Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

First lecture notes. Focuses on evidence-based practice which is seen throughout the course and compares it to research. Discusses the many different types of research as well as barriers.

Lecture notes on 3 quantitative designs. Discusses the two types of validity. Compares the different types of quantitative studies. Vital vocabulary included that is used throughout the whole semester and will help increase understanding of the course as a whole.

Lecture notes focusing on qualitative research and its key characteristics that are discussed throughout the entirety of the course. Table comparing qualitative and quantitative research.4 points to evaluate trustworthiness. Discusses data collection.

Lecture notes focusing on IV medication administration. Compares important points about continuous and intermittent IV meds. Parenteral nutrition discussed. Important guidelines and procedures for administering blood products that show up on quizzes/exams that are worth studying.

IV therapy lecture notes. Discusses the difference between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions. Outlines peripheral venous access compared to central as well as thoroughly discusses the several types of CVADs. Important nursing management and interventions mentioned.

Detailed notes on postoperative patient care. Discharge criteria, recovery assessments, dressings, post-op complications explained, wound complications, difference between dehiscence and evisceration which should be studied for exam.

Very in-depth 5 pages of notes regarding preop care. Surgery classifications and suffixes that are important to know for exams. Important preoperative checklist. Detailed patient history, assessment, nutrition, and medication history explained. Informed consent which is very important and time-out procedure that is seen many times throughout the course.

Lecture notes for introduction to care in the acute setting. Good introduction to class.

Lecture notes focusing on glucocorticoids/corticosteroids. Therapeutic uses, mechanisms, withdrawal, dosage, and important interactions are all mentioned.

Lecture notes focusing on glucocorticoids/corticosteroids. Therapeutic uses, mechanisms, withdrawal, dosage, and important interactions are all mentioned.