Nursing School Success Bundle

Includes:

➡️FUNDAMENTALS:

-Medical Terms & Abbreviations + Suffixes/ Prefixes + Banned Abbreviations

-Healthcare Delivery System

-Nursing Ethics & Law

-The Nursing Process (ADPIE)

-Infection Prevention (HAI's, Types of Immunity, Chain of Infection & Stages of Infection)

-Infection Control (Types of Precautions, Donning & Doffing, 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene & Medical vs. Surgical Asepsis)

-Safety (Patient Safety, Restraints, Fire Safety, 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, Phosphate)

-Dosage Calculation (Rules & Formulas)

-Blood Transfusions

-Medication Administration

-IV Line Management (Peripheral Lines & Central Lines)

-IV Therapy Basics (ICF vs. ECF, Diffusion vs. Osmosis, Colloids vs. Crystalloids)

-IV Fluid Therapy (Hypertonic, Isotonic, Hypotonic)

-IV Therapy Complications

-Pressure Injuries

-Skin Overview (Functions, Types of Lesions, Edema, Skin color & tugor)

-Ambulation Devices (Scale Interpretation, Crutches, Walker, Cane)

-Patient Positioning & Anatomical Planes

-Urinary Elimination (Incontinence, Types of Catheters & Catheter Care)

-Bowel Elimination (Diagnostics, Constipation, Education)

-Nutrition Basics (Macro vs. Micronutrients)

-Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients (Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Cholesterol)

-Nutrition Basics: Micronutrients (Vitamins & Minerals)

-Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition

-Ostomies (Stool & Urine Diversions + Pouch & Stoma Care)

-Oxygenation (Breathing Patterns, Lung Sounds, Hypoxia, Oxygen Delivery Devices)

-Pain Management (Types of Pain, Pain Management Methods)

-Therapeutic Communication

-Thermoregulation (Hyperthermia vs. Hypothermia + Malignant Hyperthermia)

-Perioperative care (Phases, Nurse Responsibilities, Types of Surgery)

➡️ NEURO:

-Nervous System Overview

-Neuro Assessment

-Cranial Nerves

-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

-Alzheimer's Disease

-Delirium

-Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

-Guillain-Barre Syndrome

-Encephalopathy

-Fibromyalgia

-Hydrocephalus

-Increased ICP

-Meningitis

-Multiple Sclerosis

-Myasthenia Gravis

-Parkinson's Disease

-Seizures

-Spinal Cord Injury

-Traumatic Brain Injury

-Ventricular Drains (EVD vs. VP Shunt)

➡️ RESPIRATORY:

-Respiratory Overview

-Respiratory Assessment

-Arterial Blood Gas Basics (Memory trick + Interpreting ABG's)

-ABG's: Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis

-ABG's: 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 (Chambers of the Heart, Layers of the Heart, Cardiac Output & Terms)

-Cardiac Functioning (Blood Flow through the Heart, Conduction System)

-Cardiac Assessment

-EKG Basics & Interpretation

-Cardiac Rhythms (Sinus Arrhythmias, SVT, Afib/ aflutter, Junctional Rhythms, PVC's vs PAC's, Vfib, Vtach, Asystole, Defibrillation vs Cardioversion, 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 (GI):

-GI System Overview

-GI System Assessment

-Cholecystitis

-Pancreatitis

-Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's 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

-Renal Calculi

-Hemodialysis

-Peritoneal Dialysis

➡️ ENDOCRINE:

-Endocrine System Overview

-Hormone Functions

-Addison’s vs. Cushing’s

-Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 vs. Types 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 & Complications

-Leukemia

-Lymphoma

-Multiple Myeloma

-Polycythemia

-HIV/ AIDS

-Lyme’s 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 Shocks)

-Sepsis

-Burns Overview

-Burn Care Phases & Fluid Resuscitation (Parkland Formula & Rule of 9’s)

-Trauma & Emergency Care

-Disaster Triage

-Drug Overdose & Poisoning

-Organ Donation

➡️ MENTAL HEALTH:

-Mental Health Overview

-Mental State Examination

-Types of Therapy

-Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

-Aggression & Abuse

-Anxiety

-Autism Spectrum Disorder

-Bipolar Disorder

-Depression

-Eating Disorders

-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

-Personality Disorders

-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

-Schizophrenia

-Somatoform Disorders

-Substance Abuse Disorders

➡️ OB/MATERNITY:

-GTPAL & Maternity Terms

-Contraception Methods & Infertility

-Signs of Pregnancy & Naegele’s Rule

-Trimesters & Fetal Development

-Pregnancy Physiology

-Rh Incompatibility

-Placenta Previa

-Placental Abruption

-Ectopic Pregnancy

-Molar Pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole)

-Spontaneous Abortion

-Infection Pregnancy Complications (HIV, STD’s, Group B Strep, TORCH Infections)

-Medical Pregnancy Complications (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension & HELLP Syndrome)

-Stages of Labor

-True vs. False Labor

-5 P’s of Labor

-Fetal Positioning & Station

-Fetal Heart Tones

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

-Newborn Assessment

-Postpartuum Assessment

-Postpartum Hemorrhage

-Newborn Care

➡️ PEDIATRICS:

-Pediatric CPR Cheat Sheet

-Pediatric Milestone (Infant & Toddler to Preschooler)

-Erikson’s Theory

-Piaget’s Stages of Development

-Pediatric Vaccine 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 (Tetrology of Fallot, Tricupid Atresia, ASD, VSD, PDA, Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Coarction of Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosis)

-Cleft Lip & Palate

-Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

-Intussusception

-Hirschsprung Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

➡️ PHARMACOLOGY:

-Prefixes & Suffixes

-Therapeutic Levels & Antidotes

-Emergency Meds

-Anticonvulsants

-Anticholinergic vs. Cholinergics

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

-Respiratory Anti-inflammatory Agents (Steroids, Leukotriene Modifers, Mast Cell Stabilizers)

-Secretion & Allergy Management (Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines)

-Cardiac Pharm Overview (Adrenergic Receptors & Cardiac Output)

-Adrenergic Blockers (Alpha Blockers & Beta Blockers)

-RAAS Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors & 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 (Heprain, Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants)

-Vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin)

-Acid Suppressing Agents (Antacids, H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Mucosal Protectant aka Sucralfate)

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

-Immunosuppressants

-Non-opioid Analgesics

-Opioid Analgesics

-Mood Stabilizers

-Antidepressants (SSRI’s, SNRI’s, MAOI’s, TCA’s)

-Anxiolytics ( Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Buspirone)

-Antipsychotics (Typicals vs Atypicals)

-Types of Insulin

➡️ TEMPLATES & PLANNERS:

-Concept Map/ Disease & Disorder Template

-Pharm Note Template

-Pharm Drug Class Grouped Template

-Nursing Care Plan Template

-Nurse Report Sheet/ Handoff Template

-NCLEX Study Plan Template (4, 5, & 6 Week Options)

-Monthly Planner

-Weekly Planner

-Daily Planner

-Class Schedule

-Grade Trackers

I made these notes to help you become the amazing future nurse you are meant to be! These notes are perfect to use during nursing school or to study for you NCLEX. If you have any questions please feel free to message me :)