This course provides the nursing student with skills in physical, spiritual, and psychosocial assessment of adult clients. History-taking and physical-examination techniques presented in the course help the student develop strong assessment skills upon which further knowledge and practice can be built. Basic concepts related to assessment of geriatric, pediatric, and childbearing patients are included. RNs take this course in the summer. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 250, BIOL 251, and UNRS 105, or UNRS 270 (for LVN or transfer students); corequisite: UNRS 210 or UNRS 212