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May 30, 2026
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LNUR 1145 - Health Assessment in Nursing Credit Hours: 1.50
Prerequisites: Admission into the Licensed Practical Nursing Program; ENGL 1181 or ENGL 1210 , BIOL 2400 OR BIOL 2730 , BIOL 1400 , BIOL 2710 , and HHSC 1040 all with grade C or better
Corequisites: LNUR 1155 , LNUR 1165 , and LNUR 1175
This theory course covers the concepts within a comprehensive health assessment throughout the adult lifespan. The essential elements of health assessment relevant to the professional Licensed Practical Nurse are provided to facilitate the implementation of safe, patient-centered, quality nursing care.
Billable Contact Hours: 1.5
When Offered: Fall semester only
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes:
LPN Student Learning Outcome: At the end of this course, the student will:
B. The student can apply the critical components of evidence-based nursing practice.
Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course:
1. The student will describe evidence‐based practice implemented in the care of adult patients throughout the health-wellness spectrum
Course Objectives:
1. The student will describe evidence-based practice associated with health assessment of the adult and gerontological patient.
2. The student will describe the skills and techniques required to complete a health assessment of the adult and gerontological patient.
3. The student will utilize the nursing process to obtain assessment data.
4. The student will implement priority nursing care based on assessment data.
LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome: At the end of this course the student will:
E. The student identifies roles/responsibilities of health care team members.
2. Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the LPN versus RN’s role in Health Assessment.
Course Objectives: The student will:
1. Articulate the LPN role in health assessment.
2. Articulate the RN role in health assessment
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
- Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
- Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
- Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
- Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
- Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
- Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
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Introduction to Physical Assessment
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Review of the Assessment Process
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Assessing the Skin, Hair, and Nails
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Assessing the Respiratory System
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Assessing the Cardiovascular System
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Assessing the Head, Neck, and Thyroid
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Assessing the Musculoskeletal System
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Assessing the Neurological System
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Assessing the Reproductive System/Breast Examination
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Assessing/Instructing Patients in Health Promotion Strategies
Primary Faculty
Traub, Stacey
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Shaw, Andrea
Dean
Mirijanian, Narina
Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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