Credit Course Schedules

Students' knowledge, skills, and expertise will increase in all aspects of nursing health assessment: obtaining health histories; performing physical assessments; recognizing normal assessment findings and deviations from the normal; and recording accurate, concise, and clear data. Emphasis is on performing systematic health assessments of adults, incorporating developmental principles and psychological, sociological, and cultural aspects. To a lesser degree, child assessment is integrated into the course. Laboratory for integration of theory and skill mastery is included. At the end of the semester, each student will perform a health assessment on a selected client and record findings. Prerequisite: NUR 1510 or RN or LPN licensure. Master Course Syllabus