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    Nurse Practitioner

    Areas Worked

    Emergency

    Urgent Care

    Private Practice

    HMO

    MD Office

    Schools

    Health Department

    Ambulatory Clinic

    Rural Health Clinic

    Psychiatric Facility

    Correctional Facility

    Mobile Medical Unit

    Corporate Worksite

    Occupational Health

    Rehabilitation

    Nursing Home/ Long-term Care Facility

    Women's Health Clinic

    Government Health Agency

    Hospice/Palliative Care

    Experience With

    Diabetes

    Contractures

    Bedridden residents

    Splinting of extremities

    Local infiltration

    Comprehensive physical assessment

    Acute disease condition

    Differential diagnosis

    Order, may perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic test

    Central line management

    Disorders – Emergencies

    Anaphylaxis

    Cardiac arrest

    Seizures

    Minor head injuries

    Animal bites

    Ingestions and poisonings

    Overdose of sedative, hypnotics, opiates

    Snake bites

    Minor burns

    Shock

    Open wounds

    Collaboration

    Family, support system, community resources

    Consulting with Physicians

    Consulting with Pharmacists

    Consulting with Speech Therapist

    Consulting with Dietician and Diet Aide

    Consulting with Occupational Therapist

    Referral to Pastoral Services

    Respiratory

    Croup

    Influenza

    Tracheobronchitis

    Bronchitis

    COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

    Asthma

    URI (upper respiratory infection)

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    Viral

    Bacterial

    Nonbacteria

    Oxygen administration

    Liquid oxygen

    IPPB machine use

    Tracheotomies

    Interpret ABG (blood gases)

    Intubations

    Sputum Collection

    Cardiovascular System

    Congestive heart failure

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Stasis ulcer of lower extremities

    Angina

    Pericarditis

    Coronary artery disease

    Functional murmurs

    Congenital heart disease

    Hypertension

    ASHD (arteriosclerotic heart disease)

    Dyslipidemia

    PVD (peripheral vascular disease)

    Peripheral neuropathy

    Interpreting 12 lead EKG’s

    OB/GYN

    Candida vaginitis

    Dysmenorrhea

    Abnormal pap smear findings

    Pap smears

    Trichomonal vaginitis

    Atrophic vaginitis

    Fibrocystic breast disease

    Menopause

    Intrapartum medications

    Bartholin's cyst/abscess

    Preparation for childbirth

    Pregnancy - diagnosis and referral

    Pain relief in active phase of labor

    Medications in the third stage

    Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

    Medications in the postpartum phase

    Rh blood factor

    Mastitis

    Birth control methods

    Prenatal care

    Fetal well-being

    Nausea and vomiting with pregnancy

    Pregnancy test kits

    GI System

    Constipation

    Diarrhea (simple)

    Acute gastroenteritis

    Cholecystitis

    Pyloric stenosis

    Colic

    Appendicitis

    Naso-gastric tubes

    Gastrostomy Care

    Cardiovascular System

    Skin

    Warts

    Basal cell carcinoma

    Scabies

    Impetigo

    Diaper dermatitis

    Acne

    Folliculitis

    Furuncles

    Carbuncles

    Herpes Simplex

    Herpes Zoster

    Malignant melanoma

    Pityriasis Rosea

    Contact dermatitis

    Tinea corporis

    Tinea pedis

    Staph infections

    Wound care

    Single layer wound closure

    Incision and drainage

    Excisions

    Ears, Nose and Throat

    Epistaxis

    Otitis externa

    Serous otitis media

    Acute purulent otitis media

    Allergic rhinitis

    Pharyngitis

    Oral candidiasis

    Eye

    Conjunctivitis

    Strabismus

    Chalazion

    Stye

    Visual acuity

    Fluorescein staining of eyes

    Audiometry

    Tympanometry

    Musculoskeletal

    Osteoporosis

    Osteomyelitis

    Rheumatoid arthritis

    Juvenile diabetes

    Gout

    Minor sprains and strains

    Osteoarthritis

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Scoliosis

    Tendonitis

    Bursitis

    Muscular dystrophy

    Parasitic Infections

    Pinworms

    Ascariasis

    Pediculosis

    Genitourinary System

    Syphilis

    Chlamydia

    Herpes

    Cystitis

    Pyelonephritis

    Urinary tract infection

    Benign prostatic hypertrophy

    Vulvovaginitis

    Hypospadias

    Hydrocele

    Gonococcal infections

    Prostatitis

    Catheter Care

    Incontinence care-bowel

    Dermal ulcers

    Enemas/ Suppositories/ Fecal

    Urine collection

    Nervous System

    Vasovagal syncope

    Migraine headaches

    Multiple sclerosis

    Headaches

    Head injury

    Tension

    Anxiety

    Parkinson’s

    Alzheimer’s

    Bell’s Palsy

    TIA (transient ischemic attacks)

    Trigeminal neuralgia

    Endocrine

    Type I diabetes mellitus

    Type II diabetes mellitus

    Graves disease

    Addison's disease

    Juvenile diabetes

    Hypoglycemia

    Hypothyroidism

    Hematological

    Folic acid deficiency anemia

    Aplastic anemia

    Iron deficiency

    Sickle cell anemia

    Pernicious anemia

    Hemoglobinmeter

    Psychosocial

    Depression

    Suicide

    Obesity

    Grief

    Anxiety

    Anorexia

    Bulimia

    Drug Therapy

    Prescription

    Over the counter (OTC)

    Herbal drugs

    Knowledge of pharmacology

    Knowledge of pharmacokinetics

    Knowledge of drug interactions

    Knowledge of side effects

    Allergic reactions

    Anaphylaxis reaction

    TPN/Lipid Management

    Management/Titration of IV Therapies

    IV/PO Antibiotic Therapy and understanding of cultures

    Dispensing Medication

    Monitoring drug therapy

    Management of controlled substances

    Injections

    Non-Pharmacologic Interventions

    Medical nutrition therapy

    Exercise

    Cessation of substance abuse (alcohol, tobacco)

    Mental health issues (stress management, depression)

    Obesity management

    Tube Feeding Management

    Miscellaneous

    Public health and health promotion

    Research

    Quality assurance

    Leadership and teaching skills

    Legal and ethical issues

    Confidentiality

    Cultural awareness

    Self evaluation to improve patient care

    Continuing education

    Working within scope of practice

    Discharge planning / collaboration

    Suturing

    Cell biopsy

    Starting IV

    Casting and splinting

    Radiographic interpretation (initial)

    Informed consent

    Explanation to patient/family

    Documentation

    Venipuncture

    Ultrasounds

    Programs

    OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

    Medicare and Medicaid

    CLIA waiver (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

    TJC (The Joint Commission)

    HEDIS (Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set)

    DQIP (Diabetes Quality Improvement Program)

    HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act)

    HCAHPS

    AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

    Newborn/neonate (birth-30 days)

    Infant (31 days-1 year)

    Toddler (ages 2-3 years)

    Preschool (ages 4-5 years)

    School age (ages 6-12 years)

    Adolescents (ages 13-21 years)

    Young adult (ages 22-39 years)

    Adults (ages 40-64 years)

    Older adult (ages 65-79 years)

    Elderly (ages 80+ years)

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