Master essential nurse practitioner skills in physical assessment
with Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN and Stephen Holt, MD, MS
Assessing patients independently and interpreting findings to develop differential diagnoses is a key step in transitioning from RN to the NP role. Connecting in-depth assessments with advanced diagnostic processes and clinical decision-making is a challenging learning curve.
This course teaches you the performance of accurate advanced physical examinations for all body systems, laying the foundation for diagnosing both acute and chronic conditions. You’ll gain hands-on skills essential for advanced practice nursing. The course is taught by Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN, and Stephen Holt, MD, both experts in their fields. They bring their extensive clinical experience into the classroom to teach you practical, actionable skills rather than just theoretical knowledge.
The Video Lessons include step-by-step visual tutorials and demonstrations for each examination. In combination with interactive quiz questions, downloadable study materials, and a comprehensive FNP Qbank, they make it easy to understand and retain the topics. By the end of this course, you will have the advanced assessment skills needed to perform thorough physical examinations and a solid foundation that enables you to make accurate diagnoses as a nurse practitioner.
