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Acute Care Nurse Skills Checklist
Candidate Self Assessment
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Proficiency Scale:
1 = Novice
2 = Competent
3 = Expert
ADMINISTRATIVE ABILITIES
1
2
3
Dealing with confidentiality
Report writing
Recording instructions from MDT
Observing/recording changes in client's condition
Cardiac arrest calls
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
1
2
3
I.V. Rate calculations
Administration of drugs by continuous infusion or bolus
Administration of drugs by intermittent infusion
Administration of drugs by direct injection e.g bolus or push
Heparinization of IV Cannula
Administration of blood and blood products e.g. plasma
Infusion pumps
Syringe drivers
Central venous catheter
Central venous pressure readings (CVP)
Venepuncture (taking blood)
Setting up for Arterial lines
Taking a blood sample from Arterial lines
Removal of Arterial lines
NEUROLOGICAL
1
2
3
Neurological observations and assessment
Care of a patient during and following a seizure
Care of a confused patient
Care of a patient with a head injury
Care of a patient following a CVA
Care of a patient with a spinal cord injury (e.g., quadriplegic/paraplegic)
Care of a patient following spinal injury (e.g., laminectomy)
Care of an unconscious patient
Care of a patient during and after a lumbar puncture
TOTAL PARENTAL NUTRITION
1
2
3
TPA Hyperalimentation
Knowledge of solutions
Care of line
Dressing change
GASTROINTESTINAL
1
2
3
Naso-gastric tube insertion
Care of naso-gastric tube
Feeding via a naso-gastric tube
Care of PEG tubes
Feeding via PEG tubes
Care of the patient with abdominal wounds/drains e.g. colostomy
Care of the patient undergoing abdominal paracentesis
Care of the patient during and after a liver biopsy
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES
1
2
3
Administration of subcutaneous injection (SC) - Insulin
Administration of subcutaneous injection (SC) - Clexane
Administration of intramuscular (IM): IVF: In vitro fertilization
Administration of enemas and suppositories (Rectal Administration)
Administration of medication - orally
RENAL
1
2
3
Insertion of catheter: Male (with certificate)
Insertion of catheter: Female (with certificate)
Catheter Care
Suprapubic catheter
Nephrostomy tube
Bladder lavage and irrigation
Care of patient with renal transplant: on haemodialysis
Care of patient with renal transplant: on peritoneal dialysis
Care of patient with renal transplant: following nephrectomy
ORTHOPAEDICS
1
2
3
Care of a patient: in plaster of paris
Care of a patient: with skin traction
Care of a patient: with skeletal traction
Care of a patient: following amputation
Halo traction
Crutchfield tongs
Stryker frame
Spinal lifts
Leg rolls
WOUND CARE
1
2
3
Changing wound dressing
Aseptic technique
Removal of sutures: clips
Removal of sutures: staples
Drain dressings (e.g. keyhole-redivac and closed drainage system)
Change of vacuum bottle
Shortening of a drain (e.g. Penrose, Corrugated)
Removal of drain
Prevention of pressure sores
RESPIRATORY
1
2
3
Oxygen therapy: Nasal Cannula
Oxygen therapy: Humidified Oxygen/Fisher Paykel
Oxygen therapy: Face Mask
Suctioning: oropharyngeal
Suctioning: endotracheal
Tracheostomy care: changing a dressing
Tracheostomy care: suctioning a tracheostomy
Tracheostomy care: changing a tracheostomy tube
Management of chest tubes (under water seal drainage)
Changing drainage tubing and bottles (under water seal)
Removal of drainage tubes
Care of ventilated patient
Obtaining arterial blood gases
Interpreting arterial blood gases
Assisting with intubation
CARDIOVASCULAR
1
2
3
Perform 12 lead electrograms (ECG)
Cardiac monitoring
Telemetry
Interpretation of basic arrhythmias
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Defibrillation
Assisting with insertion of a pacemaker
Aortic balloon pump
Swans-Ganz catheter
Care of patient with acute myocardial infarction
Care of patient with congestive cardiac failure
Care of patient post cardiac surgery (e.g. coronary vein grafts, aortic valve replacement)
Care of patient post cardiac catheterisation
CARDIAC ARREST
1
2
3
Knowledge of drugs used
Use of airway and ambu bag
Cardiac Compressions
OTHER
1
2
3
Barrier nursing - infectious/immunosuppressed or MRSA patient
Care of patient with eye problems
Pain management
Use of glucometer
Use of observation machines (e.g. dinamap, saturation monitor)
Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Knowledge of the NMC guidelines for the administration of medicine
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