6 episodes
Nursing Notes Nerdy Nurse
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I learn better by hearing information rather than reading it. Thus, I am creating this pod cast as a way to study for the Medical Surgical nursing certification exam. These verbal notes can also be used to just learn more about medicine or to study for a medical surgical class. I hope that you find them helpful.
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Acid Base Balance
An overview of acid base balance principles. Review of ABG interpretation. Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis as well as metabolic acidosis and alkalosis reviewed.
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Electrolyte Review
Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hyperphosphatemia and Hypophosphatemia.
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Fluid Balance
Introductory concepts to fluid and electrolyte balance. Hypovolemia. Hypovolemia vs dehydration. Hypervolemia.
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Communication
Therapeutic and Interviewing skills. Therapeutic communication techniques. Nontherapeutic communication techniques. Interviewing Skills. Professional communication. Barriers to communication. Resolving encounters with difficult people or situations. Transfer of care.
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