NURS 406 - Diagnostic Reasoning

Institution:

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

Subject:

Description:

This course will provide RN students an opportunity to explore their own learning needs and to apply concepts related to professional nursing in the analysis of the care of clients with varying diseases. The student, using a problem-based learning format, will use diagnostic reasoning to identify physiological, psychological, behavioral, ethical/legal and population problems as they relate to each case. Critical thinking will be the basis for diagnostic reasoning. The student will explore the ethical issues of decision making, confidentiality, privacy, patients' rights, truth telling and professional responsibility. The course will run eight days in a PBL format.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gallup.unm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 863-7500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.