PAIN CALL

P - Current position in relation to the airport (situational awareness)
A - ATIS
I - Instruments (DG/Altimeter set)
N - Navigation (frequencies/CDI radial/Identify)

C - Communications (Approach/Tower/ect.)
A - Approach briefing (Altitudes, Inbound course, Missed Approach)
L - Landing Checklist (GUMPS)
L - Listen for Approach Clearence

Easy to remember and never failed me...