NURS 301 - Health Assessment

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This theory / laboratory course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct a comprehensive systems-based health assessment using a holistic framework. Patient health care needs will be determined by the process of analyzing assessment data using the curricular concept of critical thinking / clinical judgment. Standard terminologies, documentation standards and techniques, therapeutic communication and teaching / learning principles are explored. Health promotion and patient-centered care are emphasized. Variations in assessment and health needs of patients across cultures and the lifespan are explored. (2 credits (2 hrs./wk. x 15 wks.=30 hrs.) lecture and 1 credit (30 hrs.) lab=2 hrs./wk. x 15 weeks.) (Offered fall, spring.) Prerequisite(s): A-BSN direct admission to program; TUP - BIOL 231, BIOL 280, ENGL 111,and UC 120 . May be taken concurrently with NURS 110, NURS 201, HSPTS 230 and / or BIOL 232. May be taken prior to NURS-300 with instructor permission. *Special fee applies (see “special fees” in “Financial Section” of this Bulletin.) Corequisite(s): This course is taken concurrently with NURS 300 Foundational Nursing Concepts and Interventions. Max. Credits: 3