NURS 5255 Holistic Health Assessment

Skills necessary to perform holistic patient assessment and introductory clinical assessment skills are discussed and demonstrated. Students demonstrate cognitive and psychomotor competencies in the assessment of individual patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is on interviewing techniques, physical examination skills, and psychomotor skills for safe nursing practice. Developmental factors and risk factors including genetic and environmental affecting patient health will also be explored.

Credits

3

Corequisite

Corequisites: NURS 5205, NURS 5230, NURS 5240, NURS 5310,

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer