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Core Competencies
-conceptualized by members of Board of Nursing
-basic for nursing practice
-unifying framework for nursing education
-the phrase "core competencies in nursing" refers to a standard set of performance "domains" in which it is
necessary to demonstrate proficiency to enter into professional practice.
Legal Basis
Article 3 Sec.9 (c) of R.A. 9173/ Philippine Nursing Act 2002
-Board shall monitor & enforce quality standards of nursing practice necessary to ensure the maintenance of efficient,
ethical and technical, moral and professional standards in the practice of nursing taking into account the health needs
of the nation.
V. ETHICO-MORAL RESPONSIBILITY
Respects the rights of individual/ groups
-renders nursing care consistent with the patients bill of rights
Accepts responsibility & accountability for own decisions and actions
-meets nursing accountability requirements as embodied in the job description
-justifies basis for nursing actions and judgments
-projects a positive image of the profession
Adheres to the national and international code of ethics for nurses
-adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses and abides by its provisions
-reports unethical and immoral incidents to proper authorities
VIII. REASEARCH
Gathers data using different methodologies
-identifies researchable problems regarding patient care and community health
-identifies appropriate methods of research for a particular patient/community problem
-combines quantitative and qualitative nursing design thru simple explanation on the phenomena observed
-analyzes data gathered
Recommends actions for implementation
-based on the analysis of data gathered, recommends practical solutions appropriate for the problem
Disseminates results of research findings
-communicates results of findings to colleagues/patients/family and to others
-endeavors to publish research
-submits research findings to own agencies and others as appropriate
Applies research findings in nursing practice
-utilizes and findings in research in the provision of nursing care to individuals/groups/communities
-makes use of evidence-based nursing to ameliorate nursing practice
X. COMMUNICATION
Establishes rapport with patients, significant others and members of the health team.
-creates trust and confidence
-listens attentively to clients queries and requests
-spends time with the client to facilitate conversation that allows client to express concern.
Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues
-interprets and validates clients body language and facial expression
Utilizes formal and informal channels
-makes use of available visual aids
Responds to needs of individuals, family, group and community
-provides re- assurance through therapeutic, touch, warmth and comforting words of encouragement
-readily smiles
Uses appropriate information technology to facilitate communication
-utilizes telephone, mobile phone, email and internet, and informatics
-identifies a significant other so that follow up care can be obtained
-provides holding or emergency numbers of services