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New Grad transition

Neuro ICU

ICP dynamics, neuro checks, and immobility complications.

All work areasOpen transition lessons

Guided flow for this unit

Move from orientation to drills to readiness — each step stays on the New Grad transition pathway id.

  1. 1LessonsTopic index for transition lessons.
  2. 2Practice questionsJudgment items on the same bank.
  3. 3FlashcardsApp recall with pathway context.
  4. 4ReadinessCAT-style hub when you are ready.
  5. 5Practice examsTimed sets in the app.

New Grad library snapshot

43 lessons

Live counts for the transition-to-practice pathway — scoped inventory, not the full NCLEX-RN marketing corpus.

Content inventory

Live question counts are temporarily unavailable. The in-app bank and CAT still use the same pathway filters (US region, plan tier for this track, exam codes: NCLEX-RN, NCLEX_RN).

LessonsQuestionsCAT

What new grads need to know

  • Neurologic exams must be serial — compare pupils, strength, and language over time.
  • CPP and ICP targets are protocolized — know where to read them before titrating.
  • Seizure mimics and sedation confounders are common — document triggers.

Common patient presentations

  • Traumatic brain injury with tiered ICP management.
  • Hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke with blood pressure goals.
  • Status epilepticus pathways and burst-suppression targets when used.

Priority assessments

  • GCS components, pupils, and lateralizing signs.
  • Airway protection with depressed consciousness.
  • DVT prophylaxis when immobility extends.

Safety risks

  • Unnoticed herniation patterns — escalate when exam crosses thresholds.
  • Hyperglycemia and fever worsening secondary injury.
  • Aspiration with altered swallow — coordinate speech when stable.

Medications, labs, and equipment

Medications

  • Osmotherapy with renal and volume monitoring.
  • Antiepileptics loaded and maintained per EEG guidance.
  • Sedation choices that balance exam vs comfort.

Labs & monitoring

  • Sodium trends and osmolar gaps when hyperosmolar therapy runs.
  • ABG for ventilation targets in intubated patients.
  • Coagulation around reversal or surgical planning.

Equipment & environment

  • ICP monitors and external ventricular drains with strict sterile technique.
  • EEG leads and camera monitoring for seizure detection.
  • Cooling devices when therapeutic hypothermia is indicated.

Communication & reporting

  • Neurosurgery updates with imaging availability and exam deltas.
  • Family communication for prognostic uncertainty — use team support.
  • Therapy milestones documented for safe mobilization when cleared.

Study modes for this unit

Use the transition pathway for lessons and bank questions; flashcards and longer sets open inside the app with the New Grad pathway id so your tier stays aligned.

  • Lessons
    Browse the New Grad transition lesson index — pick topics that match this unit’s priorities.
    Open Lessons
  • Flashcards
    Spaced repetition inside the app on the New Grad pathway.
    Open Flashcards
  • Practice questions
    NCLEX-style judgment items filtered to the New Grad transition bank.
    Practice Questions
  • Readiness exams
    CAT-style readiness hub for longer sessions when you are ready.
    Explore Readiness Hub
  • Practice exams
    Timed exam-style sets in the app — sign-in keeps the New Grad pathway context.
    Open Practice Exams
  • Scenario readiness
    Scenario cases launch from the signed-in learner experience. Use practice questions here until you are in the app.
    Go to Practice Questions