Psychiatry 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

General Nursing

Admit/Orient Voluntary Clients
Admit/Orient Involuntary Clients
Initial Comprehensive Assessment
Initial Focused Assessment
Initial Screening Assessment
Initial Care Plan
Reassessment/Update Care Plan
Multi-disciplinary Planning
Supervise Unlicensed Personal
Vital Sign Monitoring
Full Restraints
Wrist Restraints
Ambulatory Cuffs
Admin/Monitor Tube Feedings
Insert/Care of Foley Catheter
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Isolation Techniques
Advance Directives
Patient Teaching
Case Manager
Discharge Planning
Case Manager
Discharge Planning
Discharge Clients
Cultural Diversity
Ethnic Awareness
Forensic Nurse

Care of Psych Disorders

Schizophrenia
Paranoid Psychotic Disorder
Catatonic Psychotic Disorder
Hallucinations
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Suicidal Ideation/Attempts
Delusional Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Abuse/Assault
Survivor of Abuse/Violence
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Somatoform Disorders (Pain, etc.)
Mental Retardation

Care of Psych Disorders

ADHD
Developmental/Autistic Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Delirium
Dementia
Alzheimer's (Dementia)
Amnestic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Cluster A - Paranoid/Schizoid
Cluster B - Antisocial/Borderline
Cluster C - Anxious/Fearful

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Obesity

Substance Related Disorders

Alcohol - Related
Drug - Related

Interventions/Therapies

Crisis Intervention
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Milieu
Education or Vocational Training
Drug & Alcohol Education
Electroconvulsive Therapies

Alternative Therapies

Biofeedback
Guided Imagery
Expressive Therapy (Art, Movement)
Massage Therapy
Meditation
Recreational Therapy
Therapeutic Touch

Conducting Psychotherapy

Individual
Group
Couple/Family
Behavioral

Meds/IV Therapy

Administer PO Medications
Administer NG/GT Medications
Administer Rectal Medications
Administer IM & SQ Medications
Peripheral IV Insertion
Use of Heparin/Saline Locks
Administer IV Medications
Needle - Less Systems
Care of Central Lines
Care of PICC Lines
Admin of Hyperalimentation
Admin of Blood/Blood Products
Infusion Pumps
Discontinue Peripheral IVs
Venipuncture Blood Draws
Pain Assessment/Management

Psychotropic Agents

Rapid Tranquilization
Antipsychotic Agents
Hypnotics
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressants/Mood Elevators
Antimanic Agents
Anticonvulsants
Anticholinergics/Antiparkinsons

Meds Side Effects - Recognition and Management

Blurred Vision
Constipation
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Gastrointestinal Effects
Hypo/Hyperglycemia
Hypotension/Orthostatic
Insomnia
Changes in Libido
Tachycardia
Urinary Retention
Weight Gain
Parkinsonism Symptoms
Akathisia (Motor Restlessness)
Accute Dystonic Reactions
Tardive Dyskinesia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Age Specific Competencies

Newborn (Birth - 30 days)
Infant (30 days - 1 year)
Toddler (1 - 3 years)
Preschooler (3 - 5 years)
School Age (5 - 12 years)
Adolescents (12 - 18 years)
Young Adults (18 - 39 years)
Middle Adults (39 - 64 years)
Older Adults (64+ years)

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