What This Document Is
This document is a skills check-off list for students in the NURS 303 Med-Surg 2 course at Clemson University. It outlines a series of essential nursing skills students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in before progressing in their clinical training. It serves as an evaluation tool to ensure competency and patient safety.
Why This Document Matters
This check-off is critical for nursing students preparing for direct patient care responsibilities. Successful completion signifies a baseline level of competence in core medical-surgical nursing procedures. It’s used by clinical instructors to assess student readiness and identify areas needing further development. Students will utilize this to prepare for practical examinations and clinical rotations.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a checklist and does *not* provide comprehensive training on each skill. It assumes prior didactic learning and practice. It’s a tool for *assessment*, not a substitute for thorough education, supervised practice, and critical thinking. It does not include detailed rationales for each step or address complex patient scenarios.
What This Document Provides
The full check-off list includes assessment criteria and performance expectations for the following skills: Oxygen Administration (nasal cannula, mask, non-rebreather), EKG lead application, Nebulizer treatment, IV fluid bolus administration, Blood glucose checks/SSI assessment, Setting IV fluids on a pump, Administering IVPB antibiotics, IV push administration, Emptying JP or hemovac drains, Pain/nausea assessment and PRN medication administration, Central line dressing changes, Blood administration, Nasogastric tube insertion with suction, Trach suction, and key lab value ranges (PTT, Potassium, H&H).
This preview *does not* include the specific assessment criteria, detailed procedures, or the scoring rubrics used by instructors. It also does not include the full central line dressing change procedure, which is noted as being covered separately.