NU 1250 - Health Assessment

Synthesizing nursing knowledge with knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences, students will develop the knowledge and skills of holistic nursing health assessment. Consideration will be given to age-related changes, normal and abnormal variations, and racial, ethnic, cultural, and developmental differences. Analysis of information is emphasized to assist students in the identification of risk factors and other health patterns. Students are expected to model and role model professional behaviors and acquire and refine the practical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform a systematic, comprehensive health assessment, critically analyze findings, and thoroughly and accurately record findings. Prerequisite:BI 2030 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I & BI 2040 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Major in Nursing Corequisite: NU 1130 - Professional Nursing II

Credits: 4 This course was created to fulfill the Health Assessment outcomes for those transfer students who have completed both Anatomy & Physiology I & II at NEC or another institution,