Integumentary System: Quick Bedside Refresher

This NSG3046 Adult Medical Surgical 2 episode with Heather Murphy provides a focused, 10-minute bedside refresher on the integumentary system for BSN nursing students.

Heather reviews the clinically relevant layers and structures of the skin, highlights aging-related changes that increase risk for breakdown and skin cancer, and walks through a practical, focused skin assessment with key diagnostics. The episode reinforces distinctions between primary and secondary lesions, special considerations when assessing patients with darker skin tones, and the nurse’s role in preparing patients for common skin procedures.

Use this episode to sharpen your skin, hair, and nail assessment skills before clinical, with clear connections to patient safety and pressure injury prevention.