23 min • 1 lectures
This course provides a technical overview of practical nursing fundamentals, emphasizing a systematic bedside workflow. The curriculum is built on the principle that safe care results from performing basic tasks consistently and in a specific order. Key topics include the nursing process—covering assessment, problem recognition, planning, implementation, and evaluation—as a framework for clinical decision-making. Listeners will examine infection control measures, such as hand hygiene and standard precautions, alongside patient identification protocols. The instruction details how to conduct focused patient observations, monitoring airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs), as well as mental status, skin integrity, and mobility. Additionally, the course covers the measurement of vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation, and the application of the rights of medication administration to prevent clinical errors. The instruction also focuses on the critical roles of documentation and professional communication. Learners will study the requirements for objective charting, which includes recording time-stamped interventions, patient responses, and notifications. The course teaches the SBAR framework—Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation—to facilitate the clear escalation of clinical concerns to the medical team. It clarifies the scope of practice for practical nurses, emphasizing the responsibility to report abnormal findings and adhere to provider orders. By integrating these routines—clean hands, correct patient identification, and current assessment—nurses can identify physiological changes early. This structured approach ensures that practical nursing care remains reliable and that potential complications are addressed before they become critical safety risks.
