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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 253 - Health and Physical Assessment

Credit(s): 3
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
Component: Lecture
Introduces and develops the clinical skills of physical examination and health assessment across the lifespan. Laboratory assignments and field experiences develop history taking and physical assessment skills with developmental and cultural implications included.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: NURS 110 , NURS 200 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to traditional nursing majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5C: Reason Scientifically