NURS-670 Diagnostic Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making

VanDruff, Tom Kesten, Karen Brown, Helen

This course applies the principles learned in advanced health assessment by teaching diagnostic reasoning skills needed to assess and manage the care of acutely ill adult and gerontology patients. The student will evaluate diagnostic studies and develop differential diagnoses for the acutely ill population and develop safe clinical decision-making strategies. Students will demonstrate skilled communication to improve quality patient outcomes and ensure safe patient care. The scope and practice of the advanced practice nurse will be introduced through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ Synergy Model and ACNP and CNS Scope and Standards of Practice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

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• 2012-2013 Fall and Spring

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