Lesotho Nursing Council Licensure Examination study plan

Outline the nursing assessment and priority interventions for the top 10 medical-surgical conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, pneumonia, stroke) on a one-page concept map per condition.

Interpret 15 common laboratory and diagnostic results (e.g., CBC, electrolytes, ABG, ECG) and state the nursing action for each abnormal value.

Compare and contrast pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for a client undergoing abdominal surgery, listing at least five priority assessments.

Explain the pathophysiology and nursing management of fluid and electrolyte imbalances (hypovolemia, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia) using a case scenario.

Apply the five steps of the nursing process to three medical-surgical case scenarios, documenting each phase in writing.

Formulate at least three correctly written nursing diagnoses (NANDA-I format) with supporting assessment data for each of the three cases.

Identify and justify 12 priority nursing interventions for clients with common medical-surgical emergencies (e.g., diabetic ketoacidosis, chest pain, acute respiratory distress).

Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions by writing expected outcomes and evaluation criteria for each case.

Demonstrate the correct sequence of 10 core nursing procedures (e.g., hand hygiene, vital signs, wound dressing, urinary catheterization, medication administration) by writing step-by-step checklists.

Explain the principles of asepsis and infection control, and apply them to three clinical scenarios.

Describe the nursing measures for maintaining patient safety, including fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and restraint use.

Perform a self-assessment on documentation standards and identify three areas for improvement.

Outline the stages of labor and the nursing assessments and interventions for each stage.

Describe the components of antenatal care, including risk assessment, health education, and danger signs in pregnancy.

Explain the nursing management of common postpartum complications (e.g., hemorrhage, infection, pre-eclampsia) and immediate newborn care.

Compare the physiological changes of pregnancy across the three trimesters and their implications for nursing care.

Outline the growth and development milestones from infancy to adolescence and identify nursing implications for each stage.

Describe the assessment and management of common paediatric conditions (e.g., dehydration, respiratory infections, malnutrition) using a case-based approach.

Calculate paediatric medication dosages and fluid requirements for five case scenarios.

Explain the principles of family-centered care and apply them to two paediatric case studies.

Define primary health care principles and apply them to the Lesotho healthcare context, including the role of village health workers.

Conduct a community assessment using a recognized framework and identify three priority health problems.

Develop a health education plan for a common community health issue (e.g., TB, HIV, maternal health) with measurable objectives.

Describe the nursing role in disease surveillance, immunization programs, and outbreak response.

Identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, psychosis) and outline nursing interventions.

Explain the principles of therapeutic communication and apply them to three simulated patient interactions.

Describe the nurse's role in medication administration, including the five rights, dosage calculation, and documentation.

List high-alert medications and the specific precautions required for their safe administration.

Summarize the Lesotho Nursing Council's scope of practice, code of ethics, and legal responsibilities of the nurse.

Analyze three ethical dilemmas using a decision-making framework and state the appropriate nursing action.

Review the nursing process and fundamental skills through 50 practice questions, achieving at least 80% accuracy.

Create a personal study schedule for the final two weeks before the exam, focusing on weak areas identified in practice tests.