NURS 304 Health Assessment for RNS
This course uses didactic and electronic clinical experiences to develop skill levels of the Registered Nurse to conduct a comprehensive health assessment with adults in various settings. The course emphasizes the integration of observations, systematic data collection, and effective communication in performing patient-centered health assessments that include risk assessment and risk reduction.
Practicum: Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion in assessing clients across the life span in simulated and actual environments. (3 hours of lecture and one 4 hour lab per week)
Prerequisite
Admission to CBU RN to BSN program or permission of the Director.