Here are some of the topics that we will cover during day 1 of this program:
- ABGs (a simple 2-step approach)
- Acid-base balance
- ABG interpretation (made easy!)
- Auscultation:
- Heart sounds
- Lung sounds
- Bowel sounds
- Drug calculations
- Trach care
- Central lines
- Care
- Complications
- Tips
- Troubleshooting
- Tubes and drains
- Chest tubes
- Foley
- Misc drains
- EKG (a quick review)
- and lots more!
Learner Outcomes
After this course, the learner will demonstrate an improvement in various common nursing skills safely. The learner will be able to interpret ABGs, ECGs, heart & lung sounds, and will be able to administer medications safely.
Agenda (tentative)
- Day one: Lectures, demonstrations, discussion, scenarios, & case studies (ONLINE)
- Day two: Hands-on-skills sessions (based on 45-minute rotations) (In-Person)
DAY ONE TOPICS
LECTURE DAY
ONLINE (available after registration) |
DAY TWO TOPICS
HANDS-ON SKILLS DAY
(In-Person — see the next page for dates/locations) |
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Welcome & Introduction
EKG — a quick review
ABG interpretation (simple approach)
Tubes, drains, & catheters
Trach care
IV pumps
Drug calculation refresher
Lung sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds
Central line access
Central line care
Adjourn
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Morning skills stations (order may change)
– Foley
– Nasal gastric (NG) tube, OG tube insertion
– JP & chest tube (CT)
– Trach care
– Airway management & oxygenation
Lunch break (on your own)
Afternoon skills stations (order may change)
– IV pumps & drug calculations
– Central line access & troubleshooting
– Central line care (dressing changes)
– Assessment review stations (lung, heart, & bowel sounds)
Q & A, evaluations
Adjourn
BRING YOUR STETHOSCOPE!!!
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The agenda above is a sample schedule and is subject to change without notice.
Day one (online) focuses on clinical scenarios, lectures, and case studies; day two (in-person) focuses on hands-on clinical skills.
