Clinical Nursing
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in a nursing career and want hands-on clinical experience
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Enjoy combining critical thinking with patient care skills
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Are comfortable with performing practical nursing procedures in a simulated clinical setting
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Are comfortable with both written knowledge tests and practical skill demonstrations
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Like structured, step-by-step protocols and working with patients’ simulated needs
Event Details
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Health Professions Event
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Solo (1 competitor)
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50 multiple-choice questions, written test
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Skill Demonstration including medication administration, catheterization, sterile techniques, PPE, and patient care procedures
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60 minutes
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Highest Round 1 test score​
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Basic care, clinical care across lifespan, system-based care, pharmacology, nutrition, surgical procedures, infection control
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Basic Care– 20%​
2. Clinical Care Through the Life Span– 20%​​
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Maternal/Newborn
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Pediatrics
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Adulthood and Gerontology
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Mental Health
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Home Care, Extended Care, Rehabilitation, Hospice
3. Clinical Care for Systems, Diseases, and Disorders– 60%​​
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Structure and Function
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Signs and Symptoms
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Nursing Assessment and Diagnosis
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Pharmacology and Medication Management
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Nutrition, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
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Medical and Surgical Treatments
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Perry and Potter. Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques. Elsevier Science/Mosby, Inc., Latest edition
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Rosdahl and Kowalski. Textbook of Basic Nursing. Wolters Kluwer, Latest edition
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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2 #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Safety glasses or goggles
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Non-latex gloves, sterile gloves
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Gown
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Disposable non-latex gloves
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Mask and eye shield or face guard
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Straight catheterization tray (disposable)
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Proper attire: Business attire or lab-appropriate — required for both rounds
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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