Core Performance Standards
Each student is expected to be able to meet the following performance standards at all times to meet the requirements of the program and progress through the curriculum.
| Requirement |
Standard |
| Critical Thinking |
Critical thinking ability for effective clinical reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with level of educational preparation |
| Professional Relationships |
Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with a diverse population of individuals, families and groups |
| Communication |
Communication adeptness sufficient for verbal and written professional interactions |
| Mobility |
Physical abilities sufficient for movement from room to room in small spaces |
| Motor Skills |
Gross and fine motor skills sufficient for providing safe, effective nursing care. |
| Hearing |
Auditory ability sufficient for monitoring and assessing health needs |
| Visual |
Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in patient care |
| Tactile |
Tactile ability sufficient for physical examination |
| Mental/Emotional |
Possess the mental and emotional ability to adapt to the environment, function in emergency situations and cope with stressors |
* Based on recommendations of the Southern Regional Education Board