MSN HANDBOOK

Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities

  • Critical and logical thinking ability sufficient to engage in clinical judgment and problem solving to address issues and problems within all learning environments.
  • Multi-task and to perform work in a logical and sequential manner.
  • Memorize, perform scientific measurements and calculations, reason, analyze, and synthesize information.
  • Demonstrate ability to retrieve (electronically and manually), read, understand, and interpret medical, scientific, and professional information and literature.
  • Demonstrate the intellectual and reasoning abilities required to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn effectively through a variety of modalities including, but not limited to, classroom instruction, small group discussions, practice lab, individual study of materials, preparation, and presentation of written and oral reports, and use of computers and other technology.
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize and complete tasks in laboratory, clinical, and patient care setting with time constraints.
  • Perform a variety of duties accurately, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Accurately and independently evaluate his/her own performance and formulate strategies for addressing deficiencies and improving professional skills.