The key to success in nursing school is effective studying! Why not have a concise study guide that conveys all the essential, tested material for each course? Tired of buying study guides for each nursing course? This is the ultimate, all-in-one study guide to the core information nursing students need for success in all of their foundational courses. This is a small study guide that packs a big punch. This guide is also a great tool for new nurse graduates. Presented in a well-organized and easy-to-read style, it contains everything a nursing student needs to know from the first nursing course through the last.
The second edition is updated with critical new information about medications, lab values, assessments, emerging disorders, and nursing interventions. It includes three new chapters: "What to Expect in Nursing School," "Decreasing Test Anxiety," and "Emergency Nursing." The guide closely follows the standard nursing curriculum and is designed as a reference for every core nursing course. To facilitate successful exam preparation, the text highlights important material most likely to appear on class exams. Also included are tips on what to expect on the NCLEX-RNÆ.
NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION:
- New and updated information on medications, lab values, emerging conditions, and nursing interventions
- A new chapter on emergency nursing
- A new chapter on anxiety-reducing test-taking strategies
- A new chapter on what to expect in nursing school
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Fundamentals of Nursing
History of Nursing
Therapeutic Communication
The Nursing Process (Nursing Care Plans)
Patient Education
Functional Health Patterns
Cultural Differences
Nutrition
Urinary and Bowel Function
Vital Signs
Skin Integrity and Immobility
Oxygenation
Acid–Base Imbalances
Fluids and Electrolytes
Intravenous Fluids
Intravenous Sites
Medication Administration
Infection Control and Prevention
The Surgical Experience
Blood Transfusions
See You Later Fundamentals!
2. Health Assessment
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Head, Ears, and Nose
Mouth and Lips
Neck and Nodes Assessment
Neurological System and Cranial Nerves
Thorax and Lungs
Heart and Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Breast Assessment
Abdominal Assessment
3. Medical–Surgical Nursing
Important Lab Values
Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders (GI)
Genitourinary Disorders (GU)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Integumentary Disorders
Immunological Disorders
Oncological Disorders
Hematological Disorders
4. Emergency Nursing
Cardiac Arrest
Septic Shock
Hypertensive Crisis
Perforated Bowel
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Ileus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Respiratory Failure
5. Pharmacology
A Little Pharmacology Advice
Safe Medication Administration
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Cardiovascular Medications
Respiratory Medications
Neurological Medications
Endocrine Medications
Gastrointestinal Medications
Genitourinary Medications
Musculoskeletal Medications
Integumentary Medications
Immunological Medications
Pain Management
6. Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Physical Assessment
Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Hematological Disorders
Pediatric Cancers
Ear, Eye, and Throat Disorders
Infectious Disorders
Immunizations
7. Women’s Health
Fetal Development
The Prenatal Experience
Labor and Delivery
The Postpartum Experience
The Newborn Assessment
Maternity Pharmacology
8. Psychiatric Nursing
Disorders in the Elderly Population
Psychiatric Medications
9. Decreasing Test Anxiety
10. What to Expect in Nursing School
11. NCLEX Tips
12. Conclusion
Appendix A: Abbreviations
Appendix B: NCLEX Question Formats
Appendix C: Basic EKG Rhythm Examples
Bibliography
Index
- Release Date: July 20, 2015
- Paperback / softback
- 320 Pages
- Trim Size: 5in x 7.5in
- ISBN: 9780826130228
- eBook ISBN: 9780826130235
