STUDENT – _Janet Bowen_____________________
INSTRUCTOR – _Carol Thomas __________________ Midterm { } Final { }
AGENCY – _______________________
SEMESTER- ____________
The behavioral objectives for this course serve as a guide for the student’s progress. The student must receive a satisfactory rating for each objective on the final evaluation in order to receive a passing grade for the clinical component of this course. Failure in an objective will result in a failure for the course.
Performance in the designated areas will be assessed as follows:
S=Satisfactory
Course Performance meets expectations.
N=Needs improvement
Course performance is inconsistent and integration of theory and behavior is not evidenced through professional behaviors. A written contract will be presented to the student at midterm, outlining specific criteria needed to obtain an “S” grade. At semester’s end, the N will be converted to an “S” or a “U.”
U=Unsatisfactory
Course performance is inadequate. The instructor will develop a written contract with the student, outlining the specific standards that must be met to obtain a satisfactory grade at the end of the semester in order to be successful in this course.
Objective 1: Demonstrates individual professionalism through personal behaviors and appearance.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Assumes responsibility for own learning.
2. Completes assignments within designated time frame.
3. Seeks guidance appropriately.
4. Attendance and punctually are in accordance with program
policy.
5. Dresses professionally.
6. Maintains agency confidentiality.
7. Utilizes principles of personal safety when working in the
community setting.
Comments:
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Objective 2: Employ analytical reasoning and critical thinking skills when planning care for individuals and families in the community setting.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
Assesses the impact of cultural, religious and spiritual influences on the delivery of health care. S
2. Analyzes community data. S
3. Evaluates the outcomes of the health care delivery system. S
4. Uses epidemiological information to plan care for aggregates of
clients in the community. S
5. Is able to discuss ethical issues that arise in planning care for
clients in the community. S
Comments:
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Objective 3: Utilize informational technology when managing individual and families in the community. S
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Utilize principles of nursing informatics in the clinical area.
2. Maintain strict confidentiality with client records.
Comments:
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Objective 4: Communicate effectively and collaborates with diverse groups and disciplines when planning for the health needs of individuals and families in the community setting.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Utilizes therapeutic communication skills with individuals/families/agency personnel in the community setting. S
2. Utilizes appropriate channels of communication. S
3. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with agency staff, peers and instructor during the clinical placement. S
4. Adapts communication skills when planning for clients in the community with a variety of developmental needs. S
5. Utilizes collaboration skills with a variety of disciplines in the urban community. S
Comments:
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Objective 5: Assumes leadership role as a member of agency team. S
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Demonstrates leadership skills by initiating action in the
community setting. S
2. Is appropriately assertive when advocating for clients. S
3. Identifies leadership goals for the semester. S
4. Celebrates success that results from careful planning and effort.S
Comments:
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Objective 6: Provides therapeutic nursing interventions to clients with urban health problems
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Utilizes American Nurses Association Standards in clinical
Practice. S
2. Complies with agency standards of practice. S
3. Is accountable for actions in the clinical area. S
4. Is aware of the assigned agency’s mission. S
Comments:
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Objective 7: Initiate health education teaching plan for learners based on evidence-based practice.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Develops and implements a teaching plans for a
client/family/community. S
2. Makes an effort to establish an environment conducive to
learning. S
3. Evaluates client/family/community learning outcomes.S
Comments:
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Objective 8: Assumes accountability for ones own commitment to professional development
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Meets own learning needs by accessing necessary information. S
2. Assumes responsibility for lifelong learning.S
3. Engages in self-evaluation and critical reflection.S
4. Is committed to adjusting to the challenges of independent
practice in community health nursing. S
Comments:
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Objective 9: Demonstrate professional values and knowledge essential when providing health care services to a diverse urban population.S
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Collaborates effectively with health care team to address
client problems. S
2. Coordinates client-care based on client needs and
therapeutic interventions.S
3. Identifies health care resources for client/families. S
4. Guides clients/families to make appropriate lifestyle and
treatment choices. S
5. Assist clients to make connections to other community
agencies. S
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Objective 10: Recognize the impact of economic, political, social and demographic forces that effect the delivery of health care services
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Midterm Final N/A
1. Recognize gaps in care systems. S
2. Begin to identify solutions to complex problems in the clinical
area. S
3. Acts as change agent while advocating for appropriate health care resources for client/families/communities. S
