Full Course Description

Med-Surg Certification – CMSRN ® Exam Prep Package with Practice Test & NSN Access

OUTLINE:

DAY ONE:
HOMEOSTASIS

Shock
Fluid and Electrolytes
Lab Interpretation
Nutrition
Pain

CARDIOVASCULAR

Anatomy & Physiology
MI, CAD, HTN, CHF
Pulmonary Edema
Endocarditis
Valvular Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Vascular Disease
AAA

RESPIRATORY

Anatomy & Physiology
COPD
Asthma
Atelectasis
ARDS
Chest Trauma
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolus
TB

NEUROLOGICAL

Anatomy & Physiology
CVA
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebral Aneurysm
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
ALS
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s Disease
Seizures
Huntington’s Disease
Guillain-Barré

DAY TWO

MUSCULOSKELETAL
Anatomy & Physiology
Fractures
Osteomyelitis
Arthritic Conditions
Orthopedic Surgery

GASTROINTESTINAL

Cholecystitis
Liver Disease
GI Bleed
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
IBS, IBD, PUD
Obesity

GENITOURINARY

Pyelonephritis
Renal Stones
BPH, UTI
Nephritic Syndrome
Glomerulonephritis
Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)

ENDOCRINE

Anatomy & Physiology
Addison’s
Cushing’s
Diabetes
Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
Hyper/Hypoparathyroidism
SIADH,
Diabetes Insipidus
Pituitary Tumors

IMMUNOLOGIC

AIDS
Lupus
Overview of Immune Disorders

INTEGUMENTARY

Anatomy & Physiology
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma
Psoriasis
Ulcers/Wounds
Lyme Disease

HEMATOLOGY

Anemias
Sickle Cell
DIC

EYES/EARS

Glaucoma
Detached Retina
Meniere’s Syndrome
Inner Ear Disturbances

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES LEGAL / ETHICAL

Patient Education
Delegation
Ethical Principles
Research
Nursing Negligence
Consent
Coordination of Patient Care

OBJECTIVE:

Differentiate between the ANCC and the MSNCB exams and determine which will best suit current practice.
Develop a study plan for the exam based on understanding the blueprint and domains of practice covered.
Discuss the anatomy and physiology of common disorders in each body system.
Analyze key components of a comprehensive review of systems, including diagnosis and rationale for treatment.
Apply treatment modalities and nursing interventions to include outcomes and evaluation criteria of common disorders of each body system.
Interpret commonly ordered labs.
Contrast the difference between hypovolemic and septic shock in both assessment and treatment priorities.
Distinguish underlying etiologies of disruptions in physiologic homeostasis.
Compare the needs of special patient populations during acute illness.
List examples of the most common medications ordered by disease process.
Explore staffing patterns related to patient acuity levels.
Identify legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns.
Discuss effective test-taking strategies

Program Information

Outline

DAY ONE:
HOMEOSTASIS

Shock
Fluid and Electrolytes
Lab Interpretation
Nutrition
Pain