Health Assessment For Psychiatric Nursing Practice The Physiological Variable

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Course
PNUR 3705
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
PNUR 3705
Descriptive
Health Assessment For Psychiatric Nursing Practice The Physiological Variable
Department
Nursing - Psychiatric
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
200930
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
25
Contact hours
Student Directed Learning 10 hours
Method(s) of instruction
Hybrid
Learning activities
  • Independent study materials
  • Tutoring
Course description
This distance learning course explores physiological health assessment within the context of psychiatric nursing practice. Key concepts associated with the Neuman Systems Model are discussed. Emphasis is placed on applying the Neuman Systems Model to collect and analyze assessment data, and to formulate a nursing diagnosis. Use of facilitative communication skills, interviewing techniques, and assessment procedures are addressed.
Course content

SYSTEMS THEORY AS IT APPLIES TO INDIVIDUAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

  1. Neuman’s Systems Model applied to the individual
  2. Health Assessment: Diagnostic Reasoning
  3. Health Assessment: Strategies and Techniques
  4. Comprehensive examination of physiological systems
    4.1    Neurological System
    4.2    Cardiovascular System
    4.3    Gastrointestinal System
    4.4    Urinary System
    4.5    Reproductive System
    4.6    Sleep and Rest Pattern
    4.7    Activity and Exercise Pattern
    4.8    Immune System and Blood
    4.9    Endocrine System
Learning outcomes

The student will:

1.  SYSTEMS THEORY AS IT APPLIES TO INDIVIDUAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

1.1    analyze key concepts of Neuman’s Model in relation to individual health assessment
1.2    analyze the physiological variable through a comprehensive review of the body systems

 2  SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S HEALTH STATUS

2.1    utilize diagnostic reasoning in the analysis of an individual’s health status using Neuman’s Systems Model
2.2    utilize selected data collection methods, techniques, tools and communication skill to conduct an individual health assessment
2.3    formulate nursing diagnosis based on health assessment data

Means of assessment

Evidence of learning is demonstrated through:

  • application of concepts to self
  • application of concepts to clinical practice or field work
  • application of concepts to others.

 The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based on:

  1. Adherence to college evaluation policy regarding number and weighting of evaluation, for example a course of three credits or more should have at least five separate evaluations.
  2. A developmental approach to evaluation that is sequenced and progressive.
  3. Evaluation is used as a teaching tool for both students and instructors.
  4. Commitment to student participation in evaluation through such processes as self and peer evaluation, and program/instructor evaluation.

 

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

Gunderson, J. (2000). PNUR 3705: Health assessment for psychiatric nursing practice, the physiological variable  (4th ed.). New Westminster, Canada: Douglas College.

Neuman, B., & Fawcett, J. (2002). The neuman systems model (4th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

 

Other texts include:

Jarvis, C. (2000). Physical examination and health assessment (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Jarvis, C. (2000). Pocket companion for physical examination and health assessment (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Jarvis, C. (2000). Student laboratory manual for physical examination and health assessment (3rd  ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Prerequisites

PNUR 3700

Corequisites

or PNUR 3700 concurrently

Which prerequisite

PNUR 3720 and PNUR 3730