Basic nursing skills are essential for providing safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
Perform proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact and whenever indicated.
Select and use appropriate PPE based on the task and risk of exposure.
Use proper positioning to promote comfort, safety, circulation, and respiratory function.
Use correct body mechanics and appropriate assistance or equipment when moving patients.
Assist with activities of daily living, hygiene, comfort, nutrition, and elimination as appropriate.
Accurately measure and record fluids taken in and fluids eliminated when required.
Observe the skin, report changes, and follow appropriate procedures for wound care.
Communicate clearly with patients and the healthcare team, and report important changes promptly.
💡 Quick Tip
Always follow your school's policies, instructor guidance, workplace procedures, and scope of practice.
☐ Did I identify the correct patient?
☐ Did I perform hand hygiene?
☐ Do I understand the procedure before starting?
☐ Did I explain the care to the patient?
☐ Did I maintain patient privacy and dignity?
☐ Did I use proper safety techniques?
☐ Did I observe and report important changes?
☐ Did I document the care appropriately?
⭐ Remember
Safe nursing care starts with preparation, assessment, communication, and compassion.