Course
Inpatient stroke nursing core (Advanced)
Advanced nursing-focused sequence: neuro assessment and escalation, dysphagia and oral care bundle, monitoring for complications, and supportive care themes. Built for bedside execution and handoffs
ClinicianClinicianAdvanced120 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — follow local order sets, competency requirements, and unit protocols.
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Treat neurologic decline, airway compromise, and suspected aspiration as emergencies—escalate immediately per unit protocol.
What you'll learn
- Perform consistent neuro checks and communicate changes clearly
- Apply dysphagia safety principles and oral care bundle concepts
- Anticipate common inpatient complications and prevention bundles
- Use structured escalation language and documentation-ready checklists
5 lessons in this course
- 1Nursing: neuro assessment + escalation playbook (stroke unit)Standardizes neuro checks, what to watch for, and escalation triggers for acute stroke patients; includes handoff language templates15 min
- 2Nursing: dysphagia screening + oral care bundle (aspiration pneumonia prevention)Nursing dysphagia screening + oral care bundle module: NPO safety flow, oral hygiene steps, documentation standards, and QI metrics for aspiration pneumonia prevention18 min
- 3Study module: common in-hospital stroke complications + prevention bundles (high-yield)High-yield complications module: aspiration pneumonia, DVT/PE, pressure injury, delirium, seizures, depression, falls. Organized as prevention bundles + monitoring cues30 min
- 4Study module: supportive care in acute stroke (glucose, BP, temperature) — 2026 updatesStudy module emphasizing supportive care domains in acute ischemic stroke: glycemic management (avoid intensive control), blood pressure themes pre/post reperfusion, fever/temperature concepts, and why these affect outcomes (conceptual)25 min
- 5Clinician: discharge education checklist (printable template spec)A spec for a standardized discharge education checklist (FAST, meds, follow-up, swallow safety, rehab plan, red flags)10 min
Lesson sequence
- 1. Nursing neuro assessment + escalation playbook
- 2. Dysphagia screening + oral care bundle
- 3. In-hospital complications + prevention bundles
- 4. Supportive care: glucose, BP, temperature (2026 updates)
- 5. Discharge education checklist + teach-back (handoff to outpatient)
Capstone
- Write a one-minute deterioration call using SBAR-style wording
- Run a discharge teach-back script
Practice check
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