Fundamentals:

* Medical Terms & Abbreviations, including Prefixes, Suffixes, and Banned Abbreviations.
* Healthcare Delivery System.
* Nursing Ethics & Law.
* The Nursing Process (ADPIE).
* Infection Prevention (Hospital-Acquired Infections, Types of Immunity, Chain of Infection, and Stages of Infection).
* Infection Control (Types of Precautions, Donning & Doffing, 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene, and Medical vs. Surgical Asepsis).
* Safety (Patient Safety, Restraints, Fire Safety, and Nurse Safety).
* Scope of Practice & Delegation.
* Prioritization.
* Vital Signs.
* Head-to-Toe Assessment.
* Lab Values Cheat Sheet.
* Lab Values Memory Tricks.
* Electrolyte Imbalances (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate).
* Dosage Calculation (Rules and Formulas).
* Blood Transfusions.
* Medication Administration.
* IV Line Management (Peripheral Lines and Central Lines).
• IV Fluid Therapy (Hypertonic, Isotonic, and Hypotonic Solutions).
• IV Therapy Complications.


• Pressure Injuries.

• Skin Overview (Functions, Types of Lesions, Edema, Skin Color, and Turgor).

• Ambulation Devices (Scale Interpretation, Crutches, Walker, and Cane).
• Patient Positioning and Anatomical Planes.

• Urinary Elimination (Incontinence, Types of Catheters, and Catheter Care).

• Bowel Elimination (Diagnostics, Constipation, and Patient Education).

• Nutrition Basics (Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients).

• Nutrition Basics – Macronutrients (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Cholesterol).

• Nutrition Basics – Micronutrients (Vitamins and Minerals).

• Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition.

• Ostomies (Stool and Urine Diversions, Pouching Systems, and Stoma Care).

• Oxygenation (Breathing Patterns, Lung Sounds, Hypoxia, and Oxygen Delivery Devices).

• Pain Management (Types of Pain and Pain Management Methods).

• Therapeutic Communication.

• Thermoregulation (Hyperthermia, Hypothermia, and Malignant Hyperthermia).

• Perioperative Care (Surgical Phases, Nurse Responsibilities, and Types of Surgery).

Neuro:

• Nervous System Overview
• Neurological Assessment
• Cranial Nerves
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Delirium
• Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• Encephalopathy
• Fibromyalgia
• Hydrocephalus
• Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
• Meningitis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Seizures
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Ventricular Drains (EVD vs. VP Shunt)

Respiratory:

• Respiratory System Overview

• Respiratory Assessment

• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Basics (Memory Tricks and Interpretation)

• ABGs – Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis

• ABGs – Metabolic Acidosis vs. Metabolic Alkalosis

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

• Asthma

• Chest Tubes

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Pneumothorax vs. Hemothorax

• Pleural Effusion vs. Pulmonary Edema

• Pneumonia

• Pulmonary Embolism

• Tuberculosis

• Upper Respiratory Disorders

Cardiac:

• Cardiac System Overview (Heart Chambers, Heart Layers, Cardiac Output, and Key Terms)
• Cardiac Functioning (Blood Flow Through the Heart and Cardiac Conduction System)

• Cardiac Assessment

• EKG Basics and Interpretation

• Cardiac Rhythms (Sinus Arrhythmias, SVT, Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter, Junctional Rhythms, PVCs vs PACs, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Asystole, Defibrillation vs Cardioversion, and Heart Blocks)


• Coronary Artery Disease

• Angina Pectoris

• Myocardial Infarction

• Cardiac Tamponade

• Cardiomyopathy

• Infective Endocarditis

• Heart Failure

• Hypertension

• Peripheral Artery Disease vs Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD vs PVD)

Musculoskeletal:

• Musculoskeletal System Overview

• Musculoskeletal Assessment

• Compartment Syndrome

• Degenerative Disc Disease

• Fractures

• Gout

• Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (OA vs. RA)

• Osteomyelitis

• Osteoporosis

Gastrointestinal:

• Gastrointestinal (GI) System Overview

• Gastrointestinal (GI) System Assessment

• Cholecystitis

• Pancreatitis

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease vs. Ulcerative Colitis)

• Diverticulitis vs. Diverticulosis


• GERD vs. Gastritis vs. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

• Gastrointestinal Bleed (Upper vs. Lower GI Bleed)

• Hepatitis

• Cirrhosis

• Acute Liver Failure

• Bowel Obstruction

Renal/ Urinary:

• Renal System Overview

• Urinary Assessment

• Acute Kidney Injury

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)


• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

• Glomerulonephritis

• Nephrotic Syndrome

• Nephrotic Syndrome

• Nephrotic Syndrome

• Peritoneal Dialysis

Endocrine:

• Endocrine System Overview
• Hormone Functions

• Addison’s Disease vs. Cushing’s Syndrome

• Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes)

• Hypoglycemia vs. Hyperglycemia
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (DKA vs. HHNS)


• Hypoparathyroidism vs. Hyperparathyroidism

• Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism

• Diabetes Insipidus vs. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (DI vs. SIADH)

• Pheochromocytoma

Hematology:

• Hematology Overview

• Types of Anemia

• Sickle Cell Anemia


• Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Hemophilia

• Thrombocytopenia

Immune:

• Immune System Overview

• Cancer Overview

• Types of Cancer

• Cancer Treatments and Complications

• Leukemia

• Lymphoma


• Multiple Myeloma
• Polycythemia

• HIV / AIDS

• Lyme Disease

• Psoriasis vs. Eczema

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Critical Care:

• ACLS vs. BLS Cheat Sheet
• Arterial Lines

• Mechanical Ventilation Basics

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

• Shock Overview

• Types of Shock: Hypovolemic vs. Cardiogenic vs. Obstructive

• Types of Shock: Anaphylactic vs. Septic vs. Neurogenic (Distributive Shock)


• Sepsis

• Burns Overview

• Burn Care Phases and Fluid Resuscitation (Parkland Formula and Rule of 9’s)

• Trauma and Emergency Care

• Disaster Triage

• Drug Overdose and Poisoning

• Organ Donation

Mental Health:

• Mental Health Overview

• Mental State Examination

• Types of Therapy

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Aggression and Abuse

• Anxiety Disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder


• Depressive Disorders

• Eating Disorders

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Personality Disorders

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Schizophrenia

• Somatoform Disorders

• Substance Abuse Disorders

OB/Maternity:

• GTPAL and Maternity Terminology

• Contraception Methods and Infertility

• Signs of Pregnancy and Naegele’s Rule

• Trimesters and Fetal Development

• Pregnancy Physiology

• Rh Incompatibility

• Placenta Previa

• Placental Abruption

• Ectopic Pregnancy

• Molar Pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole)

• Spontaneous Abortion

• Infectious Pregnancy Complications (HIV, STDs, Group B Streptococcus, TORCH Infections)

• Medical Pregnancy Complications (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension, and HELLP Syndrome)


• Medical Pregnancy Complications (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension, and HELLP Syndrome)

• Stages of Labor

• True vs. False Labor

• The Five P’s of Labor

• Fetal Positioning and Station

• Fetal Heart Tones

• Labor Complications (Cord Prolapse, Dystocia, Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid, Premature Rupture of Membranes, and Precipitous Labor)

• Newborn Assessment

• Postpartum Assessment

• Postpartum Hemorrhage

• Newborn Care

Pediatric:

• Pediatric CPR Cheat Sheet

• Pediatric Developmental Milestones (Infant and Toddler through Preschooler)

• Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

• Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

• Pediatric Immunization Schedule

• Pediatric Vital Signs

• Communicable Diseases

• Spina Bifida

• Bronchiolitis

• Croup

• Epiglottitis

• Otitis Media

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Kawasaki Disease


• Reye’s Syndrome

• Scarlet Fever

• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

• Febrile Seizures

• Cerebral Palsy

• Phenylketonuria (PKU)

• Muscular Dystrophy (Becker vs. Duchenne)

• Developmental Hip Dysplasia

• Congenital Heart Defects (Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid Atresia, ASD, VSD, PDA, Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Coarctation of the Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Truncus Arteriosus)

• Cleft Lip and Palate

• Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

• Intussusception

• Hirschsprung Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

Pharmacology:

• Prefixes and Suffixes

• Therapeutic Levels and Antidotes

• Emergency Medications

• Anticonvulsants

• Anticholinergics vs. Cholinergics

• Bronchodilators (Beta-2 Agonists, Anticholinergics, Methylxanthines)

• Respiratory Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Steroids, Leukotriene Modifiers, Mast Cell Stabilizers)

• Secretion and Allergy Management (Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines)

• Cardiac Pharmacology Overview (Adrenergic Receptors and Cardiac Output)

• Adrenergic Blockers (Alpha Blockers and Beta Blockers)

• RAAS Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors and ARBs)

• Cardiotonic Agents (Digoxin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Dopamine)

• Vasodilators (Calcium Channel Blockers, Nitrates, Hydralazine)


• Antihyperlipidemics (Statins, Bile Acid Resins, Fibrates)

• Diuretics (Loop, Thiazide, Potassium-Sparing, Osmotic)

• Anticoagulants (Heparin, Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants)

• Vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin)

• Acid-Suppressing Agents (Antacids, H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Mucosal Protectants such as Sucralfate)

• Antibiotics (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Glycopeptides, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Lincosamides, Sulfonamides, Fluoroquinolones, Antiprotozoals, Nitrofurans)

• Immunosuppressants

• Non-Opioid Analgesics

• Opioid Analgesics

• Mood Stabilizers

• Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, TCAs)

• Anxiolytics (Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Buspirone)

• Antipsychotics (Typical vs. Atypical)

• Types of Insulin

Temlates & planners:

• Concept Map / Disease and Disorder Template

• Pharmacology Notes Template

• Pharmacology Drug Class Grouped Template

• Nursing Care Plan Template

• Nurse Report Sheet / Handoff Template


• NCLEX Study Plan Template

• Monthly Planner

• Weekly Planner

• Daily Planner

• Class Schedule Template

• Grade Trackers