To be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission, students must meet core performance standards with or without reasonable accommodations and maintain related satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression through the program:
| Requirements | Standards | Examples (Not All-Inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking and Intellectual Ability | Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgement consistent with level of educational preparation | • Identification of cause/effect relationships in clinical situations • Measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize data related to patient diagnosis and treatment of patients. • Synthesize information, problem solve, and think critically to judge the most appropriate theory or assessment strategy • Use of the scientific method in the development of patient care plans • Evaluation of the effectiveness of nursing interventions • Exercise proper judgment and complete responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. |
| Professional Behaviors and Relationships | Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups | • Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals • Maintain mature, sensitive, effective relationships with clients/patients, families, students, faculty, staff, preceptors and other professionals under all circumstances. • Establishment of rapport with patients/clients and colleagues • Exercise skills of diplomacy to advocate for patients in need. • Capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution • Peer accountability • Possess the ability to function under stress and adapt to changing environments inherent to the classroom and practicum settings with or without accommodations. |
| Communication | Communication adeptness sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions | • Sufficient communication skills (speech, hearing, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individual's interest. • Accurately elicit information including a medical history & other information to adequately and effectively evaluate a client or patient's condition. • Explanation of treatment procedures, initiation of health teaching. • Documentation and interpretation of nursing actions and patient/client responses |