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

📌 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 you can use as a roadmap for your 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 you can use for your 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—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
👩‍⚕️ Your preceptor relationship can make or break your experience—here’s 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

Physiology is about function—how everything works together to create seamless, efficient patient care. Nursing isn’t just about knowing the facts—it’s about putting them into action. Your shift is a living, breathing system, and everything you do impacts the bigger picture. In this module, you’ll master real-world nursing skills that help you anticipate problems, prioritize tasks, and make quick, confident decisions.

📌 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 you 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 you don’t carry unnecessary stress

📌 Module 2: The Physiology of Oxygen Delivery
💨 Oxygen is life—make sure your 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—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—know what you’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—tie all your 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 your patient’s first language—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
👀 Your patient doesn’t just suddenly decline—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—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—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—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