(attempting to) navigate life as a new grad nurse

Woo hoo, just got my NCLEX results and I can proudly say I'm officially an RN, BSN

Chapter 68: Psychiatric Medications

Chapter 67: Crisis Theory and Intervention

(coping, interpersonal violence)

Chapter 66: Addictions

(addiction, coping)

Review of all addictions including eating disorders and substance abuse. 

Chapter 65: Mental Health Problems 

(mood and affect, safety)

Chapter 64: Foundations of Mental Health Nursing 

(caregiving, coping)

Here’s another study guide! Psych nursing definitely wasn’t my favorite class in school but luckily the NCLEX tests on pretty general themes, so i’m feeling good! Hopefully this study guide can help you as well. 

Chapter 17: Theories of Growth and Development 

(development, health promotion)

Study guide focuses on:

Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory

Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory

Lawrence Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory

and of course, Sigmund Freud’s Psychosexual Theory

As always, a mini quiz is provided at the end! 

Chapter 9: Acid-Base Balance

(acid-base balance, oxygenation)

Looking at ABGs and trying to figure out what’s going on with a patient may be confusing, but these notes streamline any acid-base condition. With the Four Step Pyramid you’ll be able to figure out if it’s acidosis or alkalosis and respiratory or metabolic in no time. (: 

Chapter 5: Care of Special Populations 

(care giving, health disparities)