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105 PDFs
Anatomy & Physiology
12 PDFsCardiovascular System A&P
Heart anatomy, conduction, cardiac cycle, BP, coronary circulation
Respiratory System A&P
Airways, alveoli, surfactant, gas exchange, V/Q, ABGs, oxygen delivery
Renal & Urinary System A&P
Nephron, urine formation, RAAS, ADH, BUN/creatinine, fluid balance
Nervous System A&P
CNS/PNS, brain lobes, cranial nerves, ANS, neurotransmitters, GCS, ICP
Endocrine System A&P
Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, hormones, feedback, glucose
Digestive System A&P
GI tract, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, digestion
Musculoskeletal System A&P
Bones, joints, muscle, remodeling, fracture healing, calcium labs
Integumentary System A&P
Skin layers, thermoregulation, wound healing, pressure injuries, burns
Hematologic & Immune System A&P
Blood cells, clotting, lymphatic system, immunity, CBC labs
Reproductive System A&P
Male & female anatomy, spermatogenesis, oogenesis, menstrual cycle, HPG axis, hormones
Special Senses A&P
Eye & vision, ear & hearing, balance, smell & taste, Weber & Rinne tests
Cranial Nerves
All 12 CNs with mnemonics, assessment by nerve, Bell's palsy vs stroke, key reflexes
Fundamentals
30 PDFsAcid-Base Balance
ABG values, 4 disorders, ROME mnemonic, compensation
Assessment & Core Skills
Vital signs, pain, neuro, respiratory, cardiovascular assessment
Blood Transfusion
ABO/Rh compatibility, two-nurse check, reactions, nursing steps
Death, Dying & EOL
Kubler-Ross stages, advance directives, hospice, grief
Discharge Planning & Continuity of Care
METHOD teaching, teach-back, SBAR handoff, med reconciliation, referrals
Dosage Calculation
Core formula, IV drip rates, weight-based dosing, unit conversions, rounding
Unit Conversions Practice Worksheet
10 exam-style dosage calculation questions on unit conversions, with space to work and an answer key
Tablets & Capsules Practice Worksheet
10 exam-style dosage calculation questions for tablets and capsules, with space to work and an answer key
Oral & Injectable Liquids Practice Worksheet
10 exam-style dosage calculation questions for oral and injectable liquids, with space to work and an answer key
IV Flow Rates Practice Worksheet
10 exam-style dosage calculation questions for pump and drip rates, with space to work and an answer key
Dosage by Weight Practice Worksheet
10 exam-style mg/kg and units/kg questions with space to work and an answer key
Elimination (Bowel & Bladder)
Urine output, incontinence, catheters, CAUTI, impaction, ostomy
Fluid & Electrolytes
IV fluids, Na/K/Ca/Mg/Phos, dehydration vs overload
Head-to-Toe Assessment
Complete assessment flow, heart/lung sounds, abdomen (I-A-P-P), vital sign norms by age, red flags
Immunization Schedule
Vaccines by age, live-vaccine rules, routes, contraindications
Infection Control & Safety
Precautions, PPE, hand hygiene, fire safety, falls
IV Fluids
Isotonic / hypotonic / hypertonic, when to use which, fluid overload & safety rules
Lab Values
CBC, electrolytes, renal/liver, coags, ABG, drug levels, critical values
Legal & Ethical Nursing
Patient rights, HIPAA, scope of practice, consent, restraints
Medication Administration
10 rights, high alert meds, insulin safety, drug calcs
Mobility, Immobility & Body Mechanics
Body mechanics, immobility hazards, pressure injuries, DVT, devices
Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Therapeutic diets, vitamins, food-drug interactions, dysphagia, tube feeding, TPN
Oxygenation & Airway Basics
O2 devices, suctioning, pulse oximetry, ABGs, breath sounds
Pain Management
Pain scales, opioids, naloxone, PCA, non-drug methods
Patient Positioning
Fowler's, Sims', Trendelenburg, post-op & condition-specific
Perioperative & Wound Care
Pre/intra/post-op, wound healing, pressure injuries
Professional Practice & Advocacy
Advocacy, chain of command, incident reports, QI, verifying orders, EHR safety
Prioritization & Delegation
ABCs, Maslow, 5 rights of delegation, RN/LPN/UAP scope, test-taking strategies
Triage & Disaster Response
START/JumpSTART, tag colors, mass casualty, disaster phases, decontamination
Vital Signs & Normal Ranges
Normal ranges by age, pain scales, technique, when to report
Med-Surg
13 PDFsBurns & Shock
Burn depth, Rule of Nines, Parkland formula, 4 types of shock, stages, treatment
Cardiac System
Heart failure, MI, angina, dysrhythmias, hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
T1 vs T2, diagnostic criteria, insulin types, DKA, HHS, hypoglycemia, lab targets
Endocrine System
DM types, DKA vs HHS, thyroid, Cushing vs Addison, SIADH vs DI
Gastrointestinal Disorders
PUD, GERD, IBD, liver, pancreatitis, appendicitis, GI bleed
Hematology Disorders
Anemia, sickle cell, leukemia, clotting, transfusions
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Fractures, compartment syndrome, hip replacement, RA vs OA
Neurological Disorders
Stroke, ICP, seizures, meningitis, spinal cord injury, Parkinson
Renal System
AKI, CKD, dialysis, kidney stones, UTI, electrolytes
Respiratory Disorders
Asthma vs COPD, pneumonia, TB, PE, oxygen delivery
Oncology & Cancer Care
Chemo, radiation, neutropenic precautions, oncologic emergencies
Sensory Disorders
Cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, hearing loss, Ménière's
Immune & Infectious Disease
HIV/AIDS, autoimmune, anaphylaxis, sepsis, isolation precautions
Pharmacology
15 PDFsPharmacology High-Yield
Suffixes, therapeutic ranges, antidotes, hold parameters, insulin timing & pearls — all on one page
Cardiovascular Medications
ACE, beta-blockers, CCBs, nitrates, diuretics, digoxin
Antidotes & Reversal Agents
Naloxone, flumazenil, protamine, Digibind, toxicology antidotes, therapeutic levels
Drug Classifications
Extended drug class reference with nursing implications
Drug Suffixes
Decode any drug name — -olol, -pril, -statin, -cillin, -prazole + antidote quick chart
Insulin Types
Rapid / short / intermediate / long-acting — onset, peak, duration, mixing rules, hypoglycemia
OB/Maternity Medications
Oxytocin, mag sulfate, tocolytics, RhoGAM, newborn meds
Pain & Anesthesia Medications
WHO ladder, opioids, NSAIDs, epidural, PCA
Pediatric Medication Safety
Weight-based dosing, peds antibiotics, vaccines, lead
Psychiatric Medications
SSRIs, MAOIs, antipsychotics, NMS, tardive dyskinesia, lithium toxicity, benzodiazepines
Respiratory Medications
Bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, leukotriene modifiers, theophylline, inhaler technique
Gastrointestinal Medications
Antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs, antiemetics, antidiarrheals, laxatives, H. pylori therapy
Anti-Infective Medications
Penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, antivirals, antifungals
Diuretic & Renal Medications
Loop, thiazide & K-sparing diuretics, electrolyte effects, potassium replacement, urinary meds
Endocrine & Diabetic Medications
Insulin types & peaks, mixing, metformin, sulfonylureas, GLP-1s, hypoglycemia, levothyroxine, corticosteroids
OB / Maternity
8 PDFsAntepartum Care
Signs of pregnancy, GTPAL, Nagele, prenatal labs, danger signs
Fetal Heart Rate Patterns
Normal FHR, variability, VEAL CHOP mnemonic, early/late/variable decels, nursing interventions
High-Risk Pregnancy
GDM, preeclampsia, previa vs abruption, HELLP, Rh
Intrapartum Care
Stages of labor, decelerations, ROM, cord prolapse, FHR
Newborn Care
APGAR, vital signs, heat loss, jaundice, reflexes, safe sleep
Postpartum Care
BUBBLE-HE, lochia, involution, breastfeeding, PPH, mood
Contraception & Family Planning
Hormonal methods, IUDs, barrier & natural methods, emergency contraception, ACHES/PAINS
Reproductive Health & Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual cycle, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, PMS/PMDD, endometriosis, PCOS, menopause
Pediatrics
12 PDFsCommon Childhood Illnesses
Respiratory, GI, infectious diseases, and nursing care
Congenital Heart Defects
Acyanotic vs cyanotic defects, surgical interventions
Growth & Development
Milestones, Erikson stages, play types, safety by age
Nutrition & Fluid Management
Feeding guidelines, dehydration, caloric needs by age
Pediatric Emergencies
Choking, seizures, poisoning, respiratory distress, burns
Pediatric GI Disorders
Cleft lip/palate, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, Hirschsprung
Pediatric GU & Renal
UTIs, reflux, nephrotic vs glomerulonephritis, enuresis
Pediatric Oncology
Leukemia (ALL), brain tumors, Wilms tumor, neutropenia
Pediatric Musculoskeletal
DDH, clubfoot, scoliosis, fractures, muscular dystrophy
Pediatric Hematologic Disorders
Sickle cell, hemophilia, iron-deficiency anemia, thalassemia, ITP
Pediatric Neurological Disorders
Increased ICP, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, seizures, Reye's
Pediatric Endocrine Disorders
Type 1 diabetes, DKA, hypoglycemia, congenital hypothyroidism
Psychiatric & Mental Health
8 PDFsAnxiety & Trauma Disorders
Levels of anxiety, GAD, panic, phobias, OCD, PTSD, de-escalation
Mood Disorders
Depression, bipolar I & II, mania, suicide assessment, postpartum
Personality Disorders
Cluster A/B/C, borderline, antisocial, splitting, limit setting
Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
Positive/negative sx, hallucinations, delusions, milieu therapy
Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol withdrawal, CIWA, opioid withdrawal, CAGE, antidotes
Therapeutic Communication
DO say / DON'T say, blocks to communication, de-escalation, empathy vs sympathy, cultural sensitivity
Cognitive Disorders
Delirium vs dementia, Alzheimer's, sundowning, communication, medications
Eating Disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, refeeding syndrome, mealtime care
Gerontology
7 PDFsNormal Age-Related Changes
Normal vs. red-flag aging by body system, orthostatic, sensory, atypical presentation
Polypharmacy & Medication Safety
Beers Criteria, anticholinergic burden, high-alert drugs, start low go slow
Falls: Risk & Prevention
Risk factors, fall-risk meds, Morse scale, orthostatic vitals, post-fall response
Delirium, Dementia & Depression
The 3 D's compared, the CAM, sundowning, pseudodementia, nursing care
Restraints & Safety
What counts as a restraint, alternatives, order rules, safe application, side rails
Elder Abuse & Neglect
Types, warning signs, risk factors, self-neglect, mandatory reporting to APS
Geriatric Assessment
Function-first, atypical presentation, ADLs vs IADLs, screening tools, communication
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