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Entry Level Outcomes/Competencies of Graduates
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Upon completion of the first year of the practical
nursing curriculum and graduation the student/graduate
under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced
practice registered nurse, or licensed practitioner
will be able to:
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FIRST YEAR
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SECOND YEAR
(GRADUATION)
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Identify
human needs, developmental levels and adaptation
styles of the biopsychosocial, spiritual and cultural
being in an ever changing environment while considering
societal factors which influence the client internally
and externally. |
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Apply
theory of human needs, developmental levels and
adaptation modes in the integration of the client/patient
as a biopsychosocial, spiritual and cultural being
while recognizing learning needs and participating
in client teaching.
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Demonstrate
through written activities and patient care, application
of nursing process utilizing scientific principles
to assist in meeting client/patient needs and expected
outcomes. |
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Utilize
the nursing process to plan and safely manage the
biopsychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of
the client/patient and their support systems within
their environment and health care settings utilizing
current knowledge base of nursing practice.
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Describe
the ethical and legal responsibilities of the licensed
practical nurse, i.e. maintain confidentiality,
recognize capabilities and limitations in accountability
for their own attitudes, behaviors and interventions. |
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Practice
within the ethical and legal framework of the practical
nursing profession as directed by the Board of Nursing;
demonstrating protection of the patient/client confidential
information, accepting accountability for nursing
practice, and demonstrating responsibility for continued
personal and professional growth.
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Participate
in group and recreational activities within the
college and/or community settings. |
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Participate
in group and recreational activities within the
college and/or community settings.
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Demonstrate
therapeutic communication skills with the health
care team while providing patient/client care and
identifying advocacy needs.
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Utilize
effective communication including patient advocacy
concepts with the client/patient and follow established
lines of authority to provide nursing care.
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Demonstrate
progress in knowledge, skills and attitude toward
preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical
Nurse and obtain employment in the nursing profession. |
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Successfully
complete the nursing curriculum requirements securing
employment in the health care delivery system as
a Licensed Practical Nurse and/or articulate to
another level of education.
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Identify
critical thinking skills by expressing the significance
of data, assessing credibility of information; and
identifying theory needed to apply basic nursing
skills to draw logical conclusions from presented
data. |
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Demonstrate
critical thinking skills through analysis, evaluation,
inference, deductive and inductive reasoning.
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