NURS 3220 - Nursing Health Assessment I

Two credit hours.

This course is the first in a two course sequence that focuses on client assessment. It provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for competency that focuses on the role of the professional nurse in performing a comprehensive health history, physical, and psychosocial assessment. A variety of assessment tools and techniques are utilized. Further focus is on data collection and accurate documentation to communicate findings to the health care team. Part of term course.

Prerequisites: RN or enrolled in the final semester of a State accredited associate degree or diploma program with the approval of the department chairperson.

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