NUR 503A - Neonatal Assessment and Diagnosis

Institution:

Rush University

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Description:

The course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive assessment of neonates and infant through the first year of life. Systematic data collection and interpretation, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical problem solving for a variety of neonates from the very low birth with preterm to the health infant is emphasized along with developing clinical proficiency. Content will include Perinatal history taking, assessment of fetal well-being, neonatal physical examination, gestation age assessment, neurobehavioral assessment, and the use of diagnostic tests/tools such as radiographics, instrumentation, monitoring devices, etc. Prerequiste: Basic physical assessment course, RN licensure and admission to the College of Nursing. Prerequisite and co-requisite: PHY 551, PPH 512 and NUR 527. [3]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.RUSHU.RUSH.EDU

Phone Number:

(312) 942-7100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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