Entry-Level Domain 6 Competencies
6.1 Communicate in a manner that facilitates a partnership approach to quality care delivery.
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6.1a Communicate the nurse’s roles and responsibilities clearly.
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6.1b Use various communication tools and techniques effectively.
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6.1c Elicit the perspectives of team members to inform person-centered care decision making.
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6.1d Articulate impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on team-based communications.
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6.1e Communicate individual information in a professional, accurate, and timely manner.
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6.1f Communicate as informed by legal, regulatory, and policy guidelines.
6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.
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6.2a Apply principles of team dynamics, including team roles, to facilitate effective team functioning.
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6.2b Delegate work to team members based on their roles and competency.
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6.2c Engage in the work of the team as appropriate to one’s scope of practice and competency.
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6.2d Recognize how one’s uniqueness (as a person and a nurse) contributes to effective interprofessional working relationships.
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6.2e Apply principles of team leadership and management. performance to improve quality and assure safety.
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6.2f Evaluate performance of individual and team to improve quality and promote safety.
6.3 Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address healthcare needs.
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6.3a Integrate the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals through interprofessional collaborative practice.
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6.3b Leverage roles and abilities of team members to optimize care.
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6.3c Communicate with team members to clarify responsibilities in executing plan of care.
6.4 Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values.
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6.4a Demonstrate an awareness of one’s biases and how they may affect mutual respect and communication with team members.
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6.4b Demonstrate respect for the perspectives and experiences of other professions.
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6.4c Engage in constructive communication to facilitate conflict management.
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6.4d Collaborate with interprofessional team members to establish mutual healthcare goals for individuals, communities, or populations.