Modern Nurse
by brianna o'halloran
1. Scope of practice/clinical skills
1.1. Wound management
1.2. Infection control
1.3. hygiene care (e.g. bathing)
1.4. Medication administration
1.5. Diagnoses
1.6. Critical thinking
1.7. Paperwork/ documentation
1.8. CPR
1.9. Lifts and transfers
1.10. Catheter insertion and care
1.11. Sample collection (e.g. blood, stool etc.)
1.12. Time management
1.13. Education/ educator
2. Accountable/Trustworthy
3. Leader/ Team member/ Advocate
4. Legal/Ethically sound
5. Interpersonal skills
5.1. Patience
5.2. Empathy
5.3. Compassion
5.4. Trust
5.5. Encouragement
5.6. Play/humor
5.7. Communication
5.8. Good listener/supportive
5.9. Understanding
5.10. Patient advocacy
6. professionalism
7. Safety