Fundamentals

In this lesson, we will review the structures that make up the renal system and go over the main functions of each structure.  We will give an overview of how urine is produced and explain risk factors for developing urinary

Do you ever feel short on sleep or like you could use a nap or a vacation?  In this lesson, we are going to review the importance of healthy sleep patterns, stages of sleep, and factors that can influence healthy

What is personal hygiene and how does it contribute to health and disease prevention? In this lesson, we are going to review the importance of hygiene care and identify risk factors for poor or underdeveloped hygiene practices.  Nursing interventions to

This is one of the most important lessons to review and understand.  Vital signs guide most medical interventions, treatments, and diagnoses.  The only way to master vital signs is to practice, practice, practice. This lesson will give you the basis

In this lesson, we’re going to review a very important topic in nursing: infection control.  We will start off with an overview of the chain of infection and modes of how infection is spread.  We will also explore isolation precautions

Have you heard enough lately about the importance of washing your hands?  In this lesson, we are going to give you even more information about the importance of hand hygiene as it pertains to nursing and the prevention of nosocomial

In this lesson, we are going to do a review of a very important topic: lung sounds.  We will start off with recognizing normal lung sounds and then progress into assessing for abnormal, or adventitious, lung sounds.  We will also

Before you review this section on Health Assessment it is highly recommended you view the Main Course Description on Fundamentals Nursing.  It is highly suggested to utilize all of the learning resources provided within this lesson including the videos, study sheets,

In this lesson, we will define and discuss grief and loss.  We will review some of the causes of grief along with the five common stages of the grieving process.  We will go through both physical and emotional signs and

In this lesson, we are going to discuss nursing responsibilities regarding admission to and discharge from a healthcare facility.  We will summarize necessary assessments including physical, emotional, and psychosocial. Important client education topics will also be discussed including how to