COURSE SYLLABUS Overview Course Number: NR509 Course Title: Advanced Physical Assessment Course Credits: 3 credits (2.5 theory, 0.5 lab)

This course expands the knowledge of health assessment principles specific to the role of the APN. The student will develop assessment techniques related to history and physical examination of clients across the lifespan, including psychiatric-mental health and related supportive assessments. Students will explore, analyze, apply, and evaluate these principles in the classroom setting. This course includes 25 hours of lab. A Health Assessment Performance Evaluation will occur in the laboratory setting (11 hours) requiring the student to visit the Chamberlain campus offering this evaluation. The student is responsible for completing 14 hours of practice prior to the Health Assessment Performance Evaluation. Textbooks and Resources Required Textbooks The following books are required for this course: Jarvis, C. (2012). Physical examination & health assessment (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders. Swartz, M. H. (2010). Textbook of physical diagnosis: History and examination (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders. The following book is required across all FNP courses: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. The following book is recommended across all FNP courses: Goroll, A. H., & Mulley, A. G. (2014). Primary care medicine: Office evaluation and management of the adult patient (7th ed.). China: Wolters Kluwer. Physical Books and Supplies To obtain all your books and supplies, visit the online Chamberlain bookstore at E-book Details First Time Using VitalSource? First time users need to register with VitalSource Bookshelf Online. Select the "eBooks" tab at the top of the window. Already Registered? 3 Ways to Access Your eBooks Online Select the "eBooks" tab at the top of the window. Select your eBook. Bookshelf Online will open. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:55 GMT -05:00 Select the cover of your eBook. A new window will open. Check the box next to "Accept license agreement" and click "Continue." Bookshelf Online will open. Once you register with VitalSource Bookshelf Online, you may configure your account for offline reading and choose any or all these options to access your eBook: online, desktop, and mobile devices. Desktop Download your eBooks and use them whether you're connected to the Internet or not. Mobile Download the app and get your eBooks on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. VitalSource Bookshelf Resources Check out Complete Instructions Handout and VitalSource FAQ. Click on the Support tab for more information Program Outcomes Program Outcomes of Chamberlain nursing programs can be found in the Program Descriptions section of your College Catalog. You can access your College Catalog at The MSN program outcomes are aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing publication, The Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing (2011). Upon completion of the MSN degree program, the graduate will be able to: 1 Practice safe, high-quality advanced nursing care based on concepts and knowledge from nursing and related disciplines. 2 Construct processes for leading and promoting quality improvement and safety in advanced nursing practice and healthcare delivery. 3 Use contemporary communication modalities effectively in advanced nursing roles. 4 Evaluate the design, implementation and outcomes of strategies developed to meet healthcare needs. 5 Develop a plan for lifelong personal and professional growth that integrates professional values regarding scholarship, service and global engagement. 6 Apply legal, ethical and human-caring principles to situations in advanced nursing practice. 7 Design patient-centered care models and delivery systems using the best available scientific evidence. 8 Manage human, fiscal and physical resources to achieve and support individual and organizational goals. 9 Compose a plan for systematic inquiry and dissemination of findings to support advanced nursing practice, patient-care innovation, and the nursing profession. 10 Collaborate interprofessionally in research, education, practice, health policy and leadership to improve population health outcomes.