NUR 214 - Nursing Assessment

Institution:

Salve Regina University

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Description:

This course introduces the beginning nursing student to the parameters, procedures, and skills required to perform and document a holistic assessment of clients in all age groups. Included are communication and interview techniques in compiling a health history and technical skills in performing a physical exam. Critical thinking is used to formulate nursing diagnoses based on the subjective and objective data collected. Normal findings and common deviations for each age group are emphasized. Clients' cultural differences, developmental stages, family structure, economic situation and health behaviors are considered when evaluating health status. The lab experience focuses on the assessment phase of the nursing process. Students work to develop health assessment skills, including client health-history taking and physical examination skills. Prerequisites: BIO205, BIO206, BIO210, CHM121. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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