CARDIOVASCULAR Assessment |
Apical Pulse Rate Rhythm |
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Cardiac Auscultation (Rate, Rhythm) |
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Clinical Identification of Arrhythmias |
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Fluid Overload |
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Lab Interpretation |
PT/PTT/INR |
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Serum Electrolytes |
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Care of Patients With |
Hypertension |
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) |
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Acute MI |
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Post Cardiac Surgery |
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Post Vascular Surgery |
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Medical Administration |
ACE Inhibitors |
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Anti-arrhythmic |
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Antibiotics |
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Beta Blockers |
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Anlihypertensives |
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Calcium Channel Blockers |
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Diuretics |
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Digoxin |
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Oral and lopical nitrares |
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Narcotics |
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Potassium Supplementals |
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Statin Medications |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Holter Monitor |
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Pacemaker AID |
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PULMONARY Assessment |
Abnormal Breath Sounds |
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Pulse Oximetry |
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ABGs |
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Ventilator |
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Care of Patients with: |
Asthma |
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COPD |
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Pulmonary Fibrosis |
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Pulmonary Embolism |
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Medication Administration |
Bronchodilator |
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Steroids |
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Expectorants |
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Inhalers |
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Nebulizers |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Oxygen Therapy (Nasal Cannula, Face Mask) |
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Manual Resuscitation Bag |
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Metered-Dose Inhaler |
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Nebulizers |
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Apnea Monitor |
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Tracheastomy Care |
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Ventilator |
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Cough Assist Machine |
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CPT Vest |
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Pulse Oximetry |
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NEUROLOGICAL Assessment |
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke |
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Altered LOC |
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Care of Patients with: |
Head Injury |
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Meningitis |
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Migraines |
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Seizures |
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TIA/Stroke |
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Overdose |
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Spinal Cord Injury |
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Alzheimer's |
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Dementia |
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Parkinson's |
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Post Cerebrovascular Accident |
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Coma |
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Paralogia/Quadriplegia |
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Medication Administration |
Alzhemer's Medications |
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Anti-Parkinson's Medications |
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Anti-Seizure Medications |
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Corticosteriods |
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Sedative |
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ORTHOPEDICS Assessment |
Range of Motion |
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Fracture/Dislocation |
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Gait |
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Care of Patients with: |
Cast/Splint |
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Dislocation |
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Sprain/Fracture |
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Amputation |
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Join Replacement |
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Traction |
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Medication Administration |
Analgesia/Sedation |
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Enoxaparin |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Range of Motion |
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Cast/Brace |
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Crutch Walking |
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TENS unit |
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Cervical Collar |
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GASTRIONTESTINAL Assessment |
Bowel Sounds |
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Distention |
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Fluid Balance |
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Nutritional Status |
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Care of Patients with: |
Colostomy |
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Constipation/Impaction |
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Bowel Obstruction |
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Diarrhea |
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G-Tube (Reinsertion/Replacement) |
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Nausea/Vomiting |
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Hepatitis |
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Liver Failure |
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Medication Administration |
Ipecac |
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Charcoal |
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Antiemetics |
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Antispasmodics |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Enernes |
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Long Term Feeding Tube |
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Colostomy Care |
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G-Tubes |
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NG Tubes |
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RENAL/GENITOURINARY Assessment |
Fluid Status |
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Shual/Fistula |
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Lab Interpretation |
BUN/Creatinine/Electrolytes |
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Serum Creatinine |
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Care of Patients with: |
Pyelonephritis/UTI |
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Obstruction |
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Home Hemodialysis |
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Peritoneal Dialysis |
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Post-Bladder Surgery |
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Post-Prostate Surgery |
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Medication Administration |
Antibiotics |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Urine Dipstick/C&S |
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3-Way Bladder Catheter |
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Nephrostomy Tube |
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Suprapubic Catheter |
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ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC Assessment |
Hypo/Hyperglycemia |
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Diabetic Skin Assessment |
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Lab Interpretation |
Blood Glucose |
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Urine Ketones |
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Care of Patients with: |
Hypoglycemia/Insulin Shock |
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Hyperglycemia/DKA |
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Post-Transplantation Surgery |
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Medication Administration |
Insulin |
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Oral Hypoglycemics |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Glucameters |
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Insulin Pumps |
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Infecetious Disease Assessment |
Wound Assessment |
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Care of Patients with: |
Communicable Disease |
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Infectious Disease |
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HIV |
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Tuberculosis |
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MRSA |
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Medication Administaration |
Antibiotics |
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Antivirals |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Isolation Precautions |
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WOUND MANAGEMENT Assessment |
Burn Care |
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Surgical Wound Healing |
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Dressing Change |
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Ostomy Care |
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Wound Repair(Staples/Sutures, etc.) |
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Burns |
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Pressure Ulcers |
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Wound Irrigations |
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Wound Vac. Specify: |
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PAIN MANAGEMENT |
Assessment of Pain Level/Use of Pain Scale |
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Assessment of Response to Pain Management Interventions |
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Monitoring of Patients after Pain Medication |
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Comfort Care |
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Moderate Sedation |
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PSYCHIATRIC Assessment |
Behavior |
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Monitoring Symptoms |
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Compliance with Medications |
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Care of Patients with: |
Cognitive Disorders |
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Psychotic Disorders |
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Substance-Related Disorders |
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Mood Disorders |
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ONCOLOGY Assessment |
Immune Status |
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Symptom Management |
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Signs/Symptoms of Infection |
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Care of Patients with: |
Radiation Therapy |
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Lukemia/Lymphoma |
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Post-Oncology Surgery |
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Medication Administration |
Oral Chemotherapy |
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IV Chemo Aministration |
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IV Chemo Monitoring |
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Bone Marrow Stimulating Agents |
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WOMEN'S HEALTH/MATERNAL/INFANT Assessment |
Fetal Heart Tones |
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Contractions |
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Care of Patients with: |
Breast Feeding |
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Breast Self-Examination |
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Pregnancy Related Complications |
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Post-Mastectomy |
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Post-partum Mother/Baby Visit |
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Newborn Care |
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Bulb Suctioning |
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Cord and Circumcision Care |
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Pholotherapy |
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PEDIATRICS Assessment |
Growth |
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Development Stages |
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Nutrition |
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Care of Patients with: |
Bronho-Pulmonary Dysplasia |
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Cystic Fibrosis |
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Near Drowning |
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Pre-and Post-Cardiac Surgery |
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PHLEBOTOMY/IV THERAPY Care of Patients with: |
Peripheral IV Lines |
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CVP Lines/Dressings |
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PICC Lines/Dressing |
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Tunneled Lines/Dressings |
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Long Term Lines/Dressings |
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Equipment & Procedures |
Starting and Maintaining Peripheral IVs |
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Blood Draws and Lines |
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Management of Long Term IV Catheters |
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Management of Ports |
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TPN/Hyperailmentation |
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Infusion Pumps: Set up and Management |
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Specify Insulin Pump Typo: |
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PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE |
Family Support and Teaching |
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Medication Protocols |
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Symptom Management |
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After Death Protocol |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
National Patient Safety Goals |
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Case Management |
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Supervision of Home Health Aides |
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Medicare/Medicaid |
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Pre-certifications |
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Private Insurance |
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Utilization Review |
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Workman's Comp |
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Computer Based Documentation Specify: |
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