Gwynedd Mercy University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog the program and are counseled to pursue alternate careers .
General abilities : The individual is expected to possess functional use of the senses of vision , touch , hearing , and smell so that data received by the senses may be integrated , analyzed , and synthesized in a consistent and accurate manner . The individual must also possess the ability to perceive pain , pressure , temperature , position , vibration , and movement that are important to the student ’ s ability to gather significant information needed to effectively evaluate patients . The individual must be able to respond promptly to urgent situations that may occur during clinical education activities and must not hinder the ability of other members of the health care team to provide prompt treatment and care to patients .
Observation Ability : The individual must have sufficient capacity to make accurate visual observations and interpret them in the context of laboratory studies , medication administration , and patient care activities . In addition , an individual must be able to document these observations and maintain accurate records .
Communication Ability : The individual must communicate effectively , both verbally and non-verbally , to elicit information and to translate that information to others . Each individual must have the ability to read , write , comprehend , and communicate effectively in the English language to facilitate communication with patients , their family members , and other professionals in the health care settings . In addition , the individual must be able to maintain accurate patient records , present information in a professional , logical manner and provide patient counseling and instruction to effectively care for patients and their families . The individual must have verbal and written communication skills that permit effective communication with instructors and students in the classroom and clinical settings .
Motor Ability : The individual must be able to perform gross and fine motor movements with sufficient coordination needed to perform complete physical examinations utilizing the techniques of inspection , palpation , percussion , auscultation , and other diagnostic maneuvers . The individual must develop the psychomotor skills reasonably needed to perform or assist with procedures , treatments , administration of medication , management and operation of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment , and such maneuvers to assist with patient care activities such as lifting , wheelchair guidance , and mobility . The individual must have sufficient levels of neuromuscular control and eye-to- hand coordination as well as possess the physical and mental stamina to meet the demands associated with extended periods of sitting , standing , moving , and physical exertion required for satisfactory and safe performance in the clinical and classroom settings including performing CPR , if necessary . The individual must have the manual dexterity that would be required for certain activities , such as drawing up solutions in syringe . The individual must be able to independently perform the detailed gross and fine motor activities without assistive devices .
Cognitive , Conceptual , and Quantitative Abilities : The individual must be able to develop and refine problem-solving skills that are crucial to practice as a nurse . Problem-solving involves the abilities to measure , calculate , reason , analyze , and synthesize objective and subjective data , and to make decisions , often in a time urgent environment , that reflect consistent and thoughtful deliberation and sound clinical judgment . Each individual must demonstrate mastery of these skills and possess the ability to incorporate new information from peers , teachers , and the nursing and medical literature to formulate sound clinical judgment in patient assessment , intervention , evaluation , teaching , and setting short- and long-term goals .
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