NSG 204A - Nursing Foundations and Health Assessment Clinical Laboratory

Institution:

National University

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Description:

This course covers practical application of holistic health assessment as the basis for nursing intervention and practice, interviewing skills, health history, physical examination, cultural variations and laboratory and diagnostic procedures throughout the lifespan of clients. Using the language of nursing, students will devise basic plans of care for patients. Practical application of beginning knowledge and skills required for nursing care of patients with commonly occurring health problems is demonstrated in both laboratory and clinical settings. Through simulation and patient interaction, use of therapeutic skills of communication will be analyzed. Clinical Laboratory is graded on a Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory basis based on successful completion of the course requirements. Concurrent enrollment in 204 is required. (Nevada only.)

Credits:

4.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 628-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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