CON 17-09 NEW COURSE NUR 38801
Purdue Northwest Curriculum Document
Program Name: Online RN to BSN Program
- Document No: CON 17-09 NEW COURSE NUR 38801
- Proposed Effective Date: Fall 2018
- Submitting Department: College of Nursing
- Date Reviewed by Department: 01/22/2018
- Submission Date: 01/22/2018
- Date Reviewed College/School Curriculum Committee: 01/26/2018
- Contact Person: Mary Morrow, Assistant Professor; Chair of College of Nursing Curriculum and Assessment Committee
- Approval by Faculty Senate:
- Date Reviewed by Senate Curriculum Committee:
- Name(s) of Library Staff Consulted: Not Applicable
- Will New Library Resources Used?: No
- Form 40 Needed?: Yes
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Task: Course Change or New Course Approval
- Program Name: Online RN to BSN Program
- Degree Name(s): Baccalaureate of Nursing Degree
Section I: This section is for changes in programs, minors and certificates
List the major changes in each program of study, minor or certificate.
Impact on Students:
No change in credit hour for the program will occur for the students. Not Applicable.
Impact on University Resources:
Not Applicable.
Impact on other Academic Units:
Not Applicable.
Section II: This section is for changes in courses only
Subject:
New Course NUR 38801
Some changes are necessitated by changes in the required courses for the degrees.
Justification:
Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards dictate inclusion of a Physical Assessment Clinical Course for baccalaureate education in nursing, including online RN-BSN programs.
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Current:
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Proposed:
NUR 38801: Health Assessment for the Nursing Professional
Course Pattern: Lecture: 03/ Lab: 00 / Credit: 03
Pre or Co-requisite: NUR 39000 Nursing research
Course Description
Principles of physical assessment builds on previous knowledge and skills gained from the sciences, humanities, and nursing. This course uses a systematic approach to patient history-taking, review of systems, physical exam and documentation of findings for individuals across the life span.
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Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate critical thinking while applying principles of physical assessment and documentation.
- Perform assessment skills of history taking and systematic physical examination on a virtual client.
- Discuss the importance of using evidence-based best practices in assessing individuals across the life span.
- Integrate the principles of person-centered care while performing physical assessment skills.
Impact on Students:
Not Applicable.
Impact on University Resources:
Not Applicable.
Impact on other Academic Units:
Not Applicable.