NUR923 - APPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT

College of Nursing

Credits: 3

This advanced health assessment course offers comprehensive assessment of the individual within the context of the family and community. It includes comprehensive (systematic) history, physical, and psychological assessment of signs and symptoms, pathophysiologic changes, and psychosocial variations of the individual patient. Assessments are performed within the context of developmental physiological, psychological, cultural, and environmental parameters. Emphasis is placed on developing a thorough understanding of the individual patient and differentiating normal and abnormal findings to determine current health status. Course requires four hours per week clinical laboratory.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to graduate programs in nursing, and NUR 921 or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.