NURS 261 - Health Assessment

3 Credit(s)

This course provides the nursing student with skills in physical, spiritual, and psychosocial assessment across the lifespan of individuals. History-taking and physical-examination techniques presented in the course help the student develop strong assessment skills upon which further knowledge and practice will be built. The student will learn the nursing process and develop a prioritized plan of care with associated nursing interventions. Fundamental clinical and health assessment skills will be demonstrated by the student in the laboratory portion of the class.
Requisite(s): CHEM 105/CHEM 106, BIOL 121/123, BIOL 122/124, BIOL 219/BIOL 220, NURS 125, NURS 205/NURS 206. (2 credits theory; 1 credit laboratory; 28 laboratory hours)