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Skills Developed through a Degree in Nursing

Core Skills

• Core knowledge: An understanding of contemporary practices in and theory of nursing and medical care; a high degree of practical and philosophical knowledge of human care through in-class debate, laboratory and classroom simulation and clinical placements 
• Research Skills: The ability to conduct research according to methodological norms in nursing and modern medical research 
• Clinical Assessment: Learning to conduct thorough physical and health assessments of patients to identify health issues. 
• Medication Administration: Gaining competencies in safely administering medications and understanding pharmacology. 
• Patient Care Techniques: Mastering essential nursing procedures, including wound care, IV management, and hygiene practices. 
• Health Education: Developing skills to educate patients and families about health conditions and self-care practices. 
• Critical Thinking: Enhancing problem-solving skills and clinical judgment for effective decision-making in patient care; ability to critically analyze and contribute to change in the Canadian health care system

Communication, Data Gathering and Organizational Skills 

• The ability to present your thoughts clearly and intelligently in written statements and written opinion pieces 
• The ability to organize, understand and analyze sources of information and to apply novel forms of technology or new information to different professional settings and tasks 
• The capacity to critically analyze problems, think creatively and make sound decisions while considering different sides of an argument 
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly to others and to apply complex theoretical concepts to everyday practice and professional dilemmas 
• The skills to collect various types of information, assess them, analyze and incorporate potential linkages from different fields, put them into writing and efficiently convey your message and the goal of your work 

Management and Teamwork Skills

• The ability to interpret and analyze information presented by peers and efficiently and constructively support or challenge their proposals, theories, ideas and reports to achieve a project’s intended and successful end result 
• Skills enabling you to work effectively in group situations, partaking in decision-making, leading and contributing in various capacities to the ultimate success of the team and task 
• The ability to debate, persuade, mediate and present your thoughts and opinions to others, as well as the capacity to recognize and incorporate other potential solutions or applications to given problems 
• The capability to identify priorities and proper courses of action, to plan the execution of tasks and to determine and delegate responsibilities to group members to most effectively carry out projects