No.
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Competency
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NO
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YB
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YS
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NA
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R-1
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I have the knowledge and ability to provide gerontology nursing services.
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R-2
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I have the knowledge and ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to adapt the nursing process to gerontology nursing.
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R-3
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I know the effects of aging on normal anatomy and physiology.
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R-4
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I can recognize the normal aging process. |
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R-5
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I can assess and recognize multi-system health issues. |
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R-6
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I know how to recognize cognitive dysfunction in the elderly. |
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R-7
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I can assess for drug induced cognitive disorder. |
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R-8
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I can assess for physiological causes for cognitive changes. |
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R-9
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I intervene and provide emotional support to the client and family when required. |
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R-10 |
I can assist in the provision of therapies for the elderly. |
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R-11 |
I know how to investigate alternative therapies the client may be accessing. |
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R-12 |
I can communicate with the client and family.
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R-13 |
I provide support to the client and family. |
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R-14 |
I provide teaching to the client and family. |
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R-15 |
I
know how to provide daily care to the geriatric client. |
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R-16 |
I apply
pharmacological principles in the safe administration of medication. |
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R-17 |
I
meet the nutritional special needs of the elderly client. |
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R-18 |
I
can consult and / or refer to other appropriate specialists. |
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R-19
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I know how to meet the elimination needs in the elderly client.
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R-20
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I can perform skin and wound care.
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R-21
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I can provide comfort measures and pain management.
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R-22
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I participate in the assessment of clients for placement. |
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R-23
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I know how to provide a safe environment. |
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R-24
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I respect the client's and family's wishes within the parameters of safety. |
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R-25
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I
can implement alternatives to create a safer environment for client. |
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R-26
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I document client behaviour, treatment, safety precautions, risk issues, and client response. |
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R-27
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I communicate with the client and advocate for the client. |
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R-28 |
I am aware of the code status of each client. |
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R-29 |
I know and respect the client's Personal / Advance Directive.
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R-30 |
I know the legislation and policies affecting client / family / caregiver. |
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R-31 |
I know the protocol regarding guardianship, power of attorney, and trusteeship. |
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R-32 |
I participate
in team, client, and family conferences. |
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