Health Assessment Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

RNSG-1115-002 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

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\  D'Amico, Donita Nursing & Physical Assessment in Nursing (2nd Edition).

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Supplies

\ Textbook, Course Manual (which is online), Syllabus, Stethoscope, and Pen Light

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

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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. Course objectives:

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\ Member of the Profession

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1. \ Discuss adult health assessment skills within the context of an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards and requirements.
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2. \ Identify own personal strengths and weaknesses in the development of health assessment skills for the adult patient.
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3. \ Describe quality nursing care practices integral to health assessment of the adult patient.
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\ Provider of Patient-Centered Care

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1. \ Develop assessment skills in order to assist the adult patient in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
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2. \ Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning when performing the health assessment of an adult patient.
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3. \ Discuss the application of nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of adult patients during the health assessment process.
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4. \ Demonstrate the principles of health teaching during the assessment of the adult patient.
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5. \ Demonstrate competency in basic and advanced health assessment skills for the adult patient.
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6. \ Utilize compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills during health assessment of the adult patient.
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7. \ Determine appropriate community resources to meet the assessed health needs of adult patients.
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\ Patient Safety Advocate

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1. \ Discuss evidence-based practice data which pertains to the health assessment of the adult patient and the provision of quality nursing care.
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2. \ Identify governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards to promote and ensure patient safety in relation to health assessment of the adult patient.
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\ Member of the Healthcare Team

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1. \ Describe strategies to effectively work with other disciplines in the comprehensive health assessment of the adult patient.
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2. \ Discuss effective communication skills with other healthcare team members in relation to health assessment data.
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3. \ Discuss the application of technology in the efficient management of health assessment data.
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4. \ Identify the professional role of the nurse within the healthcare team related to adult health assessment.
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\ SUMMARY OF MODULES:

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\ Module I: Obtaining the Health History; Communication Techniques; Health Assessment Techniques; Documenting the Health Assessment

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\ Module II: Assessment of the Skin, Hair, Nails; Assessment of the Eyes, Nose, and Throat; Assessment of the Thyroid Gland; Assessment of the Lymphatic System 

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\ Module III: Assessment of the Cardiovascular System and Peripheral Vascular System; Assessment of the Respiratory System; Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System 

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\ Module IV: Assessment of the Neurological System; Assessment of the Genitourinary System; Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System.

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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 = 75 - 79, D = 60 - 74, 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

20% of the course grade is from the comprehensive computer examination

20% of the course grade is from case study

10% of the course grade is from the discussion board questions

10% of the course grade is from 3 module quizzes

 

Attendance

The class will have 3 (three) required in-class meetings on the Amarillo College West Campus.  The first is for simulation in the NRC and practice for the return demo, the third for a return demonstration of health assessment in the NRC, and the last a multiple-choice comprehensive final exam.

 

 

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