NUR 250 - H ealth Assessment for the RN

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This course is designed for the RN student and focuses on the role of the professional nurse as a direct care provider in terms of assessing the health status of individuals across the life span. Strong emphasis is placed on the refinement of interviewing skills and physical assessment techniques for the purpose of eliciting a detailed health history and complete physical examination. Students will focus on analyzing assessment findings in order to identify the health needs and problems of individuals from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds. Opportunities to practice health assessment and documentation skills will be provided in an on-campus laboratory setting. Open to nursing students only. Offered in the spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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