NURS 608LAB - Advanced Health Assessment Lab

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This course is designed to enable the student to develop advanced clinical assessment skills and diagnostic skills appropriate for the advanced practice nursing graduate. Emphasis is placed on pathological disease-related findings, and physical changes encountered throughout the life cycle. Students gain expertise in data collections, hypothesis formulation and decision-making through practice in the laboratory setting. Participants will develop, practice, and differentiate interviewing techniques and physical assessment, of children, adults, and elderly patients. The process of developing evidenced-based differential diagnosis using case studies will be introduced. The course includes didactic presentations, technology-enhanced instruction and laboratory practice. Students are expected to participate in laboratory sessions as examiners and examinees. Respect for privacy and cultural sensitivity will be emphasized.