Psychiatric Skills Checklist

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Psychiatric

Adolescent*

Adult*

Geriatric*

Suicidal risk assessment*

Administration of psychotropic medications*

Charge nurse experience*

Contact precautions*

Discharge patient AMA*

DSM IV diagnosis*

Emergency custody order*

Group therapy leader*

Management of assaultive behavior*

Management of Narcotic withdrawal symptoms*

Management of violent patient*

Patient rights*

Psychiatric emergency response team*

Rapid tranquilization*

Restraints, application and assessment of*

Telephonic crisis intervention*

Therapeutic communication skills*

Eating disorder*

Hallucinations*

Lithium toxicity*

Manic-depression*

OD*

Substance abuse*

Schizophrenia*

Seclusion*

Suicidal behavior*

Cardiovascular

Basic 12 lead EKG interpretation*

Defibrillation/cardioversion*

Care of the patient with CHF (congestive heart failure)*

Care of the patient with permanent pacemaker*

Pulmonary

Assessment of breath sounds*

Chest physiotherapy*

Oral suctioning*

Nasotracheal suctioning*

Pulse oximeter use*

Interpretation of ABG's panic values*

Chest tube*

COPD*

Tracheostomy*

Face mask*

Nasal cannula*

Portable O2 tank*

Neurology

Assessment of neurological status*

Assist with Lumbar Puncture*

CVA*

DT's*

Seizure activity*

GASTROINTESTINAL

Assessment of abdomen*

Administration of tube feeding*

Colostomy/ileostomy*

Hepatitis*

NG tube*

IV Therapy

Start and maintenance of peripheral IV's*

Start and maintenance of saline/heparin lock*

Administration of IV fluids*

Administration of blood and blood products (precautions, recognizing transfusion reactions and taking appropriate actions)*

Administration and mixing of IV meds*

Hang IV piggybacks*

Use of infusion pumps*

Knowledge of access and maintenance of central lines and catheters*

Additional nursing responsibilities

Cast care*

Insertion and care of Foley catheter*

Knowledge of Normal Serum Lab Values*

Knowledge of isolation techniques and procedures*

Universal precautions*

Blood glucose testing*

Insulin administration*

Sterile dressing changes*

Assessment and care of pressure sores*

Decubitus ulcers*

Care of the pt. With AIDS*

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry Certificate

ONS Chemo/Biotherapy Certification

Other Chemo Certification

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