NUR 5150 - Advanced Health Assessment for Adults (3)

When Offered: Spring
This course prepares the student to perform advanced health assessment of adults building on the student’s basic knowledge and skill acquired in undergraduate coursework. Emphasis is placed on the following: analysis of assessment findings to determine leading health needs for well individuals and those with health variances, health risk factor analysis, interprofessional collaboration, health promotion, health literacy, global health, rural health, and clinical decision making. Proficiency in performing a culturally sensitive, holistic, comprehensive health assessment and physical examination is expected upon course completion.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program.