From types of disorders and conditions to diagnostic and treatment procedures, this study guide reviews various topics relevant to critical care nursing. This course covers all of the topics found on the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) CCRN (Adult) certification exam.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Patient Assessment & Diagnostics
- Ch 2. Medication Management for Nursing
- Ch 3. Nursing Procedures & Emergency Response
- Ch 4. Acute Coronary Syndromes & Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Ch 5. Aneurysms & Cardiovascular Diseases
- Ch 6. Understanding Heart Disease & Failure
- Ch 7. Understanding Defects & Disorders of the Heart
- Ch 8. Cardiovascular Nursing Actions
- Ch 9. Acute Respiratory Conditions
- Ch 10. Chronic Respiratory Conditions
- Ch 11. Thoracic Injury & Trauma
- Ch 12. Overview of Pulmonary Nursing Actions
- Ch 13. Pulmonary Nursing Actions & Tools for Pulmonary Procedures
- Ch 14. Understanding Endocrine Disorders
- Ch 15. Hematology & Immunology Disorders
- Ch 16. Hematology & Immunology Nursing Actions
- Ch 17. Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Ch 18. Gastrointestinal Nursing Actions
- Ch 19. Understanding Renal Disorders
- Ch 20. Nursing Actions for Renal Problems
- Ch 21. Understanding Integumentary Disorders
- Ch 22. Integumentary Nursing Actions
- Ch 23. Musculoskeletal Disorders & Nursing Actions
- Ch 24. Understanding Neurological Disorders
- Ch 25. Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Ch 26. Neurological Nursing Actions
- Ch 27. Understanding Behavioral & Psychosocial Disorders for Nurses
- Ch 28. Behavioral & Psychological Nursing Actions
- Ch 29. Multisystem Clinical Judgments in Nursing
- Ch 30. Understanding Sepsis & Shock
- Ch 31. Healthcare-Associated Infections
- Ch 32. Sedation Nursing Actions
- Ch 33. Professional Care & Ethical Practices in Nursing