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NU 2010 - Health Assessment of the Individual

3 lecture hours 6 lab hours 5 credits
Course Description
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform health assessments of individual clients, of all ages, using the functional health patterns as a framework. Emphasis is placed on conducting a comprehensive health history using effective communication skills, physical examination inclusive of diagnostic tests and identification of normal lab values. Student are expected to critically reflect on the manner in which their assessments are obtained and communicated. Opportunities are provided to apply assessment skills in a variety of settings.  (prereq: CH 2261 , NU 1000 , NU 2000 , BI 256 , BI 1010  (C grade), BI 1020  (C grade), BI 1030  (C grade), BI 2040  (C grade))  (coreq: NU 2320 , NU 290 , NU 2810 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Perform a complete health assessment of an individual adult client using the functional health patterns as a framework (Level 2, Nursing Care)
  • Differentiate health assessment techniques and findings with clients across the life span (Level 2, Nursing Care)
  • Communicate effectively with clients when collecting assessment data (Level 2, Communication)
  • Critically reflect on the manner in which a health assessment in obtained (Level 2, Critical Thinking)
  • Record accurately and specify health assessment findings (Level 2, Critical Thinking)
  • Discuss relevant nursing literature related to health assessments (Level 2, Evidence-Based Practice)
  • Distinguish normal assessment findings from abnormal findings (Level 2, Nursing Care).
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for learning (Level 2, Professional Role).
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 
Course Topics
  • Health Assessment
  • Interview and History
  • Comprehensive Physical Assessment guided by Functional Health Patterns
  • Documentation
  • Health Assessment of the Newborn and infant
  • Health Assessment of children and adolescents
  • Health Assessment of the older adult
  • Health Assessment of the pregnant adult
  • Lab values and diagnostics
  • Summary Analysis of health assessment findings
  • Case studies
Laboratory Topics
  • Grohmann Museum
  • Health History
  • Physical Assessment
  • Off Campus Experiences: Well-Elder, Newborn and Daycare Assessment
Coordinator
Jessica Barkimer


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