Core Competencies CORE COMPETENCIES DEMONSTRATED ABILITY 1.

) Health Care Systems & Policy CNL Portfolio Assignment, Nursing 266 1.) Articulate the significance of the CNL and CNL Plan of Care Assignment, Nursing 266 other nursing roles to policy makers, health care Group Work/Poster Creation, Nursing 266 providers, and consumers Health Care Policy, Spring 2014, Nursing 267 2.) Use systems theory in the design, delivery, Public Health Nursing, Spring 2014, Nursing 171 and evaluation of health care
3.) Understand how health care delivery systems are organized and financed, and the effect on client care 4.) Identify the economic, legal, and political factors that influence health care delivery

2.) Communication
1.) Express oneself effectively using a variety of media in a variety of contexts 2.) Communicate confidently and effectively with other health care workers both in collegial and subordinate positions 3.) Produce clear, accurate, and relevant writing 4.) Manage group processes to meet (team) objectives and complete team responsibilities 5.) Adapt communication methods to clients with special needs e.g. sensory or psychological disabilities

3.) Critical Thinking

1.) Engage in self reflection and collegial dialogue about professional practice 2.) Engage in creative problem solving

Breast Cancer in Middle Aged Women Presentation, Nursing 252. Advanced Directives Group Discussion, Nursing 250. Preventing Debilitative Hearing Impairment in Early Childhood Presentation, Nursing 252. CNL Policy Brief Assignment, Nursing 250 Issue Brief: Compassion Fatigue at Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Nursing 250 o Addressed the potential impact of compassion fatigue on nurses at Ronald Reagan and presented possible interventions to combat burnout. Organizational Behavior course, Fall 2009 o Provides a strong conceptual framework for understanding organizational efficiency as a result of the interactions of people and organizations. Abnormal Psychology, Fall 2009 o Major categories of behavior disorders are considered in terms of theory, etiology, symptoms and treatment. Fundamental questions related to diagnosis, definitions of disorders and reaction of society are discussed. Using evidence-based practice to care for patients in the clinical setting, including evaluation of care plans, wound care, medication administration, UCLA-Santa Monica clinical rotation Winter 2013, Kaiser West LA clinical rotation Spring 2013 Case Study Assignments, Nursing 260 Lab Simulation Day at Charles Drew University, Nursing 465A o Practiced critical thinking in specific case scenarios pertaining to real life nursing

 4.) Provider & Manager of Care

1.) Integrate theory and research-based knowledge from the arts, humanities, and sciences to develop a foundation for practice 2.) Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and meaning of health and illness for the patient in providing nursing care

situations Simulation Lab Medication Administration Exams, Nursing 254A and 254B o Actively engaged in group discussions regarding ethical issues in nursing practice, Nursing 250 Ethical Art Reflection: Great Wall of Los Angeles, Nursing 250 90 clinical hours UCLA-Santa Monica & Orthopedic Hospital & Kaiser West LA Medical Surgical Unit. APU Medical Mission Trip, Cap Haitian, Haiti July 2009 Substance Abuse Counseling course, Spring 2008 o Examination of substance use and abuse, and the progressive nature of addiction. Factors leading to regular and problematic use are explored. An overview of the pharmacological effects of drugs within major drug categories, theories of addiction, intervention, treatment methods and prevention are examined. Crisis Intervention course, Summer 2008 o Survey of the current crisis intervention literature and introduces the theories, principles, concepts and techniques of crisis intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to predict who may need crisis intervention services, and demonstrate the provision of first-order crisis intervention Public Health Nursing, Nursing 171, Spring 2014 o Theoretical content focuses on populationbased approach to public health nursing in relation to health promotion and disease prevention at level of communities, other large population aggregates, and systems. Clinical practicum concentration on population-based public health nursing in culturally diverse settings, including health departments, health policy institutions, and public service agencies. Health promotion and disease prevention at level of communities, aggregates, whole populations, and systems, both domestically and internationally.

5.) Nursing Technology & Resource Management

1.) Provide effective health teaching using

Pregnancy in Adolescent Females Presentation, Nursing 252

appropriate materials, technologies, resources, and formats 2.) Evaluate effectiveness of health teaching by self and others

APA Health Fair Screenings, Fall 2012 Global Action in Nursing Lecture series, attended and presented

6.) Member of a Profession

1.) Assume responsibility for the professional presentation of oneself 2.) Advocate for professional standards of practice using organizational and political processes 3.) Negotiate and advocate for the role of the professional nurse as an essential member of the interdisciplinary health care team 4.) Support and mentor individuals entering into the nursing profession

Outreach Chair, Global Action In Nursing board 2013-2014 American Holistic Nurses Association member, 2013 Completion of Immersion Capstone Project by Winter 2014, Nursing 465D Will serve as mentor to future MECN class of 2015

7.) Lifelong Learner

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BLS Certified 2012-2014 Hepatitis A continuing education symposium, 2013 Future Courses & Certifications: o Compassion Fatigue Specialist o Cultural Considerations for Haitian patients CE o ACLS Certified o AACN o CCRN