Competencies and Learning Objectives

Course Competency 1: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients Undergoing Surgery (Perioperative)

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning care for perioperative clients.
• Summarize the nurse’s role across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
• Apply perioperative standards of care to ensure compliance with legal requirements for nursing practice.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients during the preoperative and postoperative phases.
• Adapt perioperative care to meet a surgical client’s gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients in the perioperative setting.
• Use pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies when creating individualized perioperative care plans.

Course Competency 2: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for musculoskeletal system disorders.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in managing care for clients with musculoskeletal system disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal system disorders and its implications for nursing care.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with musculoskeletal system disorders.
• Adapt nursing care to meet a client’s gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Use pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies when creating individualized plans for clients with musculoskeletal system disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with musculoskeletal system disorders.
• Apply common laboratory and diagnostic test results used in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal system disorders.

Course Competency 3: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations in the Cardiovascular System

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for cardiovascular system disorders.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in managing care for clients with cardiovascular system disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common cardiovascular system disorders and its implications for nursing care.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with cardiovascular system disorders.
• Adapt nursing care to meet a client’s gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with cardiovascular system disorders.
• Use pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies when creating individualized plans for clients with cardiovascular system disorders.
• Apply common laboratory and diagnostic test results used in the assessment and management of cardiovascular system disorders.

Course Competency 4: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations in the Respiratory System

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for respiratory system disorders.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in managing care for clients with respiratory system disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common respiratory system disorders and its implications for nursing care.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with respiratory system disorders.
• Adapt nursing care to meet a client’s gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Use pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies when creating individualized plans for clients with respiratory system disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with respiratory system disorders.

Course Competency 5: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Autoimmune Disorders and Malignancies

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for autoimmune disorders and malignancies.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in managing care for clients with autoimmune disorders and malignancies.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common autoimmune disorders and malignancies and its implications for nursing care.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with autoimmune disorders and malignancies.
• Adapt nursing care to meet a client’s gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Use pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies when creating individualized plans for clients with autoimmune disorders and malignancies.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with autoimmune disorders and malignancies.

Course Competency 6: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations in Hematology

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for hematologic disorders.
• Describe nursing roles and responsibilities in managing care for clients with hematologic disorders.
• Explain nursing responsibilities for the safe administration and monitoring of blood products.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common hematologic disorders to inform nursing care.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with hematologic disorders.
• Adapt nursing care to address clients’ gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Incorporate pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies into individualized care plans for clients with hematologic disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with hematologic disorders.

Course Competency 7: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations of the Nervous System

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for nervous system disorders.
• Describe nursing roles and responsibilities in managing care for clients with nervous system disorders.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with nervous system disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common nervous system disorders to inform nursing care.
• Adapt nursing care to address clients’ gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Incorporate pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies into individualized care plans for clients with nervous system disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with nervous system disorders.

Course Competency 8: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations of the Endocrine System

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for endocrine system disorders.
• Describe nursing roles and responsibilities in managing care for clients with endocrine disorders.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with endocrine disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common endocrine disorders to inform nursing care.
• Adapt nursing care to address clients’ gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Incorporate pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies into individualized care plans for clients with endocrine disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with endocrine disorders.

Course Competency 9: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations of the Gastrointestinal System

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for gastrointestinal system disorders.
• Describe nursing roles and responsibilities in managing care for clients with gastrointestinal disorders.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with gastrointestinal disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common gastrointestinal disorders to inform nursing care.
• Adapt nursing care to address clients’ gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Incorporate pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies into individualized care plans for clients with gastrointestinal disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Course Competency 10: Contribute to the Plan of Nursing Care for Clients With Alterations of the Renal and Urinary Systems

Learning Objectives

• Apply evidence-based practice when participating in planning client care for renal and urinary system disorders.
• Describe nursing roles and responsibilities in managing care for clients with renal and urinary system disorders.
• Discuss lifespan considerations when planning and delivering care for clients with renal and urinary system disorders.
• Apply the pathophysiology of common renal and urinary system disorders to inform nursing care.
• Adapt nursing care to address clients’ gender, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Incorporate pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies into individualized care plans for clients with renal and urinary system disorders.
• Use effective therapeutic communication techniques to support clients with renal and urinary system disorders.

Course Competency 11: Apply Leadership Principles to Facilitate the Transition From Student to Practicing Nurse

Learning Objectives

• Describe the steps required to obtain a nursing credential.
• Describe common leadership styles and the actions associated with each.
• Explain methods of conflict resolution within a team.
• Discuss the responsibilities of each nursing team member in alignment with the state Nurse Practice Act.