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    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 7420 - Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Practice Nurses



This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment, with a focus on clients commonly seen in the family and pediatric practice settings. It focuses on diagnostic reasoning as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive assessment of primary care patients throughout the life span. Advanced health assessment techniques are emphasized and refined. Diverse types of approaches are used in expanding proficiency in conducting histories and physical examinations in laboratory and clinical settings including communication techniques unique to the specialty population. Systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs are explored.

Grade Mode: Audit, Normal

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

Repeat Status: No

College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing


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