NURS 3312 - Health Assessment

Institution:

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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Description:

Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to gather information through health history and assessments about an individual's bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs. Included are those theories, concepts, and processes related to interviewing to obtain a health history, and for performing a physical examination on adults. Relevant content from developmental theories (particularly aging), health beliefs, cultural concepts, and nutritional beliefs and practices are included which infl uence health assessments. Learning experiences are included that provide for the acquisition of health assessment skills. Prerequisites: Eligibility to enroll is determined by the Nursing Admissions Committee. Completion of 45 semester hours of courses applicable to the nursing degree including A&P I and II , and completion of NURS 2310 (or concurrent enrollment). Non-nursing majors must have junior standing (including A&P I and II) with approval of instructor. Lab fee.

Credits:

1.50 - 2.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umhb.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 727-8642

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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