title: Health assessment in a 2-week intensive format for second-degree baccalaureate nursing students.
abstract: The proliferation of second-degree baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States has led to a critical need for effective strategies to meet the unique learning needs of this group of students. This article describes an innovative approach to delivery of a health assessment course for accelerated nursing students.
authors.affiliation: McAuley School of Nursing, University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221-3038, USA.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yastik
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Anthony
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000193:education; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008824:Michigan; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013997:Time Factors