INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN NURSING PRACTICE

3 credits · Undergraduate

Performing an accurate health assessment with diverse populations is a critical component in nursing practice. This course will focus on the development of competencies to complete both a comprehensive and focused health assessment which includes developing competencies in physical assessment. Students will develop clinical reasoning skills to interpret and document health assessment findings for clients across the lifespan. The collection of data through these skills is the first step in the clinical decision-making process to promote health, prevent illness, or manage illness. CALENDAR NOTES: First offering in the Fall 2025 (Term 202610) PREREQUISITES: PHYL 1011.03 and 1012.03, ANAT 1010.03, STAT 1060.03, MICI 1100.03, and ASSC 1700.03 plus an additional 15 credit hours totaling 30 credit hours of study FORMATS: Lecture | Lab