Nursing - Concepts of Health Assessment

Concepts of Health Assessment (NPRO 1150)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 1.00
Lab Credits: 2.00

Description: This course focuses on performing comprehensive health history and physical examinations. You will learn techniques for performing a head-to-toe physical examination on patients across the life span. You will practice communication skills that enhance data gathering techniques, health teaching and referral skills. These skills enhance your ability and are central to effective nursing interventions and critical thinking. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Perform a head-to-toe assessment of client. Nursing/Nursing Judgment
2. 2. Distinguish changes in assessment throughout the client lifespan. Nursing/Nursing Judgement
3. 3. Correlate assessment techniques with alterations in health. Client-centered care/Human Flourishing
4. 4. Practice culturally sensitive care to individuals and families from diverse populations. Individual/Human Flourishing
5. 5. Demonstrate clinical judgment when performing nursing interventions. Individual/Professional Identity
6. 6. Evaluate client outcomes. Nursing/Spirit of Inquiry

Prerequisites: 

NPRO 1000 or NPRO 1010.

Co-requisites: 

BIOL 2226.