What Maisy describes is a swallow screaning and not a bedside swallow study. SLP's have masters degrees in the area and have had comprehensive training. While screenings are a quick way to see if a patient may be at risk, they are not a substitute for either a bedside swallow evaluation nor instrumental swallow evaluation. I would be wary of a hospital asking nursing to perform a full bedside swallowing evaluation since it is the nurse who can get sued if something goes wrong.