Merced College

Registered Nursing Program—1st Semester

REGN-17 Nursing Skills Simulation I

Expected Student Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to verbally or in writing:

A. Analyze and evaluate constructive criticism regarding skill performance.

B. Demonstrate proficiency in the skills relate to basic concepts presented in the registered nursing modules.

C. Plan group learning sessions involved in return demonstrations of skills.

D. Name and describe the typical digital computer components and their functions.

Skills Lectures & Demonstrations:

Click the links below to view the movie associated with each item.  Remember that there are many ways to perform nursing skills but you must apply the basic principles to the skill and be able to defend your technique.  These videos provide the basic skill and/or principles for each skill.

Basics

Stethoscopes

Syringes

 

Vital Signs

Overview

Temperature

Pulse

Respirations

Blood Pressure

Pulse Oximeter

Pain Assessment

 

Computer Skills

The Basics

General Skills

Bathing & Pericare

Hand Washing

Crutch Walking

Personal Protective Equipment

Restraints

Catheter Care & Discontinuing

Urine Specimens

Giving AM Report

The WIPER

Enemas

Transfer/Gait Belt

Mechanical Lift

Special Skills

Glucose Testing

Medication Administration

Subcutaneous Injections

Intramuscular Injections

Discontinuing IVs

Oxygen Therapy

Ostomy Care

Simple Dressings

Sterile Field

Wet to Dry Dressing

Catheter Insertion

Neurological Assessment

LPAT

 

Practical Exam Skills:

Foley catheter insertion

Abdominal Assessment with NG to suction

Glucoscan

Subcutaneous injection:  Insulin or Heparin/Lovenox

Discontinue foley with sterile specimen first

PO Med pass

Respiratory assessment

Vital Signs (TPR, BP, Pulse Ox, Pain assessment)

Sterile dressing change

Grading Rubric