The focus of this course is on clinical decision making for selecting and interpreting diagnostic tests. Students will use evidence to appropriately gather, interpret, and manage objective diagnostic clinical data to manage various health problems across the lifespan.
Prerequisites: Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology.
Outcomes: 1) Select appropriate diagnostic tests for conditions commonly seen by advanced practice nurses; 2) Evaluate diagnostic tests selection, based on health assessment data, clinical signs and symptoms, cost, risk/benefit analysis; 3) Interpret diagnostic test results for clinical decision making.
Prerequisites: Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology.
Outcomes: 1) Select appropriate diagnostic tests for conditions commonly seen by advanced practice nurses; 2) Evaluate diagnostic tests selection, based on health assessment data, clinical signs and symptoms, cost, risk/benefit analysis; 3) Interpret diagnostic test results for clinical decision making.