NUR 604 - Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - Theory

NUR 602; concurrent election of NUR 603, NUR 608. (3)

Advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis for adolescents, adults and elders seen in primary care settings. Focus on diagnostic reasoning and laboratory and diagnostic testing as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive, systematic and organized assessment of clients. Diverse approaches are used to expand proficiency in conducting systematic and organized history and physical examinations. Sensitivity to cultural and developmental needs are emphasized as well as health promotion. Students are required to come to campus for an on-site simulation evaluation. Graded ABCDE