Holistic Assessment (NSG 334)

Term: 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Karen ShepherdShow MyInfo popup for Karen Shepherd

kshepherd@cofo.edu

Office Hours Spring 2026

 

Tuesday 8:30-12:00

Wednesday 12:00-1:30

Thursday 8:00-9:30

Friday 8:00-8:30 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly Melissa SmithShow MyInfo popup for Kimberly Melissa Smith

kmsmith@cofo.edu

Assistant Professor of Nursing

kmsmith@cofo.edu

417-690-2479

Office -McKibben 209

Office Hours: Spring 2026

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

 

Rebecca Lynn HamonShow MyInfo popup for Rebecca Lynn Hamon

rhamon@cofo.edu

Office Hours 

Spring 2026

M-TH 9:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-1:00pm

F-By appointment

Please let me know if you need to set up a meeting outside of my office hours. I am available in the afternoon as I will be in staff and mentor meetings but happy to meet with you. Thank you! 

 

 

Destin Raine PratherShow MyInfo popup for Destin Raine Prather

rprather@cofo.edu

Office Hours Spring 2026:

Tuesdays: 8:30 am - 10:30 am; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Open pathophysiology Study Session); 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursdays: 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Office: McKibben 203A

Appointments can be made via this link: Book time to meet with me

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN MCKIB 305
Wed, 6:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN MCKIB 305

Description

Prerequisites: SPC 103, NSG 253and NSG 293with a minimum grade of C (2.0). This course is an introduction to holistic assessment, foundational nursing skills associated with assessment in the care of adult individuals, and therapeutic communication strategies which integrate a Biblical model for communication. Holistic assessment includes physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of the patient that create a nourishing environment (CNE) for healing. The student will use critical thinking skills to assess and analyze patient data while developingfoundational nursing skills. 45 clinical hours. Spring