This course introduces nursing students to concepts and principles of physical examination, history taking and health assessment gather data, interpret findings, and document accurate patient assessments. Emphasis will be placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychological findings in the well person. Students will develop communication, assessment and critical thinking skills by time. With the established database from history, physical, and psychological assessments, students will be able to formulate initial nursing plans.

Pre-requisite: BSN103