Adv Health Assmnt (NR 541)
Term: Academic Year 2008-09 Spring
Schedule
Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1/12/2009 - 5/4/2009) Location: LR PC 101
Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1/12/2009 - 2/11/2009) Location: LR MU 313
Description
This course focuses on utilizing assessment skills necessary for advanced practice nursing appropriate to the age of the patient. Emphasis will be on integrating physical, psychosocial and health assessments to determine appropriate health promotion strategies, differential diagnoses and advanced practice nursing interventions across the life span. Critical decision making for the appropriate use of diagnostic testing will be stressed.