| Skills |
Frequency |
Experience |
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1. Interpretation of Arrythmias |
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2. Telemetry |
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3. Open Sternal Wound (Debridement) |
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4. Establishing an Airway |
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5. Ambuing Techniques |
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6. Chest Tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac) |
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7. Pulse Oxymetry |
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8. Interpretation of ABG |
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9. Use of IPPB |
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10. Incentive Spirometer |
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11. Oral Suctioning |
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12. Nasotracheal Suctioning |
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13. Assessment of Neuro Signs |
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14. Glascow Coma Scale |
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15. Seizure Precautions |
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16. Assist With Lumbar Puncture |
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17. Halo Traction |
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18. Ultrasonic Doppler |
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19. Starting IV's |
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20. Subcutaneous Central Line |
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21. Hickman/Broviac/Groshong Catheters |
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22. TPN/Hyperalimentation |
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23. Air Occlusive Dressing |
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24. Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values |
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25. Administration of Blood and Blood Products |
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26. Infusion Pumps |
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27. Peritoneal Dialysis |
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28. Hemodialysis |
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29. Heparin Drip (Precaution and Maintenance) |
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30. Foley Catheter Insertion |
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31. GU Irrigation |
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32. Nephrostomy Tube |
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33. Suprapubic Tube |
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34. Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement |
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35. Accucheck |
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| Peripheral
Pulses |
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36. NG Tube Insertion |
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37. Gastronomy Tube |
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38. Jejunostomy Tube |
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39. Enterostomal Care |
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| Other |
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40. Oncology |
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41. Chemotherapy |
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42. Isolation Techniques |
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43. Diabetic Teaching |
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44. Patient Teaching |
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| Cardiology |
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45. Pacemakers - Permanent |
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46. Cardiac Arrest/CPR |
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47. Aneurysm |
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48. Post MI/CHF |
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49. Pre/Post Cardiac Cath |
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50. Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery |
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| Respiratory |
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51. COPD |
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52. ARDS |
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53. Pre/Post Thoracic Surgery |
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54. PEEP |
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55. CPAP |
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56. Pulmonary Embolism |
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57. Pulmonary Edema |
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58. Pneumothorax |
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59. Pneumonia |
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60. Inhalation Injuries |
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61. Emphysema |
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62. Asthma |
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| Neuro |
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63. CVA |
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64. Seizure Activity |
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65. Overdose |
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66. Neuro Injury/Trauma |
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67. Head Injury/Trauma |
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68. Pre/Post Neuro Surgery |
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69. Cranial Hemorrhage |
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70. Multiple Sclerosis |
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| Vascular |
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71. Fluid Overload |
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72. Sickle Cell Anemia |
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73. Thrombophlebitis |
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| G.I. |
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74. Pancreatitis |
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75. G.I. Bleed |
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76. Esophageal Bleeding |
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77. Bowel Obstruction |
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78. Whipple Procedure |
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79. Liver Transplant |
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80. Paralitic Ileus |
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81. E.R.C.P. |
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82. T.U.R.P. |
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83. Shunts and Fistulas |
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84. Nephrectomy |
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85. Renal Transplant |
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86. Renal Trauma |
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87. Chronic/Acute Renal Failure |
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| Gynecology |
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88. Endometriosis |
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89. Gyn Exam/Pap |
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90. Self Breast Exam |
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91. Tubal Ligation |
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92. Ectopic Pregnancy |
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93. Mastectomy |
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94. Hysterectomy |
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95. Repair of Cystocele/ Rectocele |
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| Orthopedic |
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96. Total Joint Replacement |
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97. Arthroscopic Surgery |
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98. Bucks Extension |
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99. K-Wires/Steinman Pins |
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100. Removal of Hardware |
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101. Spica Cast/Body Cast |
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102. Cast Removal |
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103. Amputation |
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104. Skeletal Traction |
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105. Ortho Trauma |
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106. Laminectomy |
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107. Muscle Skeletal/Ortho |
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108. Arthritis |
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109. Scleraderma |
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| Care of a
Patient With: |
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110. Delirium Tremens |
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111. HIV Infection |
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112. AIDS |
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113. Burn Patients |
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| Meds |
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114. Artropine |
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115. Digoxin |
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116. Inderal |
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117. NTG |
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118. Pronestyl |
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119. Quinidine |
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120. Verapamil |
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121. Thrombolitic Agents |
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122. Prep/Titration of Emergency Drugs |
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123. Aminophylline |
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124. Corticosteroids |
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125. Bronkosol |
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126. Ventolin |
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127. Alupent |
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128. Decadron |
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129. Dilantin |
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130. Magnesium Sulfate |
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131. Phenobartital |
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132. Steroids |
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133. Valium |
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134. Versed |
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