May 20, 2024  
2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 552 - Advanced Health/Physical Assessment

3 credits
Lecture
Establishment of the foundation for assessment of adolescents and 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. Health and physical assessment are refined using advanced physical examination techniques. Differential diagnosis is based on assessment data. This course emphasizes normal variants based on gender, race and age.