Recommended BSN Preparation Materials
Dear Newly Admitted Students,
Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing BSN program! The resources below were selected to help you prepare to be successful in the program. We selected these resources to prepare you for the courses you are about to encounter in the program. Having a good basic understanding of terminology and pathophysiology will provide you with a basis for building your knowledge as a student and nurse for your career ahead. We hope you will take advantage of this time before you begin to matriculate to explore these resources and gain confidence in your knowledge. Feel free to return to this page frequently as we will be adding resources from time to time. Again, congratulations and welcome to UTMB School of Nursing!
Trish Richard, PhD, RN
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program
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Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology Crash Course
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Penguin Prof.
Medical Terminology
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Infection
Infection
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Khan Academy
Bacteria
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Bozeman Science
Respiratory System
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Pathophysiology
Terminology
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Pathophysiology
Regulation of Fluids
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Pathophysiology
Fluid Distribution
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Pathophysiology
Regulation Imbalances
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Pathophysiology
Electrolyte Imbalances
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Pathophysiology
Modes of Inheritance
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Pathophysiology
Etiology & Pathogenesis of Cancer
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Pathophysiology
Innate Immunity Cells
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Pathophysiology
Adaptive Immunity
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Pathophysiology
Renal Symptoms
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Pathophysiology
Renal Disorders
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Pathophysiology
Renal UTI Acute & Chronic
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Pathophysiology
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
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EdX Courses
Essential Human Biology: Cells & Tissues
(https://www.edx.org/course/essential-human-biology-cells-and-tissues)
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EdX Courses
Viruses & How to Beat Them: Cells, Immunity & Vaccines
(https://www.edx.org/course/viruses-how-to-beat-them-cells-immunity-vaccines)
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EdX Courses
Respiration in the Human Body
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Open 2 Study Courses
Introduction to Nursing in Health Care
(https://www.open2study.com/courses/introduction-to-nursing-in-healthcare)
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Open 2 Study Courses
Understanding Common Diseases
(https://www.open2study.com/courses/understanding-common-diseases)
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coursera Courses: Offered by University of Pennsylvania
Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body is Telling Us
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coursera Courses: Offered by Duke University
Introductory Human Physiology
