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Nursing prerequisites lay the foundation of every nurse’s future career. This course will walk you through all relevant basic-science topics you need for your prerequisites: Anatomy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology as well as Psychology and Sociology. With high-quality video lectures, smart Spaced-Repetition quizzes, and downloadable study materials, this course sets you up for success in your exams in an effective and organized way.

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Vincent Racaniello, PhD
Columbia University, New York, USA

Georgina Cornwall, PhD
Colorado Mountain College
Dr. Georgina Cornwall is a Biology Instructor and currently works as an Instructional Designer in the private sector, developing interactive online training materials. She obtained her PhD in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology at the University of Colorado, USA, in 2000, and has since taught a broad array of biology courses at various US universities. She is an active promoter of hybrid/online teaching formats and interactive courses, and has received several awards for her engaging and innovative course design; e.g., she was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen twice. Within Lecturio, Dr. Cornwall teaches courses on Biology & Genetics.

James Pickering, PhD
University of Leeds, UK

Tarry Ahuja, PhD
Carleton University
Dr. Tarry Ahuja is a Manager of Program Development Pharmaceutical Reviews and Real-World Evidence Advisor at the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies (CADTH). He obtained his PhD in Neuroscience with a specialty in electrophysiology and pharmacology from Carleton University, Ottawa. Currently, he is a University Lecturer in Biological Foundations of Addictions and Health Psychology at Carleton University. He has undertaken clinical research with the National Research Council of Canada and worked in sleep disorder clinics for 10 years. Within Lecturio, Dr. Ahuja teaches courses on Psychology and Sociology.

Craig Canby, PhD
Des Moines University, Iowa, USA

Kevin Ahern, PhD
Oregon State University, USA

Adam Le Gresley, PhD
Kingston University
Dr. Adam Le Gresley is Professor of Organic Chemistry within the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Kingston University in London, United Kingdom. He obtained his PhD in supramolecular organic chemistry from the University of Surrey in 2004, and undertook his postdoctoral research on photolabile compounds at Drexel College of Medicine in Philadelphia, USA. Currently, he is Director of Research and Enterprise of the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy, and Chemistry at Kingston University. An experienced lecturer, Dr. Le Gresley has been teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at Kingston University since 2009. Within Lecturio, Dr. Le Gresley teaches courses on Chemistry.
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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

Caring for a Patient During and After a Generalized Seizure
An overview on nursing care during and after a seizure

Influenza vs Common Cold
Comparison and identifying factors between common community viruses

Comparison Chart of Different Insulins
Chart comparing different insulins, organized by action onset

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

What Are Reportable Safety Events?
A list of serious or “never events” which must be appropriately reported

Common Nursing Diagnoses
How to develop a nursing diagnosis using the nursing process

Needle Gauges
Knowing when to use the correct needle gauge for medication administration

Delegation: Tasks that the RN Can Safely Delegate
What tasks can the busy nurse safely and legally delegate? Use this sheet to refresh your memory.

Template For Nursing Report
Three steps for giving a successful face-to-face end of shift report

Assessing and Planning Care: Goals, Interventions, and Outcomes
These nursing interventions can help with client care needs

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Overview of CBC values and types of cells in the blood

Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological assessment tool used to determine a patient's motor and verbal responses and their level of consciousness.

Bipolar I vs Bipolar II Comparison
Bipolar I and II and mood states explained

How To Insert an Indwelling Catheter
Master the procedure with this step-by-step guide!

Common Antibiotic Classes and Adverse Reactions
Common antibiotic medications and adverse reactions for the NCLEX®

Administering Blood Transfusions
Your step-by-step guide to administering blood transfusions

Anticholinergic Meds
A list of anticholinergic meds and general synopsis of what anticholinergic meds do and the side effects that they come with.

Side Effects of Corticosteroids
Common side effects of corticosteroids that you should know because they affect so many other systems

Normal Vital Sign Ranges in Pediatrics by Age
Chart showing normal vitals for different pediatric ages

Common Unit Conversions
Overview of the most common unit conversions in clinical practice

Common Abbreviations
Explanation of the common abbreviations used, grouped by type

ABG Interpretation
How to interpret ABGs and the basics of how compensation works

Normal Aging of the Renal System
3 Expected changes the kidneys go through during the natural aging process.

Blood Transfusion Prep
Bring this with you when getting ready to administer a blood transfusion and never forget one of the prep steps again!

COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the most common respiratory conditions. Never forget the signs and symptoms and how it differs from asthma with this cheat sheet!

Respiratory Assessment
No more racking your brain trying to remember how to describe the lung sounds you hear if you have this cheat sheet!

Common Bacteria by Body System
Different bacteria infect different areas of the body. With this cheat sheet you'll have a better idea of what bugs might be infecting your patient!

Stages Of Labor
The four stages of labor and the seven cardinal mechanisms of labor illustrated in one location!

What Do Diuretics Do?
Diuretics, also called water pills, are a some of the most commonly prescribed medications out there. Find out how they work and what you should to know about them.

What Is Croup?
This Croup summary will help you remember the cause, signs and symptoms, treatments and complications of this very common pediatric condition.

Head To Toe Assessment
Never forget which body system you need to examine next with this head to toe assessment summary!

MAOIs
Use this cheat sheet the next time you need to know everything about Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors! Review how MAOIs work, and what to avoid when taking them with this cheat sheet.

Medication Risks
Quickly review the medications that can be harshest on the liver, kidney, and ears so that you can be on the lookout for possible signs of toxicity.