Nursing Education Site
Anna Curran. RN, BSN, PHN 
Psychosocial nursing diagnosis addresses the emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of patient care that are often as critical to recovery as physical interventions. As nurses, we recognize that illness doesn’t exist in isolation—patients’ mental health, coping mechanisms, social support systems, and spiritual beliefs profoundly influence health outcomes, treatment adherence, and overall quality of life. … See Nursing Diagnoses
Dosage calculations are a core nursing skill for safe medication administration and NCLEX success. This free practice quiz includes 25 dosage calculation questions with answers and rationales to help you review the most common nursing math problems you’ll see in school and on exams. You’ll practice tablet and liquid doses, mg/kg pediatric dosing, IV flow rates in … See Nursing Diagnoses
Cellulitis is a common and potentially serious bacterial skin infection affecting the dermis and deeper subcutaneous tissue layers. Most cases are caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains, MRSA) or beta-hemolytic streptococci such as Streptococcus pyogenes, which invade through breaks in the skin barrier—cuts, abrasions, insect bites, surgical wounds, or chronic ulcers. Without prompt recognition and treatment, cellulitis can … See Nursing Diagnoses
Impaired gas exchange is a critical NANDA-approved nursing diagnosis that occurs when oxygen and carbon dioxide fail to properly transfer across the alveolar-capillary membrane in the lungs. This disruption compromises the body’s ability to oxygenate tissues and eliminate carbon dioxide—two processes essential for cellular metabolism and survival. For nursing students preparing for the NCLEX and … See Nursing Diagnoses
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of patients worldwide and represents one of the most common respiratory conditions nurses encounter in both acute and community settings. As a progressive, irreversible disease that combines chronic bronchitis and emphysema, COPD requires comprehensive nursing assessment, evidence-based interventions, and patient-centered care planning. This guide provides nursing students and … See Nursing Diagnoses