NURSING 400 - Health Assessment Process

Institution:

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed for the RN student. It allows the student to hone current skills of inspection and auscultation, to develop skills of palpation, and percussion and the skill of using additional assessment instruments for an exam. There will be an emphasis on using the nursing process to identify client problems and develop a plan of care. The final course assessment will require the student to complete a Client History, a Head-to-Toe Physical Exam, and the development of a problem list and care plan.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sjcme.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 892-6766

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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