NURS 7736:Advanced Health Assessment

2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program director.
This course is designed to develop the student’s skill and critical appraisal of the history and physical examination of clients of appropriate age groups. Health promotion, risk screening and disease prevention are emphasized while clinical strategies and interventions are critiqued utilizing research and theoretical data. A clinical practicum provides experiences in health promotion and health maintenance allowing students to develop their assessment, interpretive and diagnostic competencies.