NRSG 506 Health and Physical Assessment

This course guides direct-entry MSN students in the development of interviewing and physical assessment skills for the collection of subjective and objective health-related data. Students will learn an evidence-based, systematic approach to collecting and analyzing patient data throughout the lifespan as a basis for planning and engaging in collaborative care. Classroom and laboratory experiences will promote student confidence and competence in assessing and documenting focused physical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient assessments.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admitted to the DEMSN program.

Corequisite

NRSG 501, NRSG 502, NRSG 510

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Use appropriate interviewing skills to obtain a comprehensive health history, including gender, age, ethnicity, sexual, and cultural considerations. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.
2. Accurately perform physical assessment | SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient-centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice. SLO#6 Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of health care.
3. Prioritize focused assessments based on identified patient health needs and developmental stages. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient-centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
4. Differentiate normal and abnormal findings. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient-centered care in all healthcare settings.
5. Analyze health-related data to identify real and potential health problems. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient-centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness.
6. Effectively communicate health assessment findings in verbal and written formats. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.