NURS 351/353 - Health Assessment With Lab

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

In this course, students gain knowledge and develop skills of health assessment. The nurse's role in health assessment is presented from a holistic perspective. Health assessment concepts and physical examination techniques are emphasized. Activities are designed to facilitate the learners' acquisition of the theory and skills necessary to do a health assessment of the normal adult. Disease conditions are included as necessary for understanding the concepts of examination. The course includes didactic presentation and laboratory practice. Students are expected to participate in laboratory sessions as examiners and examinees. Course includes 28 hours in campus lab. Prerequisite: Junior status or registered nurse. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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