Curriculum Document Template

Academic Dept.:Nursing School Document Number: 04-02

Document Author:Kathleen Nix Approved by School: 11/17/03

Date: March 26. 2004 CEP Review:

Type of Document: Addition_ Deletion_ Revisions_ X Senate Approval:

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Document Subject: Nursing Major: Change in course prerequisite

Justification : The content in Nur 192 is essential to the understanding of the nursing process and systematic assessments taught in Nur 188.

Current: NUR 188: Foundations of Physical Assessment
Course Pattern: Lecture 02 Lab 03 Credit 03
Pre or Corequisite: Biology 214 or Permission of Advisor
This course utilizes a systematic approach to physical assessment of individuals across the life span. The process of gathering assessment data in the four adaptive modes is taught with emphasis on physiological integrity. Techniques of interviewing, history taking and physical examination are introduced.  Lab experiences for the application of these techniques are provided.

Proposed:

NUR 188: Foundations of Physical Assessment
Course Pattern: Lecture 02 Lab 03 Credit 03
Pre or Corequisite: Biology 214 ; Corequisite Nur 192
This course utilizes a systematic approach to physical assessment of individuals across the life span. The process of gathering assessment data in the four adaptive modes is taught with emphasis on physiological integrity. Techniques of interviewing, history taking and physical examination are introduced.  Lab experiences for the application of these techniques are provided.

Impact on Students: Students will be able to integrate the physical assessments with nursing process in both courses.

Impact on Other Academic Departments: None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department: N/A

Impact on University Resources: None

Impact on General Education Requirements: None

Revised:10/03