Nursing Technologies

Nursing Learning Outcomes

• collect and utilize data from the patient and available resources using categories of human functioning assessment format to identify basic health care needs
• recognize and respect the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic diversity of patients and their families
• select nursing diagnoses based on analysis of the health pattern data
• establish goals with the patient, their family and significant others, and members of the health care team consistent with the overall comprehensive plan of care
• develop an individualized plan of care using established nursing diagnoses and protocols to promote, support, and restore health
• implement a plan of care according to priority of needs
• evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions and alter the plan of care as necessary to meet patient needs
• utilize effective communications techniques to assist patients, families, and significant others in coping with
  and resolving problems
• communicate verbally and in writing patient behaviors, responses to nursing interventions, and responses to medical regimen
• develop and implement individualized teaching plans that include health counseling, discharge planning, and implementation of a therapeutic regimen specific to the patient’s level of development, knowledge, and learning needs
• prioritize, plan, organize, and implement nursing care for a group of patients
• collaborate with members of the health care team to provide patient care
• recognize the need for referral and confer with members of the health care team to promote continuity of care
• delegate aspects of nursing care to other health care workers commensurate with their educational preparation and experience
• seek assistance from other members of the health care team when the situation encountered is beyond the student nurse’s knowledge and experience
• utilize current technology to increase efficiency of management of patient care and resources
• practice in a cost-effective manner
• maintain accountability for own patient care
• practice within the ethical and legal parameters of the nursing profession
• use information from current literature and other resources to provide safe nursing care
• use resources for continuous learning and self-development
• participate as a member of the health care team to maintain and/or improve the quality of patient care
• use constructive criticism and suggestions for improving nursing practice