The focus is on interviewing skills and systematic physical examination in assessing the physiological and psychosociocultural health status of clients of various age groups. Campus laboratory provides the opportunity for application of theoretical knowledge and performance of health assessments, with healthy individuals. Two hours lecture and two hours campus laboratory a week. NUR 204, BIO 224. This course addresses nutrition as a major component of health maintenance and promotion throughout the lifespan.
Content serves as a foundation for clinical application in other nursing courses.
Standardized exams are administered to validate knowledge and an individual course of study is prescribed to meet any areas of deficiency. Two class hours per week. A study of concepts and diseases common to the general practice of nursing. Three hours lecture per week. An introduction to nursing concepts and theory, nursing processes and those skills which are basic to the practice of professional nursing.