97: Physical Assessment and Examination Skills

Anna and I are talking about a topic that is at the very heart of nursing practice this week: physical assessment and examination skills. These skills are the cornerstone of effective patient care, diagnosis, decision making, and all the important things we do as Nurse Practitioners.   Learn how to get proficient in the physical assessment and examination of your patients. We're sharing the difference between head-to-toe versus focused assessments, how to tailor your assessments to your patients, why documentation is crucial for communication, and how to be effective in your charting practices.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/physical-assessment-examination-skills/