NCLEX® LIVE ONLINE LECTURE ADD-ON

9:00AM to 1:00PM

Basic NCLEX® Information

• NCLEX® Test Plan

Management of Care

• Prioritization of patient care, Delegation, Leadership, Documentation, Patient Safety

Safety and Infection Control

• Patient Safety, Fire Safety, Chemical Safety, Ergonomics,
• Infection Control
  • Standard precautions
  • Droplet precautions
  • Airborne precautions
  • Contact precautions
• Disaster Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing 

• Emergency Nursing, Fluids and Electrolytes, Acid Base Imbalance, Shock

1:00PM to 2:00PM | LUNCH BREAK

2:00PM to 5:00PM

Cardiovascular Disorders

• Cardiac Assessment, Cardiac Diagnostic Tests, EKG Basics, Dysrhythmias, Angina vs. MI, Heart Failure, Heart Surgery, Vascular Disorders, Hypertension, Cardiac Meds

Respiratory Disorders

• Respiratory Assessment, Respiratory Diagnostic Tests, Pneumonia, TB, COPD/Asthma, Chest Trauma, Chest Tubes, Tracheostomy, Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Mechanical Ventilation, Respiratory Meds

Gastrointestinal Disorders Part 1

• Gastrointestinal Assessment, Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Tests, GERD, Peptic Ulcers, Gastric Surgery, Diverticular Disease, Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis, Colostomy vs. Ileostomy, Enteral Feeding

9:00AM to 1:00PM

Gastrointestinal Disorders Part 2

• Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Gastric Tubes, Hernias, Liver function and diagnostic tests, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Cholelithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer

Endocrine Disorders

• Endocrine Assessment, Addison’s vs. Cushing’s, Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism vs. Hyperparathyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus

Renal Disorders

• Renal Assessment, Renal Diagnostic Tests, Acute vs. Chronic Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis, Urinary Tract Infection, Renal Calculi, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Bladder Cancer/Ileal Conduit

1:00PM to 2:00PM | LUNCH BREAK

2:00PM to 5:00PM

Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Musculoskeletal System, Osteoporosis, Paget’s Disease, Sprains, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fractures, Acute Compartment Syndrome, Fat Embolism Syndrome, Cast Care, Traction, Crutch Walking, Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement

Eyes/Ears Disorders

• Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Care of patient with visual impairment, Hearing Loss, Meniere’s Disease, Care of patient with hearing impairment

Neurological Disorders

• Neurological Assessment, CVA/Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Increased Intracranial Pressure (IICP), Spinal Cord Injury, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Bell’s Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease

9:00AM to 1:00PM

Basic Principles of Pharmacology

• Nurse’s Role in Medication Administration, Methods of Medication Administration, Drug Classification, Medications Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System

Neurological & Cardiac Meds

• Anticonvulsants, Opioids & Analgesics, NSAIDS, Anti-Parkinson’s, Meds to treat MS, Alzheimer’s Medications, Antidepressants, Anti-anxiety Meds, Diuretics, Antihypertensives, Calcium Channel Blockers, Beta Blockers, Vasodilators, Antidysrhythmics, Statins, Antianginals, Nitroglycerin, Anticoagulants

Anti Infectives

• Antimicrobials, Antivirals

1:00PM to 2:00PM | LUNCH BREAK

2:00PM to 5:00PM

Respiratory, GI, and Endocrine Meds

• Anti-asthmatics, Corticosteroids, Mucolytics, Antacids, Histamine Antagonists, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Antipeptics, Antiemetics, Antidiarrheals, Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemics, Adrenal Agents, Thyroid Replacements

IV Therapy

• IV Therapy, Blood Transfusions, Hyperalimentation

9:00AM to 5:00PM

• 2019-2022 NCLEX®-RN Test Plan 
• Scope of Nursing Practice, Levels of Cognitive Ability – Application & Analysis, NCLEX Style Question Formats
• Priority Questions (First Level/Life Threatening Issues, Second Level Priorities, Third Level Priorities)
• RN, LPN, CNA Scope of Practice
• Delegation Questions (Principles of Delegation)
• Principles to Use When Answering Pharmacology Questions
• Test Taking Tips for Before & During the Exam
• 2 Month Study Calendar
• In-class review of the 100 Question Final Exam with Answers & Rationales