Legal and ethical considerations
The leadership role of the licensed practical nurse
the nurse-patient relationship
Cultural aspects of nursing care
The nursing process and critical thinking
Inflammation, infection, and immunity
First aid, emergency care, and disaster management
Loss, death, and end-of-life care
The patient with an ostomy
Acute respiratory disorders
Chronic respiratory disorders
Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Digestive tract disorders
Disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Connective tissue disorders
Pituitary and adrenal disorders
Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia
Female reproductive disorders
Male reproductive disorders
Sexually transmitted infections
Ear and hearing disorders
Nose, sinus, and throat disorders
Substance-related disorders.
