New Grad transition

Home Care

Autonomous visits, environmental hazards, and teaching in real kitchens and stairwells.

All work areas Open transition lessons

Guided flow for this unit

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

New Grad library snapshot

43 lessons

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

What new grads need to know

Your phone is a lifeline — keep charge, GPS, and panic protocols clear.
Infection control includes pets, mold, and crowded multigenerational homes.
Scope boundaries blur — know what requires MD notification vs ED referral.

Common patient presentations

Wound vac changes with contamination risks in non-ideal settings.
CHF diuretic titration with daily weights by phone or visit.
Post-hospital IV antibiotics with lab coordination logistics.

Priority assessments

Home oxygen safety, smoking materials, and egress.
Caregiver strain and respite resources.
Medication storage, refrigeration needs, and literacy-appropriate teaching.

Safety risks

Violence in unfamiliar neighborhoods — follow agency safety policies.
Needle sticks with home sharps containers.
Missed visits when communication fails — escalate early.

Medications, labs, and equipment

Medications

Insulin and warfarin teaching with home monitoring plans.
High-risk injectables with cold chain in patient fridges.
Disposal instructions for opioids and sharps.

Labs & monitoring

Home draw schedules aligned with agency contracts.
INR point-of-care with escalation parameters documented.
BMP when diuretics change in hot weather.

Equipment & environment

Backup batteries for pumps and concentrators.
Proper PPE bags left in the car trunk, not the porch.
Telehealth kits tested before relying on remote visits.

Communication & reporting

Sandwich technique for sensitive home observations.
Case manager alerts for hoarding, neglect, or self-neglect concerns.
Physician summaries that name next visit owner and triggers.

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.

Practice exams
Timed exam-style sets in the app — sign-in keeps the New Grad pathway context.
Scenario readiness
Scenario cases launch from the signed-in learner experience. Use practice questions here until you are in the app.