Clinical Assessment Preparation

CPNE Study Guide

The student will be assigned up to six medications via three of the following routes: • Oral • Intravenous push (IVP) • Intravenous mini bag (IVMB) • Intramuscular injection (IM) • Subcutaneous injection (subQ) At the start of this NSL station, the CE will: • Welcome the student • Provide a brief orientation to the station • Provide the following information for the assigned patient: a) Patient scenario b) Medical record (includes treatment record, vital signs flow sheet, laboratory results, and imaging results) c) Medication administration record (MAR) d) SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) • Provide student with start and scheduled end time for the station The student is expected to: • Perform all Critical Elements with 100% accuracy • Review patient data included in the patient scenario, medical record, MAR, and SBAR • Demonstrate nursing judgment by analyzing patient data to determine appropriate medications to administer • Prepare medications using proper techniques • Administer medications safely and accurately using the following routes: a) Oral b) Intravenous push (IVP) c) Intravenous mini bag (IVMB) z intramuscular injection (IM) z subcutaneous injection (subQ) • Document • Complete the station within the established timeframe During the NSL station, the CE will verify if the student has completed all Critical Elements. If the student has not, the CA will be consulted.

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