Nursing Health Assessment

Nursing Health Assessment is a comprehensive and practical textbook designed to equip nursing students and healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and clinical skills required for effective patient evaluation. Written by Dr. Abdirahman Moalim Hassan Ibrahim and published by Irib Publication House (IPH), this first edition was released in January 2025. Printed in Mogadishu, Somalia, the book reflects both international nursing standards and regional healthcare realities.

This 357-page volume provides a structured, step-by-step approach to nursing health assessment, beginning with foundational principles and progressing to comprehensive system-by-system examination techniques. It covers patient history taking, physical examination skills, clinical reasoning, and proper documentation practices. The content integrates theory with practical application, enabling learners to build competence and confidence in real clinical settings.

The book emphasizes patient-centered care, ethical responsibility, and culturally sensitive practice. Through clear explanations, real-life case scenarios, and evidence-based guidelines, readers are guided to develop critical thinking skills necessary for accurate patient assessment and effective healthcare delivery.

Written in clear and accessible English, and available in both paperback and hardback formats (6 × 9 inches), Nursing Health Assessment is ideally suited for undergraduate nursing students, diploma and degree programs, clinical instructors, and practicing healthcare professionals seeking to strengthen their assessment skills. It serves not only as a classroom textbook but also as a reliable clinical reference for everyday practice.