Beginners Nursing

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

In this lesson, we will discuss the difference between complementary and alternative medicine practices.  We will identify types of both practices and look at both the benefits and potential complications that can occur.  Finally, we will review several types of

What is culture? How does culture influence healthcare delivery methods?  In this lesson we will answer these questions and review the nurse’s role and responsibilities regarding cultural awareness and respect of client cultural practices.   Learning Objectives: Upon the completion

Nursing care plans are the foundation of how we apply knowledge into practice.  In this lesson, we are going to go over all the parts of the nursing care plan and how it is used to plan, organize, and perform

What is the nursing process?  In this lesson, we are going to review all the parts of the nursing process and how it is used everyday by nurses to plan, organize, and perform safe, quality care to clients.  This is