LNUR 1175 - Health Assessment Skills in Nursing

Credit Hours: 0.50

D. The student will demonstrate critical-thinking problem solving by applying clinical knowledge to provide safe, culturally appropriate client and family-centered care.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use problem-solving techniques for the nursing process.

Course Objectives: In a simulated clinical setting the student will:

1. Show proficiency in data collection and assessment (labs, diagnostics, drugs, developmental stage, etc.).
2. Demonstrate competency in accordance with the LPN Scope of Practice, assessment and data collection.
3. Perform patient-centered nursing interventions in a safe, effective, timely manner.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:

F. The student will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team using effective communication.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course the student will able to demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques in the simulated clinical setting.

Course Objectives: In a simulated clinical the student will:

1. Verbalize a patient’s physical/mental status to the to the interdisciplinary team.
2. Document accurately on all client records and assignments.
3. Therapeutically communicate and demonstrate appropriate nonverbal behavior.
4. Communicate patient issues effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
5. Teach patients based on identified learning needs, as directed by the interdisciplinary team.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:

G. The student will demonstrate information literacy when delivering patient care.

Course Outcome:

3. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to use basic technology within the simulated clinical setting.

Course Objectives: In a simulated clinical setting the student will:

1. Perform nursing interventions safely.
2. Utilize technology to obtain and record relevant adult patient data, including nursing care and patient response.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:

A. The student will provide professional care within the legal scope of practice.

Course Outcome:

4. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the laboratory setting.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. Practice within the ethical and legal framework of nursing (NALPN Scope and Standard of Practice).
2. Maintain confidentiality of information.
3. Provide care with sensitivity and respect for human diversity.
4. Promptly report unsafe, illegal, or inappropriate incidents to faculty and/or staff.
5. Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
6. Recognize their own limitations, seek assistance from faculty/staff, and assume responsibility for their own learning and professional growth.
7. Be receptive to and use constructive feedback to improve performance.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome: At the end of this course the student will:

E. The student identifies roles/responsibilities of health care team members

    5.   Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course, students will be able know the LPN, RN’s and CNA’s role in performing health assessment. 

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. Demonstrate  the LPN role in performing health assessment skills.
2. Articulate the RN role in delegation of health assessment skills.
3. Know the CNA’s role in performing health assessment skills.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.