nursing skills

Nursing Skills Identified as Required Competencies
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1. Blank cells indicate that competency not expected at that level.
2. Cells containing ####### indicate that competency has been acquired at a previous level. These skills acquired at a previous level of education would not be taught again at the next level of nursing education.


ADMINISTERING BLOOD PRODUCTS
PN ADN BSN
Obtain and document baseline vital signs according to agency policies and procedures. ####### #######
Obtain blood transfusion history. #######
Initiate administration of blood products. according to agency policies and procedures. #######
Monitor clients receiving blood products and document response. Evaluate and document client response to administration of blood products. #######
ADMISSION, TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE
PN ADN BSN
Admit client to a health care facility following...