Credits:
3
Prerequisites:
RSCH 512, MSNG 525 , MSNP 545, MSNP 550 
Description:

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to complete a comprehensive physical assessment across the lifespan. Students will apply didactic information in an online, interactive format to gain a thorough knowledge of the physical assessment experience. Online simulation, high and low-fidelity simulators, and standardized patients will be used. Diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, and a problem-based approach will be used to enhance expertise in conducting physical assessment of patients. All students are required to complete 5 days of Intensives and 2 days of check offs, as explained in the MSN Student Handbook Supplement.