NLN ACE PN-RN case studies
NLN ACE PN-RN · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NLN ACE PN-RN is an assessment offered through the National League for Nursing (NLN), a Washington, DC-based organization that describes itself as "The Voice for Nursing Education." The NLN's own site groups its offerings under Assessment Services, alongside separate areas for Student Resources, Administrator Resources, and NCLEX Resources, and it also maintains a distinct PN/VN Faculty Initiative under Teaching Resources - indicating that practical/vocational nursing education is an active focus area for the organization. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NLN. The NLN ACE PN-RN case studies are 5 cases and about 3,592 words.
1Postoperative Day 2 After Sigmoid Colectomy: Expected Recovery or Anastomotic Leak?
Delgado, 58, is postoperative day 2 after an open sigmoid colectomy with primary anastomosis. His history includes type 2 diabetes (A1c 8.1%) and a 30-pack-year smoking history.
719 words, about 4 min2Magnesium Sulfate for Severe Preeclampsia: When the Level Looks Fine but the Patient Does Not
Okafor, 34, G2P1 at 35 weeks 4 days, was admitted 18 hours ago with severe preeclampsia. She is receiving magnesium sulfate 2 g/hour IV after a 4 g loading dose, plus labetalol 200 mg by mouth twice daily.
736 words, about 4 min3Two-Year-Old With Acute Diarrhea: Dehydration Severity and an Order That Needs Questioning
Leo, age 2, weighs 12.0 kg today, down from 12.9 kg three days ago. He has had 3 days of vomiting and watery diarrhea, up to 8 stools per day.
706 words, about 4 min4Day 1 After Hip Fracture Repair: Competing Priorities in an Older Adult
Tran, 81, is day 1 after open reduction and internal fixation of a right intertrochanteric femur fracture. She has mild vascular dementia; at baseline she is oriented to person and place and uses a walker.
729 words, about 4 min5INR 6.8 After a New Antibiotic: Warfarin Interaction in an Older Adult
Patel, 72, takes warfarin 5 mg daily for atrial fibrillation, metoprolol 50 mg twice daily, and omeprazole 20 mg daily. Three days ago he started trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS twice daily for a urinary tract infection.
702 words, about 4 min