NUR1116 Clinical Competency Evaluation - Lawrence S ...

3. Therapeutic Management
Criteria: Outstanding Exceeds
Expectations
Meets
Expectations
Below
Expectations
Unsatisfactory
Not
Observed
Applies knowledge of pharmacology
in selecting, prescribing, monitoring
of drugs and performs these
competencies as appropriate for the
NP scope of practice and provincial
and federal legislations.
Prescribes pharmacotherapy based
on the client’s health history,
condition and stage of life.
Coordinates and facilitates care with
other health-care providers,
agencies and community resources.
Promotes clients’ self-efficacy in
navigating the health care system
and identifying necessary resources.
Considers client perspectives,
feasibility and best outcomes when
initiating therapeutic plans.
Counsels clients on medication
therapy, benefits, potential side
effects, interactions, importance of
compliance and recommended
follow-up.
Uses an evidence-informed
approach in the consideration of
complementary and alternative
therapies.
Initiates interventions for the
purposes of stabilizing clients in
emergent, urgent and lifethreatening
situations.
Evaluates client’s response and
preference for interventions and
adjusts therapeutic plan as needed.
Supports, educates, coaches and
counsels clients regarding
diagnoses, prognoses and selfmanagement
(including risk factor
modification, lifestyle changes etc).
Safely performs invasive/noninvasive
procedures for the clinical
management of clients.
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