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CNSCP Prep Course (CNSCP)

77 lessons. Online and self-paced.

Nutrition Assessment

Core assessment principles for identifying nutrition risk, malnutrition, and indications for support. Emphasizes patient data interpretation and route readiness in adult and pediatric settings.

  1. 1Nutrition Risk Screening Tools
  2. 2Malnutrition Diagnostic Characteristics
  3. 3Adult Nutrition Assessment Data
  4. 4Pediatric Growth Assessment
  5. 5Weight History And Anthropometrics
  6. 6Laboratory Markers In Context
  7. 7Fluid Status And Hemodynamics
  8. 8Indications For Nutrition Support
  9. 9Functional GI Tract Criteria
  10. 10Contraindications To Feeding

Calculations And Requirements

High-yield calculations for calories, protein, fluids, osmolarity, and delivery. Focuses on unit verification and patient-specific interpretation.

  1. 11Energy Requirement Methods
  2. 12Protein Requirement Estimation
  3. 13Fluid Requirement Estimation
  4. 14Dextrose And GIR Calculations
  5. 15Lipid Calorie Calculations
  6. 16Amino Acid And Nitrogen Math
  7. 17Infusion Rate And Delivery
  8. 18PN Osmolarity Estimation
  9. 19Electrolyte Contribution Calculations
  10. 20Regimen Verification Strategy

Enteral Nutrition Therapy

Principles of enteral feeding selection, access, formula choice, administration, and tolerance. Prioritizes use of the gut when appropriate.

  1. 21Enteral Route Selection
  2. 22Feeding Tube Types
  3. 23Aspiration Risk And Postpyloric Feeding
  4. 24Standard Polymeric Formulas
  5. 25Fiber And Modular Products
  6. 26Disease Specific Formula Logic
  7. 27Continuous Bolus And Cyclic Feeding
  8. 28Initiation And Advancement Rates
  9. 29Water Flush And Medication Planning
  10. 30Gastric Residual Volume Interpretation
  11. 31Diarrhea Constipation And Bloating
  12. 32Tube Occlusion And Mechanical Problems

Parenteral Nutrition Therapy

Comprehensive review of PN indications, access, formulation logic, initiation, and adjustment. Emphasizes safe use when enteral feeding is not adequate or feasible.

  1. 33Indications For Parenteral Nutrition
  2. 34Central Versus Peripheral PN
  3. 35Timing Of PN Initiation
  4. 36Macronutrient PN Components
  5. 37Electrolytes Vitamins And Trace Elements
  6. 38Calcium Phosphate Compatibility
  7. 39Initial PN Prescription Strategy
  8. 40Glucose Management During PN
  9. 41Cyclic PN And Home Use

Complications And Monitoring

Recognition, prevention, and management principles for metabolic, infectious, mechanical, and access-related complications across EN and PN.

  1. 42Glucose And Triglyceride Monitoring
  2. 43Electrolyte And Acid Base Trends
  3. 44Hepatic And Bone Complications
  4. 45Refeeding Risk Identification
  5. 46Refeeding Prevention And Advancement
  6. 47Overfeeding Recognition And Consequences
  7. 48Catheter Related Complications
  8. 49Aspiration And Pulmonary Risk
  9. 50When To Hold Or Escalate

Population-Specific Support

Adult, pediatric, and disease-specific nutrition support applications commonly tested on the CNSCP exam.

  1. 51Critical Care Feeding Principles
  2. 52Trauma Burns And Wounds
  3. 53Perioperative Nutrition Support
  4. 54Renal Dysfunction Nutrition Support
  5. 55Hepatic And Pancreatic Disorders
  6. 56Short Bowel And Malabsorption
  7. 57Pediatric Requirement Differences
  8. 58Neonatal PN And EN Concepts
  9. 59Pediatric Monitoring And Complications

Transitions And Practice

Application of nutrition support across care settings, documentation, interdisciplinary communication, and role boundaries relevant to exam questions.

  1. 60Oral To Enteral Transition
  2. 61Enteral To Parenteral Transition
  3. 62PN Weaning And Discontinuation
  4. 63Home Enteral Nutrition Planning
  5. 64Home Parenteral Nutrition Planning
  6. 65Discharge Readiness And Follow Up
  7. 66Role Scope And Escalation
  8. 67Documentation And Recommendation Framing
  9. 68Goals Of Care And Appropriateness

Integrated Case Review

Case-based synthesis of assessment, calculations, route selection, regimen design, monitoring, and complication management for exam readiness.

  1. 69Medical Ward EN Case
  2. 70Critical Care PN Case
  3. 71Refeeding Risk Adult Case
  4. 72Pediatric Growth Failure Case
  5. 73Neonatal PN Calculation Case
  6. 74Home Pediatric EN Case
  7. 75Calculation Error Traps
  8. 76Route Selection Pitfalls
  9. 77Safety First Decision Rules
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