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Professional Competencies | |
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Evolution of Peranesthesia Care | |
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Standards for Ethical Practice | |
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Patient and Family Education | |
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Research and Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Legal Issues | |
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Environment of Care | |
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Practice Settings, Policies and Procedures | |
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Regulatory Agencies and Accreditation | |
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Safety | |
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Continuous Quality Improvement | |
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Life Span Considerations | |
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Human Growth and Development | |
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The Pediatric Patient | |
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The Adolescent Patient | |
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The Adult Patient | |
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The Geriatric Patient | |
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Competency of Preoperative Assessment | |
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Preoperative Assessment Programs | |
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History and Physical Examinations | |
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Preexisting Medical Conditions | |
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies | |
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The Mentally and Physically Challenged Patient | |
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Transcultural Nursing | |
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Core Competencies of PACU Nursing | |
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Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance | |
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Anesthetic Agents and Adjuncts | |
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Moderate Sedation/Analgesia | |
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Thermoregulation | |
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Postoperative and Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting | |
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Pain and Comfort Management | |
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Hemodynamic Monitoring | |
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Perianesthesia Complications | |
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Hematologic Care | |
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PACU Phase I Discharge Criteria | |
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Surgical Specialties | |
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Respiratory Care | |
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Cardiovascular Care | |
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Neurologic Care | |
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Endocrine Care | |
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Gastrointestinal Care | |
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General Care | |
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Renal/Genitourinary Care | |
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Gynecologic and Reproductive Care | |
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Obstetric Care | |
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Ophthalmologic Care | |
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Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental Care | |
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Orthopedic Care | |
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Otorhinolaryngologic Care | |
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Peripheral Vascular Care | |
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Plastic and Reconstructive Care | |
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Podiatric Care | |
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Trauma Care | |
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Bariatric Care | |
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Special Procedures | |
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Ambulatory Surgical Nursing Competencies | |
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Immediate Postoperative Assessment & Postanesthesia Assessment Phase II | |
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Patient Discharge Education in Phase II Setting | |
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Discharge Planning: Extended Observation, Home and Follow-up Care | |
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Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses: The CPAN� & CAPA� Certification Programs | |
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Test Taking Strategies | |