Clinical skills are fundamental in nursing practice. Some of the essential clinical skills include:
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Nurses must accurately measure and interpret vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to assess a patient's health status. - Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to administer medications safely and accurately is crucial. - Wound Care: Proper techniques for cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. - IV Therapy: Inserting and managing intravenous lines to administer fluids and medications. - Basic Life Support (BLS): Skills in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to respond to cardiac emergencies.
