Course Prefix
NURS
Course Number
3003
Description
This course prepares students to complete a physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural assessment for patients throughout the life span. The course focuses on differentiating between normal and abnormal findings. Students will develop beginning competence in performing a complete physical assessment and health history, using interview, observation, palpation, and auscultation techniques. They will also perform specialized assessments, including mental status exams, pain, nutritional, family and cultural assessments, as well as domestic violence and substance abuse evaluations, and be able to choose assessment techniques appropriate in specific patient care situations.Prerequisite: Acceptance into BSN ProgramCorequisite: NURS 300L, NURS 3106, NURS 310L, NURS 3223
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3