RN-Urgent Care Skills Checklist

Let’s assess your clinical skills and experience. Fill out this checklist to get one step closer to your next opportunity.

1 = No theory and/or experience
2 = Limited Experience
3 = Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4 = Proficient

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Age of Patients Cared For
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infant (1 month to 1 year)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Toddler (1 year to 3 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Elderly Adults over 79+ years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CARDIOVASCULAR
Auscultation/Irregular Heart Sounds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Peripheral Edema*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PQRST Assessment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
EKG*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lab Tests (Cardiac Enzymes, Troponin, BNP)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arrhythmia Interpretation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
12-Lead Set Up*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
12-Lead Basic Interpretation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
External Pacer*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chest Pain/ACS*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arrhythmias*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CHF*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
AED*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Arrest/CPR*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nitroglycerin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Morphine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heparin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ALS (Epinephrine, Atropine, Anti-Arrhythmics)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PULMONARY
Abnormal Breath Sounds (Wheezing, Stridor, Crackles)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Abnormal Breathing Pattern (Rapid, Labored, Slow)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulse Oximetry*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ABGs*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Oxygen Therapy (Nasal Cannula, Face Mask)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Manual Resuscitation Bag (MRB, Ambu Bag)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nebulizers*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aspiration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
COPD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pneumonia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary Edema*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary Embolism*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronchodilators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Steroids*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diuretics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
NEUROLOGICAL
Signs & Symptoms of Stroke*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Altered LOC*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Lumbar Puncture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cervical Collar*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Spinal Immobilization*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Head Injury*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Meningitis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Migraine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Seizures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
TIA/Stroke*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Imitrex (Sumatriptan Succinate)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Phenobarbitol*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dilantin (Phenytoin)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Depakote*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Analgesics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ORTHOPEDICS
Range of Motion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Color, Warmth, Movement, Sensation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fracture/Dislocation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Apply Splints*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Casting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Reduction of Dislocation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Spinal Immobilization*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Transfer Boards*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cast/Splint*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dislocation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
External Appliance*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sprain/Fracture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Analgesia/Sedation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
GASTROINTESTINAL
Bowel Sounds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Distention*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fluid Balance*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nutritional Status*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Enemas*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Gastric Lavage*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
G-Tubes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
NG Tubes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Colostomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Constipation/Impaction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diarrhea*
- Yes
- No
G-Tube (Reinsertion/Replacement)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nausea/Vomiting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ipecac*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Charcoal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antiemetics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antispasmodics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
RENAL/GENITOURINARY
Fluid Status*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shunt/Fistula (Thrill/Bruit)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
BUN/Creatinine/Electrolytes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Urine Dipstick/C&S*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Placement & Management of Bladder Catheters*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pyelonephritis/UTI*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obstruction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Renal Calculi*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Renal Trauma*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Testicular Torsion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Priapism*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antibiotics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC
Hypo/Hyperglycemia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Blood Glucose*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Urine Ketones*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bedside Blood Glucose Monitoring*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hypoglycemia/Insulin Shock*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hyperglycemia/DKA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dextrose*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Insulin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Oral Hypoglycemics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
EENT
Visual Acuity*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Foreign Body*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Enlarged Tonsils*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ear Irrigation/Removal Foreign Body*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Eye Injury/Foreign Body/Detached Retina*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Removal of Nasal Foreign Body*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Epistaxis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Set Up/Assist Cautery*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Set Up Slit Lamp*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Silver Nitrate*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Liquid Cocaine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Anti-Hypertensives*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
INFECTIOUS DISEASE / WOUND & PAIN MANAGEMENT
Communicable Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpret Culture Results*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain Cultures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fever Management*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Isolation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Reverse Isolation/Hepa Filter*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of Personal Protective Equipment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Immunosuppression/Neutropenia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antibiotics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antivirals*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Burn Care*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dressing Change*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ostomy Care*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Wound Repair (Staples/Sutures, etc.)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assessment of Pain Level/Use of Pain Scale*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assessment of Response to Pain Management Interventions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Monitoring of Patients after Pain Medication*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Comfort Care*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Moderate Sedation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PSYCHIATRIC
Behavior*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Drug/ETOH*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Risk for Violence*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Managing Threatening/Violent Behavior*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Psychiatric Hold*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Drug OD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ETOH OD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Depression/Anxiety*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Restraints*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Suicide Risk*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antipsychotics/Antidepressants*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Reversal Agents*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Vaginal Bleeding*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Doppler/Fetal Heart Tones*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ectopic Pregnancy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain Cultures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pelvic Tray*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ectopic Pregnancy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemorrhage*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Placenta Abruptio/Previa*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Precipitous Delivery*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Spontaneous Abortion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PEDIATRICS
Child Abuse Recognition/Reporting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shaken Baby Syndrome*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtaining Consent to Treat*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Normal VS for age groups*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of Dynamap/Doppler Leg Cuffs for B/P*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Failure to Thrive*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Fracture Stabilization*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cooling/Warming Measures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Draw Labs (Venous/Butterfly)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ear Care-Assist with Cleaning/Wash, Insert Ear Drops*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IM/SQ Medications in Pediatric Patients*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain RSV Culture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain Urine Culture (Cath/Bag)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lumbar Puncture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Papoose Board/Therapeutic Hold*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Start IV in Pediatric Patient*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Abdominal Pain*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aspiration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Asthma/Reactive Airway Disease*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Burns*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dehydration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Epiglottitis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fever*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Foreign Object*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fracture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Head Injury*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hypo/Hyperglycemia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hypo/Hyperthermia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lacerations*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Near Drowning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nursemaid's Elbow*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ipecac/Charcoal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronchodilators/Nebulizers*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fluid Replacement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
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RN-Urgent Care Skills Checklist

Age of Patients Cared For

CARDIOVASCULAR

PULMONARY

NEUROLOGICAL

ORTHOPEDICS

GASTROINTESTINAL

RENAL/GENITOURINARY

ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC

EENT

INFECTIOUS DISEASE / WOUND & PAIN MANAGEMENT

PSYCHIATRIC

WOMEN'S HEALTH

PEDIATRICS