Introduction to Health Assessment (NURS225)
(09/07/2021-12/17/2021)
Prerequisite Courses
| Course | Description | Credits | Course Type Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL101 | Anatomy and Physiology I | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| BIOL101L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | Credits: 1 | Crs Type: UG |
| BIOL102 | Anatomy and Physiology II | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| BIOL102L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | Credits: 1 | Crs Type: UG |
| BIOL225 | Principles of Microbiology | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| BIOL225L | Principles of Microbiology Lab | Credits: 1 | Crs Type: UG |
| CHEM101 | Principles of Chemistry | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| MATH103 | Survey of Mathematics | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| NUTR122 | Nutrition | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| PSYC128 | Developmental Psychology | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
| SOCI125 | Introduction to Sociology | Credits: 3 | Crs Type: UG |
Co-Requisite Courses
| Course | Description | Credits | Course Type Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL144 | Medical Terminology | 2 | UG |
| NURS215 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 2 | UG |
| NURS230 | Health Promotion and Wellness | 3 | UG |
| NURS230C | Health Promotion and Wellness Clinical | 0 | UG |
| NURS235 | Principles of Pathophysiology | 3 | UG |
Course Memo
This course provides the student with a comprehensive approach to health assessment using the nursing process. It incorporates theory and practice in history taking, physical examination techniques, use of assessment tools /equipment and health teaching. A wholistic approach, integrating cultural considerations, is utilized as the student learns common variations seen in healthy clients, age-related variations, and common abnormal findings. Case studies, as well as actual assessments, will provide a comprehensive learning experience. The student will learn a generalized as well as a focused approach to assessment. The courses NURS 225 Introduction to Health Assessment and NURS 235 Principles of Pathophysiology are intended to reinforce each other by presenting complementary content to facilitate understanding of the course competencies. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours)and one credit hour of lab (30 clock-hours).