NUR 5500 - Advanced Physical Assessment and Pathophysiology across the Life Span

Advanced Physical Assessment and Pathophysiology across the Life Span is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform an advanced physical examination, an expectation of each student in the course. Physical assessment skills will be incorporated with related pathophysiological abnormalities. Interviewing techniques and basic head-to-toe physical assessment will be reviewed, followed by a concentration on the focused system assessments. The integration of laboratory findings, pathophysiology, and physical exam findings will also be addressed. (30 theory hours; 45 hours precepted experiences)

Credits: 3 SH