This training defines psychological abuse and discusses its effects on children. It discusses characteristics of adults who physically abuse children and illustrates common physical and behavioral sig
This program presents a graphically illustrated overview of the cardiovascular system, examining how cardiac medications affect the system in general. It defines the types of medications used in cardi
This section illustrates electrical properties of the heart including the conductions system and electrophysiology, as well as abnormal conduction problem of reentry. It examines the relationship betw
This training demonstrates sterile wound care to a surgical incision and a surgical drain. It also describes and illustrates the phases of wound healing by primary intention. Wound assessment, pain ma
This program is divided into four segments: Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Pain Control During Labor and Delivery, and Leopold's Maneuvers, offering on in-depth focus on each of these topics. The prog
It describes, using the seven-step method of EKG analysis, common sinus dysrhythmias--sinus arrhythmia, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, and sinus block; common atrial dysrhythmias-- premature at
This program provides a series of teaching scenarios illustrating various errors and their prevention. Each scenario shows a nurse administering medication. The viewer is then asked to identify the er
This program explains percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes. It demonstrates tube placement, presents nursing interventions for administration of a tube feeding and medication by t
This program explains percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes. It demonstrates tube placement, presents nursing interventions for administration of a tube feeding and medication by t
This segment identifies types of nasogastric tubes and their use. It presents principles and procedures for their insertion, maintenance and removal. It also demonstrates the role of the nurse caring
This training presents the role of the nurse caring for the patient with a small-bore nasoenteric feeding tube. It includes patient assessment and calculation of tube feeding strengths. It demonstrate
This program presents the nursing process as a system for planning nursing care. Using a realistic patient care scenario, the five steps of the process are identified and described as a student nurse
This program focuses on community-based seniors who are relatively healthy. It highlights diseases that have an underlying nutritional origin, and the physiologic changes of aging that can negatively
This course focuses on nutritional challenges for elders, particularly those at risk for malnutrition or who are ill. It presents factors that contribute to malnutrition, and discusses assessments inc
This training presents indicators that an older person is at risk for falling. It explores the common causes of falls -- dehydration, medications, urinary problems, impaired visual function, and poor
This segment discusses the growing problem of elder abuse. It describes the various types of abuse and details characteristics of abusers. Barriers to getting help, including social, cultural and medi
This training explores the Cluster B ? the "dramatic, emotional, or erratic" ? personality disorders. It examines each of these in depth, looking at their development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and
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 program discusses the stages and ramifications of grief, mourning and bereavement, and the effects of professional interventions. Aspects of grief and loss include physical and mental deteriorati
This program will help frontline workers and managers recognize their energy levels, as well as acknowledge and deal positively with daily frustrations, co-worker and management conflicts, and time co
This program presents the need for nurses to delegate, and outlines the legal basis for delegation. It describes what may and may not be delegated and proposes benefits for both patients and nurses of
Sinus arrhythmia, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation are discussed in this program using illustration, animation, and scenarios. The pathophysiology and symp
This program dramatizes interactions which define and illustrate techniques for talking with patients: ways of encouraging conversation, helping patients express their thoughts and feelings, and insur
This program explains range of joint motion and key terminology, featuring examples of joints, and illustrations of joint movements, implementation guidelines, and range of motion exercises.
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 defines play and discusses some of its functions including gross and fine motor development, cognitive development, creativity, socialization, self-awareness, and therapeutic value. It de
Calculations and Unit Analysis builds upon the information and techniques presented in the first two programs and adds the important concept of unit analysis. Frequently performed nursing calculations
This program describes the anatomy and physiology of thrombocytes and their importance in blood coagulation. Normal and abnormal platelet values are examined in conjunction with relevant nursing care.
This program provides an exciting description of the muscular system by comparing and contrasting skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. It also discusses the anatomy and physiology associated with mus
This program provides an exciting description of the muscular system by comparing and contrasting skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. It also discusses the anatomy and physiology associated with mus
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
IVs are utilized in all care settings including home care. This program discusses and describes the various types of IV access and their uses, including advantages, disadvantages, and safety precautio
This program describes the formation and function of the erythrocytes, as well as relevant laboratory values including the RBC count, and hemoglobin/hematocrit levels. Different types of anemia and po
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 program begins with a discussion of the incidence and prevalence of asthma and moves on to describe the triggers and pathophysiology associated with it. The classifications of asthma are defined.
This program begins with a discussion of the incidence and prevalence of asthma and moves on to describe the triggers and pathophysiology associated with it. The classifications of asthma are defined.
As people age, the number of health problems and medications tend to increase. This program discusses the physiologic changes brought on by aging, and how these affect the administration of oral and p
As people age, the number of health problems and medications tend to increase. This program discusses the physiologic changes brought on by aging, and how these affect the administration of oral and p
