This graduate-level course prepares advanced practice nurses to conduct comprehensive health assessments with a foundation in caring and therapeutic relationships. Students will refine assessment and related information and communication technology skills. Students will integrate evidence-based techniques with therapeutic communication to foster patient trust, engagement, holistic care, and the related use of health information and communication technologies. Emphasis is placed on advanced reasoning, guiding learners to synthesize clinical findings, apply diagnostic reasoning, and make informed clinical judgments. CORE CONCEPTS: Compassionate Care; Communication; Clinical Judgement.