ADN 578Assessment and Pathophysiology

Hawkeye Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course provides the student with advanced assessment knowledge and techniques essential for the management of nursing care for patients with complex medical-surgical conditions. Consideration is given to the assessment of special populations. In-depth pathophysiology of body system disorders is discussed. The concepts of fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance are addressed. This course provides the foundation for nursing care management of complex patients.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 3 sections

Oct 14 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
1Class #094573-ADN-578-1	Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Tama 128 (Lecture)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture)	Tama 128Online ONLNE	Callahan, S
1 notes: Students must attend a combination of face-to-face meetings on campus as listed on the course schedule and regularly participate in online instructional activities but not at designated, specific times. The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online. Exams may be proctored during the scheduled class meeting times or using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Hybrid courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.

2Class #094574-ADN-578-2	Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM Tama 128 (Lecture)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture)	Tama 128Online ONLNE	Callahan, S
2 notes: Students must attend a combination of face-to-face meetings on campus as listed on the course schedule and regularly participate in online instructional activities but not at designated, specific times. The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online. Exams may be proctored during the scheduled class meeting times or using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Hybrid courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.

3Class #094575-ADN-578-3	Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM Tama 127 (Lecture)Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture)	Tama 127Online ONLNE	Callahan, S
3 notes: Students must attend a combination of face-to-face meetings on campus as listed on the course schedule and regularly participate in online instructional activities but not at designated, specific times. The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online. Exams may be proctored during the scheduled class meeting times or using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Hybrid courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.