RN: Health Assessment-Community (NUR 350)
Term: 2008-2009 Academic Year Fall
Schedule
Thu, 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM (9/3/2008 - 9/4/2008) Location: MAIN KELLE K002
Thu, 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM (9/3/2008 - 12/17/2008) Location: MAIN CASEY C222
Description
(formerly NUR 250 RN)
This is a Level III course for the Registered Nurse undergraduate student which focuses on physical assessment skills with implications and applications to the individual as a member of a family unit. A comprehensive physical assessment of a selected adult and a wellness assessment of family members is conducted. The physical assessment is based on theory outlined in class. Strategies for the wellness assessment include health screening and risk appraisal. A health promotion plan including risk management is then developed within the Humanistic Nursing Framework. The student is responsible to secure an agreement with an individual and the family unit to conduct the assessments. Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 249 or NUR 249 module and all RN Challenge Exams and Science Exams; Corequisite: NUR 351. (Only RN/Dual Degree or RN/Completion students may enroll in this course.)