NURS 3020: Holisitic Health Assessment This course focuses on
the holistic approach to health assessment, combining subjective
data from a health history based on a holistic framework, review
of systems and objective findings from physical examination. The
course is designed to provide students with a fuller
understanding of the mechanisms involved in maintaining
homeostasis in the human body. Throughout the course the student
will examine selected aspects of systemic body functions. The
student practices interviewing skills, physical examination
skills, and documentation skills in the laboratory and client
based situations. The student analyzes assessment data and
identifies strengths and problem areas with the adult client.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: -
Discuss the role of the nurse in assessing the client's health
from the holistic perspective. - Discuss cultural and
developmental issues impacting assessment. - Apply knowledge
from the biological sciences, behavioral scienc