Course Curriculum Breakdown
Feuer NCLEX Online Course Curriculum
30 Hours of Lecture Video, 781 Pages of Study Books 1,556+ Practice Questions
Medical Surgical Nursing
11 Hours 45 Minutes, 318 Page Study Book, 489+ Practice Questions
Management of Care
· Prioritization of patient care
· Delegation
· Leadership
· Documentation
· Ethical and Legal issues in Nursing
· Patient Safety
Safety and Infection Control
· Patient Safety
· Fire Safety, Chemical Safety
· Ergonomics
· Infection Control
o Standard precautions
o Droplet precautions
o Airborne precautions
o Contact precautions
· Disaster Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing & Cardiac Disorders Part 1
· Emergency Nursing
· Fluids and Electrolytes
· Acid Base Imbalance
· Shock
· Cardiac Assessment
· Cardiac Diagnostic Tests
· EKG Basics
Cardiovascular Disorders
· Dysrhythmias
· Angina vs. MI
· Heart Failure
· Heart Surgery
· Vascular Disorders
· Hypertension
· Cardiac Meds
Respiratory Disorders & GI Disorders Part 1
· Respiratory Assessment
· Respiratory Diagnostic Tests
· Pneumonia
· TB
· COPD/Asthma
· Chest Trauma
· Chest Tubes
· Tracheostomy
· Mechanical Ventilation
· Gastrointestinal Assessment
· Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Tests
· GERD
· Peptic Ulcers
· Gastric Surgery
· Diverticular Disease
· Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis
· Colostomy vs. Ileostomy
· Enteral Feeding
· Peritonitis
· Intestinal Tubes
GI Disorders Part 2 & Oncology Part 1
· Apendicitis
· Peritonitis
· Intestinal Obstruction
· Gastric Tubes
· Hernias
· Liver function and diagnostic tests
· Hepatitis
· Cirrhosis
· Esophageal Varices
· Cholelithiasis
· Pancreatic Cancer
· Warning signs of Cancer
· Guidelines for Early Cancer Detection
· Oral Cancer
· Lung Cancer
· Laryngeal Cancer
· Stomach Cancer
· Hodgkin’s
· Breast Cancer
· Cervical Cancer
Oncological Disorders & Endocrine Disorders
· Endometrial Cancer
· Ovarian Cancer
· Colorectal Cancer
· Oncological Emergencies
· Radiation/ Chemo Therapy
· Endocrine Assessment
· Addison’s vs. Cushing’s
· Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
· Hypoparathyroidism vs. Hyperparathyroidism
· Diabetes Mellitus
Renal Disorders
· Renal Assessment
· Renal Diagnostic Tests
· Acute vs. Chronic Renal Failure
· Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis
· Urinary Tract Infection
· Renal Calculi
· Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
· Bladder Cancer/Ileal Conduit
Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue Disorders:
· Musculoskeletal System
· Osteoporosis
· Paget’s Disease
· Sprains
· Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
· Fractures
· Acute Compartment Syndrome
· Fat Embolism Syndrome
· Cast Care
· Traction
· Crutch Walking
· Total Knee Replacement
· Total Hip Replacement
· Lupus
· Gout
· Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis
· Lyme disease
Eyes/Ears Disorders & Neurological Disorders Part 1
· Cataracts
· Glaucoma
· Retinal Detachment
· Macular Degeneration
· Care of patient with visual impairment
· Hearing Loss
· Meniere’s Disease
· Care of patient with hearing impairment
· Neurological Assessment
· CVA/Stroke
· Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
· Increased Intracranial Pressure (IICP)
Neurological Disorders Part 2 & Integumentary Disorders
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
• Bell’s Palsy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Pressure Ulcers
• Burns
• Herpes Zoster
• Psoriasis
• Latex Allergy
Pharmacology
4 Hours 38 Minutes, 104 Page Lecture Handout, 151 Practice Questions
Basic Principles of Pharmacology
· Nurse’s Role in Medication Administration
· Methods of Medication Administration
· Special Considerations
· Drug Classification
· Medications Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
Neurological & Cardiac Meds
· Anticonvulsants
· Opioids & Analgesics
· NSAIDS
· Anti-Parkinson’s
· Meds to treat MS
· Alzheimer’s Medications
· Antidepressants
· Anti-anxiety Meds
· Diuretics
· Antihypertensives
· Calcium Channel Blockers
· Beta Blockers
· Vasodilators
· Antidysrhythmics
· Statins
· Antianginals
· Nitroglycerin
· Anticoagulants
Anti Infectives, Respiratory, GI, and Endocrine Meds
· Antimicrobials
· Antivirals
· Antiasthmatics
· Corticosteroids
· Mucolytics
· Antacids
· Histamine Antagonists
· Proton Pump Inhibitors
· Antipeptics
· Antiemetics
· Antidiarrheals
· Insulin
· Oral Hypoglycemics
· Adrenal Agents
· Thyroid Replacements
Nutritional Supplements
· Herbal Supplements
· IV Therapy
· Blood Transfusions
· Hyperalimentation
· Dosage Calculations
Maternity – Newborn
4 Hours 12 Minutes, 117 Page Study Book, 296+ Practice Questions
Family Planning:
· Methods of contraception
o Barrier method
o Hormonal method
o Natural family planning
o Surgical (vasectomy, tubal ligation)
· Infertility
Women’s Health:
· Non-sexually transmitted infections
· Sexually transmitted infection
o Chlamydia
o Gonorrhea
o Trichomoniasis
o Herpes
o Syphilis
o HIV
o HPV
· Menstrual cycle disorders
o Amenorrhea
o Endometriosis
o Menopause
o Urinary Incontinence
o Toxic Shock Syndrome
o Fibroids
Antepartum Nursing
· Signs of pregnancy
· Physiological Maternal Changes
· Maternal Screening Tests
· Screening Tests to Evaluate Fetal Growth and Well Being
· Antepartum Care
· Complications During Pregnancy
o Spontaneous Abortion
o Ectopic Pregnancy
o Incompetent Cervix
o Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
o Hyperemesis Gravidarum
o RH Incompatibility
o Placenta Previa
o Placenta Abruption
o PIH
o Anemia
o Gestational Diabetes
o Pre-mature Rupture of Membranes
o Pre-term Labor
o Multiple Gestations
o Adolescent Pregnancy
Intrapartum- Labor & Delivery
· Fetal Monitoring
o Early Decelerations
o Late Decelerations
o Variable Decelerations
· True Labor vs. False Labor
· Stages of Labor
· Obstetric Procedures
o Artificial Rupture of Membranes
o Forceps Delivery
o Cesarean Delivery
· Anesthesia
· Intrapartal Concerns
o Cephalopelvic Disproportion
o Dystocia
o Fetal Distress
o Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
o Amniotic Fluid Embolism
o Uterine Rupture
o Intra-Uterine Fetal Death
Post-Partum Nursing Care & The Neonate
· Post-Partum Assessment
· Post-Partum Depression
· Puerperal Infections
· Mastitis
· Post-Partum Hemorrhage
· Newborn Assessment
· Newborn Complications
o Asphyxia
o Hypoglycemia
o Premature Newborn
o Hyperbilirubinemia
o Small for gestational age
o Large for gestational age
o Post Mature Infant
o Substance abuse and the newborn
• Breast milk vs. Formula Preparation
• Breast feeding vs. Bottle Feeding
Pediatrics
5 Hours 19 Minutes, 119 Page Study Book, 308+ Practice Questions
Growth and Development of the Infant
· 3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
· Immunizations
· Nutrition
· Anticipatory Guidance
Growth and Development of the Toddler through Adolescence
· Toddler (1-3 Yrs)
o Nutrition
o Toilet Training
o Issues related to Hospitalization
o Anticipatory Guidance
· Pre-School (3-6 Yrs)
· School Age (6-12 Yrs)
· Adolescence (13-19 Yrs)
· Basic Pediatric Care
· Medication Administration
· Motor Vehicle Safety
· Concept of Death
· Poisoning
· Child Abuse
· Pediatric Triage
Cardiac & GI Disorders
· Congenital Heart Defects
o Acyanotic Defects
o Cyanotic Defects
· Acquired Defects
o Rheumatic Fever
o Kawasaki’s Disease
· Gastroenteritis
· Failure to thrive (FTT)
· Cleft Lip vs. Cleft Palate
· Pyloric Stenosis
· Intussusception
· Hirschsprung’s Disease
· PKU
· Celiac Disease
· Pinworms
Respiratory & Hematological & Renal Disorders
· Croup
· Epiglottitis
· Foreign Body Aspiration
· Tonsillectomy
· Asthma
· Cystic Fibrosis
· Leukemia
· Sickle Cell Anemia
· Iron Deficiency Anemia
· Hemophilia
· Nephrotic Syndrome
· Acute Glomerulonephritis
· Wilm’s Tumor
Neurological & Musculoskeletal Disorders
· Meningitis
· Hydrocephalus
· Spina bifida
· Myelomeningocele
· Cerebral Palsy
· Down’s syndrome
· Autism
· Lead Poisoning
· ADHD
· Congenital Hip Dysplasia
· Scoliosis
· Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psychiatric Nursing
4 Hours 20 Minutes, 92 Page Study Book, 312+ Practice Questions
Nurse Patient Relationship
· Therapeutic vs. Non Therapeutic Communication
· Legal and Ethical Aspects
· Anxiety and Defense Mechanisms
· Grief
· Boundaries and Limit Setting
· Crisis Intervention
· Abuse and Family Violence
Anxiety Disorders & Schizophrenia
· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
· Anti Anxiety Medications
· Schizophrenia
· Antipsychotics
Mood Disorders
· Depression
· Suicide
· Anti Depressant Medications
· Mania
· Anti Manic Medications
Personality & Neurocognitive & Eating Disorders
· Anti Social Personality
· Borderline Personality
· Substance Abuse
· Addictions
· Alcoholism
· Nursing Care of the patient using Opioids, Stimulants, and CNS Depressants
· Delirium
· Dementia
· Alzheimer’s
· Anorexia vs. Bulimia
Test Taking Strategies
9 Page Cultural Diversity Guide, 22 Page Study Book, 100 Practice Questions
· 2019 NCLEX Study Plan
· Scope of Nursing Practice
· Levels of Cognitive Ability – Application & Analysis
· NCLEX Style Question Formats
· Priority Questions
o First Level/Life Threatening Issues
o Second Level Priorities
o Third Level Priorities
· RN, LPN, CNA Scope of Practice
· Delegation Questions
o Principles of Delegation
· Principles to Use When Answering Pharmacology Questions
· Test Taking Tips for Before & During the Exam
· 2 Month Study Calendar
· 100 Question Final Exam with Answers & Rationales