Bridge the Gap from Books to Bedside
—Starting with Your Next Nurse

📌 Module 1: The Anatomy of a Good Nurse
💡 What actually makes a “good nurse?” It’s hard to define concretely, but we’ve done it by breaking it down into a head-to-toe framework your nurses can use as a roadmap for their entire nursing journey. You won’t find this in any textbook or on Policy Stat, we can promise you that!
✅ The science-backed way to build your confidence
✅ How to build credibility early on with the five most important people in your nursing career
✅ Mindset shifts that help you stay steady, resilient, and adaptable—no matter what your shift throws at you.

📌 Module 2: The Anatomy of a Perfect Shift
🎯 Run your shift like a pro—with confidence, clarity, and control.
✅ A step-by-step shift structure your nurses can use for their entire career
✅ Lessons on communication, SBAR, and giving and receiving report
✅ When to call the Healthcare Provider (and how to do it effectively)
✅ Time management techniques that actually work

📌 Module 3: The Anatomy of Assessments
🩺 Master patient assessments with confidence.
✅ A step-by-step approach to making patient assessments second nature
✅ How to identify subtle changes before they become emergencies
✅ Deep dive into priority assessments:
• Neuro
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory
• GI
• Renal

📌 Module 4: The Anatomy of a Med Pass
💊 Medication errors are a nurse’s worst nightmare—don’t let them happen to you.
✅ A foolproof method for giving meds safely and efficiently—every single time
✅ High-risk medication pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
✅ How to handle med passes in high-pressure situations

📌 Module 5: The Anatomy of an Emergency
🚨 Emergencies happen fast—your nurses will learn how to be ready before they do.
✅ How to recognize and act early before a patient crashes
✅ Rapid response vs. Code Blue: What to do and when
✅ How to communicate clearly in high-stress situations

📌 Module 6: The Anatomy of a Preceptor
👩‍⚕️ The preceptor relationship can make or break your nurse's experience—we teach them how to navigate it like a pro.
✅ How to manage your preceptor and set clear expectations
✅ How to advocate for what you need
✅ How to handle feedback and build a strong professional reputation

📌 Module 7: The Anatomy of Awareness
🌍 Compassion starts with awareness—because being a good nurse means caring for every patient with equity and empathy.
✅ What implicit bias is—and why it matters in nursing
✅ How unconscious beliefs can affect patient care, communication, and outcomes
✅ Simple strategies to build cultural humility and interrupt bias at the bedside

📌 Module 1: The Physiology of a 24-Hour Shift
🌍 Understand how the hospital ecosystem works—and how to work smarter within it.
✅ The 24-hour shift cycle—why what happens before and after your nurse matters
✅ How to function as part of a multidisciplinary team (and build strong working relationships)
✅ What to delegate to day shift vs. night shift—so your nurses don’t carry unnecessary stress

📌 Module 2: The Physiology of Oxygen Delivery
💨 Oxygen is life—make sure patients are getting what they need, safely.
✅ Types of oxygen delivery systems and when to use each one
✅ How to recognize when your patient isn’t oxygenating well (before they crash)
✅ Troubleshooting oxygen issues like a pro

📌 Module 3: The Physiology of Labs & Interpretation
🧪 Labs tell a story—we teach your nurses to learn to read between the lines and take action.
✅ Breaking down the CBC, BMP, CMP, Coagulation Studies & Cardiac Enzymes
✅ Recognizing critical values—and what to do next
✅ Real-world patient scenarios to practice lab interpretation

📌 Module 4: The Physiology of IV Fluids
💧 Fluids are a cornerstone of patient care—your nurses will learn to know what they're giving and why.
✅ Principles of IV fluid therapy—beyond just “NS or LR?”
✅ How different IV fluids affect the body (and when to choose each one)
✅ Interactive IV Fluids Quiz to solidify your knowledge

📌 Module 5: The Physiology of a Complete Assessment
🩺 Connect the dots—your nurses will learn to tie all their assessments together for a complete clinical picture.
✅ How to perform a full head-to-toe assessment without missing key details
✅ What subtle changes mean—and how to intervene early
✅ How to communicate findings clearly to providers

📌 Module 6: The Physiology of EKG Interpretation & Response
❤️ Learn to read, recognize, and respond to cardiac rhythms like a seasoned nurse.
✅ EKG evaluation basics—understanding the strips
✅ Sinus rhythms & SVT—what’s normal and what’s not
✅ Atrial fibrillation & flutter—what you need to do when you see it
✅ Heart blocks & lethal arrhythmias (V-tach, V-fib, Torsades)
✅ EKG recognition practice to sharpen your skills

📌 Module 7: The Physiology of Vital Signs
🔍 Vital signs are a patient’s first language—your nurses will learn how to listen and translate.
✅ Understand each vital sign beyond the numbers—and what they’re really telling you
✅ Break down BP, MAP, and perfusion in a way that actually makes sense
✅ Recognize the earliest signs of patient decline—before labs or imaging ever show it

📌 Module 8: The Physiology of Patient Safety
⚠️ Prevent problems before they happen—because safety is always the priority.
✅ Common hospital safety risks—and how to avoid them
✅ Preventing medication errors, falls, and pressure injuries
✅ How to be proactive instead of reactive in patient care

📌 Module 9: The Physiology of Acid-Base Balance & ABG Interpretation
⚖️ Understand acid-base imbalances and how they affect patient outcomes.
✅ Introduction to acid-base imbalances—what’s normal and what’s dangerous
✅ How to interpret ABGs quickly and accurately
✅ How to use ABGs to guide patient care decisions

📌 Module 10: The Physiology of Arterial & Venous Catheterization
🩸 Learn how to care for patients with arterial and venous access safely and effectively.
✅ The basics of arterial lines, central lines, and PICCs
✅ How to prevent and recognize complications
✅ Best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting

📌 Module 1: The Pathophysiology of Prevention (Stopping Disease Before It Starts)
🛑 The best way to treat a crisis is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
✅ How to identify high-risk patients before they deteriorate
✅ Preventing hospital-acquired infections, pressure injuries, and falls
✅ Why nurse-led prevention improves patient outcomes—and saves lives

📌 Module 2: The Pathophysiology of Respiratory Emergencies
💨 If your patient can’t breathe, nothing else matters.
✅ Common respiratory emergencies and how to recognize them
✅ Chest tube emergencies—what to do if it gets dislodged or clogs
✅ Emergent intubation, BiPAP management, and tracheostomy emergencies

📌 Module 3: The Pathophysiology of Chest Pain & Myocardial Infarction
❤️ Not all chest pain is a heart attack—but when it is, you need to act fast.
✅ How to recognize cardiac vs. non-cardiac chest pain
✅ How to respond to suspected MI (and what NOT to do)
✅ Localizing MI Quiz—practice identifying STEMIs on EKG

📌 Module 4: The Pathophysiology of Early Warning Signs
👀 A patient doesn’t just suddenly decline—your nurses will learn the warning signs that come first.
✅ Subtle changes that signal impending deterioration
✅ How to intervene early and prevent failure-to-rescue situations
✅ How to escalate concerns to the medical team with confidence

📌 Module 5: The Pathophysiology of Stroke Recognition & Treatment
🧠 Every second counts in stroke care—recognize the signs and act fast.
✅ How to recognize stroke symptoms in the hospital setting
✅ Calling a Stroke Alert—who to notify and when
✅ Immediate nursing interventions that can improve patient outcomes

📌 Module 6: The Pathophysiology of Shock
⚠️ Recognize shock before it’s too late—because delayed treatment costs lives.
✅ Anaphylactic, neurogenic, cardiogenic, hypovolemic, and septic shock—what’s different?
✅ Early recognition vs. late recognition—how to spot it fast
✅ What to do when your patient is crashing

📌 Module 7: The Pathophysiology of Sepsis
🦠 Sepsis is common, deadly, and time-sensitive—learn how to respond quickly.
✅ Understanding sepsis: Causes, progression, and early warning signs
✅ Nurse-specific tasks in sepsis management—what YOU need to do
✅ The Surviving Sepsis Campaign—best practices and evidence-based care

📌 Module 8: The Pathophysiology of GI Bleeds
🩸 GI bleeds can be catastrophic—know what to do before it’s too late.
✅ Real patient story: What a GI bleed looks like in real life
✅ Step-by-step nursing care for a patient with a GI bleed
✅ Interventions to slow or stop the bleeding before definitive treatment

📌 Module 9: The Pathophysiology of Post-Op Care
🔪 Post-op complications can be life-threatening—your nurses will learn how to prevent them.
✅ Basics of post-op nursing care—what’s different after surgery
✅ How to assess and manage post-op pain safely
✅ Recognizing post-op complications before they spiral out of control

📌 Module 10: The Pathophysiology of Renal Disease & Dialysis Patients
🩺 Patients with kidney disease require specialized care—your nurses will learn what to look for.
✅ Acute Kidney Injury vs. End-Stage Renal Disease—why it matters
✅ Caring for dialysis patients—what’s different?
✅ How to manage fluid balance and prevent complications

📌 Module 11: The Pathophysiology of Glycemic Management & DKA
🍬 Blood sugar imbalances can be life-threatening—your nurses should know how to manage them.
✅ How to safely manage hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
✅ Recognizing and treating Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
✅ When to escalate care and involve the rapid response team