Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Nurses

Welcome to our extensive and detailed collection of nursing notes and study guides, meticulously designed to cater to students and medical, nursing, and healthcare professionals. This list of nurse notes is a vital resource, encompassing various topics, ranging from the intricacies of human anatomy and physiology to the nuances of various diagnostic and laboratory tests. It’s your treasure trove of knowledge, indispensable for anyone aiming to excel in their nursing career.

Table of Contents

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Infectious Diseases
• Maternal and Child Health Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Nursing Pharmacology
• Nursing Theory

Anatomy and Physiology

Our list of nurse notes begins with an in-depth exploration of human anatomy and physiology, covering every major system in the body, such as the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems. Special attention is given to both the male and female reproductive systems, providing a comprehensive understanding of these complex areas.

• Blood
• Cardiovascular
• Digestive
• Endocrine
• Female Reproductive
• Integumentary
• Lymphatic
• Male Reproductive
• Muscular
• Nervous
• Respiratory
• Skeletal
• Special Senses
• Urinary

Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

This section on diagnostic and laboratory tests is particularly valuable for those involved in clinical settings. It includes detailed guides on critical procedures like bronchoscopies, CT scans, echocardiograms, and mammography. Additionally, there’s a vital reference on normal lab values, a must-read for healthcare professionals to accurately interpret diagnostic results.

• MUST READ: Complete Normal Lab Values Reference Guide & Cheat Sheet
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest X-ray (Chest Radiography)
• Colonoscopy
• Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
• Cystoscopy
• Echocardiogram
• Fecal Analysis (Stool Analysis)
• Holter Monitoring
• Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Mammography (Mammogram)
• Pap Smear (Papanicolaou Smear)

Nursing Fundamentals

In the realm of nursing fundamentals, our collection of study guides is unparalleled. It includes practical advice and tips on documentation, the nursing process, and patient education. This section delves into everyday nursing procedures, offering step-by-step guides on various patient care strategies, from arterial blood gas analysis to urinary catheterization, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of nursing responsibilities.

• 50+ Tips & Techniques on IV Insertion
• 501 Nursing Bullets: Fundamentals of Nursing Reviewer
• Administering Oxygen Therapy
• ADPIE: A Guide to Understanding Nursing Process
• Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Made Easy with Tic-Tac-Toe Method
• Bag Technique in Nursing
• Bed Bath and Hygiene Care
• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Blood Transfusion Therapy and Transfusion Reactions
• Change a Hospital Gown for Patients with IV Line
• Cleaning Bedpans and Urinals
• Collecting Stool Specimen
• Collecting Urine Specimen
• Colostomy Irrigation
• Common Drugs and Their Antidotes Cheat Sheet
• Communication in Nursing: Documentation and Reporting
• Cranial Nerves Assessment Chart and Cheat Sheet
• Documentation and Reporting in Nursing
• Ear Irrigation
• Eye Drop Instillation
• Focus Charting (F-DAR): How to do Focus Charting or F-DAR
• Hair Care and Combing
• Hand Hygiene and Handwashing
• Head-to-Toe Assessment: Complete Physical Assessment Guide
• History of Nursing in the Philippines
• Hospital Diets: Guide and Cheat Sheet
• Hot Sitz Bath (Hip Bath)
• Inhaled Medications Administration
• Intramuscular Administration
• Intravenous (IV) Therapy Technique
• Intravenous Administration
• IV Fluids and Solutions Guide & Cheat Sheet
• Managing Peripheral IV Therapy Complications
• Measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
• Moving Patients from Bed to Chair or Wheelchair
• Nail Care and Hygiene
• Nasogastric Intubation
• Nursing Abbreviations and Acronyms: Guide to Medical Terminology
• Nursing Care of the Dead (Postmortem Care)
• Nursing Management: Guide to Organizing, Staffing, Scheduling, Directing and Delegating
• Oral Care and Hygiene
• Oral Medication Administration
• Patient Positioning: Complete Guide and Cheat Sheet for Nurses
• Providing Back Care and Massage
• Providing Evening Care (PM Care) to Patients
• Subcutaneous Administration
• The 10 Rights of Drug Administration
• The Nightingale Pledge And Its Versions
• The Nursing Process: A Comprehensive Guide
• Thoracentesis
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Tracheostomy
• Transdermal Patches and Medications
• Urinary Catheterization
• Vaginal Irrigation (Douche)
• Wound Care: Cleaning and Dressing Wounds

Infectious Diseases

For those focusing on infectious diseases, our guide covers a comprehensive range of conditions from Anthrax to Zika Virus. This segment provides essential information for the effective management and understanding of these diseases, crucial for healthcare professionals dealing with infectious diseases.

• Anthrax
• Chikungunya Virus
• Cholera
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Cytomegalovirus
• Diphtheria
• Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
• Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
• Infection Control in Nursing
• Influenza
• Malaria
• Meningococcemia
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Polio (Poliomyelitis)
• Rabies
• Salmonella Infection (Salmonellosis)
• Scabies
• Typhoid Fever
• Zika Virus

Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Our Maternal and Child Health Nursing notes provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of maternal, newborn, and child healthcare. Covering pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care, this guide addresses high-risk pregnancies, fetal development, and common complications. It also includes critical maternal health concerns and essential aspects of pediatric care, ensuring a holistic understanding of this specialized nursing area.

• Abortion
• Abruptio Placentae
• Breastfeeding
• Care of the Newborn
• Cesarean Birth
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Family Planning/Contraceptive Methods
• Female Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology
• Fetal Development & Fetal Growth Assessment
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• GTPAL: Guide to Gravidity and Parity in Obstetrics
• High-Risk Pregnancy and Pregnancy Complications
  • Pregnant Adolescent
  • Pregnant Woman Over the Age of 40
  • Pregnant Woman with Physical and Mental Challenges
  • Pregnant Woman who is Substance Dependent
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Pregnant Woman
  • Cancer and Pregnancy
  • Mental Illness and Pregnancy
  • Trauma in Pregnancy
  • Respiratory Disorders in a Pregnant Woman
  • Endocrine Disorders in a Pregnant Woman
  • Neurological Disorders in a Pregnant Woman
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases in a Pregnant Woman
  • Hematologic Disorders in a Pregnant Woman
  • Sudden Pregnancy Complications
  • Anomalies of the Placenta
• Incompetent Cervix
• Labor and Labor Complications
• Newborn Reflexes
• Placenta Previa
• Postpartum Care and Changes
• Postpartum Depression
• Postpartum Hemorrhage
• Pregnancy Changes and The First Prenatal Visit
• Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
• Subfertility
• The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Disorders
• The Newborn & Normal Developmental Milestones
• VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic
• 360 Nursing Bullets: Maternity and Newborn Nursing Reviewer

Pediatric Nursing

Our Pediatric Nursing notes offer a comprehensive guide on the care and management of infants to adolescents. Covering a range of topics from common illnesses like chickenpox to complex conditions such as juvenile diabetes, this resource provides key insights into pediatric assessments, development stages, and vaccinations. It also includes tailored nursing care plans for various pediatric disorders, equipping nurses with the knowledge to deliver age-appropriate care effectively.

• Acute Glomerulonephritis
• Acute Nasopharyngitis
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Chicken Pox (Varicella)
• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
• Colic
• Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
• Croup Syndrome
• Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes)
• Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
• Enterobiasis
• Epiglottitis
• Febrile Seizure
• Galactosemia
• Gastroenteritis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux
• Hemophilia
• Hirschsprung Disease (Aganglionic Megacolon)
• Hookworms
• Hydrocele
• Hydrocephalus
• Hypospadias and Epispadias
• Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• Imperforate Anus
• Intussusception
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Kawasaki Disease
• Lead Poisoning
• Measles (Rubeola)
• Meningitis
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Non-Organic Failure to Thrive
• Otitis Media
• Pediatric Dosage Calculations
• Pediatric Health and Physical Assessment
• Phenylketonuria
• Pyloric Stenosis
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• Reye’s Syndrome
• Rheumatic Fever
• Roundworms (Ascariasis)
• School Phobia
• Scoliosis
• Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy)
• Spina Bifida
• Strabismus
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Thalassemia
• Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
• Tracheoesophageal Atresia
• Turner Syndrome
• Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)

Medical-Surgical Nursing

In this guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing includes a comprehensive guide covering a wide range of conditions needing medical and surgical management. It provides detailed insights into diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, and cancer, along with information on surgical procedures and postoperative care. Ideal for nurses in hospital settings, this resource offers essential knowledge on preoperative and postoperative management, patient education, and handling complex health conditions.

• Acetaminophen Overdose
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Acromegaly
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Acute Renal Failure
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Anemia
• Appendicitis
• Asthma
• Bacterial Meningitis
• Bell’s Palsy
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Bile Duct Stones (Choledocholithiasis)
• Brain Abscess
• Bronchiectasis
• Buerger’s Disease
• Burn Injury
• Cancer
• Cardiogenic Shock
• Cataract
• Cellulitis
• Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
• Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris)
• Cholecystitis
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Chronic Renal Failure
• Contact Dermatitis
• Contact Dermatitis
• Cushing’s Syndrome
• Cystitis
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
• Diabetes Mellitus
• EKG Interpretation & Heart Arrhythmias Cheat Sheet
• Fluid and Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance
• Fracture
• Giardiasis
• Heart Failure
• Hepatic Cirrhosis
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Hypertension
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypovolemic Shock
• Intracranial Aneurysm
• Intraoperative Phase
• Legionnaire’s Disease
• Metabolic Acidosis
• Metabolic Alkalosis
• Myocardial Infarction
• Neurogenic Shock
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta
• Osteoporosis
• Pancreatitis
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Peritonitis
• Pneumonia
• Pneumothorax
• Postoperative Phase
• Preoperative Phase
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Respiratory Acidosis
• Respiratory Alkalosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Status Asthmaticus
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Urolithiasis (Renal Calculi)
• 160 Nursing Bullets: Medical-Surgical Nursing Reviewer

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

In this section, you’ll find Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing notes that provide a detailed guide on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders. Covering a spectrum of conditions from depression to substance abuse, the guide delves into various therapeutic techniques, medication management, and patient care strategies. It also emphasizes the crucial role of psychiatric nurses in offering support, education, and advocacy to patients and their families, underscoring a comprehensive approach to mental healthcare.

• Amnestic Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders and Panic Disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Defense Mechanisms
• Delirium
• Dementia
• Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
• Dissociative Disorders
• Eating Disorders: Anorexia & Bulimia Nervosa
• Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Major Depression
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Personality Disorders
• Psychological Therapies
• Psychosocial Theories
• Schizophrenia
• Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, and Gender Dysphoria
• Somatoform Disorders
• Stress and Anxiety
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• 225 Nursing Bullets: Psychiatric Nursing Reviewer

Nursing Pharmacology

This section contains the study guides and nursing notes for Nursing Pharmacology to help nursing students and healthcare professionals grasp the pharmacological principles and medication management. It provides detailed information on drug actions, uses, and nursing considerations, including patient education, covering a spectrum of medications from Acetaminophen to complex drugs like Adrenergic Agonists and Antineoplastics. This guide is instrumental in enhancing pharmacological knowledge and improving patient care.

• Acetaminophen Nursing Considerations & Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetics)
• Adrenergic Antagonists (Sympatholytics)
• Adrenocortical Agents
• Albuterol Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Antacids
• Anthelmintics
• Anti-Infective Drugs
• Antianginal Drugs
• Antiarrhythmic Drugs
• Antiarthritic Drugs
• Antibiotics (Aminoglycosides, Cephalosporins, Penicillins)
• Anticholinergics (Parasympatholytics)
• Antidepressants
• Antidiabetic Agents
• Antifungals
• Antihistamines
• Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
• Antihypertensive Drugs
• Antineoplastic Agents
• Antiparkinsonism Drugs (Dopaminergics, Anticholinergics)
• Antiprotozoal Drugs
• Antiseizure Drugs
• Antitussives
• Antiviral Drugs
• Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drugs
• Aspirin Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Bronchodilators and Antiasthmatics
• Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs
• Cholinergic Agonists (Parasympathomimetics)
• Decongestants
• Diuretics
• Drugs Affecting Coagulation (Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics)
• Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Expectorants and Mucolytics
• Female Reproductive System Drugs
• Furosemide Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Gabapentin Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• General and Local Anesthetics
• Generic Drug Name Stems Cheat Sheet
• Glucose-Elevating Agents
• Heparin Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Histamine-2 Antagonists
• Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Nursing Considerations & Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Hypothalamic Agents
• Immunostimulants (Interferons, Interleukins)
• Immunosuppressants (Immunomodulators, Interleukin Receptor Antagonists)
• Inhaled Steroids
• Insulin
• IV Fluids and Solutions Guide & Cheat Sheet
• Lisinopril Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Lung Surfactants
• Male Reproductive System Drugs
• Metoprolol Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Muscle Relaxants
• Narcotics, Narcotic Antagonists, and Antimigraine Agents
• Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents
• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Related Agents
• Pantoprazole Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]
• Parathyroid Agents: Bisphosphonates, Calcitonins
• Pharmacology Nursing Mnemonics & Tips
• Pituitary Drugs
• Proton Pump Inhibitors
• Psychotherapeutic Drugs
• Salicylates
• Sulfonylureas
• Thyroid Agents

Nursing Theory

This section contains nursing notes and study guides on nursing theory and notable nurse theorists aimed at helping students grasp core concepts and understand the backgrounds of these theorists. The guide offers brief overviews of key nursing theories, ranging from Betty Neuman’s Systems Model, which blends biological, psychological, and environmental elements, to Dorothea Orem‘s Self-Care Deficit Theory, which focuses on the importance of patient self-care in health and wellness.

• Betty Neuman: Neuman Systems Model
• Dorothea Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory
• Dorothy Johnson: Behavioral System Model
• Faye Abdellah: 21 Nursing Problems Theory
• Florence Nightingale: Environmental Theory
• Hildegard Peplau: Interpersonal Relations Theory
• Ida Jean Orlando: Deliberative Nursing Process Theory
• Imogene King: Theory of Goal Attainment
• Jean Watson: Theory of Human Caring
• Lydia Hall: Care, Cure, Core Nursing Theory
• Madeleine Leininger: Transcultural Nursing Theory
• Martha Rogers: Science of Unitary Human Beings
• Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model of Nursing
• Nola Pender: Health Promotion Model
• Nursing Theories and Theorists: The Definitive Guide for Nurses
• Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model of Nursing
• Virginia Henderson: Nursing Need Theory
• Which Nursing Theorist Are You?