NUR 30808 - Clinical Decision Making

Institution:

University of Rio Grande

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Description:

This course is designed to provide the RN-BSN student with the skills to perform a complete holistic health assessment and to plan nursing care for the individual. Specific attention is given to the development of skill used for comprehensive history taking and physical examination. Emphasis is on the assessment of the individual with appropriate analysis and interpretation of the data collected from individual families and groups. The aging process, common health alterations, and cultural influences are discussed. Concepts introduced relate to physiologic, psychologic, and social issues pertinent to the aging population that relate to health care practices. These concepts are used to choose implementation strategies and to evaluate nursing care. Five hours class, nine hours lab. Prerequisites: Current Ohio R.N. license and nursing professional liability insurance, NUR 30303 with a grade of "C" or better, and BIO 44303. Spring

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.rio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 245-7206

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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