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2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 1200 - Fundamentals of Health Assessment (2)


Introduces the student to basic physical and health assessment techniques. Focus is on adult clients with emphasis on expected findings and appropriate modifications for different age and cultural groups. Selected unexpected findings are discussed. Nursing assessment skills as a part of the role of the professional nurse are introduced. Course expands on the assessment and clinical skills learned and the nursing role of provider of care to the client with health needs. Emphasis is on utilizing critical judgment and communication to promote optimal health among adults experiencing or recovering from illness. Prerequisite(s): One hour of class and two laboratory hours each week. Corequisite(s): NURS 1010/1014 , BIOL 2210, 2211 , ENGL 1010 ).