NURS 317Y - Health Assessment in Nursing

4 Credits
This course prepares the undergraduate nursing student to collect data and perform a complete and thorough client assessment, including history and physical examination. The student is provided opportunities to practice health assessment skills using active learning strategies.The student will use health assessment data to prioritize patient problems and consider nursing interventions. A holistic approach, incorporating the physiological, psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual domains of the human person, is emphasized. The theoretical foundations and evidence basis for assessment techniques are included.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN-C program.