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Nursing & Patient Care: Clinical Skills, Safety and Ethics
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Nursing & Patient Care: Clinical Skills, Safety and Ethics

Learn patient assessment, care planning, safety, infection control, ethics and medication practice for nursing.
Created byLondon HeartbeatsZ Academy, UK
Last updated 10/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium)
  • Pharmacology Bundle
  • Med-Surg Bundle (Includes organ system in body)
  • Pediatrics Bundle
  • OB/Maternity Bundle
  • Medical Terminology

Course content

9 sections • 67 lectures • 24h 48m total length

  • Nursing care delivery models39:08

    Nursing care delivery models, including case method, team nursing, and primary nursing. Each model's merits and demerits are analyzed, considering factors like cost-effectiveness, staff skill levels, and patient outcomes. Patient classification systems are also discussed as tools for optimizing staffing and resource allocation. Finally, the document identifies factors influencing the quality of patient care, such as patient needs and available staff.

  • Critical Mistakes Paramedics Make: What Every Nurse Must Know7:33

    Discover the most common clinical errors made by paramedics in emergency settings and learn how to prevent them as a nursing professional.


    This essential lecture examines critical mistakes that occur during pre-hospital care, including medication errors, assessment oversights, and communication breakdowns. Understanding these pitfalls will enhance your clinical judgment and patient safety protocols.


    You'll gain insights into real-world scenarios where paramedic errors impact patient outcomes and discover preventive strategies that every nurse should implement in collaborative care environments.

  • Modern Nursing Management: Emerging Trends That Will Transform Your Career1:06:58

    Explore cutting-edge management strategies revolutionizing nursing practice and leadership in today's healthcare environment.


    This comprehensive lecture covers contemporary issues including nurse burnout prevention, staffing optimization, value-based care models, and technology integration. You'll discover how modern management approaches directly impact patient outcomes and workplace satisfaction.


    Learn actionable strategies for navigating organizational changes, implementing evidence-based leadership, and positioning yourself for advancement in nursing management roles.

  • Pressure Injuries & Fluid Imbalances: Essential Knowledge Every Nurse Needs4:23

    Master the critical assessment and management of pressure injuries and fluid imbalances that every nursing professional encounters daily.


    This detailed lecture explores pressure injury staging, prevention protocols, and wound care strategies. You'll also learn to identify and manage fluid imbalances including dehydration, overhydration, and electrolyte disorders affecting patient stability.


    Gain practical skills for early detection, evidence-based interventions, and documentation requirements that improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.

  • Safe Medication Administration: Protocols That Prevent Life-Threatening Errors5:08

    Learn fail-safe medication administration techniques that protect patients from preventable adverse events and enhance nursing accountability.


    This crucial lecture covers the five rights of medication administration, drug calculation verification, high-alert medications, and double-check protocols. You'll understand common medication errors, their root causes, and systematic prevention strategies.


    Develop confidence in medication management through evidence-based practices, proper documentation, and effective communication with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient safety.

  • Quiz: Nursing Practice Fundamentals and Patient Safety
  • Evidence-Based Practice: How to Research & Create Clinical Content That Matters6:35

    Unlock the power of evidence-based practice to conduct meaningful research and develop clinical content that advances patient care and nursing knowledge.


    This lecture teaches you how to formulate research questions, access medical databases, critically appraise literature, and synthesize findings into practice guidelines. You'll learn to bridge the gap between research and clinical application.


    Develop skills to contribute to nursing scholarship, create educational materials, and implement research findings that elevate care standards and professional credibility.

  • Professional Etiquette Mastery: Build Respect & Advance Your Nursing Career2:39

    Master professional etiquette and workplace conduct that distinguishes exceptional nurses and accelerates career advancement opportunities.


    This lecture covers essential professional behaviors including respectful communication with colleagues and patients, maintaining boundaries, dress codes, time management, and handling conflicts diplomatically. You'll learn how professionalism impacts team dynamics and patient perceptions.


    Cultivate habits that earn respect from peers and superiors while creating positive work environments that enhance job satisfaction and open doors to leadership positions.

  • Nursing Assistants: The Unsung Heroes Empowering Modern Healthcare6:45

    Discover the vital contributions nursing assistants make to healthcare delivery and learn how their roles enhance patient care quality and team effectiveness.


    This lecture examines the scope of practice for nursing assistants, their collaboration with RNs, delegation principles, and the critical support they provide in daily patient care activities. Understanding their role strengthens interprofessional teamwork.


    Learn to effectively supervise, delegate to, and collaborate with nursing assistants while maintaining quality care standards and fostering a supportive healthcare team environment.

  • Chest X-Ray Mastery: Read Images Like an Expert & Spot Critical Findings1:00:38

    0:20 Radiographic density 1:40 Xray Views 5:33 Rotation 5:55 Inspiration 6:23 Normal Chest Xray 7:24 ABCDEFGH Mnemonic 8:24 Counting ribs for quality film 9:21 Lateral film interpretation 10:27 Lung Anatomy 12:50 Cardiac Anatomy 14:45 Cardio-thoracic ratio 17:12 Mediastinal Masses 20:12 Right and Left ventricular enlargement 21:32 Mitral stenosis 23:38 Heart Failure 24:40 Pericardial effusion 25:45 Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary blood flow 34:40 Cyanotic vs acyanotic heart diseases 35:35 White vs black Lung 36:38 Pleural effusion 38:15 Consolidation 39:54 Collapse 40:25 Fibrosis 42:45 Pulmonary Nodule 43:50 Miliary lesions 46:10 Lung masses 46:40 Hilar lymphadenopathy 47:54 ARDS 49:54 Hemithorax 53:25 Pneumothorax 55:05 HydroPneumothorax 56:05 Pulmonary cavity 58:00 Emphysema/COPD (subcutaneous)

  • Medical Terminology Decoded: Master the Language of Healthcare Professionals7:00

    Build fluency in medical terminology to communicate effectively with healthcare teams and understand clinical documentation with confidence.


    This lecture breaks down medical prefixes, suffixes, and root words used across all healthcare specialties. You'll learn systematic approaches to decoding complex medical terms, abbreviations, and anatomical terminology essential for nursing practice.


    Master the healthcare language that enhances professional communication, improves documentation accuracy, and accelerates your ability to learn new clinical concepts throughout your nursing career.

  • Quiz: Professional Skills and Clinical Basics
  • The Dying Process Unveiled: Compassionate End-of-Life Care Every Nurse Should Kn2:23

    Understand the physiological and emotional stages of dying to provide dignified, compassionate end-of-life care that honors patients and supports families.


    This lecture covers the dying process including physical signs, symptom management, spiritual and emotional needs, and family communication. You'll learn to recognize when death is approaching and provide appropriate comfort measures and support.


    Develop confidence in end-of-life nursing that ensures patient comfort, respects cultural beliefs, and provides meaningful support during life's most sacred transition.

  • Pharmacology Essentials: Master Medication Classes That Save Lives7:43

    Build comprehensive pharmacology knowledge covering major medication classes, therapeutic actions, and clinical applications that optimize patient outcomes.


    This lecture explores antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, analgesics, diabetes medications, and more. You'll learn mechanisms of action, common side effects, nursing considerations, and patient education essentials for safe medication management.


    Develop pharmacological expertise that enhances clinical decision-making, prevents adverse reactions, and ensures evidence-based medication administration across all patient populations.

  • End-of-Life Care Protocols: Advanced Palliative Nursing Techniques10:22

    Master advanced palliative care protocols and pain management strategies that provide exceptional comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients.


    This lecture covers comprehensive symptom control, opioid administration, non-pharmacological comfort measures, spiritual care integration, and family support systems. You'll learn evidence-based palliative interventions that honor patient wishes and preferences.


    Develop specialized skills in end-of-life symptom management, advance care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration that defines excellence in palliative nursing practice.

  • Physical Therapy Assistants: Collaborative Care That Accelerates Patient Recover1:57

    Understand the critical role physical therapy assistants play in rehabilitation and learn effective collaboration strategies that optimize patient mobility and functional independence.


    This lecture covers PT assistant scope of practice, delegation principles, therapeutic exercise support, mobility assistance techniques, and communication protocols. You'll learn to coordinate care that accelerates rehabilitation outcomes.


    Develop interdisciplinary teamwork skills that integrate physical therapy into comprehensive nursing care plans for enhanced patient recovery and quality of life.

  • ABG Analysis Mastery: Interpret Arterial Blood Gases With Expert Precision51:39

    Master arterial blood gas interpretation to rapidly identify acid-base imbalances, respiratory issues, and metabolic disorders that require immediate nursing intervention.


    This lecture covers systematic ABG analysis including pH, PaCO2, HCO3, and oxygenation assessment. You'll learn to differentiate between respiratory and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis, identify compensation, and interpret clinical examples.


    Develop critical thinking skills for ABG interpretation that enhance emergency response, improve patient monitoring, and support clinical decision-making in acute care settings.

  • Quiz: Pharmacology, End-of-Life Care and Clinical Diagnostics
  • Phlebotomy Techniques: Master Blood Collection Skills That Ensure Patient Safety28:05

    Perfect venipuncture techniques and blood collection procedures that minimize patient discomfort while ensuring specimen quality and diagnostic accuracy.


    This lecture covers proper site selection, vein assessment, tourniquet application, needle insertion techniques, and tube order for various blood tests. You'll learn to prevent complications like hematomas, hemolysis, and infection.


    Develop confident phlebotomy skills that reduce patient anxiety, ensure first-stick success rates, and deliver reliable laboratory samples for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

  • Thyroid Disorders Uncovered: Manage Hyper & Hypothyroidism Like an Expert27:20

    ? Thyroid Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide covers thyroid disorders, beginning with the fundamentals of the thyroid gland including its history, histology, and hormone synthesis. It further explores the actions of thyroid hormones, the differences between T3 and T4, and conditions of thyrotoxicosis. The talk also details signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and various treatment approaches for thyroid disorders, including pharmacological interventions and surgery.

Requirements

  • None. You will be taught everything you need to know.

Description

Nursing & Patient Care Course: Build Clinical Knowledge and Confidence





Looking for a nursing course that covers patient care, clinical decision-making, patient safety, infection control, nursing ethics and medication practice? This course offers a structured review of essential nursing concepts for nursing students, aspiring healthcare workers and practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge.





In 13 modules and more than 24 hours of video lessons, you will explore the nursing process—from patient assessment and prioritisation to care planning, implementation and evaluation. You will also review professional responsibilities, patient autonomy, confidentiality and scope of practice.





Key topics include:


• Patient assessment, care planning and prioritising patient needs


• Nursing ethics, confidentiality and professional practice


• Patient safety, infection prevention, transmission-based precautions and PPE


• Medication administration and pharmacology basics


• IV therapy, fluid and electrolyte management, and pressure injury prevention





By the end of the course, you should be able to describe the stages of the nursing process, explain core patient-safety and infection-control principles, identify ethical considerations in patient care, and review key concepts in medication and clinical practice. Study at your own pace and revisit the modules that are most useful for your learning goals.





Additional recognition and diploma opportunities for our students


FRHA (UK) Fellowship:

Have you made a significant contribution to research, education, or innovation? FRHA (UK) offers honorary recognition for individuals with notable research contributions or academic impact. Applicants should have more than one year of qualification and two nominations from people in the same field who know their work. If you meet these requirements and would like to explore an application, message us for details.


Diploma:

Take your learning further with an accredited, verifiable, high-quality diploma—not a course-completion certificate—from London HeartbeatsZ Academy, UK. Udemy students can request a diploma or course transcript for an additional service fee and processing charge. Message us to learn about the process and applicable fees.


This course provides educational content and does not replace supervised clinical training, local workplace procedures or professional guidance. Always follow the policies and scope requirements that apply to your role and location.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone aspiring to make a career as Nursing
  • Pre medical students aspiring to be doctors

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