Health Assessment

Catalog description

This course is a study of the advanced knowledge and skills beyond the associate’s degree in nursing, designed to enhance health assessment for nursing practice in the care of individuals across the lifespan. Theory and skills essential to completing a comprehensive and holistic health history and physical examination are emphasized. The holistic delivery of care will include cultural, spiritual, nutritional, alternative, complementary therapies, and health promotion for the delivery of safe and person-centered care. The importance of comprehensive and accurate documentation as a tool for effective communication amongst the interdisciplinary team is reviewed. Pre- or Corequisite(s): NURS 3197 >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: Not Repeatable Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) College Restrictions: COLLEGE OF NURSING Program Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN Schedule Type (Primary): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.