Description
Builds upon previous knowledge and skills in health assessment, pharmacology, physiology/pathophysiology, therapeutic communication, and patient teaching. Utilizes physiological, psychological, sociocultural, genetic, and developmental assessment skills across the lifespan. Enhances critical thinking and clinical decision making via case studies. Develops a differential diagnosis based on assessment data. Explores patterns of disease or injury using epidemiological data and addresses analysis and documentation of findings. Utilizes culturally responsive patient teaching to promote health and prevent illness.
Prerequisite (For current USM RN-BSN students): written approval by the program director is required prior to enrollment.
Offered: Online
(Three credit hours: 2 didactic, 1 clinical)