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Study NCLEX-RN by topic.
High-yield chapters in reading order: foundations first, then systems and specialty care. Learn the map, then practice the questions.
- Chapters
- 84
- Sections
- 8
- Read time
- ~10h
Curriculum8 sections
Section 01
Foundations of care
The groundwork every other chapter assumes — fluids and electrolytes, labs, infection control, medication safety, and perioperative care.
14 chapters
- 017 minAdult physical assessmentNCLEX adult assessment chapter: exam order, lung and heart findings to report, perfusion checks, neuro/LOC, pain tools, and abdomen red flags.Read chapter
- 0210 minElectrolytes: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphateNCLEX electrolytes chapter: Na, K, Ca, Mg, and phosphate. Role, low vs high tables, treatment order, and food plates for diet teaching.Read chapter
- 037 minElimination careNCLEX elimination chapter: incontinence types, retention and oliguria, CAUTI prevention, impaction versus diarrhea, enemas, and stoma color emergencies.Read chapter
- 046 minFire safetyNCLEX fire safety chapter: RACE and PASS, oxygen fire risk, evacuate ambulatory clients first patterns as tested, and never use elevators during a fire.Read chapter
- 059 minFluid volume imbalancesTell deficit from overload, track fluid with daily weights and I&O, choose IV fluid type with a reason, and know when an electrolyte finding flips the priority before the bag.Read chapter
- 067 minInfection prevention techniqueNCLEX infection-control technique: standard precautions, sterile field rules, PPE removal order, and the first steps after a needlestick.Read chapter
- 0713 minLabs and acid-baseNCLEX labs chapter: CBC and coagulation, lipids and A1c, specimen-draw traps, critical-value actions, cardiac markers, and primary acid-base interpretation.Read chapter
- 0810 minMedication safety and dosingNCLEX medication safety chapter: rights and identifiers, high-alert double-checks, mg/kg and BSA math, IV site complications, pediatric technique, and what to do after an error.Read chapter
- 098 minPerioperative careNCLEX perioperative chapter: PACU airway priorities, atelectasis and clot prevention, hemorrhage and evisceration, malignant hyperthermia, and procedure-specific aftercare.Read chapter
- 107 minPreoperative careNCLEX preoperative chapter: informed consent nurse role, NPO, checklist, jewelry and dentures, site marking, holding anticoagulants as ordered, and anxiety teaching.Read chapter
- 115 minSleep and restNCLEX sleep chapter: hygiene teaching, hospital rest protection, when “tired” is disease, and how rest differs from infant safe-sleep and mania sleep rules.Read chapter
- 1210 minTherapeutic dietsNCLEX nutrition chapter: diet plates by disease, enteral feeding and aspiration safety, vitamin deficiency cues, food-drug traps, and when TPN is the pattern.Read chapter
- 136 minTransmission-based precautionsNCLEX isolation map: standard vs contact, droplet, and airborne - PPE, room type, high-yield organisms, and the soap-and-water trap.Read chapter
- 1414 minVital signs and physical assessmentNCLEX foundations chapter: temperature, pulse, respirations, BP, SpO2, and pain, plus orthostatics, assessment order, and peak/trough timing.Read chapter
Section 02
Professional practice
Delegation, prioritisation, ethics, and consent. The largest single category on the exam.
5 chapters
- 017 minClient rights, restraints, and reportingNCLEX legal chapter: negligence elements, restraint least-restrictive rules, mandatory reporting, incident reports, HIPAA basics, and refusal of care.Read chapter
- 024 minCulture and spiritual careNCLEX culture chapter: assess instead of stereotype, use qualified interpreters, honor diet and ritual when safe, and keep spiritual care in the client’s definition.Read chapter
- 037 minDelegation and assignmentNCLEX management map: RN, LPN/LVN, and UAP scope, five rights of delegation, and why stability beats the task label.Read chapter
- 047 minEthics and care coordinationNCLEX ethics chapter: principles with scenarios, informed consent and refusal, HIPAA and privacy, advance directives and DNR comfort, plus discharge referrals.Read chapter
- 055 minPriority frameworks: ABCs, Maslow, and who to see firstNCLEX prioritization map: airway-breathing-circulation first, Maslow physiologic before psychosocial, acute versus chronic, and unstable before stable.Read chapter
Section 03
Health promotion and development
Growth across the lifespan, screening, immunisation, and community health.
4 chapters
- 016 minCommunity and population healthNCLEX community chapter: windshield surveys, incidence versus prevalence, reportable diseases, lead exposure, and primary secondary tertiary prevention.Read chapter
- 025 minElder abuse and polypharmacyNCLEX older-adult chapter: abuse and neglect red flags, mandatory reporting, caregiver stress, polypharmacy risks, and Beers-list style med traps.Read chapter
- 0313 minOlder adult safety and immobilityNCLEX older-adult chapter: normal aging vs report-now changes, delirium vs dementia, fall prevention, immobility complications, and cane walker crutch gait rules.Read chapter
- 048 minPaediatric growth and safetyNCLEX pediatric development chapter: milestones by age, Erikson tasks, Freud stages when named, Piaget and Kohlberg, play types, separation anxiety, and infant-toddler safety including car seats.Read chapter
Section 04
Maternity and newborn
Prenatal through postpartum, and the newborn.
8 chapters
- 0113 minLabour and fetal monitoringNCLEX labor chapter: stages and 4 Ps, Leopold maneuvers, FHR patterns, oxytocin tachysystole, epidural hypotension and high-block red flags, shoulder dystocia and rupture, plus ACHES warnings.Read chapter
- 026 minMaternity and newborn medicationsNCLEX maternity meds: vitamin K and eye prophylaxis, RhoGAM, oxytocin tachysystole, methylergonovine hold rules, magnesium toxicity, and betamethasone for lungs.Read chapter
- 0313 minMaternity emergenciesNCLEX maternity emergencies: preeclampsia/HELLP and magnesium toxicity, ectopic and mole, cerclage, abruption vs previa, PPH, cord prolapse, TORCH/GDM crises, cardiac disease with postpartum autotransfusion, and tachysystole.Read chapter
- 0411 minNewborn metabolic and respiratory complicationsNCLEX newborn chapter: IDM hypoglycemia, hypothermia, TTN vs RDS vs meconium, phototherapy, PKU/hypothyroid screens, plus NEC, ROP, IVH, NAS/FASD, and SGA/LGA risk.Read chapter
- 058 minPostpartum careNCLEX postpartum chapter: fundus and lochia, atony vs laceration vs retained placenta, endometritis, mastitis, DVT/PE, and blues vs depression vs psychosis.Read chapter
- 0612 minPrenatal careNCLEX prenatal chapter: Naegele and GTPAL, danger signs, GDM screening and teaching, TORCH exposures, NST/BPP/fibronectin testing, and fetal circulation shunts that close after birth.Read chapter
- 076 minPreterm laborNCLEX preterm labor chapter: PTL signs, activity and hydration, tocolytics overview, betamethasone for fetal lungs, mag sulfate neuroprotection cues, and when to go in.Read chapter
- 0810 minSTI and reproductive careNCLEX reproductive chapter: STI and PID patterns, contraception ACHES danger signs, infertility workup of both partners, endometriosis, BPH/TURP/CBI safety, and testicular/prostate teaching highs.Read chapter
Section 05
Paediatrics
Childhood conditions, system by system.
10 chapters
- 016 minImmunisation and HIVNCLEX vaccine safety and HIV chapter: live-vaccine holds, mild-illness myths, CD4 and opportunistic infection risk, transmission teaching, and ART adherence cues.Read chapter
- 029 minPaediatric blood and cancerNCLEX pediatric hematology-oncology: sickle cell, hemophilia, vWD/thalassemia/aplastic, iron teaching, leukemia precautions, Wilms (do not palpate), plus neuroblastoma, osteosarcoma, and Hodgkin.Read chapter
- 037 minPaediatric cardiac and endocrineNCLEX pediatric heart and endocrine: tet spells, post-cath checks, infant HF and digoxin, Kawasaki, rheumatic fever after strep, diabetes sick-day and hypo treatment, PKU diet.Read chapter
- 048 minPaediatric fluid and newbornNCLEX pediatric fluid chapter: dehydration severity, oral rehydration first when able, shock priorities, newborn normals vs red flags, Apgar, reflexes, and infant CPR on a firm surface.Read chapter
- 058 minPaediatric neurologyNCLEX pediatric neuro: infant ICP and shunt malfunction, myelomeningocele covering, meningitis droplet care, seizure first aid, Reye aspirin warning, ADHD stimulant teaching, and autism sensory load.Read chapter
- 069 minPaediatric renal and musculoskeletalNCLEX pediatric renal-MSK chapter: AGN versus nephrotic, UTI, HUS/VUR/enuresis, hypospadias, casts, Pavlik, Gower sign, plus JIA, Legg-Calvé-Perthes, and osteomyelitis.Read chapter
- 077 minPaediatric skin, ENT, and safeguardingNCLEX pediatric ENT and skin: tonsillectomy bleed cues, ear and eye infection teaching, lice and impetigo control, eczema care, and mandatory reporting for maltreatment.Read chapter
- 088 minPediatric acute emergenciesNCLEX peds acute chapter: airway first for croup vs epiglottitis, RSV/bronchiolitis, foreign body, febrile seizure, dehydration cues, and poisoning priorities.Read chapter
- 0911 minPediatric GI careNCLEX pediatric GI chapter: pyloric stenosis, intussusception, Hirschsprung, TEF, appendicitis, celiac gluten teaching, GERD feeds, and cleft lip/palate postop care.Read chapter
- 108 minPediatric infectious diseaseNCLEX pediatric infection chapter: childhood communicable isolation end points, vaccine-preventable teaching, live-vaccine holds in pediatrics, latex cross-reactivity, and pediatric HIV care.Read chapter
Section 06
Adult health
Adult conditions and their drug management, organised by body system.
34 chapters
- 0111 minAcute coronary syndromesNCLEX ACS chapter: STEMI reperfusion, nitroglycerin and cath-site priorities, cardiogenic shock, tamponade and endocarditis cues, and valvular stenosis vs regurgitation.Read chapter
- 026 minAcute respiratory emergenciesNCLEX airway map: failure cues, PE vs pneumothorax vs obstruction, oxygen and positioning priorities, and when to escalate.Read chapter
- 036 minAnemiasNCLEX hematology chapter: iron, B12, and folate deficiency teaching, anemia activity tolerance, and sickle-cell crisis priorities with emergency red flags.Read chapter
- 047 minAntimicrobial therapyNCLEX antimicrobial chapter: allergy checks, finishing the course, vancomycin flushing, aminoglycoside toxicity, TB drug teaching, and common topical agents.Read chapter
- 057 minAutoimmune disordersNCLEX autoimmune chapter: SLE flare and nephritis cues, RA versus OA joint care, myasthenia versus cholinergic crisis, and immunosuppression infection risk.Read chapter
- 066 minBleeding and transfusionNCLEX bleeding chapter: transfusion reaction steps, TACO versus TRALI, DIC cues, thrombocytopenia precautions, and clotting failure priorities.Read chapter
- 078 minBurns and inhalation injuryNCLEX burn chapter: airway-first inhalation injury, Rule of Nines and Parkland fluid math, burn depth, and early wound priorities.Read chapter
- 085 minChest tubes and oxygen delivery devicesNCLEX device map: chest-tube chambers (collection, water seal, suction), tidaling vs leaks, and oxygen devices from cannula to non-rebreather and Venturi.Read chapter
- 099 minDiabetes and glycemic emergenciesNCLEX map for hypo vs hyper, DKA vs HHS, sick-day rules, and the first actions that keep the airway and brain safe.Read chapter
- 107 minECG rhythms: recognize and actNCLEX ECG map: normal sinus vs AF, VT, VF, and asystole. What the strip means and the first nursing moves.Read chapter
- 118 minEye and ear careNCLEX eye and ear chapter: acute glaucoma and retinal detachment emergencies, cataract discharge, drop and ointment technique, timolol caution, and age-based ear drops.Read chapter
- 127 minGI bleeding and obstructionNCLEX GI emergencies: upper bleed stabilization, perforation and peritonitis, bowel obstruction priorities, and acid-reducing drug timing.Read chapter
- 137 minGI medicationsNCLEX GI drug chapter: antiemetic safety including ondansetron and metoclopramide EPS, laxatives versus antidiarrheals, and when not to give a laxative.Read chapter
- 146 minHeart failure and drug managementNCLEX heart failure chapter: left versus right failure, acute decompensation priorities, digoxin and potassium safety, and ACE, ARB, beta-blocker, and diuretic teaching.Read chapter
- 154 minImmune and allergy medicationsNCLEX immune chapter: steroid and transplant drug safety, epinephrine first in anaphylaxis, ART and IVIG reactions, and live-vaccine holds in immunocompromise.Read chapter
- 166 minIncreased ICP and head injuryNCLEX ICP priorities: early vs late signs, positioning, what raises pressure, and the actions that protect the brain after head injury.Read chapter
- 176 minLipid-lowering therapyNCLEX lipid-lowering chapter: statin timing, myopathy and rhabdomyolysis muscle-pain reporting, LFTs, grapefruit interaction as tested, and lifestyle teaching.Read chapter
- 187 minLiver disease and complicationsNCLEX liver chapter: cirrhosis complications, varices and ascites safety, hepatic encephalopathy and lactulose goals, jaundice teaching, and ammonia traps.Read chapter
- 194 minMedication antidotes: toxicity rescue pairsNCLEX antidote map: match the poison or overdose picture to the rescue drug — naloxone, flumazenil, vitamin K, protamine, acetylcysteine, and more.Read chapter
- 208 minMusculoskeletal injury and surgeryNCLEX ortho chapter: fat embolism and compartment syndrome, rhabdomyolysis after crush or down time, cast neurovascular six Ps, hip precautions, traction weight rules, amputation care, and gout self-care basics.Read chapter
- 216 minNeurologic medicationsNCLEX neuro meds: phenytoin toxicity and IV rules, levodopa teaching, sumatriptan cardiac caution, and myasthenia cholinesterase timing versus cholinergic crisis.Read chapter
- 226 minNeuromuscular and seizure disordersNCLEX neuromuscular chapter: Guillain-Barré ascending paralysis and airway, myasthenia fatigue and crisis, meningitis cues, seizure first aid, and status epilepticus.Read chapter
- 237 minOncology and hematology medicationsNCLEX oncology drug chapter: filgrastim and epoetin timing and risks, chemo nadir infection and bleed teaching, mucositis care, and extravasation basics.Read chapter
- 248 minOncology careNCLEX oncology chapter: warning signs and screening, staging idea, chemo and radiation safety, extravasation, nadir, febrile neutropenia, mucositis, and tumor lysis.Read chapter
- 255 minOral antidiabetics and corticosteroidsNCLEX endocrine meds chapter: metformin and hypo risk by class, sulfonylurea teaching, steroid glucose and infection traps, and taper rules.Read chapter
- 268 minRenal and urinary careNCLEX renal chapter: AKI phases, CKD diet and overload, hyperkalemia emergencies, dialysis access and peritonitis cues, and bladder medication teaching.Read chapter
- 277 minRespiratory chronic diseaseNCLEX COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis chapter: controlled oxygen, life-threatening asthma cues, inhaler technique, and CF airway clearance with enzymes.Read chapter
- 285 minRespiratory infectionsNCLEX respiratory infection chapter: pneumonia O2 and cultures-then-antibiotics, influenza/COVID isolation, TB airborne plus RIPE adherence, and aspiration pneumonia prevention.Read chapter
- 296 minRheumatic and bone medicationsNCLEX rheumatology meds: gout flare versus prevention, NSAID and baclofen safety, methotrexate and biologics, and bisphosphonate dosing technique.Read chapter
- 307 minSkin infections and dermatologic medsNCLEX derm chapter: cellulitis versus abscess cues, SJS/TEN emergency stop-drug care, isotretinoin pregnancy rules, and topical steroid thin-skin caution.Read chapter
- 316 minStroke and neuro assessmentNCLEX stroke and neuro chapter: last-known-well timing, dysphagia aspiration precautions, pupil and GCS cues, pain assessment honesty, and autonomic dysreflexia.Read chapter
- 3210 minThyroid and adrenal disordersNCLEX endocrine chapter: hypo vs hyperthyroid, storm and myxedema, Addison vs Cushing, parathyroid calcium, DI vs SIADH, acromegaly, pheochromocytoma, and thyroid drug safety.Read chapter
- 336 minVascular disorders and anticoagulationNCLEX vascular chapter: PAD versus venous disease, DVT safety, heparin and warfarin monitoring, HIT, DOAC teaching, and hypertensive emergency priorities.Read chapter
- 348 minWound and pressure injury careNCLEX wound chapter: pressure-injury staging, prevention for immobile clients, surgical infection cues, and diabetic foot and hygiene rules.Read chapter
Section 07
Mental health
Psychiatric conditions, therapeutic communication, and substance use.
7 chapters
- 016 minAntidepressantsNCLEX antidepressant chapter: SSRI onset and suicide watch, serotonin syndrome, MAOI tyramine crisis, TCA overdose risk, washouts, and when to hold or escalate.Read chapter
- 025 minFamily violence and sexual assaultNCLEX adult violence chapter: IPV screening and leaving-risk, safety planning, sexual assault evidence and kit consent, and how reporting differs from child and elder maltreatment.Read chapter
- 0311 minMental health conditionsNCLEX mental health chapter: mania and psychosis responses, suicide risk ranking, lithium toxicity, EPS and NMS, clozapine agranulocytosis, ECT prep, and when to hold psych meds.Read chapter
- 048 minMental health foundationsNCLEX psych foundations: defense mechanisms, nurse-client relationship phases, milieu safety, crisis steps, eating-disorder care, and borderline boundaries.Read chapter
- 055 minOpioid and substance useNCLEX addictions chapter: opioid overdose and naloxone, opioid withdrawal cues, stimulant intoxication, sedative overdose, and recovery safety teaching.Read chapter
- 064 minSubstance use and withdrawalNCLEX alcohol chapter: withdrawal progression, delirium tremens priorities, benzodiazepines, thiamine before glucose, and disulfiram teaching.Read chapter
- 076 minTherapeutic communicationNCLEX communication chapter: therapeutic vs nontherapeutic responses, silence and presence, teach-back, grief stages, PTSD cues, and end-of-life comfort.Read chapter
Section 08
Complex and emergency care
Shock, sepsis, burns, and the deteriorating client.
2 chapters
- 015 minEmergency and disaster triageNCLEX disaster chapter: everyday versus mass-casualty triage, START and color tags, reverse triage, decontamination order, and scarce-resource decisions.Read chapter
- 027 minShock and sepsisNCLEX shock chapter: early hypovolemic and septic cues, fluid then pressor escalation, ARDS hypoxemia, and anaphylaxis with epinephrine first.Read chapter
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After a chapter, drill the same topics with NCLEX-style questions and rationales.
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