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Age Specific Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) *
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) proficiency*
Newborn/Neonate (birth - 30 days) frequency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) *
Infant (30 days - 1 year) proficiency*
Infant (30 days - 1 year) frequency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) *
Toddler (1 - 3 years) proficiency*
Toddler (1 - 3 years) frequency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) *
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) proficiency*
Preschooler (3 - 5 years) frequency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) *
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) proficiency*
School Age Child (5 - 12 years) frequency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) *
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) proficiency*
Adolescents (12 - 18 years) frequency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) *
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) proficiency*
Young Adults (18 - 39 years) frequency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) *
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) proficiency*
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years) frequency*
Older Adults (64+ years) *
Older Adults (64+ years) proficiency*
Older Adults (64+ years) frequency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) *
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) proficiency*
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years) frequency*

General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Standard Precautions *
Standard Precautions proficiency*
Standard Precautions frequency*
Isolation Precautions *
Isolation Precautions proficiency*
Isolation Precautions frequency*
Discontinue PIV *
Discontinue PIV proficiency*
Discontinue PIV frequency*
Initiate Peripheral IV *
Initiate Peripheral IV proficiency*
Initiate Peripheral IV frequency*
Lift / Transfer Devices *
Lift / Transfer Devices proficiency*
Lift / Transfer Devices frequency*
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest *
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Pediatric Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest frequency*
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest *
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest proficiency*
Adult Respiratory / Cardiac Arrest frequency*
Crash Carts *
Crash Carts proficiency*
Crash Carts frequency*
Defibrillators *
Defibrillators proficiency*
Defibrillators frequency*
Care of Patient in Restraints *
Care of Patient in Restraints proficiency*
Care of Patient in Restraints frequency*
Pain Management *
Pain Management proficiency*
Pain Management frequency*
Automated Med Dispensing Systems *
Automated Med Dispensing Systems proficiency*
Automated Med Dispensing Systems frequency*
Patient / Family Education *
Patient / Family Education proficiency*
Patient / Family Education frequency*
Electronic Documentation *
Electronic Documentation proficiency*
Electronic Documentation frequency*
Patient Head to Toe Assessment *
Patient Head to Toe Assessment proficiency*
Patient Head to Toe Assessment frequency*
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values *
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values proficiency*
Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values frequency*
Obtaining Cultures (Blood, Sputum, Swab) *
Obtaining Cultures (Blood, Sputum, Swab) proficiency*
Obtaining Cultures (Blood, Sputum, Swab) frequency*
Calculate mcg / min and mcg / kg / min *
Calculate mcg / min and mcg / kg / min proficiency*
Calculate mcg / min and mcg / kg / min frequency*
Titrating Medications *
Titrating Medications proficiency*
Titrating Medications frequency*

Psychological
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Overdose / Withdrawal *
Overdose / Withdrawal proficiency*
Overdose / Withdrawal frequency*
Suicidal Precautions *
Suicidal Precautions proficiency*
Suicidal Precautions frequency*
Manic Disorder / Behavior *
Manic Disorder / Behavior proficiency*
Manic Disorder / Behavior frequency*
De-escalation techniques *
De-escalation techniques proficiency*
De-escalation techniques frequency*
Depression *
Depression proficiency*
Depression frequency*
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF:
Anti-depressants *
Anti-depressants proficiency*
Anti-depressants frequency*
Anti-anxiety Medications *
Anti-anxiety Medications proficiency*
Anti-anxiety Medications frequency*
Psych Medications *
Psych Medications proficiency*
Psych Medications frequency*

Medications
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Anticoagulants *
Anticoagulants proficiency*
Anticoagulants frequency*
Narcotics *
Narcotics proficiency*
Narcotics frequency*
PCA for Pain Control *
PCA for Pain Control proficiency*
PCA for Pain Control frequency*
Epidural for Pain Control *
Epidural for Pain Control proficiency*
Epidural for Pain Control frequency*
Non-narcotic Analgesics *
Non-narcotic Analgesics proficiency*
Non-narcotic Analgesics frequency*
Topical Medications *
Topical Medications proficiency*
Topical Medications frequency*
IM Medications *
IM Medications proficiency*
IM Medications frequency*
SQ Medications *
SQ Medications proficiency*
SQ Medications frequency*
Oral Medications *
Oral Medications proficiency*
Oral Medications frequency*
IV Push Medications *
IV Push Medications proficiency*
IV Push Medications frequency*
IV Drip Medications *
IV Drip Medications proficiency*
IV Drip Medications frequency*
Antibiotics *
Antibiotics proficiency*
Antibiotics frequency*
Chemotherapy *
Chemotherapy proficiency*
Chemotherapy frequency*

Neuro General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Assessing Levels of Consciousness *
Assessing Levels of Consciousness proficiency*
Assessing Levels of Consciousness frequency*
Pupil Checks *
Pupil Checks proficiency*
Pupil Checks frequency*
Seizure Precautions *
Seizure Precautions proficiency*
Seizure Precautions frequency*
Aneurysm Precautions *
Aneurysm Precautions proficiency*
Aneurysm Precautions frequency*
Assisting with Lumbar Puncture *
Assisting with Lumbar Puncture proficiency*
Assisting with Lumbar Puncture frequency*
Use of Hyper / Hypothermia Blanket *
Use of Hyper / Hypothermia Blanket proficiency*
Use of Hyper / Hypothermia Blanket frequency*

Neuro - Care of Patients with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Stroke *
Stroke proficiency*
Stroke frequency*
Spinal Cord Injury - Acute *
Spinal Cord Injury - Acute proficiency*
Spinal Cord Injury - Acute frequency*
Spinal Cord Injury โ€“ Long Term *
Spinal Cord Injury โ€“ Long Term proficiency*
Spinal Cord Injury โ€“ Long Term frequency*
Neuromuscular Disease *
Neuromuscular Disease proficiency*
Neuromuscular Disease frequency*
Alzheimerโ€™s Disease *
Alzheimerโ€™s Disease proficiency*
Alzheimerโ€™s Disease frequency*
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF:
Anticonvulsants *
Anticonvulsants proficiency*
Anticonvulsants frequency*
IV Drip Steroids *
IV Drip Steroids proficiency*
IV Drip Steroids frequency*

Cardiac General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Cardiac Monitors *
Cardiac Monitors proficiency*
Cardiac Monitors frequency*
Auscultation of Cardiac Sounds *
Auscultation of Cardiac Sounds proficiency*
Auscultation of Cardiac Sounds frequency*
EKG - 12 Lead *
EKG - 12 Lead proficiency*
EKG - 12 Lead frequency*
Recognizing Basic & Life-Threatening Dysrhythmias *
Recognizing Basic & Life-Threatening Dysrhythmias proficiency*
Recognizing Basic & Life-Threatening Dysrhythmias frequency*
Cardioversion / Defibrillation *
Cardioversion / Defibrillation proficiency*
Cardioversion / Defibrillation frequency*
Pulse Checks *
Pulse Checks proficiency*
Pulse Checks frequency*
Interpretation of Cardiac Enzymes *
Interpretation of Cardiac Enzymes proficiency*
Interpretation of Cardiac Enzymes frequency*
Use of Doppler *
Use of Doppler proficiency*
Use of Doppler frequency*
Use of Automatic BP Cuff (ie Dinamap) *
Use of Automatic BP Cuff (ie Dinamap) proficiency*
Use of Automatic BP Cuff (ie Dinamap) frequency*

Cardiac - Care of Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Angina *
Angina proficiency*
Angina frequency*
CHF *
CHF proficiency*
CHF frequency*
Chest Pain *
Chest Pain proficiency*
Chest Pain frequency*
Post MI *
Post MI proficiency*
Post MI frequency*
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF:
Nitrates (Oral, Topical) *
Nitrates (Oral, Topical) proficiency*
Nitrates (Oral, Topical) frequency*
Antiarrhythmics (Oral) *
Antiarrhythmics (Oral) proficiency*
Antiarrhythmics (Oral) frequency*
Antihypertensives (Oral) *
Antihypertensives (Oral) proficiency*
Antihypertensives (Oral) frequency*
Heparin Drip *
Heparin Drip proficiency*
Heparin Drip frequency*

Respiratory General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

O2 Cannulas / Masks *
O2 Cannulas / Masks proficiency*
O2 Cannulas / Masks frequency*
Nebulizer Set-up / Use *
Nebulizer Set-up / Use proficiency*
Nebulizer Set-up / Use frequency*
Incentive Spirometry *
Incentive Spirometry proficiency*
Incentive Spirometry frequency*
Chest PT *
Chest PT proficiency*
Chest PT frequency*
Pulse Oximetry *
Pulse Oximetry proficiency*
Pulse Oximetry frequency*
SUCTIONING:
Oral *
Oral proficiency*
Oral frequency*
Tracheostomy Tube *
Tracheostomy Tube proficiency*
Tracheostomy Tube frequency*

Respiratory - Care of Patient with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

SOB *
SOB proficiency*
SOB frequency*
Pulmonary Embolism *
Pulmonary Embolism proficiency*
Pulmonary Embolism frequency*
Tracheostomy Tube *
Tracheostomy Tube proficiency*
Tracheostomy Tube frequency*
COPD *
COPD proficiency*
COPD frequency*
Asthma Exacerbation *
Asthma Exacerbation proficiency*
Asthma Exacerbation frequency*
Pneumonia *
Pneumonia proficiency*
Pneumonia frequency*
Pre / Post Thoracic Surgery *
Pre / Post Thoracic Surgery proficiency*
Pre / Post Thoracic Surgery frequency*
Chest Tubes *
Chest Tubes proficiency*
Chest Tubes frequency*
Tuberculosis *
Tuberculosis proficiency*
Tuberculosis frequency*
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF:
O2 Therapy *
O2 Therapy proficiency*
O2 Therapy frequency*
Bronchodilators *
Bronchodilators proficiency*
Bronchodilators frequency*
Oral Steroids *
Oral Steroids proficiency*
Oral Steroids frequency*
IV Steroids *
IV Steroids proficiency*
IV Steroids frequency*
Inhaler *
Inhaler proficiency*
Inhaler frequency*

Gastrointestinal General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Insertion, Care & Maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (ie Salem Pump, Levine) *
Insertion, Care & Maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (ie Salem Pump, Levine) proficiency*
Insertion, Care & Maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (ie Salem Pump, Levine) frequency*
Nasointestinal Tubes (ie Cantor, Miller-Abbot) *
Nasointestinal Tubes (ie Cantor, Miller-Abbot) proficiency*
Nasointestinal Tubes (ie Cantor, Miller-Abbot) frequency*
Jejunostomy, Gastrostomy, Cecostomy Tubes *
Jejunostomy, Gastrostomy, Cecostomy Tubes proficiency*
Jejunostomy, Gastrostomy, Cecostomy Tubes frequency*
TUBE FEEDINGS VIA FLEXIBLE TUBES:
by Gravity Infusion *
by Gravity Infusion proficiency*
by Gravity Infusion frequency*
by Feeding Pump *
by Feeding Pump proficiency*
by Feeding Pump frequency*
Collection of Stool Specimens *
Collection of Stool Specimens proficiency*
Collection of Stool Specimens frequency*
Bowel Preparation & Cleansing Procedures *
Bowel Preparation & Cleansing Procedures proficiency*
Bowel Preparation & Cleansing Procedures frequency*

Gastrointestinal - Care of Patients with:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Stoma *
Stoma proficiency*
Stoma frequency*
Bowel Obstruction *
Bowel Obstruction proficiency*
Bowel Obstruction frequency*
Pancreatitis *
Pancreatitis proficiency*
Pancreatitis frequency*
Post Abdominal Surgery *
Post Abdominal Surgery proficiency*
Post Abdominal Surgery frequency*
Ileostomy *
Ileostomy proficiency*
Ileostomy frequency*
Colostomy *
Colostomy proficiency*
Colostomy frequency*
Inflammatory Bowel Disease *
Inflammatory Bowel Disease proficiency*
Inflammatory Bowel Disease frequency*
Obstruction *
Obstruction proficiency*
Obstruction frequency*
Hepatitis *
Hepatitis proficiency*
Hepatitis frequency*
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF:
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) *
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) proficiency*
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) frequency*
Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN) *
Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN) proficiency*
Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN) frequency*
Antiemetics *
Antiemetics proficiency*
Antiemetics frequency*
Proton Pump Inhibitors *
Proton Pump Inhibitors proficiency*
Proton Pump Inhibitors frequency*

Renal / GU Problems General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Insertion of Catheter Straight *
Insertion of Catheter Straight proficiency*
Insertion of Catheter Straight frequency*
Insertion of Catheter Foley *
Insertion of Catheter Foley proficiency*
Insertion of Catheter Foley frequency*
Bladder Irrigation Continuous *
Bladder Irrigation Continuous proficiency*
Bladder Irrigation Continuous frequency*
Bladder Irrigation Intermittent *
Bladder Irrigation Intermittent proficiency*
Bladder Irrigation Intermittent frequency*
Peritoneal Dialysis *
Peritoneal Dialysis proficiency*
Peritoneal Dialysis frequency*
Automatic Cycler Machine *
Automatic Cycler Machine proficiency*
Automatic Cycler Machine frequency*
Collection of Urine Specimens *
Collection of Urine Specimens proficiency*
Collection of Urine Specimens frequency*
Hemodialysis *
Hemodialysis proficiency*
Hemodialysis frequency*
A-V Fistula / Shunt Care *
A-V Fistula / Shunt Care proficiency*
A-V Fistula / Shunt Care frequency*
Pre - & Post - Dialysis Care *
Pre - & Post - Dialysis Care proficiency*
Pre - & Post - Dialysis Care frequency*
Suprapubic Catheter *
Suprapubic Catheter proficiency*
Suprapubic Catheter frequency*
Nephrostomy Tube *
Nephrostomy Tube proficiency*
Nephrostomy Tube frequency*

Renal / GU - Care Of Patient With:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Urinary Tract Infection *
Urinary Tract Infection proficiency*
Urinary Tract Infection frequency*
Pyelonephritis *
Pyelonephritis proficiency*
Pyelonephritis frequency*
Renal Calculi *
Renal Calculi proficiency*
Renal Calculi frequency*
Urinary Retention / Incontinence *
Urinary Retention / Incontinence proficiency*
Urinary Retention / Incontinence frequency*

Endocrine General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Performing Fingersticks *
Performing Fingersticks proficiency*
Performing Fingersticks frequency*
Use of Blood Glucose Meter Device *
Use of Blood Glucose Meter Device proficiency*
Use of Blood Glucose Meter Device frequency*
Use of Visual Blood Glucose Strips *
Use of Visual Blood Glucose Strips proficiency*
Use of Visual Blood Glucose Strips frequency*
ENDOCRINE - CARE OF PATIENT WITH:
Hyper / Hypoglycemia *
Hyper / Hypoglycemia proficiency*
Hyper / Hypoglycemia frequency*
DKA *
DKA proficiency*
DKA frequency*
Thyroid Disorders *
Thyroid Disorders proficiency*
Thyroid Disorders frequency*
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF INSULIN:
Single Type *
Single Type proficiency*
Single Type frequency*
Dextrose *
Dextrose proficiency*
Dextrose frequency*
Mixed Insulins *
Mixed Insulins proficiency*
Mixed Insulins frequency*
Insulin Infusion *
Insulin Infusion proficiency*
Insulin Infusion frequency*

Orthopedic General Skills
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Cast Care *
Cast Care proficiency*
Cast Care frequency*
C.M.S. Checks *
C.M.S. Checks proficiency*
C.M.S. Checks frequency*
Traction โ€“ Skin *
Traction โ€“ Skin proficiency*
Traction โ€“ Skin frequency*
Traction โ€“ Skeletal *
Traction โ€“ Skeletal proficiency*
Traction โ€“ Skeletal frequency*
Range of Motion *
Range of Motion proficiency*
Range of Motion frequency*
Use of Assistive Devices *
Use of Assistive Devices proficiency*
Use of Assistive Devices frequency*
Applications of Splints Extremities *
Applications of Splints Extremities proficiency*
Applications of Splints Extremities frequency*
Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM) *
Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM) proficiency*
Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM) frequency*

Orthopedic - Care Of Patients With:
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Total Joint Replacement *
Total Joint Replacement proficiency*
Total Joint Replacement frequency*
Rheumatic / Arthritic Disease *
Rheumatic / Arthritic Disease proficiency*
Rheumatic / Arthritic Disease frequency*
Amputation *
Amputation proficiency*
Amputation frequency*

Wound / Skin Care
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Dressing Changes *
Dressing Changes proficiency*
Dressing Changes frequency*
Air Fluidized, Low Airloss Beds *
Air Fluidized, Low Airloss Beds proficiency*
Air Fluidized, Low Airloss Beds frequency*
Pressure Relief Mattress / Seat Cushion *
Pressure Relief Mattress / Seat Cushion proficiency*
Pressure Relief Mattress / Seat Cushion frequency*
Pressure Sores *
Pressure Sores proficiency*
Pressure Sores frequency*
Leg Ulcers *
Leg Ulcers proficiency*
Leg Ulcers frequency*
Burns *
Burns proficiency*
Burns frequency*

Wound Vacs
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Hemovacs *
Hemovacs proficiency*
Hemovacs frequency*
Jackson-Pratt Tubes *
Jackson-Pratt Tubes proficiency*
Jackson-Pratt Tubes frequency*
Penrose Drains *
Penrose Drains proficiency*
Penrose Drains frequency*
T-Tubes *
T-Tubes proficiency*
T-Tubes frequency*
Surgical Wound Irrigations & Dressings *
Surgical Wound Irrigations & Dressings proficiency*
Surgical Wound Irrigations & Dressings frequency*

Vascular
Proficiency Rating
Frequency Rating

Discontinue PICC *
Discontinue PICC proficiency*
Discontinue PICC frequency*
Care of Patient with DVT *
Care of Patient with DVT proficiency*
Care of Patient with DVT frequency*
Draw Blood from Arterial Line *
Draw Blood from Arterial Line proficiency*
Draw Blood from Arterial Line frequency*
Draw Blood from Central Line *
Draw Blood from Central Line proficiency*
Draw Blood from Central Line frequency*
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care & Maintenance *
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care & Maintenance proficiency*
Peripheral IV Insertion, Care & Maintenance frequency*
Discontinue Peripheral IV *
Discontinue Peripheral IV proficiency*
Discontinue Peripheral IV frequency*
IV Infusion Pumps *
IV Infusion Pumps proficiency*
IV Infusion Pumps frequency*
CVP Lines โ€“ Measurement of CVP *
CVP Lines โ€“ Measurement of CVP proficiency*
CVP Lines โ€“ Measurement of CVP frequency*
Central Line Care & Maintenance (including dressing changes) *
Central Line Care & Maintenance (including dressing changes) proficiency*
Central Line Care & Maintenance (including dressing changes) frequency*
Blood / Blood Product Administration *
Blood / Blood Product Administration proficiency*
Blood / Blood Product Administration frequency*
Multi-Lumen Central Catheters *
Multi-Lumen Central Catheters proficiency*
Multi-Lumen Central Catheters frequency*
Port-A-Caths (Infusa-Ports) *
Port-A-Caths (Infusa-Ports) proficiency*
Port-A-Caths (Infusa-Ports) frequency*
Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Pumps *
Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Pumps proficiency*
Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Pumps frequency*
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