NRSG 206 Health Assessment
This course includes theory and practice in the collection of subjective and objective health-related data through the physical assessment and interview, utilizing classmates for practice. The theory and supervised practice in the course guide the student in recognizing normal and abnormal findings and understanding their significance. In addition, the student will be able to document and record the assessments and apply the data to the nursing process.
Offered
Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
- Approach patient-centered care of the individual as a biopsychosocialspiritual being.
- Assess all major body systems with appropriate & safe techniques, differentiating normal findings from abnormal findings in the collected objective data.
- Identify real or potential health problems indicated by the assessment data.
- Recognize differences in assessment techniques and findings relative to the various developmental stages.
- Record data appropriately.
- Recognize data collection as an essential aspect of the nurse's role.
- Appreciate how cultural and developmental considerations may affect health.
- Accurately perform a head-to-toe physical in the allotted time.
- Synthesize knowledge of individuals, families, and communities into the practice of nursing.
- Collaborate with health team members to assist individuals/families/communities/world toward optimal wellness as they vacillate on the health continuum.
- Apply nursing research, evidence-based practice, and knowledge from the liberal arts in refining nursing practice.
- Utilize clinical judgement in the application of the nursing process to provide compassionate care throughout the lifespan and across various healthcare settings.
- Promote quality health care in a safe environment.
- Responsibly engage in unselfish service to humankind.
- Apply technology and information management tools to support safe and effective patient care.
- Define terminology and identify anatomically those terms relating to each physiological system.