Diagnostic Reasoning/Advanced Assessment Credits: 2

Catalog description

2 credit hours (1 didactic; 1 lab for a minimum of 45 contact/clock hours). This course is designed to provide a systematic approach to the advanced assessment of physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental and spiritual assessment of individuals. The post-MSN student will build on previous advanced assessment skills and content with emphasis on adding advanced physical assessment skills, lab work interpretation, validation, documentation and analysis of assessment findings appropriate to their desired role area. Students will meet the same outcome standards of the track in which they are currently enrolled.