NUR 520 - Physical Diagnosis across the Lifespan-Theory

Admission to RN-MSN or MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3)

Theoretical information needed to complete advanced health assessment, including culturally sensitive history taking and physical exams of patients across the lifespan. A variety of teaching approaches are used to expand student proficiency of systematic and organized assessment techniques and interpretation of diagnostic tests. Emphasis on learning differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making with a health promotion focus. Students are required to come to campus for an on-site simulation evaluation. Graded ABCDE