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Concept:

Exemplar/Topic: Physical Assessment

Core Competency:
Communication, Patient Centered Care,
Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork & Collaboration,
Evidence Based Practice, Informatics & Technology,
Quality Improvement

First Year Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):

1. Identify best current evidence from scientific and other credible sources as
a basis for nursing practice and clinical decision-making.
2. Use information technology in the provision of patient care.
3. Participate in the implementation of quality improvement strategies to
improve patient care.
4. Collaborate and communicate with diverse patients, families and the
interdisciplinary healthcare team to plan, deliver, and evaluate care.
5. Use leadership skills in the provision of safe, quality patient care.
6. Participate in behavior that reflects the values of the nursing profession
including self-awareness, a spirit of inquiry, ethical comportment, effective
communicator, and clinical judgement and competence.
7. Adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards of nursing practice.

7. Adhere to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory

frameworks of the professional nurse.

Knowledge: Pre-Seminar Objectives, Pre-Seminar Activities, and Passport for Entry

Seminar Objectives (SLO)

1. Explain the indications, complications, and nursing management related to

performing a Head to Toe Physical Assessment
Learning Unit Resources
 Potter & Perry 533-541, Scan chapter
 You Tube and/or Essential Skills
 Read “Geriatric Assessment” article on Canvas

Passport for Entry Learning strategies

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 Completed Physical Assessment Skills Lab Assignment

 Bring a copy of the Physical Assessment Skills Lab Assessment Check Off

Skills: Application During the Seminar

Short review / discussion of reasons for and procedures

involved in Head to Toe Physical Assessment

Group discussion regarding general principles of

Head to Toe Physical Assessment

Skills Application/Review: stethoscope placement, pen light, proper body mechanics and
patient placement and safety

At the end of the lab session, the student will have conducted:
 Head to Toe Physical Assessment
 Utilized therapeutic communication
 Demonstrated cultural consideration

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