Partial assessment definition
Partial assessment means a shortened version of the comprehensive health assessment that in- cludes review of at least one body system, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, health teaching and referrals. “Public health nurse” means a registered nurse who is licensed by the Iowa board of nursing and who has a baccalaureate degree in nursing or related health or human service area or has current Ameri- can Nursing Association gerontology certification or has completed a community health nursing course from a baccalaureate program in an accredited college or university. The public health nurse has knowledge of prevention, health promotion and community health nursing and public health con-