Health Assessment and RN First Call

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to extend their ability to conduct a thorough health assessment for diverse client populations throughout the lifespan. It prepares students to safely utilize the NNPBC Decision Support Tools for RN First Call practice. Topics include history and physical assessment, advanced clinical reasoning, informed judgement, and pharmacotherapeutics for the management of specified common and predictable health conditions. This course features one or more mandatory extended skills-building laboratory/workshop sessions. Upon successful completion students may apply for BCCNM RN First Call Practice Certification. Preclusion(s): NRSG 421-8, NURS 458-(6, 7), NURS 461-8 Major Restriction: Rural Nursing Certificate Program or permission of the Chair