NURS 2520 Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions II

0.5 - 2.0 - 1.0

Prerequisite

(1) Acceptance into the second-year nursing program - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

The student will develop assessment skills of the professional registered nurse. The student will be introduced to physical assessment skills related to light palpation, percussion, and the use of the otoscope/ophthalmoscope. The therapeutic interventions related to intravenous therapy are presented. Comprehension of underlying principles and mastery of skills will be demonstrated in the lab setting.