Master all 22 clinical skills tested on the NNAAP
Step-by-step walkthroughs, critical-step tracking, and the most common mistakes candidates make. 5 of these appear on virtually every exam form.
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Always tested on virtually every NNAAP form
Hand Hygiene
Infection Control
The skill graders test first — and the one you can never miss.
Vital Signs
Basic Nursing Skills
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure — the data the nurse charts.
Transfer
Safety & Mobility
Pivot, don't lift. Lock the wheels, foot on the floor, count to three.
PPE
Infection Control
Gown and gloves — on in order, off in reverse. Every time.
Dressing Affected Arm
Activities of Daily Living
Dress the weak side FIRST. Undress the strong side FIRST.
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Bed Bath
Personal Care
Privacy, dignity, and warmth while cleaning the parts that need it.
Perineal Care
Personal Care
Front-to-back, every single time. No exceptions.
Mouth Care
Personal Care
Clean teeth, gums, and tongue — for a resident who can't do it themselves.
Feeding
Personal Care
Position, pace, and patience — the three rules of every feeding.
Positioning
Safety & Mobility
30° lateral, pillows supporting, pressure points off — that's the pass.
Ambulation
Safety & Mobility
Belt on, weak side first, watch the feet — never the elevator.
Catheter Care
Basic Nursing Skills
Clean down, never up. Drainage bag below the bladder — always.
Dressing
Activities of Daily Living
Dress the strong side first, undress the weak side first.
Elastic Stocking
Personal Care
Anti-embolism stockings — applied wrinkle-free, never balled up.
Bed Bath
Personal Care
Wash only what needs washing. Keep the rest covered.
Range of Motion
Basic Nursing Skills
One hand under the knee, one under the heel. Move slowly. Stop at pain.
Radial Pulse
Vital Signs
Index and middle fingers on the thumb side of the wrist. Count for a full minute.
Respirations
Vital Signs
Keep your hand on the wrist. Watch the chest. Don't tell the resident.
Denture Care
Personal Care
Line the sink. Brush all surfaces. Cool rinse.
Foot Care
Personal Care
Check water temp. Wash. Dry between the toes. Lotion everywhere EXCEPT between the toes.
Urinary Output
Vital Signs
Bag stays below the bladder. Read at eye level. Empty, rinse, record.
Weight
Vital Signs
Non-skid shoes on. Same scale, same time, same clothes for comparison.