Advanced Physical Assessment (NUR 572)
Term: 2008-2009 Academic Year Spring
Schedule
Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/14/2009 - 5/10/2009) Location: MAIN CASEY C108
Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/14/2009 - 1/15/2009) Location: MAIN CASEY C221
Thu, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (1/14/2009 - 5/10/2009) Location: MAIN TBA TBA
Description
This course provides a systematic approach to the skills necessary for primary practice. Assessment skills include physical examination for pediatric, geriatric and adult clients with specific reference to womens? health issues. Emphasis is placed on the writing of the history and physical. A supervised clinical field experience is required in which students acquire initial skills in assessment, decision-making and management of care. Prerequisite: Evidence of the satisfactory completion of a basic physical assessment course or its C.E. equivalent, and students must take and pass a Basic Physical Assessment Competency Exam. (Offered Fall, Spring) 30 lecture hours and 45 clinical/college laboratory hours per semester.