NUR 703

Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning

This course will build upon health assessment skills developed in the professional nurses' basic education program. The theoretical and clinical basis for assessment in advanced nursing practice will be examined. Students will learn diagnostic reasoning, advanced communication and physical assessment skills to identify changes in health patterns in patients across the lifespan. Faculty and preceptors facilitate laboratory and clinical experiences, which focus on assessment of clients and presentation of findings in a variety of settings. This course includes 60 hours of clinical practice experience activities.

Units: 3.0