NICU Skills Checklist

Please mark your level of experience
1.  No theory and/or experience
2.  Limited experience/need supervision and/or support
3.  Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4.  Proficient/can perform independently
WORK SETTINGS
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Level IV NICU
Level III NICU
Level II NICU
Level I NICU/Nursery
Mother/Baby
Attended High Risk Deliveries
PATIENT TYPES
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Neonates < 28 Weeks
Neonates 29 - 34 Weeks
Neonates > 34 Weeks
CARDIOVASCULAR
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Cardiac Surgery - Pre-op
Cardiac Surgery - Immediate Post-op
Congenital Heart Disease/Defects
CHF/Pulmonary Edema
Hemodynamic Instability
PULMONARY
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fresh Tracheostomy
Meconium Aspiration
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Pneumonia
Respiratory Distress Syndrome/Failure
Interpretation of ABGs
Assist with Intubation/Extubation
Endotracheal Suctioning
Chest Tube Placement and Management
Modes of Ventilation (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP)
High Frequency Ventilation
Inhaled NO
ECMO
NEUROLOGIC
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Ballard/Dubowitz
Reflexes Based on Gestational Age
Hydrocephalus
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Meningocele/Myelomeningocele
Neonatal Abstinence Score/Syndrome
Seizures
GASTROINTESTINAL
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Colostomy/Ileostomy
Gastroschisis/Omphalocele
GI Bleeding
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Post Abdominal Procedure
FEEDINGS
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Breast Milk Handling/Storage
Breast Pump
Gavage Feedings
NG/OG/NJ Tube Placement and Management
RENAL/ENDOCRINE/GENETIC
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Circumcision Care
Genetic Disorders
Hypo/Hyperglycemia
Infant of Diabetic Mother
Malformations of the GU Tract/Kidney
Phototherapy
Renal Failure
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Neonatal Sepsis
Septic Work Up
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
MEDICATIONS
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Calculation of Neonatal Dosages
Antibiotics/Antivirals
Anticonvulsants
Immunizations
Digoxin
IV Vasopressors
Prostaglandin
Bronchodilators
Steroids
Caffeine
Surfactant
Automated Medication Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell)
IV THERAPY
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Administration of Blood/Blood Products
Central Line Catheter/Dressings
Management of UAC/UVC Lines
Radial Arterial Lines
Start IVs
CARDIAC MONITORING & EMERG. RESPONSE
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Attend High Risk Deliveries
Preparation for Transport
Transport Neonate
Rhythm Interpretation
Dysrhythmia Management
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Bereavement/Postmortem Care
Neonatal Skin Care
Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention
Restraints/Use of Least Restrictive Device
Patient/Family Teaching
Age Specific/Population-Based Care
Isolation Precautions
Infection Prevention
Pain Assessment & Management
Charge Experience
Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values
COMPUTERIZED CHARTING
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Epic
Cerner
Eclipsys
McKesson
Meditech
Other Computerized System
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Bar Coding for Medication Administration
 YesNo
EMR Conversion
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