Mar 29, 2024  
Fitchburg State University 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NURS 8130 - Scientific Foundations for Forensic Nursing Interventions


3 cr.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of specialized topics in clinical forensic practice as a foundation for the advanced practice nursing role. Areas of exploration will include physical assessments and autopsy findings in forensic pathology, clinical laboratory tests and pharmacological usage. The complimentary roles of different professions in medical-legal investigative systems in relation to trauma and causes of death will also be identified. This course includes a clinical component of 60 hours.

This course is open to matriculated graduate students and require on file health requirements. Prerequisite(s):  NURS 7300 , NURS 8000  



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