
About Course
Prepare for your Nursing Council of Kenya exam with our Basic course.This course is your starting point for NCK exam success. You’ll learn the fundamental principles across key nursing areas, gaining a clear understanding of the core knowledge required by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Build a strong base and set yourself up for effective further study.
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What Will You Learn?
- Comprehensive Coverage of All Nursing Topics: This course provides a foundational understanding of the entire nursing curriculum relevant to the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) exam. You will gain knowledge across all essential modules, ensuring you have a broad base of understanding.
- Core Nursing Principles: You will learn the fundamental principles and concepts that underpin safe and effective nursing practice in Kenya.
- Application of Knowledge: While foundational, the course will emphasize applying theoretical knowledge to practical nursing scenarios relevant to the Kenyan healthcare system.
- Exam-Focused Learning: The content is structured to align with the general format and topics typically assessed in the NCK licensing examinations. You'll become familiar with the types of questions to expect.
- Test-Taking Strategies: You'll gain initial exposure to effective strategies for approaching multiple-choice questions, which are a significant component of the NCK exams (currently two papers each with 100 multiple-choice questions online).
Course Content
Nursing School 101 : Professionalism and Fundamentals of Nursing
As an aspiring nurse, Nursing School 101 is your essential starting point. This foundational course covers the key concepts and skills you need for a successful journey in nursing. Jumpstart your nursing career with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your studies and beyond!Key concepts of Nursing School 101 focus on setting you up for success throughout nursing school, with information like how to study, test-taking strategies, and overcoming test anxiety.
Module 1 – How to study in nursing school
Lesson 2 – How to answer NCK-style questions
Lesson 3 – How to answer SATA questions
Lesson 4 – How to prepare for exams
Lesson 5 – Test-Taking Strategies and Test Anxiety
Lesson 6 – School-life balance/clinical judgement
Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz
Anatomy & Physiology Notes and Practice Questions
As a nursing student, mastering Anatomy and Physiology is your first step toward becoming an exceptional nurse. This essential course gives you a comprehensive understanding of the human body's structure and function, laying the foundation for your future success in health and science careers. Dive in and discover the intricacies of the body that will shape your nursing expertise!Key concepts include understanding how each body system functions independently and collaboratively at the cellular and physiological levels. You'll explore how these systems maintain homeostasis and contribute to overall health, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of the human body's intricate balance.
Module 1 – Introduction to A&P and Cells
Module 2 – Integumentary System
Module 3 – Skeletal System
Module 4 – Muscular System
Module 5 – Nervous System
Module 6 – Endocrine System
Module 7 – Cardiovascular System
Module 8 – The Blood
Module 9 – Lymphatic and Immune System
Module 10 – Respiratory System
Module 11 – Digestive System
Module 12 – Urinary System
Module 13 – Reproductive System
Anatomy and Physiology Questions
Pharmacology Notes and Practice Questions
As a nursing student, our Pharmacology course is your key to mastering medication administration and understanding how drugs impact the human body. Dive deep into the world of medications, gaining essential knowledge that will empower you to provide safe and effective client care.
Module 1 – Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Module 4 – Nervous System Drugs
Module 6 – Cardiovascular & Haematological System Drugs
Module 8 – Immune System Drugs
Module 8.1 – Antibiotics
Module 8.2 – Antifungals, Anthelmintics & Antiprotozoal Drugs
Module 12 – Reproductive System Drugs
Module 9 – Respiratory System Drugs
Module 10 – Gastrointestinal System Drugs
Module 11 – Endocrine System Drugs
Module – Insulin and AntiDiabetic Drugs
Pharmacology Questions
Fluid and Electrolytes Notes and Practice Questions
As a nursing student, our Fluid and Electrolyte course is your go-to resource for mastering the critical skills needed to assess, manage, and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in patients of all ages. Easily grasp the complex mechanisms of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and feel prepared to identify and address imbalances caused by various health conditions, ensuring you're ready for any clinical challenge!
Module 1 – Introduction to Fluids and Electrolytes
Module 2 – Fluid Imbalance
Module 3 – Sodium Imbalance
Module 4 – Potassium Imbalance
Module 5 – Calcium Imbalance
Module 6 – Magnesium Imbalance
Module 7 – Phosphate Imbalance
Module 8 – Chloride Imbalance
Fluid and Electrolyte Quiz
Medical Surgical Notes and Practice Questions
As a nursing student, our Nursing Medical-Surgical course is a crucial component to your nursing education to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide comprehensive care to adult patients across various healthcare settings. Start today and master the complexities of quality client care!
Module 1 – Cardiovascular System
Module 2 – Respiratory System
Module 3 – Endocrine System
Module 4 – Gastrointestinal System
Module 5 – Genitourinary System
Module 6 – Reproductive System
Module 7 – Neurological System
Module 8 – Integumentary System
Module 9 – Hematological/Immune System
Module 11 – Musculoskeletal System
Shock
Medical-Surgical Questions and Answers
Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing Notes and Practice Questions
The need for better mental health care is growing throughout the world! As a nursing student, our Nursing Behavioral Health course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you need to care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. This course will set you up to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to individuals with numerous different behavioral health needs.
Module 1 – Behavioral Health Nursing Essentials
Module 2 – Theoretical Basis of Behavioral Health Nursing
Module 3 – Psychotropic Medications
Module 4 – Psychobiological Disorders
Module 5 – Psychiatric Emergencies
Module 6 – Age-Specific Populations
Module 7 – Concepts of Care Related to the Family Unit
Behavioural Health Quiz
Maternal and Child (Midwifery) Notes and Practice Questions
Midwifery Course is designed to equip you as a nursing student with the knowledge and skills you need to provide comprehensive care to women throughout their reproductive lifespan- including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and their overall gynecologic health. Dive in and get ready to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to women and newborns, supporting their health and well-being across the reproductive lifespan!
Module 1 – Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
Module 2 – Methods of Contraception and Abortion
Module 3 – Infertility and Other Reproductive Concerns
Module 4 – Conception and Fetal Development
Module 5 – The Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
Module 6 – Performing an Assessment on a Pregnant Client(Antenatal and Intrapartum Care)
Module 7- Maternal Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions Which May Complicate Pregnancies
Module 8 – The Process of Labor and Delivery
Module 12 – Complications and Emergencies in Pregnancy,Labor and Delivery
Module 17 – Anatomical and Physiologic Changes in the Postpartum Period
Module 18 – Nursing Care of the Client and Family During the Postpartum Period
Module 19 – Nursing Care of the Newborn
Module 20 – Postpartum Complications
Module 21 – Caring for a Newborn Experiencing Complications
Module 9 – Miscellaneous Needs of Maternal and Reproductive Health Clients
Maternity(Midwifery) Questions and Answers
Pediatrics Notes and Practice Questions
Our future generations need quality care and there is no better way to prepare than to give it than the Archer Pediatrics course! Designed specifically for you as nursing students, the course will arm you with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for infants, children, and adolescents. Dive in and guarantee you are ready to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to children and their families, promoting optimal health outcomes throughout childhood.
Module 1 – Introduction to Pediatrics
Module 2 – Cardiovascular
Module 3 – Respiratory
Module 4 – HEENT
Module 5 – Gastrointestinal
Module 6 – Genitourinary
Module 7 – Endocrine & Metabolic
Module 8 – Neurological
Module 9 – Integumentary
Module 10 – Hematological
Module 11 – Musculoskeletal
Module 12 – Infectious Disease
Module 13 – Immune
Module 14 – Genetics
Pediatric Quiz
Community Health Notes and Practice Questions
Nursing care does not start and stop at the doors of the hospital! Our Nursing Community Health course focuses on preparing you to promote and protect the health of populations outside the hospital in a community setting. Dive in and learn the complexities of public health, disease prevention, and health promotion!
Module 1 – Foundations of Community Health
Module 2 – Determinants of Health
Module 3 – Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Module 4 – Disease Prevention and Control
Module 5 – Community Diagnosis and Health Surveys
Module 6 – Primary Health Care (PHC)
Module 7 – Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MCH)
Module 8 – Environmental Health
Module 10 – Planning and Evaluating Community Health Programs
Community Health Quiz
Lab Values Notes and Practice Questions
Understanding all the different lab tests and values can feel like a daunting new skill for you as a nursing student! Our Lab Values Course equips you with the essential knowledge to interpret and understand various laboratory tests critical for client assessment and care. This course simplifies labs and focuses on the significance of lab values in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing different health conditions.
Module 1 – Introduction to Lab Values
Module 2 – Hematology Lab Values
Module 3 – Electrolyte and Renal Lab Values
Module 4 – Liver Function Lab Values
Module 5 – Endocrinology Lab Values
Module 6 – Cardiac and Lipid Lab Values
Module 7 – Microbiology and Immunology Lab Values
Lab Values Quiz
Dosage Calculation and medication administration
As a nursing student, you may have thought you were done with math and feel overwhelmed with calculating dosages! Our Nursing Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration course is absolutely essential for every nursing student. It will develop the skills you need to ensure safe and effective medication management in an easy-to-understand and immersive way!
Module 1 – Preliminary Information
Module 2 – Calculation Problems
Module 3 – Medication Administration
Dosage Calculation
ABG’s Notes and Practice Questions
Understanding and interpreting ABGs doesn’t need to be confusing! The Archer Nursing Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) course provides comprehensive training on ABG analysis, in a way that simplifies the process and makes sure you understand the interpretation of your results! This is a critical skill for assessing and managing clients with respiratory and metabolic disorders.
Module 1 – Introduction to Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
Module 2 – How to Interpret
Module 3 – Respiratory Acid-Base Disorders
Module 4 – Metabolic Acid-Base Disorders
Module 5 – Compensatory Mechanisms and Mixed Acid-Base Disorders
Module 6 – Clinical Applications
ABGs Quiz
ECG interpretation and Practice Questions
There is nothing quite like interpreting an ECG strip to give a nursing student a heart arrhythmia! The good news is with the Archer Nursing ECG Interpretation course those essential interpretation skills and ECG knowledge are made simple! Learn to accurately interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) and respond to various cardiac conditions effectively.
Module 1 – Basics of Cardiac Electrophysiology
Module 2 – Understanding the ECG strip
Module 3 – Sinus Rhythms
Module 4 – Atrial arrhythmias
Module 5 – Ventricular arrhythmias and Asystole
Module 6 – Heart blocks
Module 7 – Harnessing electricity to treat arrhythmias
Module 9 – The impact of electrolyte imbalances on the ECG
Clinical Skills Notes and Practice Questions (Specialised Nursing Procedures)
Our immersive Nursing Clinical Skills course is designed to teach and show you as a nursing student those essential hands-on skills required for effective client care. This comprehensive course emphasises the steps and methods behind practical and fundamental nursing procedures, so you are prepared for real-world clinical environments!
Module 1 – Assessment Skills
Module 2 – Wound Care
Module 3 – Genitourinary
Module 4 – Gastrointestinal
Module 5 – Point-of-Care Testing
Module 6 – Medication Administration
Module 7 – Intravenous Skills
Module 8 – Chest Tubes
Module 9 – ADLs: Hygiene
Module 10 – ADLs: Mobility
Module 11 – Environment and Safety
Module 12 – Musculoskeletal Skills
Module 13 – Respiratory Skills
Module 14 – Assessment Shorts
Module 15 – Advanced Skills
Clinical skills Quiz
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