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Learn how to study in nursing school with Prof. Rhonda Lawes from ORU
This course will provide you with tips on how to confidently start your journey as a nurse. Over this series of lectures, you will gradually develop some of the most important qualities in the nursing profession. You will be more action-oriented, more communicative with patients, and more proficient at problem-solving. In addition to watching high-quality video lectures, you can access quiz questions and download study materials.
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8+ Nursing Study Skills Video Lessons
Short and concise video lessons offer downloadable slides and multilingual subtitles.
Exam Practice Questions for Every Subject
Our exam-simulating interface is designed to help you familiarize yourself with actual nursing school test situations.
30+ Questions for Better Recall
Our adaptive learning algorithm uses smart Spaced-Repetition quizzes to help you retain and apply study techniques over the long term.
Lecturio’s Nursing Study Skills Course covers all relevant topics
for nursing students
Learning: How Your Brain Processes Information (Nursing)
Reframing: How to Change Bad Habits (Nursing)
Reframing: How to Make Yourself Stronger Than Your Excuses (Nursing)
Reframing: How to Stop Procrastinating (Nursing)
Learning: Myths and Illusions (Nursing)
Memory Mastery: Pause and Recall, Concept Maps, Chunking (Nursing)
Memory Mastery: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval (Nursing)
Memory Mastery: Spaced Repetition (Nursing)
Jumpstart Your Study Skills: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
This top educator teaches you everything you need to know about nursing study skills
Dr. Rhonda Lawes is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing in Oklahoma, USA. She obtained her PhD in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2016. Helping nursing students to use the science of cognitive learning to maximize their study effectiveness, Prof. Lawes has earned numerous teaching awards.
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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
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
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
