Advanced Nursing Care (NRSG 419)

CRITICAL THINKINGFOUNDATIONAL THINKINGKNOWLEDGE/CLINICAL JUDGEMENTSPRIORITY SETTING FRAMEWORKSritical thinking in nursing is a purposeful, logical process which results in powerful patient outcomes. “Critical thinking involves interpretation and analysis of the problem, reasoning to find a solution, applying, and finally evaluation of the outcomes,” according to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Nursing EducationNursing has changed from a simple caregiving job to a complex and highly ...

ATI – NCLEX Predictor Remediation Study NotesRenal Calculi - Pain: Flank painPerforming Ear IrrigationTrach care:TPN Admin: (Total parenteral nutrition) -feeding that bypasses the GI tract.Delegate to LPN: Monitoring Findings, Reinforcing teaching, performing trach care, suctioning, checking NG tube patency, administer tube feedings, inserting urinary catheter, administering meds (No IV) Delegate to AP: ADLs, Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, toileting, Ambulating, feeding w/out swallowing precauti...

ATI - Predictor 2K16 (1)Xerostomia, what is it & how do you treat iContraindication for the use of combination oral contraceptivesSign of mild anxietyParents are nervous about how their 3-year-old will act when newborn arrives. What can they doMethylprednisolone sodium succinate lab to watch for

What is the temperature of the surgical site? Keeping the humidity between 30% and 60%, along with other good air exchange will reduce the risk of infection for patients during surgery.: What is moderate sedation for a bronchoscopy? After moderate sedation, the patient should expect to feel sleepy for several hours and should dodge all activities requiring concentration.ATI Peri-OperativeWhat is the risk of medications for malignant hyperthermia during a surgical procedure? The administering of ...

Pharmacology can be a tough area to review. There is so much info that it can be difficult to feel confident. While it is not possible to memorize it all, having a strong knowledge base of the classifications goes a long way5-HT3 receptor antagonists (serotonin antagonists)Metoclopramide (Reglan). Now this one is different in generic name because it can have some different side effects – watch for extra-pyramidal side effects with metoclopramide. Sometimes the generic names are not as helpful ...