Health Assessment

Catalog description

This course provides the framework for preparing students to perform comprehensive health assessments on patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on taking a thorough health history, performing physiological, psychological, sociologic , cultural, and spiritual assessments, as well as identification of stressors and health risks. Laboratory experiences provide an opprotunity to practice assessment skills on adult patients. Restricted to major:NURS. Prerequisites: Admission to the upper-division Nursing Program, NURS 2303 , NURS 2407 , and NURS 2402 , each with a grade of "C" or better. Nursing major fee required.