In this lesson, care delivery models will be reviewed. We will assess the function of each type of delivery model and determine advantages and disadvantages of each that can affect the safety of client care. Learning Objectives: Upon the
In this lesson, we are going to review the roles and responsibilities of three groups of the healthcare team: RNs, LPNs, and UAPs. Scopes of practice for each will be reviewed along with rules and regulations for delegation that nurses
In this lesson, we are going to look at types of healthcare delivery systems where clients can receive a variety of services and care. We are also going to review levels of care that are important concepts for nurses to
In this lesson, we are going to give a general overview of the history or nursing and how it has progressed in both practice and education over hundreds of years. We will also introduce some agencies that regulate nursing practice
In this lesson, we are going to review common classes of medications that tend to appear in testing and NCLEX questions. We will also review what each class is used for, identify a few common medications in each class, and
In this lesson, we are going to discuss diuretics, or medications that help relieve the body of fluid overload. We will talk about causes and risk factors for developing fluid overload along with common signs and symptoms of the condition
In this lesson, we are going to review what coagulation modifying, or antiplatelet, medications do and give some examples of types of these medications. We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these types of medications. Finally
In this lesson, we are going to review common types of antibiotics that you need to be familiar with for testing and practice. We will review how to determine which antibiotic is used and how to determine if the chosen
In this lesson, we will review Parkinson’s disease and identify the pathology behind this progressive, chronic neurological disorder. Treating and managing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be complicated and we will discuss the many medications and safety precautions utilized in
In this lesson, we are going to review some common classes of anti-hypertensive medications and give some examples of each class. We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these medications that nurses need to be familiar