This document discusses proper hand washing techniques for nurses. It notes that hands can harbor dangerous pathogens and proper hand washing following several steps can significantly reduce microorganisms. The steps include removing jewelry, trimming nails, wetting hands, applying soap, scrubbing for 20 seconds, rinsing, and drying hands. Nurses should wash hands before and after contact with patients using the WHO's 5 moments for hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection.