Permission of the instructor. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn and practice history taking and physical examination skills with individuals of all ages. The focus is on symptoms analysis along with physical, psychosocial, and growth and development assessment. Students will be able to utilize critical thinking skills in identifying health alterations, formulating nursing diagnosis and documenting findings appropriate to nursing. Permission of the instructor.
Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skills in an area of interest to the student.
The student should be able to meet the theoretical and skill objectives of the course as approved by the instructor. Permission of the instructor. This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in transition to the role of the associate degree nurse. The program's philosophy, objectives, and conceptual framework are also introduced. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, communication, selected theory, and nursing skills and the role of the registered nurse.