➡️ OB/MATERNITY:
-GTPAL & Maternity Terms
-Contraception Methods & Infertility
-Signs of Pregnancy & Naegele’s Rule
-Trimesters & Fetal Development
-Pregnancy Physiology
-Rh Incompatibility
-Placenta Previa
-Placental Abruption
-Ectopic Pregnancy
-Molar Pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole)
-Spontaneous Abortion
-Infection Pregnancy Complications (HIV, STD’s, Group B Strep, TORCH Infections)
-Medical Pregnancy Complications (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension & HELLP Syndrome)
-Stages of Labor
-True vs. False Labor
-5 P’s of Labor
-Fetal Positioning & Station
-Fetal Heart Tones
-Labor Complications (Cord Prolapse, Dystocia, Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Precipitous Labor)
-Newborn Assessment
-Postpartum Assessment
-Postpartum Hemorrhage
-Newborn Care

➡️ PEDIATRICS:
-Pediatric CPR Cheat Sheet
-Pediatric Milestone (Infant & Toddler to Preschooler)
-Erikson’s Theory
-Piaget’s Stages of Development
-Pediatric Vaccine Schedule
-Pediatric Vital Signs
-Communicable Diseases
-Spina Bifida
-Bronchiolitis
-Croup
-Epiglotittis
-Otitis Media
-Cystic Fibrosis
-Kawasaki Disease
-Reye’s Syndrome
-Scarlet Fever
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
-Febrile Seizures
-Cerebral Palsy
-Phenylketonuria (PKU)
-Muscular Dystrophy (Becker vs. Duchenne)
-Developmental Hip Dysplasia
-Congenital Heart Defects (Tetrology of Fallot, Tricupid Atresia, ASD, VSD, PDA, Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Coarction of Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosis)
-Cleft Lip & Palate
-Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
-Intussusception
-Hirschsprung Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

➡️ PHARMACOLOGY:
-Prefixes & Suffixes
-Therapeuutic Levels & Antidotes
-Emergency Meds
-Anticonvulsants
-Anticholinergic vs. Cholinergics
-Bronchodilators (Beta-2 Agonists, Anticholinergics, Methylxanthines)
-Respiratory Anti-inflammatory Agents (Steroids, Leukotriene Modifers, Mast Cell Stabilizers)
-Secretion & Allergy Management (Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines)
-Cardiac Pharm Overview (Adrenergic Receptors & Cardiac Output)
-Adrenergic Blockers (Alpha Blockers & Beta Blockers)
-RAAS Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors & ARBs)
-Cardiotonic Agents (Digoxin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Dopamine)
-Vasodilators (Calcium Channel Blockers, Nitrates, Hydralazine)
-Antihyperlipidemics (Statins, Bile Acid Resins, Fibrates)
-Diuretics (Loop, Thiazide, Potassium Sparing, Osmotic)
-Anticoagulants (Heparin, Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants)
-Vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin)
-Acid Suppressing Agents (Antacids, H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Mucosal Protectant aka Sucralfate)
-Antibiotics (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Glycopeptides, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Lincosamides, Sulfonamides, Fluoroquinolones, Antiprotozoals, Nitrofurans)
-Immunosuppressants
-Non-opioid Analgesics
-Opioid Analgesics
-Mood Stabilizers
-Antidepressants (SSRI’s, SNRI’s, MAOI’s, TCA’s)
-Anxiolytics ( Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Buspirone)
-Antipsychotics (Typicals vs Atypicals)
-Types of Insulin