D: Client Care

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

D-1 

I provide nursing care that is based on a variety of theories relevant to health and healing.  

D-2

I incorporate evidence from research, clinical practice, client preference and other available resources to make decisions about client care.  

D-3

I offer culturally-safe nursing care. 

D-4

I manage multiple nursing interventions for clients with co-morbidities, complex and rapid changing health status.

D-5

I have the knowledge and ability to assess and manage clients in states of disorientation, confusion, dementia, mental illness, or impairment.

D-6

I apply knowledge consistently when providing care for physiological needs to prevent development of complications.

D-7

I recognize, seek immediate assistance, and help others, in a rapidly changing situation that could affect client health or safety.

D-8

I apply principles of population health by collaborating to implement strategies to prevent illness and injury.

D-9

In I collaborate with clients to achieve mutually agreed upon health outcomes within the context of care.

D-10 I assist and support clients to make informed choices based on life circumstances.

D-11 I assist and support clients to draw on their personal strength and resources to modify practices for self-care and wellness.

D-12

I assist clients to understand the link between their lifestyle activities and health outcomes.

D-13 I provide supportive care to clients with chronic and persistent health challenges.

D-14 I implement preventive and therapeutic interventions related to safe management and administration of medications.

D-15 I manage therapeutic interventions safely.

D-16 I prepare the client for diagnostic procedures and treatments; perform procedures and interpret findings.

D-17 I apply evidence-based practices of pain prevention and management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.

D-18 I provide nursing care to meet hospice, palliative or end-of-life care needs.

D-19 

I use a critical inquiry process to evaluate client care in a timely manner.

D-20

I monitor the effectiveness of client care in collaboration and consultation with individuals, families and other members of the health care team.

D-21

I modify and individualize client care based on the emerging priorities of the health situation.

D-22

I develop and implement learning plans for clients.

D-23

I verify that clients have and understand essential information and self-care skills.

D-24

I report and document client care and its ongoing evaluation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner.

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