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- Rate $30
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- Nursing
- Elderly Care
Graduated with my LVN and now RN. Medicine comes naturally to me. I will help you understand the Nursing process and what truly happens in the medical world and how to be the best nurse possible.
- Nursing
- Elderly Care
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About Audra
I am a seasoned nurse with extensive experience across multiple areas of healthcare, including intensive care, pediatrics, geriatrics, family practice, school nursing, and home health. Over the years, I have developed a deep passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care and adapting my skills to meet the needs of individuals across all stages of life. My background in critical care has strengthened my ability to remain calm under pressure, think critically, and provide safe, high-quality care in fast-paced environments, while my time in family and community settings has allowed me to focus on health education, prevention, and building trusting relationships with patients and their families. Beyond my professional life, I am a proud mother of four and stepmother to two, which has taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of balance and resilience. Juggling a busy family life with a demanding nursing career has shaped me into a dedicated, hardworking individual who values teamwork and continuous growth. Whether in the hospital, school, or home setting, I bring a strong sense of commitment, compassion, and integrity to everything I do—always striving to make a positive difference in the lives of those I care for.
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- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
🩺 1. Introduction to Nursing
Purpose: Understand what nurses do and the responsibilities of an LVN.
Key lessons:
History and roles of nursing
Legal and ethical responsibilities (scope of practice, confidentiality, HIPAA)
Professional behavior and accountability
The Nursing Process (ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation)
The health care team and collaboration
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2. Safety and Infection Control
Purpose: Prevent injury and infection for patients and staff.
Key lessons:
Hand hygiene and PPE use
Standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions
Medical vs. surgical asepsis
Safe patient transfers, body mechanics, fall prevention
Sharps safety and needle stick protocols
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3. Basic Clinical and Nursing Skills
Purpose: Perform core hands-on skills safely and competently.
Key lessons (with skills lab practice):
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation)
Bed making and patient positioning
Bathing, hygiene, and comfort care
Feeding assistance and intake/output documentation
Catheter care, specimen collection
Wound care and sterile technique
Administering oral, topical, and injectable medications
Oxygen therapy and suctioning basics
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4. Communication and Documentation
Purpose: Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
Key lessons:
Therapeutic communication and active listening
Cultural sensitivity and empathy
SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for reporting
Charting accurately and legally in paper and electronic systems
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️ 5. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology Basics
Purpose: Understand how the body works and what happens when it doesn’t.
Key lessons (overview of systems):
Cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems
Common disorders (hypertension, diabetes, infection, COPD, etc.)
Normal vs. abnormal assessment findings
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6. Pharmacology Fundamentals
Purpose: Safely administer and understand medications.
Key lessons:
The “Six Rights” of medication administration
Drug classifications and common medications
Dosage calculation basics
Recognizing side effects and adverse reactions
Patient education for medications
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7. Growth, Development, and Lifespan Care
Purpose: Adapt care to patients at different life stages.
Key lessons:
Growth and development milestones (infant through older adult)
Communication across ages
Pediatric and geriatric considerations
End-of-life care and comfort measures
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8. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
Purpose: Make safe and effective nursing decisions.
Key lessons:
Prioritization (ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation; Maslow’s hierarchy)
Recognizing early signs of patient deterioration
Problem-solving and delegation
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9. Community and Health Promotion
Purpose: Teach preventive care and community awareness.
Key lessons:
Nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle education
Immunizations and disease prevention
Community health resources
Public health and emergency preparedness basics
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10. Professional Growth and NCLEX-PN Preparation
Purpose: Transition from student to professional nurse.
Key lessons:
Test-taking strategies and NCLEX-style questions
Stress management and self-care for nurses
Continuing education and career advancement opportunities (LPN to RN pathways.)
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Rates
Rate
- $30
Pack rates
- 5h: $150
- 10h: $300
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