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Implement one's role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices, and an evolving identity as a nurse committed to caring, advocacy, and quality care while adhering to evidence-based practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you comply with agency and school policies, state laws and industry standards
you treat all individuals with dignity and respect
you protect patient rights (privacy, autonomy, confidentiality)
you practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of nursing
you demonstrate professional behaviors (attendance, appearance, honesty, attitude, acceptance of feedback, punctuality, boundaries, self-reflection etc.)
you accept responsibility and accountability for learning and patient care
you identify evidenced-based standards, policies and procedures that affect quality care
you provide fiscally responsible care
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Demonstrate appropriate written, verbal, and nonverbal communication in a variety of clinical contexts
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you provide accurate information to patients, families and team members
you use therapeutic communication to express respect, patience and sensitivity
you demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication strategies
you adapt communication strategies based on patients' age, developmental level, disability, and/or culture
you complete documentation according to agency guidelines (format, timing, abbreviations, etc.)
you use appropriate terminology, spelling and grammar in written communications
you evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interactions
you use therapeutic communication techniques to assist patient/families in attaining healthcare goals
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Integrate knowledge of social, mathematical, and physical sciences, pharmacology, and disease processes while participating in clinical decision making
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you apply theoretical knowledge to assist in the care of patients
you maintain a questioning and open mind to consider new approaches, ideas and best practices
you provide rationale for decisions used in the provision of safe, quality care
you perform mathematical calculations correctly
you explain patient medication information including classification, indication, action, dosage, side effects, interactions, compatibilities and nursing implications
you differentiate care across the lifespan
you integrate patients’ health status to assessment findings, medications, laboratory and diagnostic test results, medical and nursing interventions
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Provide patient centered care under supervision by participating in the nursing process across diverse populations and healthcare settings
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you collect assessment data using correct techniques for health assessment and validate findings with instructor
you use effective interview techniques in data collection
you use multiple sources in collecting data
you identify patient support systems
you recognize and report abnormal data and changes in patient condition to the instructor and the nurse
you differentiate between relevant and irrelevant data
you validate basic nursing decisions with instructor
you adapt priorities based on diverse patient care needs
you provide holistic care in an organized and timely manner
you perform nursing skills competently and efficiently
you promote independence in patient self-care activities
you utilize the nursing process and safety principles in the administration of medications and interventions
you use principles of teaching and learning when reinforcing healthcare teaching
you contribute to the development of a care plan for patients with basic needs
you utilize principles of prioritization and delegation in caring for multiple patients
you anticipate changes in health status based upon assessment data
you use critical thinking processes in making patient care decisions
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Minimize risk of harm to patients, members of the healthcare team, and self through safe individual performance and participation in system effectiveness
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you provide safe and effective care
you apply industry standards in protecting patient, self and others from injury, infection, and harm
you plan and implement strategies to promote a safe, effective care environment
you request assistance when needed
you report and take action on potential safety concerns
you use available equipment in accordance with agency policies and procedures
you identify established quality improvement activities
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Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide effective patient care throughout the lifespan
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you incorporate multiple methods of communication
you report complete, accurate, pertinent information to instructor and staff
you convey mutual respect, trust, support, and appreciation for other members of the health care team
you assist others to ensure safe and effective care
you seek information from other healthcare team members
you organize patient care team activities to meet patient needs
you demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing situations
you contribute to the healthcare team in the provision of patient-centered care
you evaluate the effectiveness of your own role within the team
you apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills as appropriate
you communicate patient values, preferences, and expressed needs to other members of the healthcare team
you direct tasks in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act
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Use information and technology to communicate, manage data, mitigate error, and assist with decision-making
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
Criteria
you document complete, accurate, pertinent information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
you incorporate information from professional sources to assist in providing safe patient care
you adhere to security measures to protect the confidentiality of all health information
you use technology to provide quality safe patient care