NURS 226 - Nursing Communication and Asse

3 Credit Hours
This course introduces theoretical frameworks for the holistic assessment, critical thinking processes, and select evidence-based nursing therapeutics of patients experiencing developmental transitions. Major components for holistic assessment including physical, psychological, and spiritual development across the lifespan are discussed with an emphasis on the adult. Life style patterns and habits that maintain healthy living are explored. Components of the therapeutic relationship as they relate to the holistic assessment process and patient safety are introduced. Therapeutic and inter-professional communication is explored. Emphasis on the patient and family as an active partner in the healing process and attentiveness to one’s spirit is examined as critical components of the healing interaction. Student must have a minimum GPA 2.7.

Prerequisites: NURS130 and BIOL140 and BIOL141 and BIOL142 and BIOL143 and SOCI101 and ( SOCI167 or SOCI180)

Co-requisites: CHEM150,CHEM151,NURS227,NURS266,NURS364

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

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