CLINICAL SKILLS

Mastery of clinical skills is an essential aspect of becoming a competent nurse. The more confident you are with your skills and knowledge, the more likely you will perform better at your placement setting. Here, we have listed resources and study tips that can help you improve. Always remember, a confident nurse is an effective nurse.

NURSING SKILLS - VIDEOS

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Find a selection of helpful videos and step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific tasks such as starting an IV, taking care of a Foley catheter and giving an IM injection.

NURSEBUFFAn extensive list of 90 youtube videos focusing on different topics such as assessments, performing clinical skills and calculations.

JOVE Search through the different categories under the SCIENCE EDUCATION section. The resources provided includes video demonstrations, detailed instructions, overviews, diagrams, and animations. The resources are also available for PDF download and translated in 6 different languages.

www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/nclex-rn/nclex-practice-questions

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Want to put your knowledge to the test? Khan Academy has created NCLEX-type mock tests that covers areas such as anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and theory. The website also offers lessons that includes the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, lymphatic system, and mental health.

CHEAT SHEETS

There is no denying that nursing students are required to know a lot of information for their clinical placements. But rest assured that we got you covered. Whether you are in a community or acute setting, these cheat sheets will surely be helpful! For more cheat sheets, check out NURSESLABS.COM.

DOWNLOAD Head ...ment.pdf

DOWNLOAD Commo...ixes.pdf

DOWNLOAD Commo...lues.pdf

DOWNLOAD IV So...ns-6.pdf

OUTSIDE OF CLINICAL

Nursing school can be daunting and exhausting. Studying last minute and trying to cram every bit of information you can, will make it worse. So what can you do to make nursing school and clinical a bit easier?

STUDY DAILYStudying everyday is the key to excelling in nursing school. Not only do you retain more information, but it also makes it less stressful as opposed to cram studying the night before.

TIME MANAGEMENTTime management and prioritization skills are essential to succeeding. These can be done by using a planner, writing down due dates and setting up reminders.

STUDY THE RIGHT MATERIALNursing books can range from a few hundred to over a thousand pages. You are not expected to know every page by heart. Instead, determine what are the key information that you need to know and focus on those.

CRITICAL THINKING, NOT MEMORIZINGYou will need to know how to apply the knowledge you learn in class to your placement setting and nursing exams. This can be easily done through the development of your critical thinking. Learn how to use specific information and skills towards unique patients and situations.

WORK ON YOUR WEAKNESSESPractice what you struggle with the most numerous times. The more you perform or do something you are not good at, the more you will improve and get better at it.