NUR 530 - Advanced Health Assessment

This course includes physical and psychological assessment of individuals across the lifespan, and strategies for health promotion. Comprehensive data collection includes history taking, assessment of signs and symptoms, and physical examination techniques. Critical thinking skills and transcultural nursing issues are integrated. Special attention is given to techniques used by nurse educators to teach assessment skill mastery to others. This course includes 20 hours of direct patient practicum.

Prerequisites Basic health or physical assessment course or permission.
Credits: 3

Program Graduate