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Technical Standards

All students applying to the College of Nursing are held to the same technical standards. Technical standards are intended to constitute an objective measure of a qualified applicant's ability to meet the program performance requirements.

Standards	Examples
Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with level of education preparation	Identification of cause/effect relationships in clinical situations Use of the scientific method in the development of patient care plans Evaluation of the effectiveness of nursing interventions
Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups	Establishment of rapport with patients/clients and colleagues Capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution
Effective and sufficient communication to facilitate professional interaction	Explanation of treatment procedures, initiation of health teaching Documentation and interpretation of nursing actions and patient/client responses
Abilities sufficient for movement in various healthcare environments	Movement about patient's rooms, work spaces and service areas
Gross and fine motor abilities for providing safe, effective nursing care	Calibration and use of equipment Lift or support at least 50 pounds
Ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs	Ability to respond to monitoring device alarm and other emergency signals Ability to perform physical assessment Ability to determine patient's condition and responses to treatments

Last Updated: 10/23/23