NUR 212 - Health Assessment in Nursing

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This course is designed to develop health assessment skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills essential for using health and physical examination as tools for nursing assessment. Normal and abnormal history and physical assessment findings are differentiated. Biological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural dimensions of the individual are explored. Health promotion strategies including risk factor reduction as they relate to the adoption of healthy lifestyles are identified. Opportunities are provided to practice health assessment. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103; BIO 107, 107L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208; PSY 100, 200. Co-Prerequisites: BIO 108, 108L, NUR 209, 213.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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