Technical Standards

In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, these standards have been established. According to the nature of the work required in nursing practice and the educational requirements of the nursing curriculum, the student must be able to meet the following:

Standard

Examples

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds

Establish rapport with clients, families and colleagues

Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form

Collect and document assessment data. Explain treatment procedures. Initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and client and family responses.

Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment

Identify cause-and-effect relationship in clinical situations develop nursing care plans

Physical abilities sufficient to move from room and maneuver in small spaces

Moves around client rooms, workspaces and treatment areas, administers cardio-pulmonary procedures

Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective patient care

Move, calibrate and use equipment and supplies, including sharp instruments; lift, transfer and position mobile and immobile clients

Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs

Hears monitor alarm, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds or cries for help

Visual ability sufficient for physical assessment, performance of nursing procedures and maintenance of environmental safety

Observes client responses, such as skin color and facial expression

Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and performance of nursing procedures

Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic interventions, such as inserting a catheter

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Credit Programs

Nursing

Technical Standards