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I already took this class. I suggest you find every nursing book you have that talks about assessment in GREAT detail You will do very specific assessments such as ears, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen etc. It is the closest to a real nursing class in a very medical sense of science. You will be writing extensively, answering questions from a template provided. You are to assess a real person and write your findings using medical jargon. I actually liked the class. However, I had saved every book from nursing school and that helped me a lot.
I already took this class. I suggest you find every nursing book you have that talks about assessment in GREAT detail You will do very specific assessments such as ears, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen etc. It is the closest to a real nursing class in a very medical sense of science. You will be writing extensively, answering questions from a template provided. You are to assess a real person and write your findings using medical jargon. I actually liked the class. However, I had saved every book from nursing school and that helped me a lot.
I agree, I liked the class too. I actually discovered my daughter has a convergence disorder in her left eye by doing cranial nerve exam on her. She has glasses now. Very interesting class, but a lot of work.
Templates...very lengthy templates asking detailed questions on physical assessments. I felt like a medical specialist after each section. Seriously it was quite detailed and specific. Having physical assessment books will help you a lot. We also had to do assignments from a website supplied by your textbook. I would have to go back and dig out the information when I have time.
This is your week one reading assignment:
EmJeanRN, thanks for your tips and info! So, if we have to fill out a consent form for a child, as the parents we would sign it, correct? Silly question, but making sure since I will use my son lol. I am glad I have all of my med-surg and other assessment textbooks. How about discussion boards, we don't have any? I would like a break from them.
EmJeanRN, thanks for your tips and info! So, if we have to fill out a consent form for a child, as the parents we would sign it, correct? Silly question, but making sure since I will use my son lol. I am glad I have all of my med-surg and other assessment textbooks. How about discussion boards, we don't have any? I would like a break from them.
1. Child as client...yes, you can sign as the parent...but they still need the paperwork.
2. Discussion Board...yes still have to do DB's. 3-4 paragraphs with APA.
funfunfun550, BSN, RN
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Who is taking this with me? Let's support each other. I am currently looking to see if I can find the reading assignments before the week the class opens.