Emory University
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
CLINICAL SKILLS INVENTORY
Class/Lab Clinical - Adult
Clinical - Peds
Adult / Geriatric
Newborn/ Child
only
Clinical Competency
(Record Date)
ASSESSMENT
Complete Health History
Pedigree
Nutrition Screening
Skin Assessment (Braden)
Risk to Fall Assessment
Health disparity
Vulnerability
Health Literacy
Cultural implications
Physical Assessment
Complete
Focused/bedside
Post Op Assessment
Vital Signs
Pain scale
Manual/dynamap BP
Apical pulse
Pulse oximetry
Rectal/Temporal temperature
Neuro Checks
Cardiac monitoring/telemetry
Ht/wt
Bedscale/NB scale
BMI
Intake & Output
Palpate Contractions
Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Leopold’s Maneuvers
Vaginal Exam
Postpartum Assessment
Newborn Assessment
HYGIENE& ASEPSIS
Bed Bath
Oral Care
Foot Care
Peri Care
Sitz Bath
Wound Care
Tube site care
Ostomy Care
Cord Care
Circumcision Care
Occupied Bed Change
Work
1
Clinical Competency
(Record Date)
MOBILITY
Body Mechanics
Turning & Positioning
Ambulation
Range of Motion
Walker
Gait Belt
Use of lift devices
Use of specialty beds
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Blood Glucose
Stool (O/P & OB)
Sputum
Wound culture
PKU
Urinalysis
Routine & Midstream
Draw Blood
Venipuncture
Heel Stick
Finger Stick
Venous catheter - central line
Class/Lab Clinical -Adult
Adult / Geriatric
only
Clinical - Peds
Newborn/ Child
Work
ELIMINATION
Bedpan
Urinary catheter
Condom catheter
Foley insertion
Foley Removal
Intermittent/straight cath
Continuous bladder irrigation
Diaper Changes
Ostomy pouch (bag &
irrigation)
Enema
Fleets // bag
Rectal Tube
Peritoneal dialysis
NUTRITION
Feed
Calorie Count
Fluid Restriction/NPO
Enteral Feedings
GT // NG
Bolus // pump
Breast Feeding Support
2
Clinical Competency
(Record Date)
QUALITY & SAFETY
Restraint Use
Seizure Precautions
Isolation Precautions
Airborne, Droplet, Contact
Fall Precautions
Root Cause Analysis
Near Miss
Variance
Sentinel Event
Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Patient “Rescue”
Medical Response Team
Code Team
Unit Based QI Projects
RESPIRATORY CARE
Pulse Oximetry
O2 Therapy
Inhalation Therapy
Nasal Cannula
Mask
Tent
Pulmonary Hygiene
TCDB
Chest PT
Suctioning – OT, NT, ET,
Trach
Chest Tubes
Bulb Suctioning
Ventilators
Trach Care
MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION
Medication Reconciliation
Omnicell/Pixis delivery system
Bar Code delivery system
PO Medication
Ear, Eye, Nose
Aerosol//Inhalation
Topical
Suppository
Subcutaneous
Sliding Scale
IM Injections
IVPB Medications
IV Push Medications
IV medications - Titration
Class/Lab Clinical -Adult
Adult / Geriatric
only
Clinical - Peds
Newborn/ Child
Work
3
Clinical Competency
(Record Date)
IV THERAPY
Venipuncture
IV maintenance
Tubing change
Infusion Pump
PCA Pump
INT flushes
Discontinuing IV
Accessing Venous Port
Central Line Dressing
Pulling Central IV Catheter
Blood Administration
POST OPERATIVE CARE
Post OP Recovery-Immediate
Post Op Care
TED/SCD
Incentive Spirometer
TCDB
Drainage Tube Care
NG Tube Care
Staple removal/steristrip
application
Epidural Catheter Removal
LEGAL/ETHICAL
Documentation
Delegation (UAP, LPN)
Variance/Incident Report
Living Will
DNR
Organ Donation
CLIENT SUPPORT
Communication Barrier:
Language - translator
Mental confusion
Deaf/mute
Trach
Admission
Discharge Teaching
Breast Pump Teaching
Post partum Teaching
Pre OP Teaching
Care of Dying Patient:
Palliative Care
Post Mortum Care
Spiritual Care
Client Advocacy
Family Centered Care
Class/Lab Clinical -Adult
Adult / Geriatric
only
Clinical - Peds
Newborn/ Child
Work
4
Clinical Competency
Class/Lab Clinical -Adult
(Record Date)
Adult / Geriatric
only
Professional Communication
Handoffs Bedside report
SBAR
Call to Order
Multidisciplinary Team Rounds
Discharge planning
Team LeadershipBrief/huddle/debrief
Conflict resolution
Unit leadership - UPC
TECHNOLOGY
Utilize electronic MR
Utilize decision support tools
Participate in tele-health
Patient Education Resources
Utilize PDA/Smartphone
Professional e-portfolio
COMMUNITY
Health Promotion Intervention:
Health Screenings
Health Education Programs
Health Behavior Change Plans
Community Clinic
Intake
Triage
Windshield Assessment
Mapping Capacities
Model
Group Process
PATCH model
Census Tract data collection
MENTAL HEALTH
Therapeutic Communication
Mental Status Exam
Asssessments:
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Abuse
Eating Disorder
Suicide Potential
Autism
ECT
Stress Reduction Techniques
Self Care Behaviors
Age Specific Competencies
Clinical - Peds
Newborn/ Child
Work
5