Health & Physical Assessment PNUR 1109
Course Description
Learners will develop proficiency in conducting a health history and physical assessment in a simulated environment using the nursing process and assessment frameworks. They will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse completing a health history and physical assessment, utilize effective communication skills, use critical thinking to collect information and differentiate abnormal from normal findings and document findings according to professional standards.
Course Format
This is an onsite course utilizing the Kwantlen nursing labs on the Langley Campus. Generally this course is delivered in 2-3 full/partial day workshops.
Course Cost
$500.00 CAD, plus the application fee where applicable
Course Grade
Successful grade for this course is Mastery
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible to register, applicants must have one of the following:
- Completion of Kwantlen Competency Assessment and Enhancement for Nurses' (CAEN) assessment
- A letter of referral from CRNBC
- Current nursing licensure
How to Register
Please print this registration form and clearly print your information, sign and fax your completed form, along with your proof of entrance requirements noted above, to Lorna Wolfe at 604.599.2460.
Registration deadline
Registration closes just prior to the start of each session.
Current Course Schedule (Please note: schedule is subject to change)
Text books
Ross-Kerr, J. Potter and Perry Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing. Latest edition and/or a copy current in the last 5 years. Available through the publisher at www.elsevier.com or through Kwantlen's bookstore.
Questions?
Please call Lorna Wolfe, Program Assistant 604-599-2232 or email lorna.wolfe@kwantlen.ca
