Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition Elizabeth Krzywda MSN, APNP Doug Meyer RPh, MBA, BCNSP I. Overview A. Definition 1. The provision of nutrients through the venous system 2. In the past, intravenous nutrition…
Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement Grace Fletcher MSN, RN, CRNI®, CPHQ I. Managing Quality A. Key Concepts 1. Quality is the result of the commitment to achieving excellence 2. It is not a…
Antineoplastic and Biologic Therapy
Antineoplastic and Biologic Therapy Lynn M. Czaplewski MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI®, AOCNS® Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI® PART I: ANTINEOPLASTIC THERAPY I. Overview A. Antineoplastic therapy in the treatment of…
Transfusion Therapy
Transfusion Therapy Deb Richardson MS, RN, CNS I. Immunohematology A. Definition: study of the immune system and immune response as it specifically relates to the antigens and antibodies found in…
Pediatrics
Pediatrics Darcy Doellman MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC I. Growth and Development A. Physiologic Development 1. Premature neonate (<37 weeks gestation at delivery; also called preterm or premature infant) a. Body…
Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Prevention and Control Mary McGoldrick MS, RN, CRNI® I. Epidemiology and Host Defense A. Overview 1. Epidemiology and host defense are concerned with defining and explaining the interrelationship of…
Technical and Clinical Application
Technical and Clinical Application Mary Alexander MA, RN, CRNI®, CAE, FAAN Lisa A. Gorski MS, HHCNS-BC, CRNI®, FAAN Ann Corrigan MS, BSN, RN, CRNI® Melody Bullock MS, BSN, RN, CRNI®…
Pharmacology
Pharmacology Michelle S. Turner PharmD, BCPS Susan K. Poole MS, BSN, RN, CRNI®, CNSN, CIC I. Considerations for Intravenous Drug Administration A. Nursing Responsibilities 1. Review the order for the…
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Lynn Phillips MSN, RN, CRNI® I. Body Composition and Regulation of Body Fluids A. Body Fluid Function and Distribution 1. Water is the largest single constituent…
