Nursing Notes: Recent Episodes
Nerdy Nurse
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.
An overview of acid base balance principles. Review of ABG interpretation. Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis as well as metabolic acidosis and alkalosis reviewed.
Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hyperphosphatemia and Hypophosphatemia.
Overview of symptoms, causes, treatments and possible outcomes.
Introductory concepts to fluid and electrolyte balance. Hypovolemia. Hypovolemia vs dehydration. Hypervolemia.
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.