| Chemotherapy |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Patient Teaching |
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| Follow Protocols |
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| Calculate Body Surface Area (BSA) |
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| Evaluate Pertinent Lab Data |
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| Check Dosage |
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| Care of Patient with an Extravasation |
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| Safely Handle Cytotoxic Agents & Body Fluids |
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| Routes of Administration: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| IVPB & Continuous Infusion |
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| IV Push |
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| Subcutaneous |
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| Intramuscular |
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| Assist with Intrathecal |
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| Intraperitoneal |
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| Intrapleural |
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| Intravesicular |
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| Intra-Arterial |
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| Radiation Therapy |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Patient Teaching |
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| Brachytherapy |
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| Non-sealed Radioactive Therapy |
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| Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) |
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| External Radiotherapy |
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| Total Body Irradiation (TBI) |
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| Radiation Safety Precautions |
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| Bone marrow Transplantation |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Peripheral Blood Stem Cells |
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| Autologous BMT |
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| Allogenic BMT |
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| Complications: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Graft Rejection |
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| Infection |
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| Pneumonitis |
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| Venoocculsive Disease |
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| Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) |
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| Biotherapy |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Patient Teaching |
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| Recognize and Manage Side Effects |
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| Administration of: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Interferons |
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| Interleukins |
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| Growth Factors |
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| Surgery |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Patient Teaching |
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|
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| Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Ostomy Care |
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| Wound Drains and Tubes |
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| Chest Tubes |
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| Enteral Feeding Tubes |
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| Gastrointestinal Drainage Tubes |
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| Lymphedema |
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| IV Therapy |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Administer Bone Marrow |
|
|
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| Total Parenteral Nutrition |
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| Antifungals |
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| Antivirals |
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| Administer Bone Components: |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) |
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|
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| Platelet Concentrates |
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|
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| Fresh Frozen Plasma |
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| Cryoprecipitate |
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| Irradiated Components |
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|
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| Venous Access Devices |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Hickman |
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|
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| Broviac |
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| Quinton |
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| Groshong |
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| Insertion of PICC Line |
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| Declot Occluded Ports or Catheters |
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|
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| Flush Lumens and Change Caps |
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|
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| Implantable Vascular Access Ports |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Port-A-Cath |
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|
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| Opti-Port |
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|
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| Chemoport |
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| S.E.A. Port |
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| Omega Port |
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|
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| Patient Teaching |
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|
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| Flush Catheter |
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| Access Catheter Port |
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|
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| Obtain Blood Specimens |
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|
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| Implantable Pumps |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Infusaid |
|
|
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| Medtronic |
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|
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| Therex |
|
|
|
| Ambulatory Infusion Pumps |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Auto Syringe |
|
|
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| Pharmacia |
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|
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| Pancretec |
|
|
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| Cormed |
|
|
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| Synchromed |
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|
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| CADD |
|
|
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| Care of Patient with Alteration in Protective Mechanisms |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Neutropenia |
|
|
|
| Thrombocytopenia |
|
|
|
| Altered Skin Integrity |
|
|
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| Neuropathy |
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|
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| Altered Mental Status |
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|
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| Stomatitis |
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|
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| Laminar Airflow Units |
|
|
|
| Emergencies |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Hemorrhage |
|
|
|
| Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) |
|
|
|
| Septic Shock |
|
|
|
| Acute Tumor Lysis syndrome (ATLS) |
|
|
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| Hypercalcemia |
|
|
|
| Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) |
|
|
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| Spinal Cord Compression (SCC) |
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|
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| Capillary Leak Syndrome |
|
|
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| Anaphylaxis |
|
|
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| Cardiac Tamponade |
|
|
|
| Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) |
|
|
|
| Care of Patients with Acute/Chronic Pain |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Continous Narcotic Infusion |
|
|
|
| IV Push Narcotic Infusion |
|
|
|
| Oral Timed Release Agents |
|
|
|
| Transdermal Agents |
|
|
|
| PCA Pumps |
|
|
|
| Epidural Medication |
|
|
|
| Adjuvant Medications |
|
|
|
| Alternative Therapies |
|
|
|
| Non-pharmacologic Strategies |
|
|
|
| Family/Psychosocial Needs |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Patient Teaching Self Care and Coping Skills |
|
|
|
| Quality of Life Issues |
|
|
|
| Advance Directives |
|
|
|
| Death and Dying Counseling |
|
|
|
| Hospice Care |
|
|
|
| Bereavement Phase |
|
|
|
| Survivorship (After Treatment) |
|
|
|
| Assisting with Procedures |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Central Line Placement |
|
|
|
| Bone Marrow Biopsy |
|
|
|
| Thoracentesis |
|
|
|
| Pleurodesis |
|
|
|
| Pericardiocentesis |
|
|
|
| Chest Tube Insertion |
|
|
|
| Bronchoscopy |
|
|
|
| Liver Biospy |
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