Temple University

Temple University Department of Nursing Skills Competency Checklist Students completing their Junior Year

1. Temperature, Pulse Respirations 2. Apical pulse 3. Blood pressure 4. Intake and Output Calculation 5. Comprehensive History and Physical exam (adult and child) 6. Standard Precautions 7. Isolation Techniques (contact; droplet, airborne) 8. Personal Hygiene of client 9. Blood glucose monitoring 10. Body mechanics 11. Body Alignment and positioning 12. Range of Motion 13. Wheelchair usage, crutch walking, cane walking 14. Decubitus ulcer prevention and care 15. Sterile Technique 16. Sterile Dressing change 17. Restraint management 18. Applying oxygen 19. Pulse oximetry 20. Medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV) 21. Perioperative care (ISB, TC & DB, prepping, teaching, SCDs and TEDS) 22. Pain management (PCA Pumps; application of heat and cold) 23. Specimen Collection 24. Enema administration 25. Administer feedings and medications via Nasogastric/GT tubes 26. Peripheral IV fluid management 27. Sterile urinary catheterization 28. Newborn assessment and care 29. Prenatal; perinatal; and postnatal care

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