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PharmacologySkillCompetenciesChecklist.docRASMUSSEN COLLEGE – School of Nursing
Skill Competencies Checklist
NUR2407L Pharmacology
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Student Name__________________________________
Faculty Name__________________________________
QUARTER: ___________________________________
Complete this Skills Competencies Checklist by completing each column which includes the following:
· Date of when the student practiced the competency.
· Date the student was observed demonstrating the competency. Include your initials.
· Indication of whether the student needs further practice before final check-off
· Date of final check-off and initials.
· Indication of whether the student passed (P) or failed (F) the competency.
Also, complete the Mid-Quarter and Final Evaluations.
On Final Evaluation, students must “Pass” all required competencies.
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Skill Competencies Checklist for Pharmacology |
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Focus is on medication preparation, routes, administration, legal and ethical parameters, safety, and documentation. Students will: |
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Date – Lab Practice
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Date – Observation/ Initials |
Date- Further Practice Needed |
Date-Final Check – Off Initials |
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Correctly interpret medication orders.
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Evaluate medications being given (classification, action, side/adverse effects).
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Recognize side/adverse reactions and identify correct nursing interventions.
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Use MAR/recording.
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Document medication administration and other pertinent information.
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Describe medication error reporting.
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Calculate a variety of selected drug dosages.
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Apply the Six Rights of Medication.
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Convert among metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement.
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Maintain aseptic practice and universal precautions.
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Ensure personal and client safety.
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Provide appropriate nursing care related to type of medication administration. |
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Remove a tablet from a bottle.
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Split a tablet.
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Prepare a liquid medicine.
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Administer an oral medication (tablet, liquid).
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Administer sublingual and buccal medication.
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Apply a transdermal patch.
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Administer topical medications.
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Administer eye drops.
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Administer ophthalmic ointment.
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Administer nasal medications.
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Administer ear drops.
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Administer vaginal medications.
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Administer rectal medications (suppository).
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Administer a metered dose inhaler.
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Administer dry powder inhaler. |
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Prepare medications from ampule and vial.
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Administer an intradermal injection.
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Administer a subcutaneous injection.
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Mix two insulins in one syringe.
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Administer a mixture of regular and long lasting insulin based on blood sugars and doctor’s orders.
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Locate intramuscular sites.
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Administer an intramuscular injection.
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Administer narcotics and demonstrate counts.
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Mid-Quarter Comments (Address Strengths and Areas of Needed Development)
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Student
Mid-Quarter Evaluation: Faculty and student must complete documentation for areas needing practice.
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Student Signature __________________________________ Date ________
Faculty Signature __________________________________ Date ________
Final Comments (Address Strengths and Areas That Can Be Further Strengthened)
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Student
Student Signature __________________________________ Date ________
Faculty Signature __________________________________ Date ________
*Checklist Developed 7/2015, update 12/2019
