NSG 2000 - Health Assessment

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Fall Semester This course introduces students to health assessment and the role of the nurse as planner and provider of care. The goal is to acquaint students with the skills and techniques necessary to accurately collect data in order to promote, maintain, or restore health. Emphasis is placed on normal findings across developmental levels with common deviations highlighted. Functional, spiritual, psychosocial, cultural, and physiological assessment is discussed, as well as the impact of the environment and life style on health status. The course includes structured learning activities and supervised practice in the laboratory. Students will develop a beginning competence with the physical examination techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Interviewing and history taking will be presented within the context of the communication process. Accountability for results of assessment is emphasized. This course meets the wellness requirement.Fee. Corequisite: NSG 2001.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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