NURSING SKILLS CHECKLIST

NAME Kristen Taylor Stroud

FACULTY Ms. Doyne, Ms. Woods Competencies for Nursing Practice I

FACULTY Ms. Dowling, Ms. Liverman Competencies for Nursing Practice II

INSTRUCTIONS Student will indicate the date that the skill is performed in the course specified. Student should indicate if the skill
was performed in the lab (L) or if the skill was performed during direct patient contact (P). If the student has the opportunity to
perform a skill during direct patient care that has previously been noted as done in the lab, the student should update this form to
indicate performance of skill with a (P), and the revised date if during the same course. If the student performs a skill previously
learned in NUR 2103 during direct care of NUR 3104, the student should indicate this in the NUR 3104 column and not change the
NUR 2103 notes. This document should be completed electronically and be submitted to the clinical instructor at midterm
and final. In addition, the checklist should be kept up-to-date in the individual student portfolio. Skills taught in the NUR 2102 do not
require a date of completion but provide a frame of reference for the student to monitor health assessment skills. It is the sole
responsibility of the student to keep this document up to date.

COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP II: NUR 3104 ASSESSMENT

DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED NUR 2102

DAILY PATIENT CARE SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
Hand Hygiene January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Standard Precautions January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Personal Protective Equipment January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
February 2015 (P)
March 2015 (P)
Transmission-based Precautions January 2015 (L) Contact precautions:
January-December 2016 (P)
Neutropenic precautions:
March 2016 (P)
Transfers May 2015 (P) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Bed Positioning January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Body Mechanics January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Lifts January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015-
when applicable (P)
Joint Mobility May 2015 (P) Ongoing since 2015 (P)
Restraints January 2015(L) February 2016 (P)
Assistive Devices January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015-
when applicable (P)
Fall Prevention January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Seizure Precautions January 2015 (L) November-December 2016 (P)
Ambulation January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)

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Sequential Compression Devices January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
Client Hygiene: Oral, Hair, Perineal, Foot January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015 (P)
February 2015 (P)
Anti-Embolic Stockings January 2015 (L) Ongoing since January 2015-
when applicable (P)
COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP I: NUR 3104 ASSESSMENT

DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED NUR 2102

HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT HEALTH PROMOTION & MAINTENANCE
Critical Thinking in Health Assessment Modules I-III
Interviewing Modules I-III
Health History Modules I-III
Genetics | Genomics Modules I-III
Cultural Assessment Modules I-II
Spiritual Assessment Modules I-II
Behavioral Change Assessment Module I
Nutrition March 6, 2015 (L) Ongoing since 2015 Module I
(P)
Environment Module I
Functional March 6, 2015 (L) Ongoing since 2015 Module I
(P)
Mental Status Modules I-III
Pain Ongoing since August 2015- Module I
when applicable (P)

PSYCOSOCIAL INTEGRITY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HEALTH PROMOTION & MAINTENANCE
General Survey Modules I-III
Vital Signs Modules I-III
Skin, Hair, Nails & Wounds Modules II-III
Head, Face, Neck, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth & Throat Modules II-III
Thorax & Lungs Modules II-III
Cardiovascular Modules II-III
Abdomen Modules II-III
Musculoskeletal Modules II-III
Neurologic Modules II-III
Breast, Lymphatics & Genitourinary Modules II-III

INTEGRATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT THE TO LIFESPAN HEALTH PROMOTION & MAINTENANCE

Complete Health Assessment Modules II-III
Assessment of the Pregnant & Postpartum Female Modules III
Assessment of the Newborn, Infant & Child Modules III

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Functional Assessment of the Older Adult Modules III

COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP I: NUR 3104 ASSESSMEN

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DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED
NUR 2102
GENERAL COMPUTER SKILLS MANAGEMENT OF CARE
Basic Computer Navigation
Email
Computer/Internet Security Procedures
Orientation
Web Navigation
Navigation of the Electronic Medical Record January 2015 (L) February August 2015 (L) Ongoing Modules II-III
2015(P) since
2015 (P)

REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL

Specimen Collection: Stool, Urine, Sputum, Wound, February 13, 2015(L) Phlebotomy- Ongoing
Nose Throat, Capillary, Phlebotomy October 2015(P) since
2015-
when
applicable
(P)
Urine Testing February 13, 2015(L) October 2015 (P) Ongoing
since
2015-
when
applicable
(P)
Glucose Testing February 13, 2015(L) April August 2015 (P) Ongoing
2015 September 2015(P) since
(P) 2015-
October 2015(P)
when
applicable
(P)

INTERPRETATION OF COMMON
REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL
LABORATORY & DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Blood Chemistries
Hematology
Culture
Urinalysis
Fecal Analysis
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Computer Tomography
Doppler Studies Module II
Electrocardiograph

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 Endoscopy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Radiology
Skin Testing
Ultrasound
Perform Electrocardiogram September 2015 (L) October
2015 (P)
Initiate Telemetry Monitor September 2015 (L) October
2015 (P)

COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP II: NUR 3104 ASSESSMENT

DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED NUR 2102

PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION
Diaphragmatic Bleeding
Incentive Spirometer February 2015(L) Ongoing since 2015
when applicable (P)
Administer Oxygen: Nasal Cannula, Face Mask February 2015(L) Ongoing since 2015
when applicable (P)
Mechanical Ventilation: Maintaining, Suctioning, September 22, February
Alarms, Complications 2015 (L) 2016 (P)

Pulse Oximeter February 2015(P) Ongoing since 2015

(P)
Peak Expiratory Flow February 2015(L)
Chest Physiotherapy February 2015(L)
Tracheostomy Care September 2015 (L) November
-
December
2016 (P)
Suctioning: Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal, September 22, November
Tracheostomy 2015 (L) -
December
2016 (P)
Chest Tubes: Assisting with Insertion, Maintaining, September 29,
Removal 2015 (L)

REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL

Aspiration Precautions March 2015(L) Ongoing since
2015- when
applicable (P)

BASIC CARE & COMFORT

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Feeding Clients March 2015(L) Ongoing since
2015- when
applicable (P)
Recording Intake March 2015 (L) September 2015(P) Ongoing
October 2015(P) since
2015 (P)

PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
Gastric Tube Feedings: Nasogastric Tube, March 2015(L) March 2016 (P)
Gastrostomy | Jejunostomy November-
December 2016 (P)
Nasogastric Tube: Insertion, Maintenance, Removal March 2015(L) Removal: February
2016 (P)
Gastric and Jejunum Tube Care March 2015(L) November-
December 2016 (P)

URINARY PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION

Catheter Insertion & Removal February 2015(L) Insertion Attempt: Removal:
October 2015 (P) Ongoing
since
2015-
when
applicable
(P)
Catheter Care February 2015(L) September 2015(P) Ongoing
May 2015 (P) since
2015-
when
applicable
(P)
Bladder Irrigation November 2015 (L)
Urinary Ostomy Care November 2015 (L)
Peritoneal Dialysis November 2015 (L)

COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP II: NUR 3104 ASSESSMENT

DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED NUR 2102

FECAL PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
Bedpan February 2015(L) Ongoing since
2015- when
applicable (P)
Fecal Impaction February 2015(L)
Enema February 2015(L)
Fecal Ostomy (also in Comp II) February 2015(L)

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 BASIC CARE & COMFORT
Recording Output March 2015(L) September 2015(P) Ongoing
October 2015(P) since
2015 (P)

PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
Assessment March 2015(L) Fall 2015 (P) Ongoing
since
2015 (P)
Dressing Change March 2015 (L) September 2015(P) Spring
May 2015 (P) October 2015 (P) x3 2016 (P)
Wound Irrigation March 2015(L)
Sitz Bath March 2015(L)
Applying Binders Fall 2015 (L)
Wound Vacuum March 2015(L) March 2016 (P)

BASIC CARE & COMFORT

Compression Wrap Fall 2015 (L)
Splint Fall 2015 (L)
Brace Fall 2015 (L)
Cast Fall 2015 (L)
Traction Fall 2015 (L)
Heat & Cold: Dry, Moist March 2015(L)

PHARMACOLOGICAL & PARENTERAL THERAPIES

Drug Calculation April 2015 (L) Ongoing since 2015
(P)
Safety Legal & Ethical Issues
Controlled Substances April 2015 (L) September 2015(P) Ongoing
since
2015 (P)
6 Rights | 3 Checks April 2015 (L) Fall 2015 (P- Ongoing
weekly) since
2015 (P)
Documentation April 2015 (L) Fall 2015 (P- Ongoing
weekly) since
2015 (P)
Error Reporting April 2015 (L)

COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP II: NUR 3104 ASSESSMENT

DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED NUR 2102

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 MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PHARMACOLOGICAL & PARENTERAL THERAPIES
Oral April 2015 (L) Ongoing since 2015
(P)
Enteral Tubes April 2015 (L) March 2016 (P)
November-
December 2016 (P)
Topical April 2015 (L) Spring 2016 (P)
Fall 2016 (P)
Otic April 2015 (L)
Ophthalmic April 2015 (L) Fall 2016 (P)
Nasal April 2015 (L) Ongoing since
2015- when
applicable (P)
Inhalant April 2015 (L) Ongoing since
2015- when
applicable (P)
Dermatologic April 2015 (L) Ongoing since
2015- when
applicable (P)
Vaginal April 2015 (L)
Rectal April 2015 (L) Spring 2016 (P)
Intramuscular April 2015 (L) Fall 2015 (P)
Spring 2016 (P)
Subcutaneous April 2015(L) August 2015(P) Ongoing
May 2015 (P) September 2015(P) since
2015-
October 2015(P)
when
applicable
(P)
Intradermal April 2015(L)
Eye and Ear Irrigation April 2015(L)
Starting, Maintaining and Discontinuing, & August 2015 (L) Ongoing
Intravenous Infusion October 2015(P) since
2015 (P)
Intravenous Push August 2015 (L) Ongoing
October 2015(P) since
2015-
when
applicable
(P)
Intravenous Additives August 2015 (L)
Intravenous Fluids August 2015 (L) Ongoing
October 2015(P) since
2015 (P)
Patient Controlled Analgesic Pump August 2015 (L) Spring
2016 (P)
Total Parenteral Nutrition August 2015 (L) Spring

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 2016 (P)
Central Venous Access Devices August 2015 (L)
Types: August 2015 (L)
Aspiration August 2015 (L)
Flushing August 2015 (L)
Medication Administration August 2015 (L)
Tubing August 2015 (L)
Complications August 2015 (L)
Dressing Changes August 2015 (L) Ongoing
since
2015-
when
applicable
(P)
Blood Transfusion Fall 2015 (L)
Product Types Fall 2015 (L)
Safety Fall 2015 (L)
Procedure Fall 2015 (L)
Assessment of Complications Fall 2015 (L)

COMP I: NUR 2103 COMP II: NUR 3104 ASSESSMENT

DATE(S) PERFORMED DATE(S) PERFORMED NUR 2102

REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL
Pre-Op Teaching Fall 2015 (L)
Surgical Hand Scrub (also in Comp II) February 2015 (L)
Applying Sterile Gown & Gloves (also in Comp II) February 2015 (L)
Managing GI Suction (also in Comp II) Fall 2015 (L)
Suture & Staple Care Fall 2015 (L)
Suture & Staple Removal Fall 2015 (L) Staple
removal-
October
2015(P)
Epidural Care Fall 2015 (L)

SAFETY | INFECTION
Sterile Field (also in Comp II) January 2015 (L) August 2015 (L) October
2015 (P)
Sterile Gloves (also in Comp II) January 2015 (L) August 2015 (L) October
2015 (P)

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTEGRITY
Palliative Care Fall 2015 (L)
Performing Post-mortem Care Fall 2015 (L) Spring

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