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Neurological Disorder Overview: Parkinson’s, MS, MG, & ALS

As a nursing student, it’s important to understand the key differences between neurological disorders like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). While both conditions can cause physical and cognitive...

Written by Mike Linares | April 4, 2025

The Physiology of the Nervous System Part 3
Hello. This is our third video focusing on the nervous system’s physiology, primarily giving a quick review of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) The sympathetic...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | November 7, 2018
The Physiology of the Nervous System Part 3
Systole vs Diastole Cardiac Output Guide
Blood pressure is determined by two factors – systolic and diastolic pressure. In this discussion, we’ll go through the traffic jam that happens within the blood vessels, the factors that...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | November 5, 2018
Systole vs Diastole Cardiac Output Guide
TIA vs CVA: A Neurology Review
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) are conditions that occur due to a lack of oxygen in the brain. Therefore, knowing the differences between TIA vs CVA is...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | November 1, 2018
TIA vs CVA: A Neurology Review
Respiratory Pharmacology: Corticosteroids and Solu-Medrol
In this respiratory pharmacology review, we will be going into corticosteroids like methylprednisolone and prednisone. Definition Corticosteroids bring down inflammatory response that can be caused by numerous health issues. Anytime...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 30, 2018
Respiratory Pharmacology: Corticosteroids and Solu-Medrol
Hematology: Leukemia Assessment and Manifestations
Leukemia, as discussed in previous lectures, is a condition that results to an overproduction of white blood cells. Due to this overproduction, there is a crowding out of the other...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 25, 2018
Hematology: Leukemia Assessment and Manifestations
Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology: Pharmacologic Reactions
This lecture is a continuation of our previous nervous system’s anatomy and physiology. In this piece, we will go through the involvement of sympathomimetic and parasympathomimetic drugs to the peripheral...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 23, 2018
Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology: Pharmacologic Reactions
Hepatology 101: What are the Different Liver Labs?
There’s a recycling company inside the body that manufactures three important elements that keep the body going – albumin, bile, and coagulation factors – or what we call the ABCs....
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 13, 2018
Hepatology 101: What are the Different Liver Labs?
Pediatric Renal Diseases: Nursing Process of UTI
One of the most common genitourinary diagnoses about minors, especially inside the emergency room, is urinary tract infection (UTI). We’ve already discussed the pathophysiology of UTI in our previous lecture....
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 11, 2018
Pediatric Renal Diseases: Nursing Process of UTI
Respiratory Pharmacology Review Pt 3: Methylxanthine Effects
Theophylline, the well-known methylxanthine drug, is going to be discussed in this article along with its effects on the body and adverse reactions. What are Methylxanthines? Methylxanthines are drugs used...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 9, 2018
Respiratory Pharmacology Review Pt 3: Methylxanthine Effects
Cardio-Physiology Pt 1: Intro to our body's Pumping Station
Cardiovascular physiology is primarily focused on getting to know the basic structures of the heart, how these structures work, and what areas are involved in electrical conductivity. Functions of the...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 6, 2018
Cardio-Physiology Pt 1: Intro to our body's Pumping Station
NSAIDs Pharmacology: An Analgesics Review
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are analgesic pain medications that bring down any inflammation inside the body without affecting the adrenal glands. In this post, we’ll go through the following: How...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | October 4, 2018
NSAIDs Pharmacology: An Analgesics Review
A Simplified Overview of Meningitis
Swelling of the meninges, that’s the basic meaning of meningitis; there is the presence of inflammation due to several external and internal factors. The types of meningitis entirely depend on...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 27, 2018
A Simplified Overview of Meningitis
Fundamentals of Pharmacology: Oral and Sublingual Routes
In this pharmacology fundamentals discussion, we’ll talk about the different routes of administration, mainly the oral and sublingual routes. We’ll get into the what each route is, how it is...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 25, 2018
Fundamentals of Pharmacology: Oral and Sublingual Routes
What is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a type of nutrition provided to clients intravenously, instead of through the digestive system. Parenteral nutrition can be given as a complete means of nutrition...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 22, 2018
What is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?
Pancreatitis Labs and Nursing Assessments that Matter
The pancreas is an important gland that is situated under the liver, close to the gallbladder, stomach, and bowel, which is responsible for releasing essential digestive enzymes and hormones. A...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 20, 2018
Pancreatitis Labs and Nursing Assessments that Matter
Handling Ventilator Alarms for Respiratory Clients
For nurses who are unfamiliar or are relatively new to handling mechanical ventilators for clients with respiratory problems, the alarm going off can be quite stressful and can cause panic....
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 18, 2018
Handling Ventilator Alarms for Respiratory Clients
OB Nursing 101: The Dangers of Abruptio Placenta
One of the most common yet most dangerous complications of bearing a child is abruption placenta. But what is abruptio placenta and how can the healthcare team manage this kind...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 15, 2018
OB Nursing 101: The Dangers of Abruptio Placenta
Neurology Lecture: An Insight into Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular condition involving the skeletal muscles; wherein there is decreased acetylcholine. This decrease is due to the inappropriate creation of antibodies that go against acetylcholine...
Written by SimpleNursing Editorial Team | September 13, 2018
Neurology Lecture: An Insight into Myasthenia Gravis