NURS 636 Labs and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Nursing

This course focuses on the knowledge needed to interpret common laboratory and diagnostic tests encountered in advanced practice nursing. Content includes recognizing, analyzing and interpreting normal and abnormal laboratory and diagnostic findings within the context of patient care. Attributes, strengths and limitations of common diagnostics are reviewed to guide clinical decision-making. Competence Statement: Knows interpretation of common laboratory and diagnostics tests well enough to apply to the provision of care as an advanced practice nurse.

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Prerequisites: Prior to taking this course, you must have successfully completed the following courses or have instructor consent: a graduate level pathophysiology course.