This program focuses on the integration of relaxation and guided imagery into clinical practice, and provides clinical vignettes of these complementary approaches.
This segment describes predominant symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, and then discusses its epidemiology. Early identification
This 10-part series describes the circulatory, digestive, nervous, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, reproductive, urinary, integumentary, and endocrine systems. Using didactics, art, graphics and anim
This program discusses various aspects of the endocrine system including hormones, the pituitary gland, and hypothalamus. The information is presented beautifully through art and animation.
The program on Defibrillation and Ablation discusses three more types of electrical therapy - defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and radiofrequency cardiac ablation therapy. It focuses on aut
This segment describes the three acute, metabolic complications of diabetes: hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. It illustrates the causes and symptoms of these
This program describes the removal of necrotic or foreign material from a wound using surgical, sharp, mechanical, autolytic, and enzymatic interventions. Definitions, illustrations, and video demonst
This program provides an overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, including demographics, symptoms, and affects on daily life. Testing, evaluation, and challenges in making the diagnosis
This program provides an overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, including demographics, symptoms, and affects on daily life. Testing, evaluation, and challenges in making the diagnosis
This program describes the two most common manifestations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / COPD: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnostic tests of each
This training includes topics on pain management, addiction fallacies, common symptoms and treatment side effects, ramifications of disease progression, home healthcare, family support and the common
This training includes topics on pain management, addiction fallacies, common symptoms and treatment side effects, ramifications of disease progression, home healthcare, family support and the common
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 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 program will describe peripheral arterial lines, including rationale for their use, equipment needed for their cannulation, and pre- and post-placement assessments. In addition, setting a hemodyn
Pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax can be life-threatening events. This program discusses the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, and symptoms associated with each of them. In addition, the film
This segment discusses physical and cognitive-behavioral modalities, with a review of complementary treatment regimens. Emphasis is placed on how these approaches are used for particular inpatient and
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 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
Conversions begins with converting within the decimal system, multiplying and dividing by powers of ten. It examines conversions between SI prefixes and concludes with the multi-step conversions from
Conversions begins with converting within the decimal system, multiplying and dividing by powers of ten. It examines conversions between SI prefixes and concludes with the multi-step conversions from
This program begins by showing the rapidly-changing cultural environment in the modern world. The many and varied aspects of culture and socioeconomic factors are delineated. Scenarios illustrate how
This program begins by showing the rapidly-changing cultural environment in the modern world. The many and varied aspects of culture and socioeconomic factors are delineated. Scenarios illustrate how
This course discusses indications for and risks of a Foley catheter and illustrates catheterization of a male. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining strict sterile technique. It discusses causes
This segment briefly discusses Piaget's life and the major assumptions of his theories. It describes the four stages of cognitive development, and illustrates the major achievements of the concrete op
This program contains a description of the risk factors associated with the development of pleural effusion and hemothorax, as well as, the pathophysiology and symptoms for each disorder. In addition,
This program focuses on the team approach for caring for dying patients, patient and family reactions to a terminal condition, and communication techniques. It also addresses assessment of the patient
This program provides a colorful description of both the male and female reproductive systems. It describes the anatomy and physiology of each, as well as, information on fertilization, pregnancy, lab
This program provides a colorful description of both the male and female reproductive systems. It describes the anatomy and physiology of each, as well as, information on fertilization, pregnancy, lab
This section addresses the need for solid problem solving strategies and conflict resolution skills in the workplace. It identifies the structural factors that can cause conflict and looks at practica
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 course explores the Cluster C -the "anxious or fearful" - personality disorders. It examines each of these in depth, looking at their development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and treatment and u
This program discusses the tasks which are crucial to a preschooler's emotional and social development. It describes Erikson's stages pertaining to preschool children, and Rene Spitz's stages of how c
Symptom Management for the Patient with Lung Cancer will assist the nurse and other members of the cancer care team in providing meaningful guidance and care for patients with lung cancer.
This program features six interactions, which as a group dramatize the therapeutic communication techniques and communication blocks from Programs 606.1 and 606.2. They may be used in a variety of way
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
Continuing with a question and answer format, this program discusses reasons for poor appetite including over-consumption of milk and juice. Self-regulation of appetite is illustrated, as is the impor
