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1.2a Apply or employ knowledge from nursing science as well as the natural, physical, and social sciences to build an understanding of the human experience and nursing practice. |
Explore knowledge from the natural and social sciences to identify health and illness patterns.
Identify physical, emotional, and environmental factors influencing the patient's health and experiences.
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Integrate scientific knowledge with nursing principles to justify clinical decisions.
Develop care plans incorporating cultural, physical, environmental, and psychosocial considerations.
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1.2b Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
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Explore topics relevant to patient care and discuss findings with peers and mentors.
Question healthcare practices and seek supporting rationale.
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Seek and evaluate evidence to support patient care.
Develop care plans incorporating cultural, physical, environmental, and psychosocial considerations.
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1.2c Demonstrate social responsibility as a global citizen who fosters the attainment of health equity for all.
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Identify health disparities and the impact of social determinants on patient outcomes locally and globally.
Show respect for diverse beliefs and practices in patient interactions.
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Apply knowledge of health equity principles to advocate for diverse patient populations.
Propose strategies to reduce barriers to care at both individual and community levels.
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1.2d Examine influence of personal values in decision-making for nursing practice.
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Recognize potential biases and take steps to mitigate their impact, seeking guidance as needed.
Describe how individual values influence clinical decision-making for the healthcare team and patients.
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Collaborate with healthcare teams to address conflicts between personal values and professional responsibilities.
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1.2e Demonstrate ethical decision-making.
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Identify ethical principles relevant to nursing practice and professional ethical guidelines.
Describe ethical dilemmas in patient care, integrating ethical frameworks to guide decision-making.
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Incorporate rationale related to ethical decisions into practice.
Collaborate with interprofessional teams to analyze and address ethical dilemmas, advocating for patient rights, autonomy, and well-being.
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Level 2: Advanced-Level |
1.2f Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to inform education, practice, and research.
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Discuss connections between advanced nursing practice and related disciplines, illustrating how interdisciplinary knowledge enhances nursing practice.
Reflect on how integrating diverse knowledge from various fields contributes to advanced nursing practice.
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Demonstrate in practice the use of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines.
Analyze how the integration of nursing and other disciplinary knowledge impacts one’s practice and practice outcomes.
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1.2g Apply a systematic and defendable approach to nursing practice decisions.
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Explore decision-making frameworks and their applications as guides in advanced nursing practice.
Utilize an evidence-based approach to inform decision-making that aligns with healthcare quality standards.
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Collaborate to analyze and refine decision-making approaches, fostering an environment of shared learning and continuous improvement.
Defend clinical and ethical decisions with well-supported rationales grounded in nursing evidence, professional standards, and core nursing values, ensuring accountability and high-quality patient care.
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1.2h Employ ethical decision making to assess, intervene, and evaluate nursing care.
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Discuss ethical dilemmas in practice.
Utilize ethical frameworks from nursing or social sciences to assess practice situations, guiding interventions and evaluations.
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Evaluate nursing practice outcomes using a justified ethical framework.
Take accountability for ethical decisions by reflecting on their impact on client or population outcomes.
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1.2i Demonstrate socially responsible leadership.
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Discuss the importance of social responsibility in nursing leadership.
Examine the impact of social issues on clients, populations, and nursing practice.
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Promote practices that ensure equity, respect, and person-centeredness in healthcare.
Use leadership skills to advocate for vulnerable populations, ensuring resources are accessible to all clients, regardless of social status.
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1.2j Translate theories from nursing and other disciplines to practice.
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Apply nursing theories and frameworks to guide clinical decision-making contextually.
Connect theoretical concepts to practice settings, making the connection between nursing frameworks and real-world clinical experiences.
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Improve patient care by integrating knowledge from various disciplines.
Develop innovative solutions for healthcare challenges by utilizing nursing and interdisciplinary theories.
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