This course focuses on the holistic approach to health assessment, combining subjective data from a health history based on a holistic framework and review of systems, and objective findings from physical examination. The student practices interviewing skills, physical examination skills, and documentation skills in the laboratory and client-based situations. The student analyzes the assessment data and identifies strengths and problem areas with the adult client. Prerequisite: NURS 3010.

1. Discuss the role of the nurse in assessing the client's health from the holistic perspective.
2. Discuss cultural and developmental issues impacting assessment.
3. Apply knowledge from the biological sciences, behavioral sciences, and nursing in assessment of the client.
4. Demonstrate effective interviewing skills in obtaining the holistic health history.
5. Utilize a holistic framework to conduct and write a narrative health history.
   
6. Demonstrate appropriate physical assessment skills and documentation of findings in the assessment of an adult client.
7. Collaborate with the client to identify strengths and problem areas from the health assessment data.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture, Videos, Discussion, Demonstration, Return Demonstration, University Laboratory and Health History Data Collection and Analysis. 

 

THEORY	Mid-term Exam	20 points
.	Final Exam	20 points
PRACTICUM	Lab write-ups	S/U
.	Health History	25 points
.	Assessment Data Analysis	10 points
.	Physical Exam write-up	15 points
.	Lab Exam	10 points
TOTAL	.	100 points
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GRADING SCALE *	A   93-100 points	C   77-84 points
.	B   85- 92 points	D   70-76 points

*Plus & minus designations will be assigned