NUR 201 Adv Medical-Surgical Care

Outcomes

Begins to manage and direct care addressing priority patient problems; implements culturally competent care. Integrates pathophysiological and behavioral science concepts and to provide rationale for nursing care for chronic illness; implements appropriate nursing actions safely and effectively to meet patient and family needs. Engages in repeated and ongoing assessment of the patient in order to recognize normal findings and identifies findings which are abnormal and changes in the patient condition across the lifespan. Integrates use of technology into physical assessment. Engages in professional communication with peers and colleagues; intentionally exercises therapeutic communication with patients and families using verbal, written, and information tools/devices; uses reflective practice to identify learning needs and improve nursing care. Integrates and follows established protocols to reinforce basic health promotion and self-care education to patients in the acute, geriatric and/or mental health setting. Practices within the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession focusing death, dying and caregiver issues; functions as an assisted nursing student. Applies and begins to evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes; implements logic and problem-solving skills when evaluating the nursing process.