1. Basic Human Needs - Responds to others' priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs.
The professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs by demonstrating:
. a. Attention to emotional, social, and self-esteem needs
. b. Regular assessment and maintenance of comfort
. c. Knowledge of basic physiology and pathophysiology
. d. Knowledge of human emotions during health and illness
. e. Knowledge of human development across the life span
. f. Knowledge of pain and suffering, pain interventions and pain comfort/theories.
. g. Provides safe patient care as evidenced by:
. . 1. Using barcode medication verification (BMV) during medication administrations
. . 2. Completing accurate documentation in the electronic health record
. . 3. Completing assessments accurately and in a timely manner
. . 4. Individualizing care plans specific to the needs of the patient
. . 5. Providing consistent attention to airway, ...