Nursing Skills (Open RN)
Instructor Overview
This Nursing Skills textbook is an open educational resource with a CC-BY 4.0 license developed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. Learning activities are included to encourage the student to engage in critical thinking and apply the nursing process while analyzing assessment findings.
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1: General Survey
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2: Health History
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3: Blood Pressure
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4: Aseptic Technique
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5: Math Calculations
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6: Neurological Assessment
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7: Head and Neck Assessment
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8: Eye and Ear Assessment
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9: Cardiovascular Assessment
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10: Respiratory Assessment
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11: Oxygen Therapy
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12: Abdominal Assessment
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13: Musculoskeletal Assessment
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14: Integumentary Assessment
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15: Administration of Enteral Medications
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16: Administration of Medications Via Other Routes
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17: Enteral Tube Management
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18: Administration of Parenteral Medications
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19: Specimen Collection
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20: Wound Care
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21: Facilitation of Elimination
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22: Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
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23: IV Therapy Management
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