A: Nursing Knowledge 

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

A-1 

I have the theoretical and practical knowledge of relational practice and its foundation for all nursing practice.

A-2

I have knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and the normal structure and functions of the human body.

A-3

I have knowledge of pathophysiology - the science of disease processes within the human body.

A-4

I have knowledge of microbiology - the characteristics of micro-organisms and their role in the transmission of disease.

A-5

I have knowledge of nutrition and its importance to health and recovery.

A-6

I have knowledge of pharmacology, and the applications and risks of drug therapy.

A-7

I have knowledge of other relevant health sciences - genetics, immunology and epidemiology.

A-8

I have knowledge of the medical and nursing terminology used in communicating, reporting and documenting.

A-9

I have knowledge of human growth and development and the significant physical, psychological, social and cognitive developments throughout the life cycle.

A-10 I have knowledge of the nursing process - assessment, planning, caring, and evaluation.

A-11 I have an awareness about emerging community and global health issues.

A-12

I know how and where to find evidence to support the provision of safe, competent, and ethical nursing care.

A-13 I have a knowledge of nursing infomatics and the communications technologies used in health care.

A-14 I engage in nursing and health research by reading and critiquing research reports and identifying research issues.

A-15 I support nursing and health research by conducting, participating in, and/or applying research.

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