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Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
practice within agency and school policies, state laws, industry standards and the ethical frameworks of nursing
protect client rights and treat all individuals with dignity and respect
practice professional behaviors
demonstrate accountability for learning and client care
examine practices consistent with evidence-based standards, policies, and procedures
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Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
demonstrate appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and therapeutic communication strategies in basic client situations
demonstrate communication strategies based on clients’ age, developmental level, disability and/or culture
collect relevant data from health record and a variety of professional sources to provide client care
provide accurate information to clients, instructor, and health care team
document accurate, pertinent information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
use appropriate terminology, spelling, and grammar in all communications independently
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Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
apply theoretical knowledge to assist in the care of clients and families
maintain a questioning and open mind while providing care across the lifespan
explore quality improvement strategies in the healthcare environment
associate clients’ health status to assessment findings, medications, laboratory and diagnostic test results, pathophysiology, medical and nursing interventions
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Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
collect client assessment data, including risk factors
differentiate between relevant and irrelevant data to identify potential etiologies
develop a plan of care based on client diversity and analysis of client data, including strategies for health promotion and risk reduction
implement nursing interventions based on individual client needs under supervision
assess achievement of client outcomes in collaboration with the supervisor
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Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify and report real and potential safety concerns across the lifespan in a timely manner
contribute to creating a cohesive work environment
demonstrate flexibility in carrying out client care activities
implement principles of delegation to meet client needs