NURS 255 - Health Assessment

This course presents the process of health assessment for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural assessment skills and techniques are developed, focusing on lifespan application within the context of the Christian faith. This course is a combination of theory and applied experiences in the laboratory and community. Theory, one hour per week; Laboratory/Community, three hours per week. BIOL 221, BIOL 222 or equivalent, and PSY 100 may be taken either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

Credits: 2
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: Declared nursing major or permission of chairperson, BIOL 221 with a grade of C or better, BIOL 222 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, PSY 100 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites: BIOL 221, BIOL 222 or equivalent, PSY 100