Walla Walla Community College
Nursing Education
CONCEPT – CRITICAL THINKING
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Competency
1. Demonstrate critical thinking in the
use of the nursing process
Elements
A.
Use the nursing process to meet the physiologic, psychosocial and developmental
needs of clients from all age groups (each bullet for this element must be addressed
specifically in sequence)
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Begin to identify assessment data based on client status
Develop client-specific plans of care using data from multiple sources
Provide rationales for nursing actions based on client condition
Implement planned nursing interventions
Evaluate client response to care
Recommend revision to the plan of care to meet client needs
B. Demonstrate critical thinking in the provision of nursing care
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C.
Begin to integrate knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology and psychosocial elements
with client data, medications and diagnostic testing with guidance
Apply teaching-learning principles in addressing client learning needs (each bullet for
this element must be addressed specifically in sequence)
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D.
Complete documentation that reflects beginning organization and application of the
nursing process in addressing specifics of client situation
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For a selected client:
 Document one learning need (with rationale for need)
 Identify expected outcome
 Prepare and implement a teaching plan
 Evaluation the effectiveness of teaching
Conduct a small group teaching-learning project appropriate to needs of your audience
Document according to agency policy
Develop documentation that:
 Addresses client problem(s)
 Identifies interventions
 Evaluates intervention response
 Is legible, complete, accurate and concise
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Walla Walla Community College
Nursing Education
CONCEPT – CRITICAL THINKING
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Competency
Elements
2. Demonstrate use of
management/leadership principles in
the delivery of client care
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Manage care for multiple clients (minimum 2)
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Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team
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C.
Proactively seek to promote and facilitate positive relationships among team members
Recognize and participate in the work of an interdisciplinary team
Identify aspects of client care that warrant intervention by other members of the
interdisciplinary team
Access resources appropriately and manage them effectively
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Identify priorities for direct/indirect care for a group of clients
Demonstrate beginning organizational and time management skills in relationship to
multiple clients
Identify aspects of client care that warrant intervention by other members of the nursing
team
Plan and present accurate, pertinent shift reports
Demonstrates an awareness of treatment cost
Identify ways to minimize costs and secure appropriate charges while maintaining quality of
care
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Nursing Education
CONCEPT - CARING
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Competency
3. Perform interventions in a safe and
effective manner
Elements
A.
Administer medications safely, evaluating the need for and the response to prescribed
medications (each bullet for this element must be addressed specifically in sequence)
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Perform technical procedures safely and effectively
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Identify the expected outcome and potential side effects of medication therapy specific to the
client
Verify the safety of medication orders specific to the client, under the guidance of a licensed
professional
Consistently administer medications following the six (6) rights
Evaluate behavioral and physiologic responses to medications and document
Communicate purpose, rationale and protocol for procedures
Demonstrate accountability for technical competency of previously learned skills
Demonstrate accountability for technical competency of current quarter skills by completing
Independent Learning Modules and practicing in the campus lab
Demonstrates accountability for technical competency of current quarter skills by performing
in the practicum setting
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Nursing Education
CONCEPT – CARING
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Competency
4. Use therapeutic communication
Elements
A.
Purposefully use therapeutic communication (each bullet for this element must be
addressed specifically in sequence)
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Identify an expected purpose of a communication exchange prior to initiation
Describe how communication skills were used as a therapeutic intervention
Evaluate effectiveness in achieving therapeutic purpose of communication
Identify psychosocial coping and adaptation abilities of client and/or significant
others related to illness and stressful life events
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Nursing Education
CONCEPT – PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Competency
5. Demonstrate professional behaviors
Elements
A.
Demonstrate sensitivity and attentiveness to the client, family, and others including
their life experience and cultural background
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Demonstrate courteous behavior toward the client and family members
Recognize client needs and respond appropriately in a timely manner
Discuss plan of care with client
Incorporate appropriate adaptation related to culture and age group in care planning and
intervention
B. Demonstrate accountability and responsibility
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Practice within ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines
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Present and conduct oneself in a professional manner
Convey professional courtesy, diplomacy and tact
Demonstrate self-awareness of behaviors
Mentor a first-year or pre-nursing student on a consistent basis
Participate in the processes that affect healthcare practice
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Follow agency policies and procedures, referring to Policy and Procedure manuals as
needed
Maintain confidentiality of information
Differentiate tasks appropriate to level of training
Identify one ethical or legal issue you encountered in the clinical setting
Demonstrate professional behaviors
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E.
Take responsibility for own learning experience
Demonstrate intellectual humility in professional relationships
Demonstrate initiative and accountability for non-mandated learning (CE) or optional
learning experiences
Implement care while recognizing own personal/professional limitations
Consult with others when client needs exceed the student’s abilities/experience
Attend all clinical experiences and participates appropriately
Promote safe and effective care in accordance with established standards of care
Participate in non-practicum health-care related activities (e.g., community service, provide
healthcare education)
Engage in activities to promote the profession of nursing to the public
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