Content Mastery Series® Proctored ATI Assessments Associated Course Comments RN Fundamentals NUR 303- Proctored ATI TESTS WILL ACCOUNT FOR A TOTAL OF 5% OF THE STUDENTS’ GRADE IN DESIGNATED COURSES. Only one attempt will be offered for each exam except RN Pharmacology and RN Comprehensive Predictor exams. Scores earned on the proctored exam will determine if ATI points will be awarded in the final grade. Level I or below Level I – Zero points will be awarded. Development of a remediation plan/focused review is required. Level II – 5 points will be awarded. Development of a remediation plan/focused review is required. Level III- 5 points will be awarded. Development of a remediation plan/focused review is recommended. Completion of required remediation plan is required for course progression. RN Pharmacology* *To be the first week of 6th term and associated with skills competency check-off. RN Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing NUR 426- Proctored RN Maternal- Newborn NUR 312- Proctored RN Nursing Care of Children NUR 312- Proctored RN Mental Health NUR 311- Proctored RN Leadership NUR 439- Proctored RN Nutrition NUR 307- Proctored RN Community Health NUR 438- Proctored Other Assessments Comments 1st RN Comprehensive Predictor® NUR 426 (Form B) To be given during the final exam week 2nd RN Comprehensive Predictor® NUR 439 (Form C) During first week of NUR 439, but the student must earn the required score prior to beginning clinical preceptorship. Self-Assessment Inventory NUR 309 Complete as directed by faculty member Logic NUR 304-Practice Complete as directed by faculty member RN Medical-Surgical Practice Assessments (Additional practice are available in the tutorial section of ATI) Perioperative-NUR303 Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances-NUR307 Gastrointestinal- NUR310 Gerontology (Tutorial)- NUR 311 Cardiovascular-NUR426 Musculoskeletal and Neurosensory- NUR310 Respiratory-NUR310 Endocrine-NUR426 Immune- NUR426 Renal and Urinary-NUR426
Core Performance Standards The following performance standards and activities have been identified as essential for successful admission, progression, and completion of the WCU School of Nursing program of Performance Standard Examples of Necessary Activities (Includes but not restricted to) Critical Thinking Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment Identify cause and effect relationships in clinical situations Utilize assessment data to identify priority patient care problems Prioritize nursing care activities Use principles of mathematics to accurately calculate doses of medications Apply knowledge acquired from multiple sources in the classroom and clinical settings Interpersonal Interpersonal abilities sufficient for interaction with individuals, families and groups from various social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds Establish rapport with patients and colleagues through multiple modalities (speech, sound, and touch) Work effectively one-on-one and in small groups as team leader/member Implement principles of verbal and non-verbal communication in order with patients and colleagues
Performance Standard Examples of Necessary Activities (Includes but not restricted to) Transport and transfer patients bed, stretcher, wheelchair Lift at least 20 lb of weight Transfer/position up to 300 lb with assistance Gather multiple pieces of equipment Climb stairs Stand for 75% of an 8-12 hour shift kneel, squat, and reach overhead Visual Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care Read numbers on dials, thermometers, monitors, medication administration equipment, etc Distinguish changes in size, contour, etc Distinguish changes in normal bodily activities such as breathing pattern, level of consciousness, etc Read information on forms and computer screen Prepare medications Read instructions Read at 10th grade level Tactile Tactile ability sufficient to provide nursing care 45. Use sense of touch to perform assessment activities such as palpation of pulses, temperature, texture 46. Handle and operate equipment