NURS 3424 - Health Assessment with Practicum

This course emphasizes the nurse’s role in identifying and describing normal assessment findings through systematic, holistic, and culturally competent health assessments of persons at various stages across the lifespan continuum. Concepts will be explored through the lens of Christian worldview, Biblical principles, and nursing theory. A hands-on approach is used to teach assessment techniques, communication skills, and clinical reasoning. This course provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained in previous courses to the nursing assessment process. Clinical learning includes simulation, skills lab, and supervised practice in clinical environments. Performance of selected system assessments as well as head-to-toe assessment is required to successfully complete this course. Class 4. Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites required for admission to the LETU Nursing Program. Corequisite(s): NURS 3216.