Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

Decongestant Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide and Care Planning

Decongestants

Learn about the uses and nursing care plan considerations needed for patients taking decongestants in this nursing pharmacology study guide.

Pap Smear Nursing Care Planning and Responsibilities – Diagnostic and Procedure

Diagnostic Tests Notes

Pap Smear (Papanicolaou Smear)

Papanicolaou smear (Pap smear, cervical smear) is a safe, noninvasive cytological examination for early detection of cervical cancer.

Notes Nursing Pharmacology

Antitussives

Antitussives act on the cough-control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex; if the cough is nonproductive and irritating, an antitussive may be taken.

Holter Monitoring Nursing Responsibilities

Diagnostic Tests

Holter monitoring (Ambulatory electrocardiography, ambulatory monitoring, event recorder, Holter electrocardiography) is a noninvasive procedure that continuously records the heart's activity as the patient does his normal routine, usually for 24 to 72 hours.

50+ IV Therapy Tips and Tricks for Intravenous Nurses

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

50+ Tips & Techniques on IV Insertion

These are 50+ intravenous or IV therapy tips and tricks for nurses who would want to master this essential nursing skill. Learn more here!

Diagnostic Tests

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a procedure that allows direct visualization of the urethra, urinary bladder, and ureteral orifices through the transurethral insertion of a cystoscope into the bladder.

NCLEX Practice Questions Notes

NCLEX-RN Cram Sheet for Nursing Exams

This NCLEX-RN cram sheet or cheat sheet can help you prepare and review for the NCLEX-RN.

Mammography and Mammogram Nursing Diagnostics and Responsibilities

Diagnostic Tests Notes

Mammography (Mammogram)

This study guide can help nurses understand their tasks and responsibilities during mammography.

Diagnostic Tests Notes

Echocardiogram

Echocardiography, also known as echo test or heart ultrasound is a noninvasive painless test that uses ultrasound to visualize the shape, size, and movement of the structures of the heart.

Pediatric Nursing

Colic

Colic is a common and distressing condition affecting infants, characterized by intense and prolonged crying, typically occurring in the late afternoon or evening hours.