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Integrate medical-surgical nursing concepts derived from
pathophysiology to identify specific needs for patients with acute or
chronic health disorders. (I)
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Apply pharmacologic principles for implementation into clinical
practice. (II)
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Utilize the nursing process to develop a plan of nursing care
including cultural and legal-ethical considerations for patients with
specific acute or chronic health disorders. (III)
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Apply the beginning principles of management and leadership specific
to the nursing role with emphasis on skills of organization,
prioritizing, and delegation. (IV)
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Perform specific critical thinking skills and communication skills
related to the role of patient-manager and teacher. (IV, V)
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State the professional role of the Associate Degree nurse synthesizing
professional accountability, quality of nursing care, documentation,
and the development of a professional resume. (VI)
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Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills with patients, families,
and health care team. (VII)
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Utilize the computer to facilitate the role of patient- manager.
(VIII)
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Document a 64-hour preceptorship program including the delivery of
safe, cost-effective nursing care to medical- surgical patients. (IX)
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