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NUR 764: Advanced Physical Assessment Across The Lifespan

3 credits

Students critically review and analyze health assessment as a model for the development of diagnostic reasoning skills. A regional approach to physical examination will be used to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Legal and ethical components of client interaction are included, as well as communication and leadership skills.

Learning Goals

Understand the importance between objective and subjective data collection in relation to advanced physical assessment. Apply critical thinking in formulating differential diagnosis and utilize evidence-based practice. Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Understand the common variations of normal and selected abnormalities within the body systems across the lifespan.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

Advanced Physical Assessment Across The Lifespan
0302-764-001 M. Cox Wed 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Garden City 3
0302-764-002 D. Ferraro Online 3

Sections Offered: Summer 2024

Advanced Physical Assessment Across The Lifespan
0302-764-001 A. Ali Tue 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm GC - HHE 208 3

Sections Offered: Spring 2024

Advanced Physical Assessment Across The Lifespan
0302-764-001 C. Sukumaran Nair Wed 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm GC - HHE 210 3 Tutorial
0302-764-002 P. Burke Online 3 Tutorial

 
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