NURS5600

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Advanced Assessment

Course Title

Advanced Assessment

Academic Level (Course Level)

MA

Term Offered (CUSTOM)

As Offered & Online

Credit Hours Min

4

Contact Hours Min

4

Billing Hours Min

4

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lab Hours Min

1

Clinical

1 unit

Course Description

Students integrate advanced knowledge, skills, critical thinking, and clinical judgement to synthesize person-centered assessment data while formulating differential diagnoses. Students will determine a patient's current and ongoing health status, predict risks to health, and identify culturally sensitive health promoting activities utilizing evidence- based practice. This course incorporates weekly laboratory practicum for a total of 45 hours, to facilitate refinement of advance assessment competencies and documentation.

Grade Mode

Letter Grade

Fee Type

Additional clinical fee