NURS 3700 - Nursing Health Assessment

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Admission to TNO

Description: This course is designed for students to develop, practice, and demonstrate their health assessment competence. Utilizing the nursing process, the student collects and organizes data to obtain a complete health history and perform a physical examination. Students have an opportunity to practice interviewing skills and physical examination techniques. Emphasis is placed on the use of critical thinking, health promotion, and demonstration of a physical examination while caring for individuals throughout their lifespan.