By the end of the internship year the interns will be able to:
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Recognize the structure of the practice settings and its available services needed to facilitate patient care delivery.
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Integrate theoretical knowledge and concepts related to nursing, basic, and social sciences into the practice of professional nursing.
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Recognize the knowledge and theory foundation related to core nursing interventions and skills.
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Evaluate clients’/patients’ health conditions in a systematic manner within standards of professional practice.
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Plan holistic patient and family centered care utilizing the nursing process framework.
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Evaluate research evidence necessary to guide professional nursing practice.
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Demonstrate utilization of critical thinking skills in making informed decisions related to the care of patients & their families.
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Conduct self professionally.
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Assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and actions.
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Incorporate professional values including ethical and legal aspects into the practice of nursing.
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Provide health education for patients and their families/caregivers.
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Demonstrate basic clinical leadership skills.
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Work effectively with interdisciplinary team in order to meet the healthcare needs of patients and their families.
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Demonstrate effective time management skills.
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Explore available career pathways within nursing most suitable for future employment.
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Communicate effectively using therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, families, interdisciplinary team.
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Document nursing care plan and interventions effectively following standards of legal and professional documentation.
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Demonstrate mastery of basic mathematical calculation necessary for nursing care delivery.
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Utilize nursing informatics and technology in reviewing, reporting and documenting day to day patient care.
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Advocate human dignity and patients/families rights.
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Perform comprehensive physical assessment for individuals across life span.
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Perform the core nursing skills stipulated in the internship curriculum within satisfactory performance level as an intern.
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Carry an assigned patient load and deliver holistic nursing care within standards of practice guidelines.