Section: Unit 8: Application in Nursing Practice & Documentation | Medical Terminology | NextGenU.org

    • Lesson 1: Translating Medical Terminology to Patient Care

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Interpret medical terms in patient care scenarios
      • Apply medical terminology in nursing documentation

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 19 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 2: Common Abbreviations and Nursing Documentation

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify approved abbreviations used in nursing documentation
      • Use correct abbreviations and terminology safely and effectively in charting

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 24 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 3: Interpreting Orders, Charting, and Reporting

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Demonstrate accurate use of medical terminology in written and verbal communication within the healthcare team
      • Apply legal and ethical standards when using medical terminology in documentation

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 19.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.