NURSING (Senior)
Lesson 1: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Overview: Focus on managing complex and critical conditions in patients across all age
groups.
• Key Terminologies:
o Acute Care: Short-term, intensive care aimed at resolving life-threatening
conditions.
o Chronic Care: Long-term care for ongoing health issues, such as hypertension,
diabetes, or COPD.
o Multidisciplinary Team: A group of healthcare professionals with different
specialties collaborating to provide patient care.
o Palliative Care: Holistic care that focuses on pain management and symptom
relief in serious illnesses, aiming to improve quality of life rather than cure the
disease.
o Sepsis: Life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to infection,
leading to organ dysfunction.
o Multi-organ Failure: A medical condition where multiple organ systems cease to
function effectively, often due to infection or trauma.
• Examples/Best Practices:
o Post-operative care: Monitor for complications such as DVT (Deep Vein
Thrombosis) and wound infection.
o Administer anticoagulants for stroke patients to prevent further clot formation.
o Patient education about lifestyle modifications for chronic conditions like
diabetes and hypertension.
• Important Notes:
o Assess vital signs frequently to detect complications.
o Monitor lab results such as CBC (Complete Blood Count), BUN (Blood Urea
Nitrogen), and electrolyte levels.
o Watch for signs of complications such as sepsis, DIC (Disseminated
Intravascular Coagulation), and renal failure.
Lesson 2: Critical Care Nursing
• Overview: Focus on providing nursing care for patients who are critically ill or in a life-
threatening condition.
• Key Terminologies:
o Intubation: Insertion of a tube into the airway to assist with breathing.
o Mechanical Ventilation: Use of a ventilator to support or control the patient's
breathing.
o Sepsis: A systemic inflammatory response due to infection that can lead to
organ dysfunction.
o Shock: A state in which the circulatory system fails to provide adequate oxygen
to tissues, leading to potential organ failure.
o ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome): A severe form of respiratory
failure where fluid accumulates in the lungs, impairing gas exchange.
, o Vasopressors: Medications used to constrict blood vessels and raise blood
pressure, commonly used in cases of shock.
• Examples/Best Practices:
o Ventilator settings for ARDS, managing the PEEP (Positive End Expiratory
Pressure) and tidal volume.
o Administer vasopressors such as norepinephrine in patients with shock.
o Use sepsis bundles for timely recognition and treatment of sepsis.
• Important Notes:
o Continuous monitoring of arterial blood gases (ABG) is crucial to assess
respiratory status.
o Early recognition and rapid response are critical in preventing complications
such as organ failure or cardiac arrest.
o ABCDE Approach: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure for
comprehensive assessment.
Lesson 3: Pediatric Nursing
• Overview: Focus on the care of infants, children, and adolescents, including their unique
physiological and psychological needs.
• Key Terminologies:
o Growth and Development: The physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that
occur throughout childhood and adolescence.
o Immunization: The process of administering vaccines to provide immunity
against diseases.
o Pediatric Dosage: Medication dosages that are adjusted based on the child’s
age, weight, and condition.
o Croup: A viral infection of the upper airway in children that causes a distinctive
barking cough.
o Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PRDS): A condition in neonates,
often preterm, where the lungs are underdeveloped, leading to difficulty
breathing.
• Examples/Best Practices:
o Administer vaccinations following the immunization schedule (e.g., MMR,
DTaP).
o Fluid resuscitation for pediatric patients with dehydration or shock.
o Use weight-based calculations for pediatric medication dosages.
o Monitor respiratory status in neonates, especially in preterm infants.
• Important Notes:
o Pediatric patients require different dosing for medications than adults.
o Ensure parental involvement in care and educate parents on home care.
o Use child-friendly communication techniques to build trust.
Lesson 1: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Overview: Focus on managing complex and critical conditions in patients across all age
groups.
• Key Terminologies:
o Acute Care: Short-term, intensive care aimed at resolving life-threatening
conditions.
o Chronic Care: Long-term care for ongoing health issues, such as hypertension,
diabetes, or COPD.
o Multidisciplinary Team: A group of healthcare professionals with different
specialties collaborating to provide patient care.
o Palliative Care: Holistic care that focuses on pain management and symptom
relief in serious illnesses, aiming to improve quality of life rather than cure the
disease.
o Sepsis: Life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to infection,
leading to organ dysfunction.
o Multi-organ Failure: A medical condition where multiple organ systems cease to
function effectively, often due to infection or trauma.
• Examples/Best Practices:
o Post-operative care: Monitor for complications such as DVT (Deep Vein
Thrombosis) and wound infection.
o Administer anticoagulants for stroke patients to prevent further clot formation.
o Patient education about lifestyle modifications for chronic conditions like
diabetes and hypertension.
• Important Notes:
o Assess vital signs frequently to detect complications.
o Monitor lab results such as CBC (Complete Blood Count), BUN (Blood Urea
Nitrogen), and electrolyte levels.
o Watch for signs of complications such as sepsis, DIC (Disseminated
Intravascular Coagulation), and renal failure.
Lesson 2: Critical Care Nursing
• Overview: Focus on providing nursing care for patients who are critically ill or in a life-
threatening condition.
• Key Terminologies:
o Intubation: Insertion of a tube into the airway to assist with breathing.
o Mechanical Ventilation: Use of a ventilator to support or control the patient's
breathing.
o Sepsis: A systemic inflammatory response due to infection that can lead to
organ dysfunction.
o Shock: A state in which the circulatory system fails to provide adequate oxygen
to tissues, leading to potential organ failure.
o ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome): A severe form of respiratory
failure where fluid accumulates in the lungs, impairing gas exchange.
, o Vasopressors: Medications used to constrict blood vessels and raise blood
pressure, commonly used in cases of shock.
• Examples/Best Practices:
o Ventilator settings for ARDS, managing the PEEP (Positive End Expiratory
Pressure) and tidal volume.
o Administer vasopressors such as norepinephrine in patients with shock.
o Use sepsis bundles for timely recognition and treatment of sepsis.
• Important Notes:
o Continuous monitoring of arterial blood gases (ABG) is crucial to assess
respiratory status.
o Early recognition and rapid response are critical in preventing complications
such as organ failure or cardiac arrest.
o ABCDE Approach: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure for
comprehensive assessment.
Lesson 3: Pediatric Nursing
• Overview: Focus on the care of infants, children, and adolescents, including their unique
physiological and psychological needs.
• Key Terminologies:
o Growth and Development: The physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that
occur throughout childhood and adolescence.
o Immunization: The process of administering vaccines to provide immunity
against diseases.
o Pediatric Dosage: Medication dosages that are adjusted based on the child’s
age, weight, and condition.
o Croup: A viral infection of the upper airway in children that causes a distinctive
barking cough.
o Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PRDS): A condition in neonates,
often preterm, where the lungs are underdeveloped, leading to difficulty
breathing.
• Examples/Best Practices:
o Administer vaccinations following the immunization schedule (e.g., MMR,
DTaP).
o Fluid resuscitation for pediatric patients with dehydration or shock.
o Use weight-based calculations for pediatric medication dosages.
o Monitor respiratory status in neonates, especially in preterm infants.
• Important Notes:
o Pediatric patients require different dosing for medications than adults.
o Ensure parental involvement in care and educate parents on home care.
o Use child-friendly communication techniques to build trust.
