Remember, no cigarettes. Set a time. First thing in the morning is good. Doing it at the same time every day helps you remember. Choose a clean, dry, non-hairy area of skin.
Upper arm is good for most people.
Open the sealed foil pouch. Take out the NicoDerm CQ patch. The sticky side is covered with a clear plastic liner. Pull the liner off, one side at a time. Try not to touch the silver part.