The nurse as comprehensive health assessor
Mr S J Elsom
3 hours per week * One semester * Peninsula
This subject focuses on the student's development of advanced health assessment skills, particularly physical health assessment skills. Holistic assessment, physical health assessment, systems assessment, applied neuro-endocrinology, mental health assessment, comprehensive social health assessment.
Assessment
Field work: 45% * Written (1000 words): 30% * Viva voce: 25%
Recommended texts
Grimes J and Burns E Health assessment in nursing practice Jones and Bartlett, 1987
Seidel H and others Mosby's guide to physical examination Mosby, 1987