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This course leads you through the mental health topics likely to be tested on the NCLEX® exam, where mental health encompasses approximately 9% of the questions. Explore the concepts of mental health throughout the various growth and development stages of life that result in a therapeutic patient environment by watching high-yield video lessons, practicing with NCLEX®-style review questions, and studying with downloadable lecture notes and cheat sheets.
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185+ Mental Health Video Lessons
Short and concise video lessons offer downloadable slides and multilingual subtitles.
220+ Mental Health Exam Practice Questions
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Dr. Brenda Marshall is a Professor of Nursing at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, where she is also the director of the Center for Research in the College of Science and Health. She is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a specialist in mental health, trauma and substance use disorders, running her own private practice in Oakland, NJ. Dr. Marshall received her Bachelor’s degree from Eisenhower College, holds several Master’s degrees and got her Doctor of education (EdD) from Teachers College, Columbia University. Furthermore, she is a Fulbright Scholar Specialist in Mental Health and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). Dr. Marshall is also an author of several publications, as well as peer reviewed journal articles.
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Treatment of Hemodynamically Stable Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Treatment options for hemodynamically stable ventricular dysrhythmias
Treatment of Unstable Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Overview of ventricular dysrhythmia management, including emergent intervention in hemodynamically unstable clients
Common Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Overview of common ventricular dysrhythmias, cardiac conduction patterns, and associated EKG changes
Treatment of Atrial Dysrhythmias
Overview of acute and long-term treatment options for atrial dysrhythmias
Basic Review of Fetal Monitoring Strips
Overview of fetal monitoring strip assessment, review of category 1–3 strips, and basic interventions
Insertion and Management of a Small-Bore Enteral Feeding Tube
Instructions for placement of Dobhoff small-bore NG tube, including contraindications and management tips
Substance Abuse
Overview of commonly abused substances, signs of use, risk factors, and client education
Common Atrial Dysrhythmias
Overview of common atrial dysrhythmias, cardiac conduction patterns, and associated EKG findings
Types of Diabetes
Comparison of Type 1 and 2 diabetes, as well as review of diagnosis, client education and target glucose levels
Comparison of Short-Acting and Long-Acting Asthma Medications
Explanation of rescue vs maintenance medications for asthma
Wound Documentation
Review of complete wound assessment, including signs of abnormal healing
Infection Prevention and Control
Overview of hand hygiene, prevention of surgical and insertion site infections, and infection symptoms
General Drug Safety Tips
Review of how to assess medication labels; how to calculate weight based dosing; and how to determine therapeutic dosing ranges
Wound Types
Open and closed wounds reviewed, along with wound closure types, nursing care priorities, and client education
Endocrine System
Overview of endocrine glands and hormones secreted + example of positive and negative endocrine feedback loops reviewed
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Overview of RSV signs and symptoms, transmission, at-risk populations and prevention
Adult (Only) Vaccines
Overview of vaccine recommendations for the over-65 population and common vaccine side effects
Preeclampsia
Review of Preeclampsia, eclampsia & HELLP syndrome, their pathophysiology and implications for nursing care
Types of Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Review of electronic fetal monitoring types, pros and cons of each method | overview of normal and abnormal fetal monitoring graphs | nursing interventions for decelerations
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Recognition and management of excessive bleeding during the immediate postpartum period
Fractures
An overview of bone fracture types and the fracture-healing process
Common Concerns of Geriatric Clients
Normal age-related changes vs signs of disease, health promotion strategies, and nursing considerations for the geriatric client
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Overview of autism spectrum disorder including definition, clinical features, diagnosis, and nursing education
Trimesters of Pregnancy
Gestational changes and fetal development during the three trimesters of pregnancy
Prone Positioning for Refractory Hypoxemia
Reviews pathophysiology of prone positioning for refractory hypoxemia, as well as preparation steps, contraindications and potential complications
Tuberculosis
Overview of tuberculosis: latent vs active infection, screening and diagnosis testing
Normal Lung Sounds
An overview of normal lung sounds, such as tracheal and broncheal
Electrolytes
Definition of electrolytes and their role in the body. Highlights the function, normal range, and symptoms of high and low common electrolyte levels.
Angina Pectoris Medications
Review of medications used for acute and stable angina
Angina Pectoris
Review of chest pain types, symptoms and nursing interventions
Nursing Assessment of the Abdominal Cavity
Overview of abdominal physical assessment, including normal and abnormal findings
Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
An overview of concussions and brain hemorrhages
How To Describe Dermatologic Lesions
An overview of how to describe skin lesions
Growth Stages: Adolescent–Mature Adult
Understand growth and development in order to provide appropriate, individualized care across the lifespan
Menstrual Cycle & Responsible Hormones
A review of the phases of the menstrual cycle as well as the responsible hormones
Comparison of Diuretics
A comparison of thiazide and potassium-sparing diuretics
Removal of Skin Staples Postoperatively
Instructions for removing post-op staples and skin assessment
How to Insert a Nasogastric (NG) Tube
Steps for NGT intubation with helpful clinical tips
Pediatric Iron Deficiency Anemia
An overview of the common signs, symptoms, and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children
Heart Sounds: Normal and Abnormal
An overview of normal and abnormal heart sounds, such as murmurs and clicks
Basics of Client Education
An overview on ways to have informational client education sessions
Pediatric Throat Disorders
A comparison of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and strep throat
Medication Safety in Breastfed Infants
An overview on discussing medication safety for breastfed infants
Medications Used to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease: actions, adverse effects, interactions, contraindications
Burns
Burns are a common medical emergency and need to be handled with care.
Medication Administration: Rights and Guidelines
An overview of a client's medication rights and guidelines for administering medication
Parkinson’s Disease
Overview of Parkinson's disease: description, manifestations, risk factors, patient education
Non-behavioral Restraint Usage
An overview on general nursing care for clients in restraints
Influenza vs Common Cold
Comparison and identifying factors between common community viruses
Malignant Skin Lesions
An overview of the most common types of skin cancers
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic autoimmune condition that affects muscles and nerves.
How To Assess An Ostomy Stoma & Surrounding Skin
An overview on ostomy and skin assessment and management
The Thyroid: Function and Disorders
An introduction to one of the most important glands of the body
Hyper- vs Hypoglycemia
A comparison of glucose level differences and presentations
Newborn APGAR Scores and Implications
Overview of an APGAR, including APGAR scoring and what it indicates
Multiple Sclerosis
Overview of multiple sclerosis: definition, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, medications, and patient education
Liver Cirrhosis
Overview of cirrhosis, an end-stage of liver disease that develops after healthy liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis)
Tips for Writing a Great Nursing Note
Great nursing notes are clear, concise, correct, complete, relevant, current, sequential, legible, and secure.
SBAR Report
SBAR: an organized framework for communicating a patient’s situation among interdisciplinary team members
Changing a PICC Dressing
Changing a PICC dressing: steps involved with images of necessary supplies
Comparison Chart of Where Different Central Lines Are Placed
Understand the most common central line placements, PICC vs CVC.
How To Prep A Bag of IV Fluid
An overview of IV fluid preparation and administration
Medical Records—Dos and Don’ts
A straightforward guide for medical records and charting