Student Learning Objectives
The student will demonstrate the ability to function as:
- A Clinical Expert by:
- Working with staff to improve clinical care;
- Using advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment;
- Assessing and intervening in complex healthcare problems within a selected clinical specialty;
- Selecting, using, and/or evaluating technology, products, and devises as appropriate; and
- Managing populations of clients in disease and non-disease states to improve and to promote healthcare outcomes.
- A Nurse Educator by:
- Assisting and promoting staff development;
- Delivering formal and informal education to individuals, staff, students, groups, communities, and specific populations;
- Serving as a preceptor to nursing students, new RN graduates, RNs reentering the workforce, and other nurses as appropriate; and
- Acting as mentor and coach in a professional environment.
- A Researcher by:
- Using clinical inquiry and research in an advanced specialty area of practice;
- Using a performance improvement model to improve advanced clinical practice and patient care;
- Staying abreast of current literature in one’s area of practice;
- Initiating research into topics that directly impact nursing care, using measurement and evaluation methodologies to assess outcomes; and
- Publishing data from research topics related to the specialty area of practice.
- A Healthcare Consultant by:
- Performing consultative functions in multiple healthcare settings;
- Providing clinical expertise and making recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers, insurance companies, patients, and healthcare organizations;
- Reviewing standards of practice to determine appropriateness for nursing clinical practice;
- Evaluating policy and procedures for clinical practice in specialty area; and
- Using evidence-based clinical practice to develop protocols that improve patient care and patient care outcomes.
- A Clinical Leader by:
- Using theory/research as a foundation for clinical leadership and CNS research based practice;
- Demonstrating a clear understanding of nursing and leadership theories and how they apply to nursing practice;
- Participating in the professional development of self, others, and the nursing profession;
- Belonging to and participating in professional organizations; and
- Serving as a change agent in healthcare settings by developing healthcare standards, assisting in the implementation of standards, facilitating goal setting and achievement, and evaluating outcomes.
Last updated:
Aug 25, 2006.
