| Medication Administration |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Unit Dose |
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| IV Push Medications |
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| IV Drip Medications |
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| Calculation of Neonatal Doses |
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| Eye Medication |
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| Evaluation & Management of Infant Post Delivery |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Apgar Scoring |
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| Gestational Age Assessment Tool |
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| Transport to Neonate Nursery |
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| Inital Neonatal Physcian Assessment |
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| Thermoregulation |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Temperature (Axillary, Rectal, Skin) |
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| Use of Isolette |
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| Use of Radiant Warmer |
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| Use of Warming Lights |
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| IV Therapy |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Starting IV's |
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| Mixing IV's |
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| Regulating IV's |
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| IV Infusion Pumps |
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| CVP Lines |
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| Umbilical Artery Line-Maintenance/Discontinuation |
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| Umbilical Venous Line-Maintenance/Discontinuation |
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| Percutaneous Arterial Line-Maintenance/Discontinuation |
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| Blood/Blood Products Administration |
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| Exchange Transfusion |
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| Broviac Implanted Lines |
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| Double Lumen Catheters |
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| IV Hyperalimentation/Intralipid |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Central |
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| Peripheral |
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| Dressings |
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| Infants with Orthopedic Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Assist with Devices (i.e. Splints, Casts, Traction, etc.) |
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| Range of Motion Exercises |
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| Infants with Cardiovascular Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Cardiac/Apnea Monitor |
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| Taking an EKG Rhythm Strip |
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| Taking 12 Lead EKG |
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| Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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| Preparation of Emerengcy Drugs |
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| Defibrillation |
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| Care of Infant with: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| PDA Ligation |
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| Cyanotic Heart Disease |
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| Acyanotic Heart Disease |
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| Assessment of: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Pulses |
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| Perfusion |
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| Heart Sounds |
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| Blood Pressure |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Doppler |
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| Palpation |
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| Non-Invasive Machine (Dinamap) |
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| Administration of Cardiac Drugs |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Oral |
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| IV |
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| IM |
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| Intracardiac Line |
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| Infants with CU Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Measurement of Arterial Pressure |
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| Measurement of CVP |
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| Parent/Child Teaching |
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| Care of Infant in Shock |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Cardiogenic |
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| Septic |
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| Hypovolemic |
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| Care of Infant with: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Pre/Post Op Cardiac Surgery |
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| Infants with Respiratory Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Assessment of Breath Sounds |
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| Silverman Anderson Retraction Score |
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| Assisting with Intubation |
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| Care of Infant on Ventilator |
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| Chest Physiotherapy/Suctioning |
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| Oximeters/Transcutaneous Oxygen |
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| Monitor (to PO2) |
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| Ventilation with Anesthesia Bag |
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| Assessment of Pneumothorax by Trans-Illumination |
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| Use of Respiratory Assistance Equipment |
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| ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) |
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| Obtaining Blood Gases/Lab Tests |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Heel Stick (Capillary) |
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| Umbilical Artery Line |
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| Peripheral (Percutaneous) Line |
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| Peripheral Arterial Stick |
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| Interpretation of Blood Gases |
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| Care of Infant with: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Respiratory Distress System (RDS) |
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| Persistent Fetal Circulation (PFC) |
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| Diaphragmatic Hernia |
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| Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) |
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| Massive Aspiration Syndrome |
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| Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension |
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| Chest Tube (Pleuravac) |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Assisting with Chest Tube Insertion |
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| Chest Tube Maintenance |
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| Jet Ventiators or Oscillators |
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| Use of Artificial Surfacant |
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| Infant with Gastrointestinal Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Stool Tests |
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| Nasogastric Tube, Sump Tube |
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| Intermittent & Continuous Suctioning |
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| Gastrostomy Tube |
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| Parent Teaching |
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| Assessment with GI Status |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Measurement of Abdominal Girth |
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| Assessment of Bowel Sounds |
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| Feeding Tolerance |
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| Gavage Feeding |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Nasogastric |
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| Nasojejunal |
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| Gastroschisis |
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| Inguinal Hernia |
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| Necrotizing Enterocolitis |
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| Cleft Palate/Lip |
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| Infant with Electrolyte & Endocrine System Disorders |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Normal Electrolyte/Mineral Values |
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| Blood Glucose Levels via Dextrostix/Glucometer |
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| Care of Infant with diabetic Mother (IDM) |
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| Infant with Neurological Probelms |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Assessment of Level of Consciousness |
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| Assessment of Fontanels |
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| Assessment of Pupil Size & Response |
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| Maintaining a Neutral Thermal Environment |
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| Parent Teaching |
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| Care of Infant with: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Seizures |
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| Disorders of Head, Spine & Nervous System |
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| Anticoagulants |
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| Infants with Renal/Genitourinary Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Peritoneal Dialysis |
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| Insertion of Urinary Catheter |
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| Collection of Urine Specimen |
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| Care of Infant with: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Disorders External Organs (Bladder Atresia) |
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| Malformed GU Tract/Kidney Test & Urine Abnormalties |
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| Infants with Wound or Skin Problems |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Wound Healing Assessment |
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| Prevention of Impaired Skin Integrity |
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| Care of Infant with Neonatal Sepsis |
|
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| Collection of Culture Specimens |
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| Assessment of Color Change of Skin |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Jaundice |
|
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| Cyanosis |
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|
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| Mottling |
|
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| Petechiae |
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|
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| Other |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Pain Management Post Op & Post Procedure |
|
|
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| Development Interventions & Assessment |
|
|
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| Care of Extremely Low Birth Infant |
|
|
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| Bereavement Support |
|
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| Universal Precautions |
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| Isolation Techniques & Procedures |
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| Blood Glucose Monitoring Type |
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| Computer Charting Type |
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