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Program Information

Title: Adult Physical Assessment for Nurses: The Basics

Description: Nurses in this program will expand upon their current knowledge and skills in order to more comfortably perform a basic adult physical assessment. Using a workshop format, participants will briefly review basic anatomy and physiology, observe and participate in demonstration of physical examination techniques and then practice those techniques. Common health deviations will be reviewed. This program is limited to 25 participants. Participants must attend 100% of the program. No partial credit will be awarded.

CASCE#: 30407

Audience: registered nurses working with or planning to work with adults, RN Refresher students

Disciplines: Nursing

Format: workshop

Objectives: 1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology (A&P) of skin, ear, nose, throat, head, neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, musculoskeletal and neurological systems.

2. Identify and carry out the 6 elements that are part of an adult’s health history.

3. Based upon knowledge from anatomy and physiology, identify the techniques that are a part of an adult's health assessment.

4. Distinguish between normal and common abnormal findings.

5. Accurately perform those techniques to assess the skin, ear, nose, throat, head, neck, heart, lungs, and abdomen as well as screening examinations of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems.

Program Times

Date/Time:
9/30/2010 9:00 AM - 10/1/2010 4:00 PM

Location

Organization: Johnston Medical Mall

Address: 514 N Brightleaf Blvd Auditorium

City: Smithfield

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Credits

1.2 CEU

12 CNE Contact Hours

12 Contact Hours

Faculty

Jean Davison, RN, MSN, FNP-C - Adult Physical Assessment for Nurses: The Basics

Program Fees

$150.00 Registration fee. $165 after 9/23/2010

$85.00 Registration fee for RN Refresher Students. $100 after 9/23/2010

Cancellation Fee

$45.00 Cancelation fee if notified by 5pm on September 24, 2010. $30 for RN Refresher Students

Please note: If you register two business days prior, your registration will be processed at the door on the day of the program.

For more information, please call Wake AHEC at (919) 350-8547 or (866) 341-1814.

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Program Information
Title:	Adult Physical Assessment for Nurses: The Basics
Description:	Nurses in this program will expand upon their current knowledge and skills in order to more comfortably perform a basic adult physical assessment. Using a workshop format, participants will briefly review basic anatomy and physiology, observe and participate in demonstration of physical examination techniques and then practice those techniques. Common health deviations will be reviewed. This program is limited to 25 participants. Participants must attend 100% of the program. No partial credit will be awarded.
CASCE#:	30407
Audience:	registered nurses working with or planning to work with adults, RN Refresher students
Disciplines:	Nursing
Format:	workshop
Objectives:	1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology (A&P) of skin, ear, nose, throat, head, neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, musculoskeletal and neurological systems.
	2. Identify and carry out the 6 elements that are part of an adult’s health history.
	3. Based upon knowledge from anatomy and physiology, identify the techniques that are a part of an adult's health assessment.
	4. Distinguish between normal and common abnormal findings.
	5. Accurately perform those techniques to assess the skin, ear, nose, throat, head, neck, heart, lungs, and abdomen as well as screening examinations of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems.
Program Times
Date/Time:	9/30/2010 9:00 AM - 10/1/2010 4:00 PM
Location
Organization:	Johnston Medical Mall
Address:	514 N Brightleaf Blvd Auditorium
City:	Smithfield
Map:	Show Me!
Credits
	1.2 CEU
	12 CNE Contact Hours
	12 Contact Hours
Faculty
	Jean Davison, RN, MSN, FNP-C - Adult Physical Assessment for Nurses: The Basics
Program Fees
	$150.00 Registration fee. $165 after 9/23/2010
	$85.00 Registration fee for RN Refresher Students. $100 after 9/23/2010
Cancellation Fee
	$45.00 Cancelation fee if notified by 5pm on September 24, 2010. $30 for RN Refresher Students
Please note: If you register two business days prior, your registration will be processed at the door on the day of the program.
	For more information, please call Wake AHEC at (919) 350-8547 or (866) 341-1814. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the brochure. If the Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, click this link to download it.