Competency-Based Assessments
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Consider a scenario where a patient presents with symptoms that are initially unclear. Prepare a presentation that discusses how a nurse might use the nursing process to navigate the uncertainty and how this would contribute to improved patient outcomes.
2
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Create a flowchart indicating how the nursing process contributes to continuity of care for patients transitioning between health-care settings, such as from hospital to home care. Provide specific examples.
3
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Write an example of a clinical story showing how a nurse effectively uses all parts of the CJMM to make a decision that positively affects a patient outcome.
4
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With a peer, debate a scenario in which critical thinking and clinical judgment might conflict. How can a nurse navigate such conflicts to ensure the best possible patient care?
5
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Develop a SMART goal for a patient with activity intolerance related to heart failure exacerbation.