Advanced Health Assessment & Health Promotion Field Study Extension Course for the CNS

Catalog description

Designed as an extension of NURS 503A for the additional practicum hours required for the Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration. Application of advanced health assessment techniques and health promotion theory in the acute care, primary care or community setting is continued. The student will be assigned an advanced practice nurse preceptor and complete health assessment and physical examinations on clients in the clinical setting. In addition, students will design and implement a health promotion project. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 35 hours. Enrollment Requirement(s): NURS 502 must be taken concurrently.