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2017-2018 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 552 - Advanced Health/Physical Assessment

Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Establish a foundation for assessment of adolescents, adults, and older adults in advanced nursing practice through didactic, laboratory modules, and practicum experiences. Students conduct comprehensive and focused histories, and physical and psychological assessments using skilled interviewing and advanced physical examination techniques. Differential diagnosis is based on assessment data. This course emphasizes normal variants based on gender, race, and age.
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