NURR 106 Health Assessment and Communication
Introduces systematic data collection through physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessments across the lifespan. Students develop foundational skills in health history taking, therapeutic communication, and documentation, with an emphasis on distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings. The course fosters clinical judgment and person-centered care through simulation, peer practice, and application of evidence-based assessment tools. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive and health-literate communication to support the delivery of safe and equitable care.
NURR 106Health Assessment and Communication
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
45
Prerequisite Narrative
Formal acceptance in the Associate of Science Nursing Program. ALLH 220, BIOL 227 and BIOL 227L, COMM 101, PSYC 101, and MATH 143 or MATH 153
Corequisite Narrative
BIOL 228 and BIOL 228L, GNED 101, and NURR 102
III. Catalog Course Description
Introduces systematic data collection through physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessments across the lifespan. Students develop foundational skills in health history taking, therapeutic communication, and documentation, with an emphasis on distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings. The course fosters clinical judgment and person-centered care through simulation, peer practice, and application of evidence-based assessment tools. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive and health-literate communication to support the delivery of safe and equitable care.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Conduct focused and comprehensive health assessments across the lifespan using a systematic and evidence-based approach.
- Demonstrate culturally responsive and therapeutic communication skills during interviews and health history collection.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings and begin to prioritize appropriate clinical responses based on assessment data.
- Accurately document assessment findings using standardized formats, medical terminology, and appropriate professional language.
- Reflect on personal communication style, biases, and interpersonal interactions to support safe, person-centered, and equitable care.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies