1. Demonstrate proper instrument use and techniques for a variety of nail/callus conditions to the Nurse.
2. Monitor Nurse while they are performing toenail and callus reduction/debridement on
patients/clients.
3. While both Preceptor and Nurse may each perform care on each patient, the
Nurse must do most of the actual reduction/trimming under the
supervision and direction of the Preceptor.
4. This training is intended to be “Hands-on” care by the Nurse. Simply
observing the Preceptor providing all the care is not acceptable.
5. The hours of training listed should reflect work performed by the
Nurse under the supervision and demonstration efforts by the Proctor.