This segment describes predominant symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, and then discusses its epidemiology. Early identification
This program explores causal factors and influences that may play a role in the development of personality disorders. It explains the criteria that set these disorders apart from other psychiatric dia
This segment discusses the three primary phases of care: pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure, and discusses clinical competencies to safely care for patients receiving conscious sedatio
This program describes symptoms and characteristics of autism, screening using the CHAT test, and the importance of early intervention. Strategies for treating and educating young children with the di
This segment explores the Cluster A ? the "odd or eccentric" ? personality disorders. It examines each of these in depth, looking at their development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and treatment. It a
This program examines the various physiologic differences on children that influence how medications are processed and utilized, and how these affect administration. It describes calculations of pedia
This training focuses on the actual administration of oral medications to infants and children. It delineates measures to reduce emotional trauma and increase compliance, It illustrates appropriate eq
This program addresses the various anxiety disorders; including panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and their massive impact on daily life. The role of counseling and the effects of medic
This type of dialysis uses the body's own peritoneal membrane as an osmotic filter as dialysis fluid is infused directly into the abdominal cavity, and after a prescribed dwell time is drained, pullin
This program discusses general principles to reduce emotional and physical pain from injections and to increase patient safety. It focuses on intramuscular injections, regarding needle length, needle
This segment focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with two types of hemorrhagic brain attack ? subarachnoid and intracerebral. The vital role of the nurse in caring for
This program explains the components and processes of Hemodialysis, reviews common and/or serious complications, and discusses nursing responsibilities when caring for patients. Types of access sites
This program briefly reviews the anatomy of the human digestive system. It presents a description of various tubes specific for decompression and nutrition management. Specialized functions of the Lev
This section begins by showing an entire suctioning procedure. It presents the procedure step by step to illustrate the high level of judgment, decision-making, and attention to detail necessary to su
This program describes general nursing measures, such as frequent position changes, to reduce pressure for patients in both bed and wheelchair. It illustrates more advanced techniques, such as "bridgi
This program includes a discussion of both the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and assists healthcare workers in identifying these symptoms. The DSM-IV-TR criteria for the diagnoses of
This training describes the various involuntary movement disorders that can occur with patients who take psychotropic medications. It discusses how these disorders can seriously impact a patient's dai
This training discusses the ways in which children influence one another including modeling and reinforcement. It describes characteristics of popular, ignored, and rejected children. It gives general
This segment gives an overview of the chemical imbalances in the brain believed to be the primary contributing factor to schizophrenia, the specific medications currently used, and the role of ongoing
This training utilizes a clinical pathways approach to care, beginning with preoperative management issues and continuing through discharge. Prosthetic designs and surgical approaches are discussed. P
