This course presents the theoretical basis for assessing the health status of individuals across the lifespan and the basis for planning safe, quality patient-centered care that reflects under- standing of pharmacology and nutrition. The course intro - duces how the professional nurse uses this theory to plan developmental, cultural and lifestyle appropriate approaches to nursing care. Includes the role of the nurse in identifying an communicating normal findings and common deviations of normal. Focuses on safety and quality improvement related to pharmacological interventions. Physical assessment tech- niques are taught in the nursing laboratory.