Integration, translation, and application of established and evolving disciplinary nursing knowledge and ways of knowing, as well as knowledge from other disciplines, including a foundation in liberal arts and natural and social sciences. This distinguishes the practice of professional nursing and forms the basis for clinical judgment and innovation in nursing practice.

Competencies

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

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

1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base.