LIVE COURSE CURRICULUM

DAY 1: Medical Surgical Nursing

Management of Care

• Prioritization of patient care, Delegation, Leadership, Documentation, Ethical and Legal issues in Nursing, 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 & Cardiac Disorders Part 1

• Emergency Nursing, Fluids and Electrolytes, Acid Base Imbalance, Shock, Cardiac Assessment, Cardiac Diagnostic Tests, EKG Basics

Cardiovascular Disorders

• 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, Mechanical Ventilation

GI Disorders

• Gastrointestinal Assessment, Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Tests, GERD, Peptic Ulcers, Gastric Surgery, Diverticular Disease, Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis, Colostomy vs. Ileostomy, Enteral Feeding, Peritonitis, Intestinal Tubes, Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Gastric Tubes, Hernias, Liver function and diagnostic tests, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Cholelithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer

DAY 2: Medical Surgical Nursing

Oncology

• Warning signs of Cancer, Guidelines for Early Cancer Detection, Oral Cancer, Lung Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hodgkin’s, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer

Oncological Disorders & Endocrine Disorders

• Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Oncological Emergencies, Radiation/ Chemo Therapy, 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

Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue 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, Lupus, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis, Lyme disease

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

Integumentary Disorders

• Pressure Ulcers, Burns, Herpes Zoster, Psoriasis, Latex Allergy

DAY 3: PHARMACOLOGY

Basic Principles of Pharmacology

• Nurse’s Role in Medication Administration, Methods of Medication Administration, Special Considerations, 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, Respiratory, GI, and Endocrine Meds

• Antimicrobials, Antivirals, Antiasthmatics, Corticosteroids, Mucolytics, Antacids, Histamine Antagonists, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Antipeptics, Antiemetics, Antidiarrheals, Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemics, Adrenal Agents, Thyroid Replacements

Nutritional Supplements

• Herbal Supplements, IV Therapy, Blood Transfusions, Hyperalimentation, Dosage Calculations

DAY 4: TEST TAKING STRATEGIES (HALF DAY)

• 2019-2022 NCLEX®-RN Test Plan or 2017-2020 NCLEX®-LPN 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