NURS 6150
Advanced Health Assessment
With a focus on detailed history taking, interpretation, synthesis, diagnostic differentiation and formulation, and documentation of clinical findings, this course enhances and refines the student's clinical, theoretical, and scientific knowledge base related to health assessment. Aspects of diagnostic reasoning will be investigated, critically reviewed, and applied to clinical case studies across the lifespan. Elements of advanced client assessment including physical and mental status; psychosocial, family, community, cultural, and diversity factors; the implications of social determinants of health; and risk appraisal will be addressed in terms of their impact upon a client's health status. Approaches to effective written and verbal communication of findings and diagnostic reasoning will feature prominently in this course. LECTURE: 3 hours LAB: 2 hours HOURS OF CREDIT: 4