Fleming College

Health Assessment Theory Review for Nurses

Course Code: NRSG141

The review course is designed to help nurses to refresh their knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to perform a complete health assessment irrespective of the population group being served. You will review methods of obtaining and documenting a holistic assessment including a health history, physical, and psychosocial components. Review screening tools used for assessing domestic violence, mental and nutritional status, functional assessment, and pain. Explore the difference between subjective and objective data collection and review how to recognize and document normal and abnormal findings in the various systems of the body. Changes in practice and emerging trends in the health care sector is highlighted throughout the course. Students will review the importance of effective communication skills during a patient interview and the value of incorporating cultural competency and care in their daily interaction with patients.