Module 1: Test-Taking Tips
- Test-taking strategies and resources
Modules 2 & 3: Cardiovascular Part 1 and Part 2
- Acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including ischemia, heart failure, dysrhythmias, inflammatory diseases, structural defects, and vascular disorders.
- Addresses catheter-based interventions, surgical care, and trauma.
Modules 4 & 5: Respiratory Part 1 and Part 2
- Respiratory emergencies, chronic lung disease, infections, ventilation complications, and thoracic trauma.
- Includes conditions like ARDS, COPD, pleural abnormalities, and pulmonary hypertension.
Module 6: Neurology
- Neurologic emergencies, infections, progressive disorders, seizures, and brain death.
- Traumatic injuries, surgical interventions, and structural abnormalities affecting the brain and spine.
Module 7: Renal and Genitourinary
- Acute and chronic kidney injury, genitourinary infections, and systemic impacts of renal dysfunction, including urosepsis and tubular necrosis.
Module 8: Gastrointestinal
- GI emergencies, liver and pancreatic disorders, malabsorption, and surgical interventions.
- Includes bowel perforation, hepatic failure, pancreatitis, and major GI surgeries.
Module 9: Hematology and Immunology
- Hematologic, immune, and oncologic conditions, including anemia, coagulopathies, autoimmune disorders, and transfusion reactions.
- Complications such as tumor lysis and myelosuppression.
Module 10: Endocrine
- Glucose regulation disorders (diabetes, hyper/hypoglycemia, DKA, HHS), fluid and electrolyte imbalances related to ADH dysfunction (SIADH, diabetes insipidus), and endocrine emergencies involving adrenal and thyroid dysfunction.
Module 11: Integumentary
- Prevention and management of skin integrity issues, including infections, wounds, pressure injuries, and perfusion-related skin failure.
- Early recognition and treatment of complications like cellulitis, IV infiltration, and necrotizing fasciitis.
Module 12: Musculoskeletal
- Musculoskeletal trauma and complications, including fractures, compartment syndrome, and muscle deconditioning.
- Mobility preservation, pain management, and prevention of secondary injuries.
Modules 13 & 14: Multisystem Part 1 and Part 2
- Complex, multi-organ interactions and systemic crises such as shock, sepsis, MODS, and SIRS. Includes topics in acid-base and fluid balance, infectious disease management, thermoregulation, and toxic exposures.
- Special populations and conditions, including maternal/fetal emergencies, burn injuries, transplant complications, and palliative or end-of-life care.
- Obesity-related complications, pain, sleep disruption, and psychosocial impact in critical illness.
Modules 15: Behavioral and Psychosocial
- Mhealth and behavioral challenges in acute and critical care such as agitation, delirium, mood disorders, PTSD, substance use, and suicidal ideation.
- Trauma-informed care, therapeutic communication, and recognition of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).
Module 16: Professional Caring and Ethical Practice
- The core tenets of professional nursing practice: advocacy, collaboration, systems thinking, facilitation of learning, and culturally responsive care.
- Ethical decision-making and moral agency in complex clinical environments.