Nursing curriculum
6 modules, 23 topics, and 91 subtopics organize the app’s study materials. Choose an ADN or BSN program path and use the curriculum alongside your school’s syllabus.
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6 modules · 23 topics · 91 subtopics
Foundational Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Nervous
- Gastrointestinal
- Endocrine
- Renal
- Reproductive
Pathophysiology
Study areas include
- Inflammation and tissue injury
- Cellular changes
- Edema and fluid balance
- Oxygen delivery and perfusion
- Acid-base disorders
Pharmacology
- Drug classes
- Mechanisms of action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Side effects
- Contraindications
- Nursing considerations
Microbiology
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Infection control
- Immunology
Nutrition & Dietetics
- Macronutrients
- Therapeutic diets (e.g., low-sodium, renal diet)
- Enteral/parenteral nutrition
- Metabolic disorders
Nursing Fundamentals
The Nursing Process (ADPIE)
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Health Assessment & Physical Exam
- Head-to-toe assessment techniques
- Vital signs
- Recognizing normal vs. abnormal findings
Basic Care & Comfort
- Hygiene
- Mobility
- Sleep
- Skin integrity (wound care)
- Pain management
Clinical Skills
- IV insertion
- Catheterization
- Sterile technique
- Medication administration
- Airway management
Core Clinical Specialties
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)
Study areas include
- Cardiovascular care
- Respiratory care
- Neurologic care
- Digestive and liver disorders
- Diabetes and kidney disorders
Maternal-Newborn (Obstetrics)
- Pregnancy complications
- Labor and delivery
- Postpartum care
- Newborn assessment
Pediatrics
- Growth and development milestones
- Childhood illnesses
- Pediatric medication dosing
- Family-centered care
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Substance abuse
- Psychopharmacology
- Therapeutic communication
Gerontology
- Aging processes
- Polypharmacy
- Dementia/Alzheimer's
- End-of-life/palliative care
Advanced Clinical Concepts
Critical Care & Emergency
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilators
- Shock
- Trauma
- Triage
- ACLS/BLS protocols
Community & Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Preventative care
- Disaster management
- Vulnerable populations
Professional Practice
Nursing Leadership & Management
- Delegation (who can do what tasks: RN vs. LPN vs. UAP)
- Prioritization (triage algorithms)
- Conflict resolution
Ethics & Law in Nursing
- Patient rights
- Informed consent
- HIPAA
- Advance directives
- Malpractice
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Research methodologies
- Interpreting clinical data
- Applying findings to patient care
Nursing Informatics
- Electronic health records (EHR)
- Data security
- Healthcare technology
Applied Mechanics & Exam Prep
Dosage Calculations
- Dimensional analysis
- IV drip rates
- Weight-based dosing math
NCLEX Prep
Practice formats in Magstone RN
- NCLEX-style practice questions and rationales
- Unfolding clinical cases
- Bowtie questions
- Matrix questions
- Trend questions and ordered sequences
Lab Values
- CBC
- BMP
- ABGs
- Nursing implications for abnormal results
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