Fundamentals Videos
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Safety & Infection Control: Official NCLEX Test Plan Breakdown
Master the Safety & Infection Control category using the official NCLEX test plan. This video covers the core testable concepts—hand hygiene, standard precautions, aseptic technique, isolation protocols, and environmental safety—that make up 10-16% of your exam. Includes sample questions and clinical judgment application strategies to help you study strategically and boost your score.
Opioid Pharmacology: High-Yield NCLEX Review
Essential opioid nursing review covering the "low and slow" rule, respiratory depression management, naloxone administration, PCA pump safety, and fentanyl patch teaching. Includes critical threshold values, priority nursing actions, and an NCLEX-style practice scenario. Perfect for quick review before your exam.
Fluids & Electrolytes: 3-Step NCLEX Framework
Learn a reliable 3-step system for tackling any fluids and electrolytes question on the NCLEX. This comprehensive review covers fluid assessment, critical electrolyte analysis (sodium and potassium), ABG interpretation using the ROAM mnemonic, and priority nursing actions. Includes the FRIED SALT and MURDER mnemonics, plus essential safety points about IV potassium administration and cardiac monitoring. Master the homeostasis seesaw concept and understand when to use isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions.
Clinical Math, Electrolytes & Therapeutic Diets
Comprehensive breakdown of challenging NCLEX content including dosage calculations (formula method vs dimensional analysis), therapeutic diet requirements, electrolyte imbalances with clinical mnemonics, and dehydration risk assessment. Features practical memory tricks, ECG interpretation for hyperkalemia, and curated study resources. Ideal for students struggling with clinical math and physiology concepts. Topics Covered: IV calculations, renal/cardiac/gluten-free diets, dysphagia management, MUST screening tool, potassium/calcium/magnesium/sodium imbalances, and recommended practice resources.
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