Health Assessment Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

RNSG-1115-001 Health Assessment

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: RNSG 1209 and RNSG 1105

Course Description

Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. Includes adult head-to-toe assessment and interviewing techniques. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Supplies

Textbook, Course Manual, Syllabus, Stethoscope, and Pen Light

Students must have some basic computer knowledge and access to a computer with internet access.

Student Performance

The student will describe the components of a comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate the techniques utilized in a systematic process on the adult patient.

Upon completion of the Health Assessment course, the student will:

PROVIDER OF CARE: 1. Develop assessment skills in order to assist the adult patient in the promotion and restoration of health 2. Develops and implements teaching plans for clients and families concerning the promotion, restoration, maintenance, and restoration of health. 3. Demonstrate caring behaviors to the client and the client. 4. Demonstrates basic and advanced health assessment skills in the care of the adult client. 5. Utilizes a critical thinking approach to analyze assessment data and current literature as a basis for decision-making in nursing practice.

COORDINATOR OF CARE : 6. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills in the health assessment of the adult client. 7. Applies current technology, equipment, and resource management skills in the management of the adult client.

MEMBER OF A PROFESSION: 8. Assumes accountability and responsibility of nursing care and promotes the development and practice of professional nursing. 9. Implements assessment skills in a legal, safe, and ethical manner reflecting a concern for the quality and respect for human value. 10. Identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement of assessment skills in the adult client.

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Expected Student Behavior

See the A.D.N. Student Handbook, Professional Conduct, ANA Code of Ethics and Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Grading Criteria

A = 90 - 100, B = 80 - 89, C = 70 - 79, D = 60 - 69, F = below 60  

20% of the course grade is from the health assesement head-to-toe examination 

20% of the course grade is from the health assessment simulation examination

25% of the course grade is from the comprehensive computer examination

20% of the course grade is from the four case studies

15% of the course grade is from the health assessment paper

Within one week of the scheduled exam.

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students muct attend 90% of classroom meetings. The student should be on time, so three tardies will equal one missed day. 

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Additional Information

\  Theresa Edwards MSN, RN     Office -293 Jones Hall   Office # 354-6029, Cell # 679-8212