NURS 680A Advanced Health/Physical Assessment - FNP Specific

The 680 A and B course is designed to prepare the graduate nursing student to expands upon the principles and techniques of physical assessment and provides a foundation for the student to evaluate the health of individuals and families across the lifespan.  The complete course has two sections 680A (8 weeks) and 680B (8 weeks).  Theory and research-based methodologies and skills will be incorporated to assist the student in the comprehensive assessment of individuals, including advanced communication skills, such as clinical interviewing and focused history taking, review of systems, psychosocial and physical assessment, critical diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision making, and documentation of findings.  

Credits

1.5