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 ADN Technical and Performance StandardsNursing involves the provision of direct, technical, and safe care to individuals in a variety of health care settings. Therefore, in order to be considered for admission into the ADN Program, all students must be able to demonstrate the abilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with disabilities. However, a candidate is expected to perform in a reasonable independent manner.
If an applicant is uncertain about their ability to meet these standards without harming themselves or the patient, he/she should make arrangements to job shadow a professional nurse in the health care facility of their choice. |
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| Issue | Standard | Examples of Necessary Activities (not all-inclusive) | Critical ThinkingCritical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment.Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations, develop nursing care plans.InterpersonalInterpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Ability to cope with stress. High degree of flexibility.Establish rapport with patients/ clients and colleagues. CommunicationCommunication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form. Ability to cope with anger/ fear/hostility of others in a calm manner.Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and patient/ client responses. MobilityPhysical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. High degree of flexibility.Move around in patient rooms, work spaces, and treatment areas; administer cardiopulmonary procedures.
Motor SkillsGross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.Calibrate and use equipment; position patients/clients.Hearing
Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.Hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, cries for help.VisualVisual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care.Observe patient/client responses. Accurately prepare and administer medication.TactileTactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g. sense temperature change, assess peripheral pulses, insert a catheter.
Strength/StaminaSufficient stamina to provide patient care and related responsibilities for extended periods of time (8-12 hrs).
Adapt to shift work. Lift without restrictions, from standing position. Students with weight restrictions cannot be accepted into clinical courses. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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ADN Selection Process |
General ADN Selection Process (Non-LPN)
LPN Bridge Track Selection |
