The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Apply theoretical concepts and principles in development of a nursing care plan
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Work with an understanding of the pathophysiology of presenting/underlying critical care condition Completed |
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Address common nursing needs associated with clients in the critical care environment Completed |
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Initiate holistic health assessment and collect accurate client information in accordance with health unit policy Completed |
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Evaluate and interpret the client's nursing care needs and communicate to the health care team Completed |
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Use a range of assessment tools relevant to client health care requirements Completed |
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Identify significant alterations in client health status Completed |
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Ascertain possible factor(s) impacting on client health status Completed |
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Clarify the knowledge of client (and/or identified significant other/s) regarding client condition, self management and individual treatment regime Completed |
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Work with an understanding of the psychosocial needs of clients in critical care environment Completed |
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Contribute to multi-disciplinary health care team in caring for clients in the critical care environment
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Interact appropriately with emergency service personnel, referring agencies and other hospital department staff Completed |
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Work with an understanding of the role of specialist nursing and medical services in the care of clients in the critical care environment Completed |
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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team in partnership with the client (and identified significant other/s with client consent), to maintain continuity of care Completed |
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Identify factors relevant to client situation, giving consideration to the physical, psychological, social and economic impacts Completed |
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Review data collected and communicate to relevant members of the health care team Completed |
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Plan nursing care in consultation/collaboration with the health care team
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Ensure nursing care plan reflects specific critical care requirements in accordance with health unit policy Completed |
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Ensure care plan reflects client's current nursing needs and nursing actions designed to maximise their physical function and minimise potential complications Completed |
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Apply understanding of risk management principles in planning client care Completed |
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Ensure planned care and therapeutic interventions aim to assist client/s to achieve optimal health outcomes Completed |
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Identify client requirements for health promotion and education aspects of the nursing care plan in conjunction with client and significant other/s Completed |
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Regularly review plan of care and modify to reflect changes in client condition Completed |
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Perform complex nursing interventions to assist clients in critical care to attain and maintain optimal health
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Prioritise nursing interventions according to client needs Completed |
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Modify nursing interventions using critical thinking and problem solving approaches, to reflect changes in client condition Completed |
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Perform nursing interventions, including health promotion and/or education, to assist clients and significant other/s to achieve expected outcomes Completed |
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Monitor nursing interventions, review those that fail to address client needs and revise in consultation/collaboration with the health care team Completed |
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Ensure appropriate pre-, intra- and post-diagnostic procedures are undertaken in line with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Ensure medication administration is based on sound knowledge of principles of drug actions and side effects in accordance with health unit policies and procedures Completed |
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Recognise the rights and responsibilities of the critical care client Completed |
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Act as an advocate for the client and their family. Completed |
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Respect individual culture and religious practice for the critical care client Completed |
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Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and planned care for clients in critical care
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Evaluate responses of client and identified significant other/s to nursing interventions, and modify and document in accordance with health unit policy Completed |
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Ensure client, and significant other/s where indicated, are aware of community resources available to them and how to access them Completed |
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Assess client understanding of their condition, medications and therapeutic regimes prior to discharge Completed |
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Evaluate client acceptance of specific health promotion initiatives prior to discharge Completed |
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Assess and review understanding of identified significant other/s in relation to current condition of client and their ongoing management Completed |
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Document responses to planned nursing actions Completed |
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Recognise the legal and ethical issues involved in aged care practice Completed |
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