| Cardiac |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Cardiac Arrest/CPR |
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| Permanent Pacemakers |
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| Aneurysm |
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| Post MI |
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| Post Cardiac Surgery |
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| Telemetry/Cardiac Monitors |
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| EKG - Obtain/Evaluate Basic Arrhythmias |
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| Vascular |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Implanted Port Catheters (Port-a-Cath) |
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| Peripheral Catheters (PICC) Maintain/DSG/Access |
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| Central Venous Catheters (Groshong) Maintain/DSG/Access |
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| Infusion Pumps |
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| IV/Heparin Maintenance |
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| IV/Heparin Lock Insertion |
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| TPN/Hyperalimentation |
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| PT/INR's |
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| Air-Occlusive Dressing |
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| Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values |
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| Thrombophlebitis |
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| Ultrasonic Doppler |
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| Medication Administration |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Coumadin Therapy |
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| IV Antibiotics |
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| Chemotherapy |
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| Insulin Coverage |
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| Sub Q Heparin |
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| Aminophylline |
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| Bronkosol |
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| Alupent |
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| Corticosteroids |
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| Ventolin |
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| Anticonvulsant Meds |
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| Psychotropic Drugs |
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| Sedation in Elderly Population |
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| Digoxin |
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| Antiarrythmics |
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| Electrolyte & Replacement Solution |
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| Antianginals |
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| Antihypertensives |
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| Antilipemics |
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| Diuretics |
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| Gastrointestinal |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| NG Tube Insertion |
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| Gastrostomy Tube |
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| Enterostomal Care |
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| Bowel Obstruction |
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| Upper GI Endoscopy |
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| Colonoscopy |
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| ERCP |
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| GI Bleed |
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| Liver Transplant |
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| Pancreatitis |
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| Paralytic Ileus |
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| Hemoccult Tests |
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| Choleycistitis |
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| Genitourinary/Renal |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Electrolyte Imbalance |
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| Foley Catheter Insertion Care |
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| GU Irrigations |
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| Nephrostomy Tube |
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| Suprapubic Tube |
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| Chronic/Acute Renal Failure |
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| Nephrectomy |
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| Renal Transplant |
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| Renal Trauma |
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| Shunts & Fistulas |
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| TURP's |
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| UTI's |
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| Chemstrips-Urinalysis |
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| Post Op AV Shunt Care |
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| Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) |
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| Neurology |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Neuro Sign Assessment |
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| Glasgow Coma Scale |
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| Seizure Precautions |
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| CVA |
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| Head Injury/Trauma |
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| Alzheimer's/Dementia |
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| Spinal Cord Trauma/Injury |
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| Quadriplegic Care |
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| Paraplegic Care |
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| Delirium Tremens |
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| Respiratory |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Ambu Techniques |
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| Care of Patient on Ventilator |
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| Establishing an Airway |
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| Incentive Spirometer |
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| Interpretation of ABG |
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| Nasotracheal Suctioning |
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| Oral Suctioning |
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| Pulse Oximetry |
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| Use of IPPB |
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| Tracheotomy Care |
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| DSG Changes |
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| End Tracheal Suctioning |
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| Knowledge of Vent Alarms |
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| Lung Sound Assessment |
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| Pulmonary Edema |
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| Tuberculosis |
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| Pulmonary Embolism |
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| ARDS |
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| Asthma |
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| Emphysema |
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| Pneumonia |
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| Orthopedic |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| Total Joint Replacement |
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| Arthroscopy Surgery |
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| Buck Extension |
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| K-Wires/Steinman Pins |
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| Removal of Hardware |
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| Spika/Body Cast |
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| Cast Removal |
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| Amputation |
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| Skeletal Traction |
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| Ortho Trauma |
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| Laminectomy |
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| Other |
Not Performed |
Minimal Experience |
Proficient |
| HIV Infection/AIDS |
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| Hepatitis |
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| Universal Precautions/Isolation Techniques/MRSA/VRSA |
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| Diabetic Teaching |
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| General Patient Teaching |
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| Burn Patient |
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| Accuchecks/Glucometer |
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| Restorative Nursing Modalities (ROM) & Amputation |
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| Decubiti/Skin Care |
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| Nursing Admission Assessment |
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| Electronic Monitoring Device |
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| Residence Bill of Rights |
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| Advance Directives |
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| Care Plan Development |
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| Pain Management |
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| Fall Risk Assessments |
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| W10 Forms (Interagency Form) |
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| MDS Documentation |
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| Accident/Incident Reports |
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| Medication Documentation in Long-Term Setting (MAR) |
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| Kardex/IV Kardex/Treatment Kardex |
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