NURS 3003 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT

This course prepares students to complete a physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural assessment for patients throughout the life span. The course focuses on differentiating between normal and abnormal findings. Students will develop beginning competence in performing a complete physical assessment and health history, using interview, observation, palpation, and auscultation techniques. They will also perform specialized assessments, including mental status exams, pain, nutritional, family and cultural assessments, as well as domestic violence and substance abuse evaluations, and be able to choose assessment techniques appropriate in specific patient care situations.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 2111 Introduction to Nursing
NURS 211L Introduction to Nursing Clinical

Co requisite: NURS 300L Health Assessment Clinical
                   NURS 3103 Foundations of Nursing Care
                   NURS 310L Foundations of Nursing Care Clinical
                   NURS 3113 Pharmacology

Credits: 3