Hope Longstaff, RN
Student ID / Pin: NMC-24-UK89 · BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) (Final Year (Semester VIII))
School of Nursing & Health Sciences · NHS Trust Academic Health Sciences Centre
Comprehensive Vital Signs & NEWS2 Deterioration Monitoring
Temperature, apical/radial pulse, respirations, blood pressure, SpO2, and pain score documentation.
Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Cannulation
Vein selection, aseptic insertion (18G–22G), securing with sterile dressing, and documentation.
Parenteral Medication (IM, SC, ID injections)
Ventrogluteal / deltoid IM, subcutaneous insulin/heparin, and intradermal sensitivity testing.
Urinary Catheterization (Male / Female Foley)
Strict sterile technique, balloon inflation with sterile water, closed drainage bag setup, and uro-care.
Nasogastric (Ryle’s Tube) Insertion & Gavage Feeding
NEX measurement, lubricated insertion, pH/auscultation placement verification, and bolus feeding.
Surgical Wound Dressing & Aseptic Care
Sterile field setup, suture line cleansing from least to most contaminated, drain care.
Blood & Blood Product Transfusion Administration
Pre-transfusion two-nurse bedside verification, baseline vitals, filter tubing, and reaction monitoring.
12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Recording
Proper precordial (V1–V6) and limb lead placement, artifact reduction, and rhythm strip printing.
Tracheostomy Care & Endotracheal Suctioning
Aseptic inner cannula cleaning, stoma dressing, pre-oxygenation, and sterile closed/open suctioning.
Intercostal Water-Seal Chest Tube Monitoring
Underwater seal oscillation checking, bubbling assessment (air leak), drainage volume, and milking safety.
Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Dressing & Flushing
Chlorhexidine skin prep, biopatch placement, transparent occlusive dressing, and heparin/saline lock.
Antenatal Abdominal Palpation (Leopold Maneuvers)
Fundal grip, lateral grip, Pawlik’s grip, pelvic grip, and fetal heart rate (FHR) auscultation via Doppler.
Conduct Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (NSVD)
Partograph charting, sterile perineal draping, crowning management, delivering shoulders, and umbilical cord clamping.
Active Management of Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL)
Prophylactic oxytocin 10 IU IM within 1 min of birth, controlled cord traction (CCT), and uterine massage.
Episiotomy Suture Care & Perineal Hygiene
REEDA scale evaluation (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation) and sitz bath instructions.
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Initiation & Monitoring
Skin-to-skin positioning for low birth weight infants (<2.5kg), temperature regulation, and mother counseling.
Phototherapy Nursing Care for Neonatal Jaundice
Eye patch and genital shield protection, hydration management, position changes, and bilirubin tracking.
Pediatric Weight-Based Medication Calculation
mg/kg/day dosing, micro-drip chamber flow rates, safe reconstitution, and pediatric syringe precision.
National Immunization Schedule (NIS) Administration
BCG, OPV, Pentavalent, Rotavirus, MR vaccine administration, cold-chain maintenance, and AEFI advice.
Family Health Home Visits & Community Bag Technique
Aseptic community health bag technique, hand washing in home setting, health appraisal, and referral.
Demonstration of Well Water Chlorination / Bleaching
Horrocks test calculation, chlorine demand estimation, mother counseling on safe drinking water.
Comprehensive Mental Status Examination (MSE)
Appearance, psychomotor behavior, speech, mood/affect, thought process/content, perception, and insight.
Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Process Recording
Verbatim verbal/non-verbal interaction transcript, therapeutic communication analysis, and supervisor review.