Introduces the process of differential diagnosis. NUR 6951 or equivalent and NRNP 6830. Provides for study and case analysis of selected health conditions, with clinical experience for application of knowledge. Learning includes history-taking, physical assessment, problem identification, therapeutics and evaluation of common acute and chronic problems with integration of knowledge from prerequisites. The focus is advanced assessment, diagnosing conditions with a straight-forward presentation and beginning ability to determine therapeutic options across the life span.
Content varies depending on students desired emphasis.
Clinical practice provides an opportunity for client care, peer review of client care and testing of theory under supervision of an established advanced practitioner. Continues to provide for study and case analysis of selected health conditions. Focus expands to ability to critically analyze situations in which several conditions are present, prioritize diagnosis and problems and select appropriate therapeutic interventions across the life span. Content varies depending upon student's desired emphasis. Clinical experiences continue to provide opportunity for client care, peer review of client care, and testing of theory under supervision of an established advanced practitioner.