| Skills Checklist
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Young Adults (18 - 39 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Adolescents (12 - 18 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > School Age Children (5 - 12 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Preschooler (3 - 5 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Toddler (1 - 3 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Infant (30 days - 1 year) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Newborn / neonate (birth - 30 days) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Young Adults (18 - 39 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Adolescents (12 - 18 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > School Age Children (5 - 12 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Preschooler (3 - 5 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Toddler (1 - 3 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Infant (30 days - 1 year) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Newborn / neonate (birth - 30 days) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Young Adults (18 - 39 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Adolescents (12 - 18 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > School Age Children (5 - 12 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Preschooler (3 - 5 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Toddler (1 - 3 years) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Infant (30 days - 1 year) > Yes
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Newborn / neonate (birth - 30 days) > Yes
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Valium (Diazepam) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Phenobarbital > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Epidural administration > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Dilantin (Phenytoin) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Decadron (Dexamethasone) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Medications > Barbiturate induced coma > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Ventriculostomy > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Spinal cord injury > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Post craniotomy > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Multiple sclerosis > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Metastatic tumor/intracranial tumor resection > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Meningitis > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Laminectomy > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Increased ICP > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Externalized VP shunts > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Encephalitis > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > DTs > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > CVA > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Coma > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Closed head trauma > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Basal skull fracture > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Care of the patient with: > Aneurysm precautions > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Use of hyper/hypothermia blanket > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Stryker frame > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Spinal precautions > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Seizure precautions > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Rotating bed > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Nerve stimulators > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Intracranial pressure monitoring > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Halo traction/cervical tongs > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with lumbar puncture > No Experience (theory only)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Visual or communication deficits > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Reflex/motor deficits > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Pathologic reflexes > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Level of consciousness > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Glasgow coma scale > Experienced (can function independently)
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| NEUROLOGICAL > Assessment > Cranial nerves > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Ventolin (Albuterol) > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Corticosteroids > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Bronkosol (Isoetharine hydrochloride) > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Aminophylline (Theophylline) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Medications > Alupent (Metaproterenol) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Tuberculosis > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Thoractomy > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Status asthmaticus > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Pulmonary embolism > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Pulmonary edema/hypertension > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Pneumonectomy > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Near drowning > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Lung transplant > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Lobectomy > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Fresh tracheostomy > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Cor pulmonale > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > COPD > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Chest trauma > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > ARDS > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Care of the patient with: > Acute pneumonia > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > Weaning modes & T-piece weaning > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > Pressure support > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > PEEP > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > IMV > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > High frequency jet ventilation > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Ventilator management > External CPAP > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Trach collar > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Portable O2 tank > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Nasal cannula > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Face masks > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > ET tube > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > O2 therapy & medication delivery systems > Ambu bag and mask > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Use of water seal drainage > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Use of Pleurevac or Thoraclex drainage > No Experience (theory only)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Tension pneumothorax > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Laryngospasm > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Identification/intervention for respiratory complications > Aspiration > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Establishing an airway > Oral airway insertion > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Establishing an airway > Assist with intubation > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Thoracentesis > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Emergency tracheostomy > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Chest tube insertion > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Bronchoscopy > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Tracheostomy/suctioning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Sputum specimen collection > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Oximetry > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Nasal airway/suctioning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Extubation > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Airway management devices/suctioning > Endotracheal tube/suctioning > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Air leak troubleshooting > Pleural chest tube removal > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Equipment and Procedures > Air leak troubleshooting > Mediastinal chest tube removal > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Interpretation of lab results - arterial blood gases > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Assessment > Rate and work of breathing > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PULMONARY: > Assessment > Adventitious breath sounds > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Permanent > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > Femoral artery sheath removal > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > CVP monitoring > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Central line insertion > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Assist with > Arterial line insertion > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Interpretation of lab results > Coagulation studies > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Interpretation of lab results > Cardiac enzymes & isoenzymes > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Pulses/circulation checks > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Doppler > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Blood pressure / non-invasive > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Auscultation (rate, rhythm) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Abnormal heart sounds/murmurs > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Patient controlled analgesia (PCA pump) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Narcotic analgesia > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > IV conscious sedation > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT > Care of the patient with > Anesthesia/analgesia > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PAIN MANAGEMENT > Assessment of pain level/tolerance > Expert (competent to supervise)
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| INFECTIOUS DISEASES > Care of the patient with AIDS > Isolation > Experienced (can function independently)
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| INFECTIOUS DISEASES > Equipment and Procedures > Fever management > No Experience (theory only)
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| INFECTIOUS DISEASES > Interpretation of lab values - CBC, SMA 7 > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Verapamil, (Calan, Ispotin, Verelan) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Oral & topical nitrates > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Oral & IVP antihypertensives > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Oral anticoagulants > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Nitroglycerine (Tridil) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Nipride (Nitroprusside) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Lidocaine (Xylocaine) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Heparin > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Epinephrine (Adrenalin) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Dopamine (Intropin) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Dobutamine (Dobutrex) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Digoxin (Lanoxin) > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Cardizem (Diltiazem hydrochloride) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Bretylium (Bretylol) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Medication > Atropine > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Post stent placement > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Post cardiac cath > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Post CABG (24 hours) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Post arthrectomy (DCA) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Post angioplasty > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Post acute MI (24-48 hours) > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Femoral-popliteal bypass > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Congestive heart failure (CHF) > Very Experienced (performs frequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Carotid endarterectomy > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Cardiomyopathy > Experienced (can function independently)
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups. > Older Adults (64 + ) > Yes
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Cardiac arrest > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Angina > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Aneurysm > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Care of the patient with > Abdominal aortic bypass > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Perform > Emergency defibrillation > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Perform > Controlled cardioversion > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > Swan-Ganz > No Experience (theory only)
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension and maturity level > Older Adults (64 + ) > Yes
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Hemodynamic monitoring > A-line (radial) > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Temporary transvenous > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Temporary external pacing > No Experience (theory only)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Pacemaker > Temporary epicardial wires > No Experience (theory only)
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Trauma > Years > 0
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Other > Years > 0
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring/telemetry > Lead placement Lead II and MCL1 > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring/telemetry > Lead placement I, III, V-leads > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| EXPERIENCE WITH AGE GROUPS > Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development > Older Adults (64 + ) > Yes
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring/telemetry > Lead placement 5 electrode tele > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring/telemetry > Basic 12 lead interpretation > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Equipment and Procedures > Monitoring/telemetry > Arrhythmia interpretation > Experienced (can function independently)
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Neuro > Years > 0
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Telemetry > Years > 0
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Assessment > Heart sounds/murmurs > Experienced (can function independently)
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| CARDIOVASCULAR > Interpretation of lab results > Cardiac enzymes/isoenzymes > Somewhat Experienced (performs infrequently)
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Cardiac surgical > Years > 0
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| PRIMARY EXPERIENCE > Cardiac > Years > 0
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