One step at a time, until it feels natural.

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.

Transfer

Safety & Mobility

Pivot, don't lift. Lock the wheels, foot on the floor, count to three.

Catheter Care

Basic Nursing Skills

Clean down, never up. Drainage bag below the bladder — always.

Elastic Stocking

Personal Care

Anti-embolism stockings — applied wrinkle-free, never balled up.

PPE

Infection Control

Gown and gloves — on in order, off in reverse. Every time.

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.

Dressing Affected Arm

Activities of Daily Living

Dress the weak side FIRST. Undress the strong side FIRST.

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.

Gloves on, client covered, bed down then up then down again.

Set up carefully, then copy both numbers exactly.

Clean the stethoscope, deflate slowly, land within 8.

Up to the ear, out to shoulder level, three times each.