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2009-2010 University Catalog

NURS 719 - Advanced Health Assessment

Credits: 2
Application of advanced health assessment skills and clinical decision making with adults of all ages in primary care settings. Students formulate differential diagnosis related to body systems and presenting signs and symptoms. Students explore communication techniques related to motivating and changing health behaviors. The performance of skills and techniques needed to collect data for comprehensive health assessment is emphasized in this supervised practicum by nurse practitioner preceptors.

Prerequisites
Admission to a nursing concentration or permission of instructor

Notes
Course is offered through George Washington University and is charged at GWU tuition rates. Course meets at George Washington University. Students receive a Mason bill, but tuition is calculated at the George Washington rate. Contact department for specific meeting dates and information.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
0
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
4