PRE-CLINICAL PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Complete before your clinical shift for maximum preparation and confidence

Clinical Information

Patient Information Review

Instructions: Review patient list the night before or early morning before clinical. Document key information for each patient.

Clinical Learning Goals

Instructions: Set 2-3 specific, achievable learning objectives for the day. Examples: practice IV insertion, understand disease pathophysiology, master catheterization.
Learning Objective 1
Learning Objective 2
Learning Objective 3 (Optional)

Physical Resources & Equipment

Instructions: Gather and check all equipment the night before or morning of clinical.
Equipment Checklist

Knowledge Preparation

Instructions: Review relevant knowledge materials. Study normal values and disease processes for your assigned patients.
Knowledge Review Checklist

Clinical Practice Planning

Personal Readiness

Instructions: Prepare yourself mentally and physically for a successful clinical day.
Pre-Clinical Routine Checklist

Night Before Clinical Checklist

Final Preparation

Additional Notes & Preparation Thoughts

Documentation

Student Signature / Date
Instructor Signature / Date (Optional)