Description
This adult focused course prepares the student to perform at a
novice level a person-centered health assessment, which includes
physical, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual variables.
Therapeutic communication, interviewing and documentation skills
related to the health assessment and interview are developed. A
focus on the theoretical basis for selected nursing skills,
including safe medication administration and the development of the
student's psychomotor ability to perform these skills is emphasized
in the laboratory setting. The clinical application focuses on
recognizing assessment cues and therapeutic communication. (5
s.h.)