RN - OBSTETRICS /GYNAECOLOGY

Information

Proficiency Scale

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

Assessment Section

Gynaecology

  • ✔ Management of *
  • ✔ Abortion *
  • ✔ Ectopic pregnancy *
  • ✔ Genito-urinary Tract Infection *
  • ✔ Infertility *
  • ✔ Perineal Repairs *
  • ✔ Uterine and ovarian tumors/fibroids *
  • ✔ Utero-vaginal prolapse *

Obstetrics

  • ✔ Management of *
  • ✔ Antepartum hemorrhage *
  • ✔ Caesarian section *
  • ✔ Elective *
  • ✔ Emergency *
  • ✔ Cervical suture *
  • ✔ High Risk Pregnancy: *
  • ✔ Communicable Diseases with Pregnancy *
  • ✔ Gestational diabetes *
  • ✔ Grand multiparity *
  • ✔ Pregnancy induced hypertension (Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia) *
  • ✔ Polyhydramnios *
  • ✔ Intrauterine death *
  • ✔ Intrauterine growth retardation *
  • ✔ Hyperemesis gravidarum *
  • ✔ Normal pregnancy *
  • ✔ Normal spontaneous delivery *
  • ✔ Perineal block *
  • ✔ Head to Toe Physical Examination of pregnant Woman *
  • ✔ Post instrumental delivery *
  • ✔ Post-Partum hemorrhage *
  • ✔ Premature rupture of Membranes *
  • ✔ Knowledge of Drugs commonly used in Obstetrics *
  • ✔ Foetal Monitoring Techniques *
  • ✔ Assess and Manage Newborn - *
  • ✔ Initiation and Maintenance of CPR *
  • ✔ Suctioning of airways *
  • ✔ Mask and bagging Technique *
  • ✔ Dosage and administration of resuscitation drugs (bicarb, adrenaline, narcan, etc) *
  • ✔ Perform initial critical newborn management *
  • ✔ Maintenance of body temperature *
  • ✔ Resuscitation *
  • ✔ Perform complete examination of the newborn *
  • ✔ Collection of Cord Blood for TSH *
  • ✔ Teach mother to breast feed *
  • ✔ Assist with Ante-natal classes and Post-natal exercises *
  • ✔ Care of pre and post operative obstetrical and gynaecological patients *
  • ✔ Manage nursing aspects of infertility patients *
  • ✔ Working knowledge of specialized equipment common to obstetrical areas - *
  • ✔ Infusion control devices, IV AC, IMED, Abbott, Syringe pump *
  • ✔ CTG *
  • ✔ Foetal monitor *
  • ✔ Doppler *
  • ✔ Ultrasound *
  • ✔ Isolette/incubator/resuscitaire *
  • ✔ Vacuum extractor, forceps *
  • ✔ Fetal scalp blood sampling machine *
  • ✔ Insert/establish IV *
  • ✔ Perform Venepuncture for blood sampling *
  • ✔ Assist doctors with performing fetal blood sampling *
  • ✔ Assist with taking pap smear *
  • ✔ Function as Charge Nurse *

Certification

  • ✔ BLS *
  • ✔ ACLS *
  • ✔ NRP *
  • ✔ PALS *
  • ✔ IV THERAPY *