NUR 3440 - Assessment Ru/Bor Comm

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours Lecture: 2
Contact Hours Lab: 2

This course addresses techniques and application of bio-psycho-socio-behavioral and cultural principles of assessment applicable across the life span for individuals with health care needs in rural/border communities. This educational process links previous basic knowledge and experience with concepts, skills to utilize diagnostic tools and equipment, therapeutic communication skills, body systems assessment, screenings, diagnostic data, pathophysiologic knowledge and standardized data scales to obtain a comprehensive patient assessment. Assessment techniques will be applied in all areas of nursing including obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, medical-surgical patients, mental health, and acute care. Classroom, laboratory and on-line experiences will be utilized throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of summer semester courses.
Campus: ALP

Texas Common Core:
Course Level: Junior