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 un- derstanding of pharmacology and nutrition. The course intro- duces how the professional nurse uses this theory to plan developmentally, culturally, and lifestyle appropriate ap- proaches to nursing care. Includes the role of the nurse in identifying and communicating normal findings and common deviations of normal. Focuses on safety and quality improve- ment related to pharmacological and nutritional interventions, and health assessment techniques are taught in the nursing la- boratory and simulation suite.