NUR-401 Holistic Health Assessment

This course provides experience in the theory and practice of holistic health assessment of patients across the lifespan.  With an emphasis on normal findings, the student practices skills of patient interview, physical assessment and documentation.  The goal of completing a systematic health assessment is accomplished through both didactic course content and hands-on experiential learning.  Students conduct a comprehensive health history and perform a head to toe physical assessment.  Supervised practice sessions allow the student to further develop assessment skills.  Technological advances in patient assessment are explored.  Patient safety strategies, inter-professional collaboration and effective communication skills are explored and applied, and holistic assessment of the patient’s social and environmental milieu is emphasized.