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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS |
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Oral |
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IM |
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SQ |
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IV |
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Intradermal |
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Ear Drops |
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Eye Drops |
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Topical |
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IVP |
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM |
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Chest tightness/pain |
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Hypertension/Hypotension |
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Acute MI |
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Syncope |
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Arrhythmias |
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Other/Arteriosclerosis |
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Temporary External Pacemaker |
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Internal Pacemaker |
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Pulse Checks |
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Taking EKG Rhythm Strips |
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Administration of Antiarrhythmics: Oral |
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Administration of Antiarrhythmics: IV |
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Administration of Antiarrhythmics: Topical |
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Administration of Antiarrhythmics: Patient Teaching |
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Administration of Antihypertensives: Oral |
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Administration of Antihypertensives: IV |
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Administration of Antihypertensives: Patient Teaching |
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COLLECTION OF SPECIMENS |
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Sputum |
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Stool |
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Urine |
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Venipuncture for lab work |
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GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS |
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Assessment of GI System: Cancer of the Rectum |
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Assessment of GI System: Liver Failure |
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Assessment of GI System: NG Gavage |
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Tubal Irrigations |
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Bowel Preparations & Cleansing Enemas |
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Removal of Fecal Impaction |
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Bowel Training & Teaching |
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Wound Care & Dressing Changes |
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Assessment of GI System: General |
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Assessment of GI System: Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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Assessment of GI System: Malabsorption Syndrome |
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Assessment of GI System: Cancer of the Colon |
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Assessment of GI System: Cancer of the Esophagus |
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Assessment of GI System: Fistulas & Shunts |
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Assessment of GI System: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Jejunostomy, gastrostomy |
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Assessment of GI System: Dehiscence |
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Assessment of GI System: Cirrhosis |
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Assessment of GI System: Liver Transplant |
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Assessment of GI System: Insertion&Maintenance of Nasogastric tubes (SalemPump, Levine) |
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Assessment of the GI System: Administration of tube feedings |
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Assessment of GI System: NG Lavage |
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Gastrointestinal tubes (Cantor, etc.) |
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Administration of medication via nasogastric tube |
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GENITOURINARY PROBLEMS |
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Care of Patient With: Cancer of the Female Reproductive System |
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Care of Patient With: Renal Failure |
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Care of Patient With: Cancer of the Bladder |
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Care of Patient With: Peritoneal Dialysis |
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Care of Patient With: Urinary Diversion (ie: ileal conduit) |
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Bladder irrigations: Continious |
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Bladder irrigations: Care of Nephrostomy Tube |
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Bladder irrigations: Interpretation of Home Urinalysis |
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Bladder irrigations: A0V Fistula/Shunt Care |
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Administration Diuretics& Patient Teaching: Oral |
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Administration Diuretics& Patient Teaching: IV |
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Administration Diuretics& Patient Teaching: Blood Glucose Monitoring, Testing, Patient Teaching |
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Administration Diuretics& Patient Teaching: Bladder Training and Teaching |
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Assessment of Renal System |
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Assessment of Genitourinary System |
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Care of Patient With: Cancer of the Prostate |
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Care of Patient With: Cancer of the Kidneys |
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Care of Patient With: Hemodialysis |
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Insertion of Foley Catheter: Female |
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Insertion of Foley Catheter: Male |
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Bladder irrigations: Intermittent |
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Bladder irrigations: Collection of Urin Specimens |
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HOME IV THERAPY |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Boviac Catheter |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Groshong Catheter |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: IV Dressing Site Changes |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Implantable Venous Access Devices |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: IV Infusion Controllers/Pumps |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Volumetric Controllers/Pumps |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Nonvolumetric Controllers/Pumps |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Prepare and Mix IV |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Calculate and Regulate IVs |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Hickman Catheter |
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Steel Needles (scalp vein, wing tipped) |
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Over the Needle Plastic Cannulas |
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Heparin Locks |
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Maintain & Discontinuing IV Therapy |
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Care/Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters: Quinton Catheter |
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Starting Peripheral IVs |
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IV ADMINISTRATION |
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Central Line Draws |
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Infusion Therapy |
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Blood & Blood Products |
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Heparin Flushes |
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Antineoplastic Drugs (chemotherapy) |
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Antibiotics |
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Lipids |
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TPN |
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Pain Control Medication via continuous infusions (narcotics) |
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IV Push Medications |
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IV Pumps |
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NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS |
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Care of Patient with: Seizures |
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Assess Cranial Nerves |
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Seizure Precautions |
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Traction: Cervical |
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Assessment of levels of consciousness |
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Assess sensory-motor functions of extremities |
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Care of Patient with: Spinal Cord Injury |
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Care of Patient with: Head Trauma |
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Care of Patient with: CVA |
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Care of Patient with: Drug Overdose |
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Care of Patient with: Neuromuscular Disease (MS, Parkinsons, myasthenia gravis) |
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Administration of Anticonvulsants: Oral |
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Administration of Anticonvulsants: IV |
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Administration of Steroids: Oral |
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Administration of Steroids: IV |
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Administration of Steroids: Stryker Frames |
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ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS |
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Care of Patient With: Amputation of an Extremity |
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Care of Patient With: Cast Care |
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Traction: Skin |
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Traction: Skeletal |
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Traction: Care of Prosthetic/Orthopedic Devices/Patient Teching |
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Assessment of Vascular System |
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Circulation Checks |
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Care of Patient With: Total Knee Replacement |
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Care of Patient With: Total Hip Replacement |
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Care of Patient With: Total Joint Replacement |
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Care of Patient With: Rheumatic/Arthritic Disease |
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Traction: Range of Motion Exercises |
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Traction: Use of Assisting Devices (Canes, Walkers, Wheelchairs, etc.) |
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
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Administration of Bronchodilators: Inserting Oral Airways |
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Incentive Spirometry |
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IPPB |
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Care of Patient With: Ventilator |
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Administration of Bronchodilators: Oral |
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Administration of Bronchodilators: IV |
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Administration of Bronchodilators: Aerosols |
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Asthma |
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COPD |
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TB |
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Pleurisy |
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Emphysema |
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Pneumonia |
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Lung Cancer |
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Pulmonary Emboli |
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Identifying rales/rhonchi/wheezes |
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Chest Physiotherapy |
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Nasotracheal Suctioning |
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Oxygen Delivery Devices |
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Ultrasonic Nebulizer |
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Care of Patient with: Trachesostomy |
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Care of Patient With: Chest Tubes |
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Collection of Sputum Specimens |
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Administration of Oxygen: Face Masks |
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Administration of Oxygen: Cannula |
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Administration of Bronchodilators: Use of Ambu Bag |
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SPECIAL PATIENT CONSIDERATIONS |
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Patient with a Terminal Illness |
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Anaphylactic Shock |
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Respiratory Arrest |
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Documentation of: Initial Home Assessments |
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Patient with AIDS |
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Cardiac Arrest |
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Pain Management |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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Documentation of: Skilled Nursing Care |
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Documentation of: Patient-Family Teaching |
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Documentation Using: Medicare 485/486 forms |
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Diabetes Teaching & Care |
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Skin, Foot & Nail Care |
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Insulin Administration & Teaching |
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Post Cataract Care |
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Assessment of Home Environment |
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Care of Patients with Alzheimers or other forms of dementia |
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WOUND AND SKIN PROBLEMS |
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Care of Patient With: Decubitus Ulcers |
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Care of Patient With: Leg Ulcers |
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Care of Patient With: Burns |
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Care of Patient With: Irrigation of Wounds |
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Care of Patient With: Wound Care |
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Assessment of Integumentary System |
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Dressing Changes |
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Care of Patient With: Open Draining Sores |
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Care of Patient With: Wound Debridement |
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Care of Patient With: Patient Teaching of Wound Care |
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Care of Patient With: Universal Safety Precautions |
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Intermittent Home Health Care Experience (Years): |
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Private Duty Home Care Experience (Years): |
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Experience with Adults (Years): |
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Experience with Peds (Years): |
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Experience with Infants (Years): |
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Experience with Medicare-certifed agency |
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IV Therapy Certified |
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Venipuncture Certified |
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Chemotherapy Certified |
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Oasis C Experience |
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PHN |
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