LibGuides: Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1 Resource Guide: Topic Review Resources

About this Section

This section of the guide collects resources for reviewing concepts covered in CHA1. Class meetings, course readings, and your instructor are your primary resources, but this guide offers additional materials to help with review and study of various concepts. The guide is a work in progress and will expand as necessary.

Topics to be included align with the course competencies:

Evaluate nursing care for clients with coronary artery disease.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with other alterations in the cardiovascular system.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with acute alterations in the respiratory system.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in the respiratory system.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with alterations in hematology.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with alterations in the endocrine system.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with alterations in acid-base balance.
Evaluate nursing care for clients with pain and alterations in comfort.

Resources for Nursing Concept Review (General Recommendations)

Nursing and Allied Health Premium (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Use this database to find evidence-based nursing content in scholarly journals, videos, dissertations, reference books and more. Topic areas include nursing, nutrition, cytology, oncology, pediatrics, pharmacology, radiology, gerontology, anatomy and physiology, physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation, dietetics, dental hygiene, public health and more. Journals and publications include Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, Oncology Nursing Forum, Journal of Allied Health, and many, many more.
Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Includes full-text titles cited in CINAHL to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management. A great source for students and faculty in nursing-focused curriculum as well as nursing professionals. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Learning Express Library This link opens in a new window
Use the tools in this database to brush up on your skills or help you prepare for advancement in your career. Tools include interactive tutorials, flashcards, practice exams, articles, and ebooks. Register for a free account with your name and email address, then search "NCLEX" to access the tools.