Overview
This course on stroke nursing covers the learning outcomes and goals of understanding ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, nursing care, tPA treatment, symptoms, and pathophysiology. The individual skills taught include identifying stroke types, recognizing symptoms, administering tPA, and providing nursing care such as monitoring vitals and educating patients. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on NCLEX review. The intended audience for this course includes nursing students, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in stroke care and treatment.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
The Brain
Right Brain Injury
Risk Factors
Signs and Symptoms
Aphasia
Dysarthria
Agnosia
Diagnosis
Criteria
Interventions
Stroke Scale
Monitoring
Hemianopsia
Communication
Taught by
RegisteredNurseRN