Table 2 Table of sum variables measuring skills

Patient observations

21.12 Subcutaneous injection as e.g. fragmin

-.33

23.1 Exploit patient bed’s mechanical function

.66

21.24 Take pulse

.88

Nursing documentation

23.4 Use appropriate tools for body mechanics

.56

21.23 Take blood pressure

.80

44.4 Update nursing plan

-.83

23.2 Use sliding mat for moving patient in bed

.45

21.27 Take temperature

.50

44.3 Develop nursing plan

-.83

Simple procedures

21.26 Count respiration frequency

.50

44.6 Register patient in national register

-.62

21.25 Weigh a patient

.48

Advanced procedures

44.5 Write nursing report for dismissal/referral

-.60

21.11 Perform ostomy care

.41

21.16 Use of central venous catheter

-.79

Treatment

Make oneself understood

21.15 Handle intravenous pumps

-.77

21.2 Inject insulin

-.72

48.2 Make yourself understood around colleagues

.72

21.18 Administer intravenous medication

-.76

21.1 Monitor blood glucose

-.72

48.1 Make yourself understood around patients

.55

21.17 Puncture via Venous Access Port

-.71

21.7 Dispense medication

-.50

Electronic communication

21.5 Insert permanent urinary catheters

-.59

21.6 Apply/change transdermal analgesic patch

-.39

44.7 Send electronic message to physician

-.72

21.4 Insert intermittent urinary catheter on man

-.55

21.8 Wound care

-.37

44.8 Send electronic message to hospital

-.48

21.13 Intramuscular injection

-.55

21.10 Administer nebulizer treatment

-.36

Patient assessment

21.19 Handle a drain

-.46

21.28 Assess patient’s urine

.86

21.14 Blood sampling

-.45

Body mechanics

21.29 Assess patient’s stool

.82

21.20 Handle ECG

-.42

23.3 Adjust patient bed to own elbows’ height

.74

21.22 Assess skin of patient

.67

21.3 Insert intermittent urinary catheter on woman

-.38

23.5 Use patient lift

.71

21.21 Assess whether a patient has edema

.55