NS 376 - Health Assessment

Institution:

Clarkson College

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Description:

3 semester hours This unique transition course helps practicing RNs or PNs verify competence, validate areas of expertise and further develop clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. At the beginning of the course, students demonstrate their competence in historical data collection and psychological and physical assessment skills that emphasize curiosity, holism, cultural and contextual sensitivity, and evidence based practice. Four steps of critical thinking are emphasized: recognizing ethical and clinical problems, developing a management plan, providing rationale for actions and prioritizing actions. Prerequisites: RN or PN valid license. Advanced placement RN or PN students only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clarksoncollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(402) 552-3100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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