HEALTH PROMOTION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NRS 410

Breyer State University

FACULTY: Richard Pessagno, MSN, APRN, BC

SYLLABUS

EXAM OVERVIEW: The content of this competency examination focuses on an introduction to health promotion in professional nursing practice. Upon successful completion of this examination, you will be able to articulate the basic knowledge relative to health promotion and disease prevention theory with direct application to professional nursing practice. Health promotion and disease prevention will be evaluated across the life span with application to various patient populations. Successful completion of this examination requires a passing score of 70% or above.

TYPE OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains objective type questions in essay format.

TEXTBOOK: The recommended text for reviewing for this examination is:

Book 1: Health Promotion in Nursing Practice. Pender, N.J., Murdaugh, C.L., and Parsons, M.A. Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. (2005). ISBN # 0-13-119436-4.

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CREDIT HOURS: This competency examination is worth five semester hours of college credits for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

PASS SCORE: You must achieve at least a 70% score to pass this module.

GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this course/paper is:

90%-100%  = A
80%-89%    = B
70%-79%    = “PASS”
Below-70%  = Fail

TIME LIMIT & ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXAM: You will have four hours to complete this examination. The examination is taken online at the University web site.

EXAM RE-TAKES: If a score of 70% is not achieved on this examination, you will have opportunity to complete independent study course work to receive credits.

ABSTRACT OF EXAMINATION CONTENT:

1). Define health and health promotion.
2). Explore health promotion relative to diverse patient populations.
3). Analyze health promotion across the life span.
4). Develop an appreciation for health promotion among vulnerable populations.
5). Articulate how to plan health promotion plans.
6). Develop an appreciation for stress management theory.
7). Critique health promotion interventions.
8). Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion activities.
9). Explore health promotion within the community setting.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the exam, please contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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