Fundamentals - Sleep and Rest

This lecture is based on the following textbook: Treas, L. S., Barnett, K. L., & Smith, M. H. (2022). Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring (3rd Ed.). F.A. Davis. 🎥 Video Description: This video was originally recorded for my fundamentals nursing course, and I’m uploading it for students or nurses-in-training who want extra support understanding sleep and rest concepts critical to patient care. As an RN with a master’s in nursing education and years of experience teaching in both ADN and BSN programs, I’m passionate about making essential topics clear and practical. This lecture focuses on the fundamentals of sleep and rest, highlighting the nurse’s role in promoting healthy sleep patterns and managing common sleep disturbances. In this lecture, we’ll cover: Physiology of Sleep – Understanding sleep cycles, stages (REM and non-REM), and circadian rhythm. Common Sleep Disorders – Insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and hypersomnia. Factors Affecting Sleep – Stress, pain, environment, medications, and chronic illness. Assessment of Sleep and Rest – Tools and techniques to evaluate sleep quality and disturbances. Nursing Interventions – Promoting sleep hygiene, creating a restful environment, and patient education. Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Management – Overview of sleep medications and relaxation techniques. #sleep #rest #sleephygiene #circadianrhythm #sleepdisorders #insomnia #hypersomnia #narcolepsy #obstructivesleepapnea #REMsleep #nonREMsleep #fatigue #nursing #nursingeducation #patientcare #nursinginterventions #relaxationtechniques #sleepassessment #sleepdeprivation #sleepenvironment #pharmacology #stressmanagement #chronicillness #fundamentalsnursing