How to Perform a Head-to-Toe Assessment: LPN Student Checklist

Your first solo patient assessment can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you look for? What happens if you miss something? Head-to-toe assessment nursing is one of the most fundamental skills you will use every single shift, and learning it the right way from the beginning makes everything else easier. This guide walks you through each step clearly so you know exactly what to do and why it matters. (more…)