This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and skills in obtaining and recording a systematic, comprehensive health history and physical examination of individuals across the life span. The course emphasizes integration of nursing biologic, psychologic, and sociocultural knowledge as it applies to findings in the health assessment. Focus is on development and use of general and specialized assessment and interviewing skills to guide clinical decision making in patient care. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 2086C. Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing; personal, family, and community health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; interpersonal relationships and leadership skills; professional role and function; health teaching and counseling skills; and clinical experience in acute care, long- term care, and community settings.