RNSG 1302 Pro.Practice II:Health Assessm
Professional Practice II is developed utilizing Orems Self-Care theory as the conceptual basis for the nursing care of clients across the life span. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary for the Associate of Science (AS) nursing student to complete a holistic assessment including physiological, spiritual, cultural, psychological, and developmental components. The course focuses on the role of the AS nurse as patient/family/community advocate; provider of safe, quality care; and educator. Emphasis is placed on the skills and clinical reasoning necessary to assess diverse clients/patients across the lifespan. Students are provided with a variety of learning experiences for initiating and implementing change in nursing approaches to client care. Students will integrate this knowledge in the provision of client centered care, human diversity, as well as safe and effective care environments for clients and their families in the practice setting. All clinical laboratories are under supervision of professional nurse faculty; clinical laboratory preceded and followed by group seminar. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Georgia. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.