PhysAssesfortheLicnsdRegNurse

Catalog description

Presentation of a disease process as it relates to findings in a comprehensive assessment is required. Students will be expected to look at vital statistics of disease and research results in a critical manner. The course focuses on helping students improve skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation. The course will also explore faith integration and safely providing patient care with dignity, compassion and respect in all facets of the assessment process.