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Utilize basic medical terminology and therapeutic communication skills
during interactions with clients, families and members of the health
care team. (I, III)
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Utilize scientific principles and knowledge of normal physiology to
develop a plan of care to meet the physical, psychosocial, cultural,
and ethnic needs of clients in the health care agency. (III, IV)
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Apply pharmacodynamic principles to safely and competently administer
medications within the scope of practice of the practical nurse. (I,
III, V)
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Integrate knowledge of normal physiologic changes of aging with a plan
of care specific to the comprehensive needs of the elderly. (I, II,
III, VI, V)
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Apply fundamental nursing care skills to meet individualized needs of
clients in the health care agency. (I, III)
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Administer safe and competent nursing care to clients and families
within the legal framework of the practical nurse scope of practice
and according to the code of ethics for nursing practice. (I, II, III)
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Utilize principles of nutrition and clinical nutrition in the plan of
care and implement nursing interventions to meet the needs of clients
in the health care agency. (III, IV)
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Demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques to
plan and implement nursing care for clients and families with
individualized health care needs. (I, III)
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Utilize therapeutic communication skills during interactions with
clients and families including appropriate interactions with members
of the health care team. (I, II, III)
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Participate in the instruction of clients and family members specific
to the concepts of health promotion and health maintenance in diverse
health care settings. (I, III, V)
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Demonstrate personal and professional growth through self- evaluation
of learning and clinical practice. (I)
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Demonstrate competency in the utilization of computer skills as an
adjunct to classroom instruction and in the clinical setting. (VI)
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