Des Moines Area Community College.

Practical Nursing/Associate Degree Nursing

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Recognize task-related words with technical meanings. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
3. Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
4. Identify factual details within text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
12. Use information entered on a form to complete a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
15. Read column charts to obtain information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
19. Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
20. Identify components within a schematic. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
21. Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
22. Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. TAUGHT in the program
26. Make inferences from text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. TAUGHT in the program
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level
1. Read and write whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Round whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
3. Add whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
6. Divide whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
8. Use correct order of operations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
10. Do calculations mentally. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
11. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
14. Arrange fractions in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
18. Add fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
19. Subtract fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
20. Multiply fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
21. Divide fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
22. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
24. Round decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
25. Arrange decimals in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
26. Add decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
27. Subtract decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
28. Multiply decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
29. Divide decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
31. Change decimals to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
32. Use scientific notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
34. Change percents to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
35. Change decimals to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
36. Change percents to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
37. Change fractions to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
38. Use ratio and proportion. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? NOT APPLICABLE to the program
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
44. Compute compound interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
53. Measure temperature ( Fahrenheit ). MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
54. Measure temperature ( Celsius ). MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
55. Measure perimeter. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
56. Measure circumference. TAUGHT in the program
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
59. Convert from English to Metric units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
61. Compute areas of triangles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
63. Compute areas of circles. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
70. Compute mass from volume and density. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
72. Identify significant digits. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Statistics

Skill Level
75. Calculate mean. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
76. Find median. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
77. Find mode. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
79. Interpret graphs. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
80. Calculate simple probabilities. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Algebra

Skill Level
81. Use exponential notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
84. Solve linear equations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

Math Skills - Trigonometry

Skill Level
86. Use trig tables. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Miscellaneous

Skill Level
89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
5. Locate materials in library. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
8. Develop sequential instructions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
9. Make accurate observations. TAUGHT in the program
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
3. Use a word processing program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
6. Use a data base program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
7. Use a graphics program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
9. Use a computer assisted instructional program. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)
10. Use e-mail and attachments. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
11. Use internet search engines MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)
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