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Fundamentals of Nursing

164 lessons · 1,055 glossary terms — Covers Introduction to the Nursing Profession: Evolution, Theories, and Practice, Communication and Healthcare Delivery Systems, and 40 more chapters.

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Introduction to the Nursing Profession: Evolution, Theories, and Practice6 lessons

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  1. Evolution of Nursing and Nursing Practice
  2. Nursing Education Programs
  3. Nursing as a Profession
  4. History and Evolution of Nursing Theories
  5. Selected Nursing Theorist
  6. Application of Theories in Nursing Practice

Communication5 lessons

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  1. Types of Communication
  2. Models of Communication
  3. Effective Communication
  4. Therapeutic Communication
  5. Barriers to Communication

Healthcare Delivery Systems4 lessons

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  1. Levels of Care
  2. Organizational Frameworks and Structure
  3. Barriers to Healthcare Access
  4. Culture

Health, Wellness, and Community-Based Health Care6 lessons

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  1. Defining Health and Wellness
  2. Models of Health
  3. Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
  4. Community-Based Health Care
  5. Community-Based Healthcare Initiatives
  6. Population Health

Cultural Competence4 lessons

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  1. Understanding Cultural Differences
  2. Ethical Practice in Culture and Diversity
  3. Cultural Practice in Nursing
  4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Promoting Individualized Care2 lessons

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  1. Patient-Centered and Holistic Health Care
  2. Foundations for Providing Person-Centered Care

Vital Signs3 lessons

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  1. Indicators of Physiologic Functioning
  2. How to Perform Vital Signs
  3. Teaching Patients to Perform Vital Signs

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge3 lessons

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  1. Patient Admission
  2. Patient Transfer
  3. Patient Discharge

Safety and Security3 lessons

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  1. Safety: Individual and Environmental
  2. Safety: Violence
  3. Security: Privacy and Informatics

Infection Control and Prevention4 lessons

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  1. Infection Cycle
  2. Asepsis and PPE
  3. Sterile Technique
  4. Infection Control and Patient Safety

Medication Administration3 lessons

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  1. Medication Orders
  2. Fundamental Principles of Medication Administration
  3. The Medication Administration Process

Assessment: Recognizing Cues4 lessons

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  1. The Nurse’s Role in Assessment
  2. Types of Assessment
  3. Collection of Assessment Data
  4. Cognitive Process for Analyzing Assessment Data

Diagnosis and Planning: Analyzing, Prioritizing, and Generating Solutions4 lessons

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  1. Evolution of Nursing Diagnosis
  2. Focus of Nursing Diagnosis
  3. Categories of Nursing Diagnosis
  4. Focus of the Planning Phase

Implementation and Evaluation: Taking Action, Evaluating Outcomes, and Documentation5 lessons

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  1. The Nurse’s Role in Implementation
  2. Types of Interventions
  3. The Nurse’s Role in Evaluation
  4. Evaluation Methods
  5. Guidelines for Effective Documentation

Evidence-Based Research, Quality Improvement, and Collaborative Practice6 lessons

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  1. Evidence-Based Research
  2. Evidence-Based Clinical Decisions
  3. Quality Improvement in Nursing
  4. Nursing Standards of Delegation
  5. Collaborative Practice
  6. Interprofessional Approach to Health Care

Legal and Ethical Considerations4 lessons

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  1. Value Considerations of Care
  2. Ethics in Nursing Practice
  3. Legal Dimensions of Care
  4. Advocacy in Nursing Practice

Patient and Family Education4 lessons

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  1. Informed Decision Making and Self-Care
  2. Methods and Approaches to Learning and Teaching
  3. The Nurse’s Role in Patient and Family Education
  4. Evaluation of Teaching and Learning

Leadership and Management in Nursing4 lessons

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  1. Concepts of Leadership in Nursing
  2. Concepts of Management in Nursing
  3. Implementing Leadership and Management into Nursing Practice
  4. Certifications for Nurse Leaders and Managers

Oxygenation and Perfusion4 lessons

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  1. Respiratory System
  2. Cardiovascular System
  3. Factors Affecting Cardiopulmonary Function
  4. Management of Impaired Cardiopulmonary Functioning

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance3 lessons

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  1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balances
  2. Acid-Base Balances
  3. The Nurse’s Role in Patient Care Management

Nutrition4 lessons

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  1. Nutritional Concepts
  2. Factors Affecting Nutrition
  3. Specialized Diets
  4. Nutritional Assessment

Activity3 lessons

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  1. Importance of Activity, Movement, and Alignment
  2. Factors Affecting Activity Level
  3. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Neuromuscular Function3 lessons

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  1. Foundations of Neuromuscular Functioning
  2. Factors Affecting Neuromuscular Functioning
  3. Considerations for Care of Neuromuscular Impairment

Skin Integrity4 lessons

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  1. Structures and Function of the Skin
  2. Skin Integrity
  3. Wound Classification
  4. Wound Healing

Hygiene3 lessons

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  1. Hygienic Practices
  2. Factors Affecting Hygienic Practices
  3. The Nurse’s Role in Hygiene

Urinary Elimination4 lessons

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  1. Urinary System
  2. Functions of the Urinary System
  3. Factors Affecting Urinary Elimination
  4. The Nurse's Role in Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination4 lessons

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  1. Gastrointestinal Tract Structures and Functions
  2. Factors Affecting Bowel Elimination
  3. Diagnostic Evaluation
  4. Common Conditions Affecting Bowel Elimination

Sleep and Rest4 lessons

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  1. Concepts of Sleep and Rest
  2. Factors Affecting Sleep and Rest
  3. Effects of Insufficient Sleep
  4. Nursing Care to Promote Sleep and Rest

Sensory Alterations3 lessons

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  1. Sensory Functioning
  2. Impaired Sensory Function
  3. Factors Affecting Sensory Function

Pain Assessment5 lessons

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  1. The Pain Process
  2. Responses to Pain
  3. Factors Affecting Pain
  4. Pain Assessment
  5. Pain Management

Perioperative Nursing Care4 lessons

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  1. Surgical Concepts
  2. Preoperative Phase
  3. Intraoperative Phase
  4. Postoperative Phase

Self-Concept2 lessons

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  1. Foundations of Self-Concept
  2. Factors Affecting Self-Concept

Sexuality4 lessons

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  1. Sexual Identity
  2. Sexual Fulfillment
  3. Factors Affecting Sexuality
  4. The Nurse’s Role in Providing Care

Stress, Adaptation, and Homeostasis4 lessons

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  1. Stress and Adaptation
  2. Effects of Stress on Health and Wellness
  3. Factors Affecting Stress and Adaptation
  4. Adaptation Theories and Models

Spirituality2 lessons

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  1. Dimensions of Spirituality
  2. Applications of Spirituality to Health Care

Grief, Loss, Death, and Dying4 lessons

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  1. Concepts of Grief and Loss
  2. Concepts of Death and Dying
  3. Factors That Affect Grief, Loss, Death, and Dying
  4. Legal and Ethical Considerations

Family Dynamics4 lessons

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  1. Family Concepts
  2. Family Framework
  3. Family Dynamics Influence on Health Outcomes
  4. The Nurse’s Role in Caring for the Family Unit

Growth and Development3 lessons

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  1. Stages of Growth and Development
  2. Specific Developmental Theories
  3. Application to Care

Conception Through Adolescence4 lessons

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  1. Growth and Development Stages
  2. Theories Related to Growth and Development
  3. Health Risks for Each Stage
  4. The Nurse’s Role in Preventing Illness

Young and Middle-Aged Adults4 lessons

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  1. Growth and Development Stages
  2. Theories Related to Growth and Development
  3. Health Risks for Young and Middle-Aged Adults
  4. The Nurse’s Role in Preventing Illness

Older Adults4 lessons

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  1. Growth and Development Stages
  2. Theories Related to the Older Adult
  3. Health Risks for Older Adults
  4. The Nurse’s Role in Preventing Illness

Caring for Patients with Disability and Chronic Illness4 lessons

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  1. Characteristics of Disability
  2. Healthcare Approach to Disability
  3. Chronic Disease and Chronic Illness
  4. Healthcare Approach to Chronic Conditions

Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking3 lessons

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  1. Clinical Judgment Measure Model
  2. Developing Critical Thinking
  3. Unfolding Case Study Dissection