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Some basic aspects of hypertension; including risk factors for patients to watch out for.

The full fundamentals of nursing topic study guides are broken down the same way I broke down my Anatomy & Physiology study guides. I handwrite my notes, type up my notes using the course objectives, and then organize them into a PDF. There's diagrams & images, definitions, terms, charts, reference tables, and examples.

Nursing Process

Therapeutic Communication

Pharmacology

Medication Calculation and Non Parenteral Medications

Asepsis

Infection & Inflammation

Skin Integrity, Wounds, & Healing

To make the full study guides, I used my lecture and conference distance learning videos, Elsevier Evolve Essentials videos, and assigned textbooks.

Textbooks Used:

Ackley, B. J., Ladwig, G. B., Flynn, M. M., Martinez-Kratz, M. R., & Zanotti, M. (2020). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Harding, M., Kwong, J., Roberts, D., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C. (2020). Lewis's Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Jarvis, C., Watt, E., & Forbes, H. (2016). Jarvis's physical examination & health assessment pocket companion. Chatswood, N.S.W: Elsevier Australia.

Skidmore-Roth, L. (2020). Mosby's drug guide for nursing students. St. Louis: Mosby

I regularly back up my notes for all my classes (including prior classes) to a Google Docs folder I made shareable: Study Guides & Resources.

Note: this is a full folder with sub-folders for different classes; topics; types of notes such as templates; reference tables & charts; full study guides; printable index cards, references, & charts; and good resources I've found. Over 99% of my notes are in PDF so I am able to access them on my phone, desktop, tablet, laptop, etc.

First post! A quick overview of the different kinds of systolic and diastolic heart murmurs.

the nursing students

wanting to use your expertise to make the world a better place

tired faces, kind eyes

a sense of values, maintained despite stress and hardship

working a night shift under the omnipresent glow of the fluorescent hospital lights

studying diagrams until every nuance is ingrained in your mind

a good memory and an eye for detail 

an in-depth knowledge of medicine, epidemiology, psychology, and more

valuing both intelligence and compassion

being deeply dedicated to your work

becoming comfortable around medical equipment; doing your best to make your patients feel comfortable too

respect for the often-untold history of your profession

steady hands, precise movements

paying close attention to a patient’s individual needs

advocating for advances in public health

knowing the importance of showing people that their concerns are heard and understood

the smell of antiseptic, never quite gone

an appreciation for cleanliness 

the human connection that reminds you why you started this career in the first place

drinking coffee during a much needed break