Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Skills Assessment

Nasogastric Intubation

Nasogastric Intubation is one of the skills assessments that we have to do in nursing school. I have found another video that goes through the process of inserting the tube step-by-step. You can view it by following the link below.

Nasogastric Intubation

Another really good video on NG Tube Insertion is posted below

Read below for more notes regarding Assessment, Client Education, and Documentation.

Performing Venipuncture for IV Therapy

If you need to read about the entire procedure, ATI has a wonderful PDF version of how to start IV’s, etc. You can open the PDF version HERE.

This is a really good video that explains the entire procedure of starting an IV. However, you must ignore the fact that the nurse places the strips of tape on the bedside table. This is not recommended practice due to infection control issues.

IV Therapy from Start to Finish:

Assessing Apical Pulse

Tracheal Airway Care and Suctioning Skills

I am posting 2 separate videos relating to trach suctioning and care of a trach. In addition to this, you can click HERE for more information on trach care and suctioning. It also has another video explaining the procedure.