Basic Health Assessment - February 1, February 8, and February 15, 2020

Saturday, February 1, 2020, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Rutgers University, School of Nursing, Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. Building

A three-day course, 24 contact hours.

The purpose of this three-day intensive course is to enhance the health/physical assessment skills of nurses who function in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, community health, and industrial settings.  An organized and systematic approach to health assessment will enable participants to utilize interviewing techniques to obtain and record a comprehensive health history and apply clinical skills. Participants will develop competence in identifying, describing, and recording normal findings.

This course meets the requirements for entry into the Rutgers School of Nursing graduate nursing programs and may be submitted for review by other nursing graduate programs. Please check with your school for acceptance requirements. Some schools require a practicum and/or final examination.

1. List the key structures and functions of the skin.
2. Describe the skin changes throughout the life span.
3. Identify causative factors contributing to pressure ulcer occurence.
4. Accurately identify each stage of pressure ulcer development.
5. Identify risk factors leading to the development of pressure ulcers.
6. Outline characteristics of a validated and reliable pressure ulcer risk assessment tool.
7. Complete thorough skin and pain assessments.
8. Outline an individualized program of skin care, including nutritional support, documentation, and patient education.

• $695 - General Registration

• $595 - Rutgers School of Nursing Faculty, Students, Preceptors, and Alumni (includes Legacy UMDNJ School of Nursing and Legacy Rutgers College of Nursing)

• Practicum/Final Exam can be arranged for an additional fee of $100
  • Practicum/Final Exam includes:
    • 40 question written exam
    • 30 minute practicum evaluation
• There is no refund available for the practicum exam.

• Advanced registration and payment is required for all programs

• View the Registration & Refund Policies

Newark Location (Map)

Rutgers Health Sciences Campus at Newark
Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. Building
65 Bergen Street
Room To Be Announced
Newark, NJ 07107

Lot and Deck Parking Available:

• So. Orange Avenue and Bergen Street parking garage @ $10 per day
• Bergen Street & 12th Avenue parking garage @ $7.50 per day
• Metered parking is available on Bergen Street. Be aware that ALL of the "posts" are metered spots. Follow directions on meters with "heads."

Faculty

• Catherine Collin, MSN, RN, ANP, CNE

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Method of Participation

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to check in at registration, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Planners and speakers have no conflicts of interest to disclose regarding this educational activity.

There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this activity.

Questions?

[email protected]
973-972-6655

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