Vital Signs Made Simple | How to Check Vital Signs for Nursing Students & Nurses

Head to SimpleNursing's OFFICIAL website here: https://shorturl.at/u6nxG Welcome, nursing students and future healthcare pros! In this fun, fast, and focused Mini Lesson, Nurse Mike walks you through how to check vital signs—one of the most essential skills you’ll need for clinicals, the NCLEX, and real-world nursing care. From BP to pulse, oxygen saturation, and temperature, we break down each step so it sticks—with pro tips, visuals, and Nurse Mike's signature style to keep things simple (and fun)! Helpful Links: How to Write and Effective Nursing Note: https://simplenursing.com/nursing-notes/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=vital_signs_mini_lesson NCLEX Practice Questions: https://simplenursing.com/nclex-practice-questions-review/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=vital_signs_mini_lesson Learn More with SimpleNursing: https://simplenursing.com/nursing-care-plans/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=vital_signs_mini_lesson Head-to-Toe Nursing Assessment Video: https://youtu.be/K4747smFf8Q What You’ll Learn: Supplies & Setup: Tools you’ll need and how to disinfect them like a pro Pain Assessment: How pain affects vitals and what to ask Oxygen Saturation (SpO2): How to use a pulse ox the right way Temperature: What’s normal, how to measure, and when to worry Pulse: Where to find it, how to count it, and what the rhythm means Blood Pressure: How to use a cuff and stethoscope to hear Korotkoff sounds Why It Matters: Vital signs are the first indicators that something might be wrong—or that your patient is doing just fine. Knowing how to check and interpret them is step one in delivering safe, confident, and effective care. :+1: Like this video if you found it helpful, subscribe for more nursing tips, and comment below if there’s a skill you want us to cover next! Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the Mini Lesson 00:55 – Supplies You’ll Need 01:22 – Prepping the Scene 01:46 – Pain Assessment 02:24 – Oxygen Saturation 03:04 – Temperature 03:36 – Pulse 04:35 – Blood Pressure 05:33 – Final Tips & Wrap Up #vitalsigns #vitalsign #nursingfundamentals #nursingstudents #nclexprep #nursingschool #nursingassessment #nurselife #clinicalskills #nurseeducator #SimpleNursing