NURS 225: Introduction to Health Assessment

This course provides the student with a comprehensive approach to health assessment using the nursing process. It incorporates theory and practice in history taking, physical examination techniques, use of assessment tools /equipment and health teaching. A wholistic approach, integrating cultural considerations, is utilized as the student learns common variations seen in healthy clients, age-related variations, and common abnormal findings. Case studies, as well as actual assessments, will provide a comprehensive learning experience. The student will learn a generalized as well as a focused approach to assessment. The courses NURS 225 Introduction to Health Assessment and NURS 235  Principles of Pathophysiology are intended to reinforce each other by presenting complementary content to facilitate understanding of the course competencies.