Nursing (Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and the Elderly (Acute/Critical Care Nursing - NP/CNS)) | San Diego State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationReading ComprehensionSpeaking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMedicine and Dentistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionStatic StrengthWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis softwareBilling and invoicing softwareMedical softwareVideo conferencing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Adjustable hospital bedsAnti-embolism elastic stockingsAutomated blood pressure cuffsAutomated external defibrillators AEDBed cradlesBladder ultrasoundsBlood glucometersClinical trapeze traction barsCrutchesDesktop computersElectronic patient thermometersElectronic stethoscopesFoot boardsGait beltsHospital bedpans

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium31-1131.00	Nursing Assistants	title_inference	$39,530 median$50,140 top	+2.25%	3,260

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Hallway or unit leadership — coordinate CNA staffing, breaks, and assignments across a shift.
Restorative-care program — design and audit on a unit in partnership with rehab and nursing.
New-hire CNA training — own the floor-portion of orientation across the facility.
Quality-improvement projects (pressure-ulcer reduction, falls prevention) — lead with administration support.
Survey readiness (state, CMS) — prepare the unit and represent staff during walkthroughs.
Resident-family councils — represent CNA staff in joint meetings with leadership and family advocates.
Career-pathway coaching (LPN, RN bridge programs) — mentor staff who want to advance.
Facility-wide programs (dementia care, restorative aide, palliative care) — coordinate with nursing and rehab leadership.
Regulatory readiness on care-plan documentation — own across a unit during survey cycles.
Senior advocate for CNA-staff voice — represent on committees and in leadership-level conversations.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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