NURS 2520 - Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions II

1.0 Credits

This course assists students in developing assessment skills of the professional registered nurse. It introduces physical assessment skills related to light palpation percussion and the use of the otoscope and ophthalmoscope. Students learn the therapeutic interventions related to intravenous therapy. The course demonstrates comprehension of underlying principles and mastery of skills in the lab setting.

Prerequisites: (1) Acceptance into the second-year nursing program

Lecture Hours: 0.5
Lab Hours: 2.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Apply caring, nursing process, and shared clinical judgments and decisions to implement therapeutic interventions in the care of clients.
Examine how collaboration with other health professionals contributes to the care of individuals.
Identify the research process and the relationship to decision making, autonomy and advocacy in nursing practice.
Examine professional, social, political, economic and technological issues from which the quality and safety of patient care can be improved.
Recognize the need for continued learning and professional growth to provide effective and safe nursing practice.
Utilize appropriate technology for the delivery of nursing care across the continuum.

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