Schedule
Mon, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (9/6/2016 - 12/15/2016) Location: MAIN (NURS 232 - Classroom Lecture)
Tue, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (9/6/2016 - 12/15/2016) Location: MAIN (NURS 178 - Clinical/Practicum)
Description
Provides the theoretical science base for multidimensional health and advanced physical assessment of individuals across the life span. Complexities, variations, and differences from expected health patterns and parameters, including contextual perspectives, cultural-ethnic influences and risk factor identification will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on synthesis of patient-centered assessment data, advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical judgment to formulate differential diagnoses in primary care. Weekly laboratory practicum facilitates refinement of advanced assessment competencies and documentation. Lecture: 3 units; Clinical: 1 unit. (4 units)