Integrated Health Assessment for the Experienced Nurse

Catalog description

The purpose of this physical assessment course is to broaden the learners’ knowledge base, organize assessment skills, and facilitate the ability to apply those skills in the clinical setting. This course uses Digital Clinical Experiences (DCE), a virtual simulation technology, to provide realistic, conversation-driven practice with diverse patients across the lifespan. The DCE facilitates the use of a systematic approach to complete an integrated health assessment, allowing students to begin at their clinical level. Students expand clinical reasoning skills and apply clinical judgment to specific patient organ systems. There is a holistic focus on the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of individuals across the lifespan. The Virtual Comprehensive Physical Assessment provides competency validation of multiple aspects of person-centered care and knowledge for nursing practice. This course contains a virtual Experiential Learning Activity. A Mini Mental Exam will also be completed as a Direct Care Experiential Learning Activity.”This is an Experiential Learning Course”