2.1a Demonstrate qualities of empathy.

2.1b Demonstrate compassionate care.

2.1c Establish mutual respect with the individual and family.

2.2a Demonstrate relationship-centered care.

2.2b Consider individual beliefs, values, and personalized information in communications.

2.2c Use a variety of communication modes appropriate for the context.

2.2d Demonstrate the ability to conduct sensitive or difficult conversations.

2.2e Use evidence-based patient teaching materials, considering health literacy, vision, hearing, and cultural sensitivity.

2.2f Demonstrate emotional intelligence in communications.

2.3a Create an environment during assessment that promotes a dynamic interactive experience.

2.3b Obtain a complete and accurate history in a systematic manner.

2.3c Perform a clinically relevant, holistic health assessment.

2.3d Perform point of care screening/diagnostic testing (e.g. blood glucose, PO2, EKG).

2.3e Distinguish between normal and abnormal health findings.

2.3f Apply nursing knowledge to gain a holistic perspective of the person, family, community, and population.

2.3g Communicate findings of a comprehensive assessment.

2.4a Synthesize assessment data in the context of the individual’s current preferences, situation, and experience.

2.4b Create a list of problems/health concerns.

2.4c Prioritize problems/health concerns.

2.4d Understand and apply the results of social screening, psychological testing, laboratory data, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests in actions and plans of care.

2.4e Contribute as a team member to the formation and improvement of diagnoses.

2.5a Engage the individual and the team in plan development.

2.5b Organize care based on mutual health goals.

2.5c Prioritize care based on best evidence.

2.5d Incorporate evidence-based intervention to improve outcomes and safety.

2.5e Anticipate outcomes of care (expected, unexpected, and potentially adverse).

2.5f Demonstrate rationale for plan.

2.5g Address individuals’ experiences and perspectives in designing plans of care.

2.6a Implement individualized plan of care using established protocols.

2.6b Communicate care delivery through multiple modalities.

2.6c Delegate appropriately to team members.

2.6d Monitor the implementation of the plan of care.

2.7a Reassess the individual to evaluate health outcomes/goals.

2.7b Modify plan of care as needed.

2.7c Recognize the need for modifications to standard practice.

2.8a Assist the individual to engage in self-care management.

2.8b Employ individualized educational strategies based on learning theories, methodologies, and health literacy.

2.8c Educate individuals and families regarding self-care for health promotion, illness prevention, and illness management.

2.8d Respect individuals and families’ self-determination in their healthcare decisions.

2.8e Identify personal, system, and community resources available to support self-care management.

2.9a Facilitate continuity of care based on assessment of assets and needs. 

2.9b Communicate with relevant stakeholders across health systems.

2.9c Promote collaboration by clarifying responsibilities among individual, family, and team members.

2.9d Recognize when additional expertise and knowledge is needed to manage the patient.

2.9e Provide coordination of care of individuals and families in collaboration with care team.

2.1d Promote caring relationships to effect positive outcomes.

2.1e Foster caring relationships.

2.2g Demonstrate advanced communication skills and techniques using a variety of modalities with diverse audiences.

2.2h Design evidence-based, person-centered engagement materials.

2.2i Apply individualized information, such as genetic/genomic, pharmacogenetic, and environmental exposure information in the delivery of personalized health care.

2.2j Facilitate difficult conversations and disclosure of sensitive information.

2.3h Demonstrate that one’s practice is informed by a comprehensive assessment appropriate to the functional area of advanced nursing practice.

2.4f Employ context driven, advanced reasoning to the diagnostic and decision-making process.

2.4g Integrate advanced scientific knowledge to guide decision making.

2.5h Lead and collaborate with an interprofessional team to develop a comprehensive plan of care.

2.5i Prioritize risk mitigation strategies to prevent or reduce adverse outcomes.

2.5j Develop evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and safety.

2.5k Incorporate innovations into practice when evidence is not available.

2.6e Model best care practices to the team.

2.6f Monitor aggregate metrics to assure accountability for care outcomes.

2.6g Promote delivery of care that supports practice at the full scope of education.

2.6h Contribute to the development of policies and processes that promote transparency and accountability.

2.6i Apply current and emerging evidence to the development of care guidelines/tools.

2.6j Ensure accountability throughout transitions of care across the health continuum.

2.7d Analyze data to identify gaps and inequities in care and monitor trends in outcomes.

2.7e Monitor epidemiological and system-level aggregate data to determine healthcare outcomes and trends.

2.7f Synthesize outcome data to inform evidence-based practice, guidelines, and policies.

2.8f Develop strategies that promote self-care management.

2.8g Incorporate the use of current and emerging technologies to support self-care management.

2.8h Employ counseling techniques, including motivational interviewing, to advance wellness and self-care management.

2.8i Evaluate adequacy of resources available to support self-care management.

2.8j Foster partnerships with community organizations to support self-care management.

2.9f Evaluate communication pathways among providers and others across settings, systems, and communities.

2.9g Develop strategies to optimize care coordination and transitions of care.

2.9h Guide the coordination of care across health systems.

2.9i Analyze system-level and public policy influence on care coordination.

2.9j Participate in system-level change to improve care coordination across settings.