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Apr 12, 2026
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N325 Nursing Health Assessment3 credit(s)
This course provides the framework for preparing students to perform comprehensive health assessments on patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on taking a thorough nursing history, performing physiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual assessments, as well as identification of stressors and health risks. Laboratory experiences provide an opportunity to practice assessment skills on patients
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
- Perform a general assessment that includes the psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of patients.
- Interpret assessment data to determine patient safety and health risks, as well as personal and environmental stressors.
- Plan and provide individualized, health-related teaching for patients and families.
- Utilize appropriate verbal, written, and electronic communication skills during the patient interview, physical assessment, and documentation process.
- Use information technology to access evidence-based sources to determine the implications of identified genetic and health risks.
- Demonstrate professional accountability and maintain confidentiality while performing physical assessments.
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