Clemson University – NURS 3190 – Health Assessment for RNs is an undergraduate course designed to provide registered nurses with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to health assessment in clinical practice. The course is tailored to meet the specific needs of experienced registered nurses seeking to enhance their proficiency in health assessment techniques.
The course covers a diverse range of topics, including:
• Advanced health assessment techniques
• Patient history taking and physical examination
• Health assessment across the lifespan
• Documentation of health assessment findings
• Application of evidence-based practice in health assessment
• Interpretation of assessment data for clinical decision-making
• Cultural competence in health assessment
• Ethical considerations in nursing practice
NURS 3190 equips registered nurses with the necessary tools and knowledge to perform comprehensive health assessments, develop holistic nursing care plans, and effectively communicate health assessment findings with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The course is designed to foster critical thinking and evidence-based practice, enabling registered nurses to deliver high-quality and patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.
