Appendix A: AACN Essentials Alignment

1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.

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1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences.

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1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base.

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2.1 Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.

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2.1 Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.

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2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.

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2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs.

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2.5 Develop a plan of care.

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2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.

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2.7 Evaluate outcomes of care.

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2.8 Promote self-care management.

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2.9 Provide care coordination.

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3.1 Manage population health.

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3.2 Engage in effective partnerships.

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3.3 Consider the socioeconomic impact of the delivery of health care.

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3.4 Advance equitable population health policy.

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3.5 Demonstrate advocacy strategies.

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3.6 Advance preparedness to protect population health during disasters and public health emergencies.

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4.1 Advance the scholarship of nursing.

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4.2 Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.

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4.3 Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities.

5.1 Apply quality improvement principles in care delivery.

5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.

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5.3 Contribute to a culture of provider and work environment safety.

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6.1 Communicate in a manner that facilitates a partnership approach to quality care delivery.

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6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.

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6.3 Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address health care needs.

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6.4 Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values.

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7.1 Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.

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7.2 Incorporate consideration of cost-effectiveness of care.

7.3 Optimize system effectiveness through application of innovation and evidence-based practice.

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8.1 Describe the various information and communication technology tools used in the care of patients, communities, and populations.

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8.2 Use information and communication technology to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge.

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8.3 Use information and communication technologies and informatics processes to deliver safe nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of settings.

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8.4 Use information and communication technology to support documentation of care and communication among providers, patients, and all system levels.

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8.5 Use information and communication technologies in accordance with ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory standards, and workplace policies in the delivery of care.

9.1 Demonstrate an ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursing’s mission to society.

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9.2 Employ participatory approach to nursing care.

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9.3 Demonstrate accountability to the individual, society, and the profession.

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9.4 Comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.

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9.5 Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing.

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9.6 Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to one’s professional identity.

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10.1 Demonstrate a commitment to personal health and well-being.

10.2 Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity.

10.3 Develop capacity for leadership.

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