Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

Notes

Nursing is a demanding and complex field that requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and expertise. As a nursing student or professional, it can be challenging to keep track of the vast amount of information you need to know. That’s where nursing notes and study guides come in. These essential tools can help you stay organized, retain information, and ultimately succeed in your career.

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Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cystitis

Cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a cluster of clinical abnormalities caused by excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser extent, androgens and aldosterone.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis, a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction, is an acute or chronic skin inflammation that results from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergens.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the end result of a gradual, progressive loss of kidney function.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris)

Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome usually characterized by episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), an ischemic stroke or “brain attack,” is a sudden loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cataract

One of the most common eye disorders is cataract. A cataract is a lens opacity or cloudiness.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Burn Injury

A nurse who cares for a patient with burn injury (burns) should be knowledgeable about the physiologic changes that occur after a burn, as well as astute assessment skills to detect subtle changes in the patient’s condition.