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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - NUR1123
Tracking Number - 5008
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Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
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Detail Information
- Date & Time Submitted: 2014-05-23
- Department: Nursing
- College: NR
- Budget Account Number:
- Contact Person: Josephine Avecilla
- Phone: 3524083490
- Email: javecill@health.usf.edu
- Prefix: NUR
- Number: 1123
- Full Title: Health Assessment
- Credit Hours: 3
- Section Type: O -
Other
- Is the course title variable?: N
- Is a permit required for registration?: N
- Are the credit hours variable?: N
- Is this course repeatable?: Y
- If repeatable, how many times?: 1
- Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Hlth Assess
- Course Online?: B -
Face-to-face and online (separate sections)
- Percentage Online: 25
- Grading Option:
-
- Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program
- Corequisites: None
- Course Description: This course focuses on the collection of subjective data during the interview, analysis of objective data by physical examination of each body system, and the synthesis of the information to formulate, prioritize, and plan nursing interventions.
- Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed to meet state requirements, licensure, etc
- What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? Health Assessment is critical and considered the first step in the process of individualized nursing care. It provides information that is crucial to the development of a plan of action that enhances personal health status. With this information, nurses and other health care professionals are able to establish baseline data and the patient’s current health condition before providing care.
- Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? No
- What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) The instructor must possess a BSN at minimum, with current clinical experience of at least 32 hours per month.
- Objectives: 1.Critically analyze findings from the collection of subjective and objective data and to distinguish between the data consistent with health, and the data which indicates alteration in health.
2.Obtain a health assessment using proficient interviewing skills.
3.Conduct a nursing health history, which includes the systematic collection of subjective data to determine health status including collection of physiological, psychological, socio cultural, developmental, and spiritual data.
4.Identify nursing diagnoses by using data obtained in the assessment.
5.Develop a therapeutic plan of care identifying outcomes and specific nursing measures that include resources to promote and maintain health.
6.Complete a physical assessment using: inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
7.Communicate a therapeutic plan of care to others.
- Learning Outcomes: 1.Demonstrate beginning assessment skills by collecting verifiable and accurate data to identify health status for an individual.
2.Demonstrates caring behavior towards patients during assessment that incorporates the bio-psycho-social, cultural and spiritual diversity of the individual.
3.Apply basic therapeutic communication techniques using appropriate terminology when interacting with patients, families, and professionals.
4.Provide safe, competent care while performing beginning nursing skills.
- Major Topics: Health Promotions /Healthy People 2020, Cultural Diversity, and Lifespan Considerations included in each lecture.
1. Health history taking and Vital Signs
2. Head EENT Assessment
3. Pulmonary assessment
4. Cardiovascular assessment
5. Abdomen Assessment
6. GI Assessment
7. GU Assessment
8. Musculoskeletal Assessment
9. Neurological Assessment
- Textbooks: REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS:
Doenges, M., Moorhouse, M., Murr, A. (2010). Nursing care plans: Guideslines for individualizing client care across the lifespan. (9th Edition) Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Jarvis, C. (2012). Physical examination and health assessment. (6th Edition) St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
Jarvis, C. (2012). Pocket companion for physical examination and health assessment . (6th Edition) St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
Mosby's Nursing Video Skills. (2007). Physical examination and health assessment. St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.
- Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases: American Psychological Association. (2011). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th Edition) Washington, DC.
Future of Nursing 2010 Report Brief.pdf
healthypeople.gov
iom.edu/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health.aspx
nln.org
nlnac.org/home.htm
- Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Electronic Communication:
Students are required to have a Suffolk County Community College Email account. Please communicate with course faculty via e-mail frequently.
Please permit 48 hours for response to emails
Lab/Clinical Expectations:
All students are expected to prepare for and participate in ALL clinical sessions. If emergent
situations arise, directly notify the clinical faculty prior to the start of the clinical day.
Unreported lateness or absence will result in an “unsatisfactory” grade for the clinical day.
Student must pass clinical requirements by the end of the semester in order to pass the
course. All lab absences must be made up.
Examinations: 25% (2 @12.5 % each)
Physical Assessment Lab Assessment: 25% (2 @12.5 % each)
Assignments: 25% (2 @12.5 % each)
Physical Assessment Practical Examination: 25% (2 @12.5 % each)
- Assignments, Exams and Tests: EVALUATION METHODS:
Examinations: 25% Physical Assessment Lab Assessment: 25%
Assignments: 25% Physical Assessment Practical Examination: 25%
CALCULATION OF FINAL GRADES:
A 93-100% C 75-83% F 66% and below
B 84-93% D 67-74%
TEACHING STRATEGIES:
1. Lectures 2. Readings 3. Case Studies
- Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)
Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.
- Policy on Make-up Work: MISSED WORK:
Arrangements must be made with the instructor regarding missed assignments. Please refer to the nursing handbook on complete policy regarding missed assignments.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE:
Please refer to the nursing handbook and college handbook on school policies regarding religious observance.
WITHDRAWL POLICY:
Withdrawals are limited to one per course, with a limit of two per program. Withdrawals are defined as officially withdrawing from any class after the Drop/Add period and before the final withdrawal date as outline din the academic calendar. Any student withdrawing in excess of stated policy may be dismissed from the college of nursing, unless the college of nursing has pre-approved a documented medical and/or emergent situation.
INCOMPLETE POLICY:
An incomplete may be awarded only when there is a small portion of work remaining. A student unable to finish a course may ask an instructor for a mark of I (Incomplete). Course instructors may approve or deny a student's request.
You may be granted a mark of “Incomplete” only if
• you have finished most of the coursework, and
• you have an acceptable reason for not completing the course, and
• your standing in the course is satisfactory.
Students cannot graduate with an “I” mark on their record. They must either complete the course for a passing grade, or allow the Incomplete to lapse to an “F.”
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:
Individuals educated in the nursing profession are expected to develop a strong personal code of ethics. If dishonesty is detected, appropriate action will be taken: please refer to nursing program handbook for the policy on academic integrity.
DISABILITY POLICY:
Students with special needs must contact a special needs counselor in the Counseling Center at Grant campus.
- Program This Course Supports: Associate in Applied Science of Nursing
- Course Concurrence Information: The course supports all entry level nursing programs.
- if you have questions about any of these fields, please contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu or joe@grad.usf.edu.