Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This textbook elaborates on the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Open RN Nursing Fundamentals and builds on content presented in Open RN Nursing Skills and Open RN Nursing Pharmacology. It applies theories of nursing in the care of clients through the life span, utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking while studying common conditions affecting different body systems. Evidence-based nursing interventions are discussed while applying the nursing process. Concepts of leadership and management are also introduced. Interactive learning activities are provided in each chapter, including NCLEX Next Generation-style case studies and questions. Duration - 5h 36m. Author - Kim Ernstmeyer. Narrator - Digital Voice Bella E. Published Date - Thursday, 29 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 WisTech Open ©.
Language:
English
Title Page
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Copyright
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Introduction
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Standards and Conceptual Approach
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Chapter 1: Leadership Principles
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1.1 Leadership Introduction
Duration:00:11:28
1.2 Leadership Skills
Duration:00:22:08
1.3 Leadership Styles
Duration:00:08:42
1.4 Characteristics of Effective Leadership
Duration:00:04:41
1.5 Conflict Resolution
Duration:00:07:41
1.6 Constructive Feedback
Duration:00:06:45
1.7 Managing the Nursing Team
Duration:00:11:39
1.8 Delegation and Supervision
Duration:00:30:20
1.9 Prioritization Strategies
Duration:00:35:50
1.10 Time Management
Duration:00:07:39
Chapter 2: Perioperative Care
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2.1 Perioperative Introduction
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2.2 Basic Concepts Related to Surgery
Duration:00:50:49
2.3 Preoperative Nursing Care
Duration:00:36:34
2.4 Intraoperative Nursing Care
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2.5 Postoperative Nursing Care
Duration:00:28:43
Chapter 3: Hematological Alterations
Duration:00:00:04
3.1 Hematology Introduction
Duration:00:01:49
3.2 Review of Hematology Anatomy & Physiology
Duration:00:15:19
3.3 General Hematological System Assessment
Duration:00:27:23
3.4 Common Hematological Disorders
Duration:00:00:21
3.5 Anemia
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3.6 Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Duration:00:19:15
3.7 Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency Anemia
Duration:00:16:14
3.8 Sickle Cell Disease
Duration:00:21:34
3.9 Polycythemia
Duration:00:09:26
3.10 Thrombocytopenia
Duration:00:10:46
3.11 Leukopenia
Duration:00:09:08
3.12 Aplastic Anemia
Duration:00:09:32
Chapter 4: Malignancy and Autoimmune Alterations
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4.1 Autoimmune and Malignancy Introduction
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4.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System
Duration:00:18:54
4.3 Cancer
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4.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Cancer Treatment
Duration:00:13:42
4.5 Autoimmune and Hypersensitivity Reactions
Duration:00:09:19
4.6 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Chapter 5: Cardiovascular Alterations
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5.1 Cardiovascular Introduction
Duration:00:02:45
5.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Duration:00:28:17
5.3 General Cardiovascular System Assessment
Duration:00:46:14
5.4 Common Cardiovascular Disorders
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5.5 Hypertension
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5.6 Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis
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5.7 Coronary Artery Disease
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5.8 Heart Failure
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5.9 Peripheral Arterial Disease
Duration:00:10:48
5.10 Venous Insufficiency
Duration:00:06:22
5.11 Deep Vein Thrombosis
Duration:00:10:26
5.12 Aneurysm
Duration:00:07:57
5.13 Infective Endocarditis
Duration:00:05:56
Chapter 6: Respiratory Alterations
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6.1 Respiratory Introduction
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6.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Duration:00:22:14
6.3 General Respiratory System Assessment and Interventions
Duration:00:53:46
6.4 Common Respiratory Disorders
Duration:00:00:20
6.5 Asthma
Duration:00:23:47
6.6 COPD
Duration:00:24:58
6.7 Pneumonia
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6.8 Lung Cancer
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6.9 Tuberculosis
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6.10 Respiratory Viral Infections
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6.11 Other Disorders of Head and Neck
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Chapter 7: Endocrine Alterations
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7.1 Endocrine Introduction
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7.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
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7.3 General Endocrine System Assessment
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7.4 Endocrine Disorders
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7.5 Diabetes Mellitus
Duration:00:55:25
7.6 Thyroid Disorders
Duration:00:24:05
7.7 Adrenal Disorders
Duration:00:19:53
7.8 Parathyroid Disorders
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Chapter 8: Renal and Urinary System Alterations
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8.1 Renal Introduction
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8.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Urinary System
Duration:00:21:21
8.3 General Urinary System Assessment
Duration:00:21:52
8.4 Common Urinary System Disorders
Duration:00:00:24
8.5 Acute Renal Failure
Duration:00:15:09
8.6 Chronic Kidney Disease
Duration:00:20:21
8.7 Cystitis
Duration:00:12:54
8.8 Pyelonephritis
Duration:00:09:02
8.9 Glomerulonephritis
Duration:00:10:34
8.10 Urinary Incontinence
Duration:00:10:03
8.11 Urolithiasis
Duration:00:10:14
8.12 Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
Duration:00:15:19
8.13 Bladder and Prostate Cancer
Duration:00:19:15
Chapter 9: Nervous System Alterations
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9.1 Neurological Introduction
Duration:00:01:07
9.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Nervous System
Duration:00:12:58
9.3 General Nervous System Assessment
Duration:00:22:56
9.4 Common Neurological Conditions
Duration:00:00:37
9.5 Alzheimer's Disease
Duration:00:26:05
9.6 Parkinson’s Disease
Duration:00:21:49
9.7 Seizures and Epilepsy
Duration:00:22:08
9.8 Meningitis
Duration:00:09:56
9.9 Cerebrovascular Accident
Duration:00:21:52
9.10 Multiple Sclerosis
Duration:00:15:50
9.11 Myasthenia Gravis
Duration:00:14:37
9.12 Other Nervous System Disorders
Duration:00:19:28
Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System Alterations
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10.1 Musculoskeletal Introduction
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10.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
Duration:00:23:45
10.3 General Musculoskeletal System Assessment
Duration:00:14:39
10.4 Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
Duration:00:00:23
10.5 Amputation
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10.6 Fracture
Duration:00:25:02
10.7 Osteoarthritis
Duration:00:16:32
10.8 Osteoporosis
Duration:00:08:39
10.9 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Duration:00:13:03
10.10 Other Musculoskeletal Disorders
Duration:00:20:42
Chapter 11: Gastrointestinal System Alterations
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11.1 Gastrointestinal Introduction
Duration:00:02:34
11.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
Duration:00:21:05
11.3 General Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
Duration:00:37:54
11.4 Gastrointestinal Disorders
Duration:00:00:25
11.5 Appendicitis
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11.6 Cholecystitis
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11.7 Gastroenteritis
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11.8 Diverticulitis
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11.9 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Duration:00:12:55
11.10 Peptic Ulcer Disease
Duration:00:10:34
11.11 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Duration:00:15:12
11.12 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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11.13 Bowel Obstruction
Duration:00:10:40
11.14 Hernia
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11.15 Hepatitis
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11.16 Other Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Chapter 12: Transition to Practice
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12.1 Transition to Practice Introduction
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12.2 Preparing for the NCLEX-PN
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12.3 Obtaining Your Nursing License
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12.4 Applying for a Nursing Position
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12.5 Transitioning to the PN Role
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12.6 Lifelong Learners
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Back Matter & Acknowledgements
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