NUR 191 - Health Assessment Through The Lifespan

Institution:

Southern Regional Technical College

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Description:

4.00 Credits Generic Option Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, BIO 2113, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, Program Admission to Generic Option Bridge Option Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, BIO 2113, BIO 1114, BIO 2117, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, SPC 1101, SCT 100, Program Admission to Bridge Option Generic Option Corequisite(s): BIO 2114, NUR 192 Bridge Option Corequisite(s): PSY 1101, NUR 193, NUR 196 This course is a study of the role of the associate degree nurse and the application of basic skills related to health history collection and physical assessment of all body systems. The course includes the consideration of nutritional, bio/psycholosocial, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs, and transitional changes related to variations in health status of the client. The establishment and maintenance of a therapeutic nurse/client relationship is emphasized. Critical thinking skills are developed through activities and exercises presented in the classroom, skills lab, and computer laboratory that focus on student application of the nursing process, data collection via physical assessment, and the development of a plan of care. Guided learning experiences in the skills and computer laboratories assist the student to make a learning transition. The transition occurs as the student moves from existing skills to more advanced nursing skills. Guidance is provided to the student as the basics of data collection, health history interviewing techniques,and knowledge required to assess each body system is learned. The student applies the standards of practice in adhering to legal and ethical standards related to basic assessment of diverse clients.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southwestgatech.edu/

Phone Number:

(229) 225-4096

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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