This course deals with concepts, principles & techniques of history taking, head to toe physical examination & psychological assessment using various tools & interpretation of laboratory findings to arrive at a nursing diagnosis.

The learners are expected to perform holistic nursing assessment of an individual adult client.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with concepts, principle and techniques of history taking, head to toe physical examination and psychological assessment using various tools and interpretation of laboratory findings to arrive at a nursing diagnosis. The learners are expected to perform holistic nursing assessment of an individual adult client

 COURSE OUTCOME:

1. Utilizes knowledge of principles and concepts of relevant sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing

2. Practice beginning skills in performing health of evidence based practice in health assessment

3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence based practice in health assessment.

4. Observe ethico-legal principles in conducting health assessment.

5. Communicate effectively in conducting health assessment.

6. Document assessment data accurately and comprehensively

7. Values the significance of collaborative relationship of the members of the health team in conducting health assessment

8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in conducting health assessment

9. Engage in lifelong learning in developing competence in health assessment

10. Engage in lifelong learning in developing competence in health assessment

11. Apply techno intelligent care systems and processes in health assessment 

12. Adopt nursing core values in preforming health assessment