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HLTSC201-23X (HAM)
Health Assessment 2
30 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Jewel Barlow-Armstrong
TT.5.06
jewel.barlow-armstrong@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Ange Stewart
9847
TT.5.03D
ange.stewart@waikato.ac.nz
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Graham Holman
TT.7.01
graham.holman@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
Introduction
Tēnā koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai, a very warm welcome to Nursing Assessment II (HLTSC201).
When we explore particular topics, methods of content delivery and summative assessment dates may be subject to change in light of COVID-19 and the dynamic context. Notwithstanding, by the end of the year you will have developed knowledge and skills with a range of focused assessments that can be applied across the lifespan.
No reira kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui - reach out for help when you need.
Jewel and Ange
How this paper will be taught
Paper Description
This paper extends knowledge to consolidate fundamental health assessment skills. Nurses are required to assess and identify health priorities using a range of assessment frameworks and information from diagnostic tests, and plan therapeutic interventions based on sound evidence-based decision-making processes. A comprehensive approach to health assessment integrates physical, social, cultural and psychological dimensions. Student will relate the information from the health consumer, family/whānau/aiga assessment to understand alterations in psycho-social and physiological functioning, common health problems, psychological, cultural and social health needs and the impact of the determinants of health.
Required Readings
Lewis, P., Foley, D., & Ovid Technologies, Inc. (2020). Health assessment in nursing Australia and New Zealand. (3rd edition.). Wolters Kluwer. https://waikato.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/64WAIKATO_INST/10hutka/alma9917736781403401
Foster, Marks, P., O’Brien, A., & Raeburn, T. (2020). Mental health in nursing : theory and practice for clinical settings. (Fifth edition.). Elsevier.
Recommended Readings:
Hogan-Quigley, B., & Palm, M.L. (2021). Bates’ nursing guide to physical examination and history taking. (3rd Edition.). ProtoView. Ringgold, Inc.
Brown, D. (2020). Lewis’s medical-surgical nursing. (Fifth edition; Australia and New Zealand). Elsevier Australia. https://www-clinicalkey-com.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/student/nursing/content/toc/3-s2.0-C20170033220
Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (Eds.). (2021). Potter & Perry’s fundamentals of nursing. (6th edition; Australia and New Zealand). Elsevier Australia. https://www-clinicalkey-com.ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/student/nursing/content/toc/3-s2.0-C20180048495
Drewery, W., & Claiborne, L. B. (2014). Human development: family, place, culture. (Second edition.). McGraw-Hill (Australia) Pty Ltd. https://ezproxy.waikato.ac.nz/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Febookcentral.proquest.com%2Flib%2Fwaikato%2Fdetail.action%3FdocID%3D5471221
You will need to have
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
Paper assessment components are graded, and students must achieve an overall grade equivalent to 50 percent to pass the paper.
All assessment tasks must be attempted.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.