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BSN 400

Health Assessment
Name: Health Assessment
Course Number: BSN 400
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the practical application of holistic health assessment, which is a foundational aspect of nursing intervention and practice. The skills covered in the course include interviewing techniques, physical examination, taking health history, understanding cultural variations, and familiarization with laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop and apply therapeutic communication skills necessary for effective interactions with patients, healthcare team members, and colleagues.
  • Acquire the proficiency to skillfully conduct comprehensive physical assessments on patients of all ages, throughout their lifespan.
  • Demonstrate increased self-awareness and exhibit behaviors that are conducive to both personal and professional development.
  • Learn to perform physical assessments on patients from various special populations, including those who are pregnant, elderly, pediatric, or have functional limitations.

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