Oncology RN Skills Checklist

Personal Information

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Proficiency Scale

1 – No Experience
2 – Need Training
3 – Able to perform with supervision
4 – Able to perform independently

Radiation Therapy

Skin Assessment
Total Body Irradiation
Side Effect Management
External Radiotherapy
Brachytherapy
Radiation Safety Precautions
Intraoperative Radiation

Oncology Patient Care

Renal Failure
Fever
Pneumonia
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Pancreatitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Bowel Obstruction
Diabetes
Pneumothorax
Stress Fractures
Respiratory Distress
Spinal Cord Compression
GI Bleed
Pleural Effusion
Infection
Hypokalemia
DIC
Atlelectasis
Lymphedema

Vascular Devices

Flush Catheter
Punctured Catheter
Chemo Port
Omega-Port
S.E.A. Port
Port-A-Cath
Opti-Port
PICC Lines
Obtain Blood Specimens
Line Insertion Assistance
De-Clotting Ports
Groshong Catheters
Catheter Port
Site Care
Broviac Catheters
Patient/Teaching
Hickan Catheters

Care of Patients With

Foley Catheter Irrigations
CVP Line Insertion
Circumcision
Jejunostomy Tubes
Wound Care
Colostomy Care
TURP
Reverse Isolation
Liver Biopsy
Platelet Precautions
Accucheck
NG Tube Insertion
Suprapubic Catheter
Ileostomy
Thoracentesis
Isolation
Foley Catheter Irrigations
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Enterostomal Care
Chest Tube Care
Paracentesis
Gastrostomy Tube
Narcotic Infusion
Hemodialysis
Nephrostomy Tube
Pain Management
Pulse Oximetry
Fistulas/Shunts
Seizure Precautions
Peritoneal Dialysis
Nasotracheal Suctioning
PCA Pumps

Cardiovascular

Hyperalimentation
Peripheral Blood Stem Cells
Packed RBC’s
IV Fluid Hydration
Venoclusive Disease
Fresh Frozen Plasma
Infections
Pneumonitis
Graft Rejection
Platelets
WBC/Lukocytes
Blood/Byproducts
Antivirals
Donor Education
Allogeneic BMT
GVHD Graft
Autologous BMT
Antifungals
Implantable Infusion Pumps
Medtronic
Infusaid
Ambulatory Infusion Pumps
Synchormed
Cormed
Pharmacia
Auto Syringe
Pancretec
Patency Maintenance
Patient Teaching

Psycho & Social Care

Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Family Support
Counseling/Death/Dying
Identifying Support Groups
Advance Directives
Identifying Resources
Health Care Proxy

Pharmacology

Floxuridine/FUDR
Doxorubicin/Adrianycin
Heparin/Coumadin
Carmustine/BiCNU
Dopamine
Cistplatin
Mitonycin/Mutanycin
Dilantin
Fluorouracil/-FU
Usulfan/Myleran
Neupogen/Epogen
Hydroxyurea/Hydrea
Corticosteroids
Vincristine/Oncovin
Methotrexate/Amethopterin
Morphine
Etoposide/VP-6-
Cyclophosphamide/Cytoxan
Decadron
Belomycin/Blenoxane
Vinblastine/Velban
Melphalan/Alkeran
IV Care/Skills
Chemotherapy Adm
IM/SQ
IVPB
IV Push/Intrathecal

Oncology & General Care

Thrombocytopenia
Stomatitis
Hemorrhabe
Oncology PCU
Neuropathy
Bone Marrow Transplant
Death /Dying
Venous Access Devices
Electrolyte Imbalance
Palliative/Hospice Care
Neutropenia
Pain Management
Telemetry
Nutritional Needs
Immunosuppression
IV Maintenance
Septic Shock
Vomiting/Diarrhea/Nausea
Skin Care
Blood/Blood Byproducts
Normal Serum Labs Values
Radiation Therapy
Surgical Patient Care
Chemotherapy Protocols
Implantable Vascular Ports
Patient Teaching
Implantable Infusion Pumps

Age Specific Competencies

Infant (Birth - 1 year)
Preschooler (ages 2-5 years)
Childhood (ages 6-12 years)
Adolescents (ages 13-21 years)
Young Adults (ages 22-39 years)
Adults (ages 40-64 years)
Older Adults (ages 65-79 years)
Elderly (ages 80+ years)

Authorizations

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