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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013APPENDIX – HNursing Program Student Practice StandardsMinimum abilities expected include but are not limited to:The following technical standards and essential functions outline reasonable expectations of a student in the ADN Program for theperformance of common nursing functions. The ADN student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in avariety of classroom, lab and/or clinical situations while providing the essential competencies of the ADN program.The student must be able to meet the following requirements to apply for admission and continuation in the program:Categories of EssentialFunctions Definition Example of Technical StandardObservationAbility to participate actively in alldemonstrations, laboratory exercise, andclinical experiences in the professionalprogram component and to assess andcomprehend the condition of all clientsassigned to him/her for examination,diagnosis, and treatment. Such observationand information usually requires functional useof visual, auditory, and somatic sensations.Visually discriminating incremental readings onsyringes, sphygmomanometers and othervarious medical equipmentVisually discriminating between differentcolored objectsDiscriminating between auditory stimuliPerform a comprehensive assessment onpatientsCommunicationAbility to communicate effectively in Englishusing verbal, non-verbal and written formatswith faculty, other students, clients, familiesand all members of the healthcare team.Ability to read English and interpret withoutassistance.Patient teachingEnd of shift reportsDocumentation in legal records/ chartsMedication recordsTranscribe doctors orders from chart, interpret,and implementTesting within the ADN program withoutassistance to readCollaborates with members of healthcare teamMotorSufficient motor ability to execute themovement and skills required for safe andeffective care and emergency treatment.Standing for long periods of time (8-10 hrs/day)Lifting up to 50 lbs.Performing one person and two persontransfersTurning, log rolling and ambulating anotherpersonManipulating equipmentPerforming patient care procedures with fingerand manual dexterity (i.e., starting IVs,phlebotomy, dressing changes, catheterization)IntellectualAbility to collect, interpret and integrate Transcribe orders from chart, interpret theorders and intervene56 | P a g e