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Introduction
Preface
Standards and Conceptual Approach
1.1 Leadership Introduction
1.2 Leadership Skills
1.3 Leadership Styles
1.4 Characteristics of Effective Leadership
1.5 Conflict Resolution
1.6 Constructive Feedback
1.7 Managing the Nursing Team
1.8 Delegation and Supervision
1.9 Prioritization Strategies
1.10 Time Management
1.11 Learning Activities
I Glossary
2.1 Perioperative Introduction
2.2 Basic Concepts Related to Surgery
2.3 Preoperative Nursing Care
2.4 Intraoperative Nursing Care
2.5 Postoperative Nursing Care
2.6 Learning Activities
II Glossary
3.1 Hematology Introduction
3.2 Review of Hematology Anatomy & Physiology
3.3 General Hematological System Assessment
3.4 Common Hematological Disorders
3.5 Anemia
3.6 Iron-Deficiency Anemia
3.7 Vitamin B12 Deficiency
3.8 Sickle Cell Disease
3.9 Polycythemia
3.10 Thrombocytopenia
3.11 Leukopenia
3.12 Aplastic Anemia
3.13 Learning Activities
Glossary
4.1 Autoimmune and Malignancy Introduction
4.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System
4.3 Cancer
4.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Cancer Treatment
4.5 Autoimmune and Hypersensitivity Reactions
4.6 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
4.7 Learning Activities
IV Glossary
5.1 Cardiovascular Introduction
5.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
5.3 General Cardiovascular System Assessment
5.4 Common Cardiovascular Disorders
5.5 Hypertension
5.6 Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis
5.7 Coronary Artery Disease
5.8 Heart Failure
5.9 Peripheral Arterial Disease
5.10 Venous Insufficiency
5.11 Deep Vein Thrombosis
5.12 Aneurysm
5.13 Infective Endocarditis
5.14 Learning Activities
V Glossary
6.1 Respiratory Introduction
6.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
6.3 General Respiratory System Assessment and Interventions
6.4 Common Respiratory Disorders
6.5 Asthma
6.6 COPD
6.7 Pneumonia
6.8 Lung Cancer
6.9 Tuberculosis
6.10 Respiratory Viral Infections
6.11 Other Disorders of Head and Neck
6.12 Learning Activities
VI Glossary
7.1 Endocrine Introduction
7.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
7.3 General Endocrine System Assessment
7.4 Endocrine Disorders
7.5 Diabetes Mellitus
7.6 Thyroid Disorders
7.7 Adrenal Disorders
7.8 Parathyroid Disorders
7.9 Learning Activities
VII Glossary
8.1 Renal Introduction
8.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Urinary System
8.3 General Urinary System Assessment
8.4 Common Urinary System Disorders
8.5 Acute Renal Failure
8.6 Chronic Kidney Disease
8.7 Cystitis
8.8 Pyelonephritis
8.9 Glomerulonephritis
8.10 Urinary Incontinence
8.11 Urolithiasis
8.12 Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
8.13 Prostate Cancer
8.14 Learning Activities
VIII Glossary
9.1 Neurological Introduction
9.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Nervous System
9.3 General Assessment of the Nervous System
9.4 Common Neurological Conditions
9.5 Alzheimer's Disease
9.6 Parkinson’s Disease
9.7 Seizures and Epilepsy
9.8 Meningitis
9.9 Cerebrovascular Accident
9.10 Multiple Sclerosis
9.11 Myasthenia Gravis
9.12 Other Nervous System Disorders
9.13 Learning Activities
IX Glossary
10.1 Musculoskeletal Introduction
10.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
10.3 General Musculoskeletal System Assessment
10.4 Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
10.5 Amputation
10.6 Fracture
10.7 Osteoarthritis
10.8 Osteoporosis
10.9 Rheumatoid Arthritis
10.10 Other Musculoskeletal Disorders
10.11 Learning Activities
X Glossary
11.1 Gastrointestinal Introduction
11.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
11.3 General Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
11.4 Gastrointestinal Disorders
11.5 Appendicitis
11.6 Cholecystitis
11.7 Gastroenteritis
11.8 Diverticulitis
11.9 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
11.10 Peptic Ulcer Disease
11.11 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
11.12 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
11.13 Bowel Obstruction
11.14 Hernia
11.15 Other Gastrointestinal Disorders
11.16 Learning Activities
XI Glossary
12.1 Transition to Practice Introduction
12.2 Preparing for the NCLEX-PN
12.3 Obtaining Your Nursing License
12.4 Applying for a Nursing Position
12.5 Transitioning to the PN Role
12.6 Lifelong Learners
12.7 Learning Activites
XII Glossary
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Appendix A - Normal Range Laboratory Values
Appendix B - Master Glossary
Common gastrointestinal conditions will be covered in detail in the following sections.
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