Fundamentals Videos
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NCLEX EKG Masterclass: 6-Step Analysis, AFib/AFlutter, VTach/VFib, & Priority Actions
A focused EKG walkthrough for exam day. Start with Normal Sinus Rhythm and the 5 criteria you must know, then apply a repeatable 6-step analysis to any strip. Compare atrial rhythms (AFib, AFlutter) to lethal ventricular rhythms (VTach, VFib) and lock in priority interventions—including cardioversion vs defibrillation and ACLS meds (epinephrine, amiodarone, atropine). Includes NCLEX-style “what do you do first?” prompts and quick-reference takeaways.
Developmental Theories for Nursing Practice: Erikson, Piaget, Maslow & Kohlberg
Comprehensive review of the four essential developmental theorists every nurse must know. Covers Erikson's psychosocial development stages, Piaget's cognitive development theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs for clinical prioritization, and Kohlberg's moral development framework. Includes practical applications for patient care across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric settings, with real-world examples of theory-based nursing interventions like reminiscence therapy. Essential preparation for NCLEX prioritization questions and holistic patient care approaches. Learning Objectives: Apply developmental theories to nursing practice, prioritize patient needs using theoretical frameworks, adapt care approaches based on developmental stage
Anxiety Disorders & Panic Attacks: Clinical Assessment and Nursing Interventions
Comprehensive review of anxiety disorder nursing care covering assessment techniques, immediate crisis interventions, therapeutic communication, and long-term treatment approaches. Includes NCLEX-style prioritization scenarios and delegation guidelines essential for safe clinical practice. Learning Objectives: - Differentiate between anxiety levels and their impact on patient cognition - Implement immediate nursing interventions for panic attacks - Apply therapeutic communication techniques for anxious patients - Prioritize patient care using ABC framework - Understand safe delegation principles for anxiety disorder patients - Compare treatment modalities including SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and CBT
Beta Blockers: LOL Mnemonic & Safety Assessment Guidelines
Comprehensive review of beta-adrenergic antagonists covering identification using the LOL mnemonic, mechanism of action, and critical safety considerations. Includes the essential 4 B's framework for monitoring (bradycardia/hypotension, breathing problems, heart failure exacerbation, and blood sugar masking), required nursing assessments, and patient education priorities. Features practical NCLEX-style application scenario.
Therapeutic Diets for NCLEX: Renal, Diabetic, and Dysphagia Management
Comprehensive review of the three most frequently tested therapeutic diets on the NCLEX exam. Covers renal diet restrictions (protein, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, fluids), diabetic diet management using low glycemic index principles and carbohydrate counting, and dysphagia diet modifications for aspiration prevention. Includes case-based scenarios, NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales, and the 2-pillar framework for understanding all therapeutic diets (nutrient restriction vs. texture modification). Essential content for nursing students preparing for NCLEX-RN examination.
Nursing Ethics and Law Essentials for NCLEX Success
Master the ethical and legal principles essential for NCLEX success and professional nursing practice. This comprehensive lesson covers the ANA Code of Ethics, patient rights, informed consent, malpractice vs. negligence, and critical legal responsibilities for nursing students. Includes real-world scenarios and practical guidance for protecting your nursing license throughout your career.
Geriatric Nursing Essentials: Assessment, Safety, and Communication Strategies
Comprehensive review of essential geriatric nursing concepts including physiological changes of aging, differentiation between delirium and dementia, key safety assessments (falls, polypharmacy, elder abuse), ethical considerations in older adult care, and effective communication techniques. Includes practical strategies for supporting both patients and their caregivers in geriatric healthcare settings. Learning Objectives: - Identify normal aging changes and their clinical implications - Distinguish between delirium and dementia presentations - Implement evidence-based safety interventions for older adults - Navigate ethical dilemmas involving autonomy and beneficence - Apply age-appropriate communication techniques
Schizophrenia Assessment & Nursing Interventions - NCLEX Essentials
Comprehensive overview of schizophrenia for NCLEX preparation covering the distinction between positive and negative symptoms, mental status examination techniques, and priority nursing interventions. Key Learning Objectives: - Differentiate between positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions) and negative symptoms (the 6 A's) - Conduct systematic mental status examinations - Implement therapeutic communication strategies - Assess command hallucinations for safety risks - Apply evidence-based nursing interventions for optimal patient outcomes
NCLEX Management of Care Mastery: Delegation, Ethics & Communication
Comprehensive tutorial covering the Management of Care section (18% of NCLEX-RN). Learn the critical differences between assignment and delegation, master the 5 Rights of Delegation, and understand key legal/ethical principles including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and veracity. Includes SBAR communication framework and practice questions with detailed explanations. Focus on developing leadership thinking and clinical judgment skills essential for exam success.
Anti-Hyperlipidemic Drugs: NCLEX Pharmacology Study Guide
A focused review of anti-hyperlipidemic drugs, with emphasis on statins, NCLEX-priority side effects, patient teaching, and nursing process (ADPIE) application. This session simplifies complex pharmacology into clear, test-ready concepts for your exam prep.
Auscultation Essentials for NCLEX: Heart & Lung Sounds, Landmarks, and Clinical Links
A concise, high-yield walkthrough of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation. Learn APE-to-Man landmarks, use the diaphragm vs. bell correctly, recognize S1/S2 plus S3/S4, murmurs, and friction rubs, and distinguish crackles, wheezes, rhonchi, and stridor. We connect findings to clinical pictures (e.g., HF, PE) and show how to document expected vs. unexpected assessments clearly.
Neurovascular Assessment: Circulation, Sensation, and Compartment Syndrome
If your casted patient has severe pain unrelieved by opioids but still has a pulse—🚨 think Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS). In this NCLEX-focused lesson, we turn a classic clinical scenario into a clear, step-by-step approach you can use on exams and in clinicals. You’ll learn the 6 P’s, which signs show up early vs. late, and the exact first nursing actions to take to protect perfusion and save tissue.