Pathophysiology Concepts for Nursing Practice

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the pathophysiologic disruptions in the normal body functioning in individuals across the lifespan; assessment and analysis of manifestations of common health problems resulting from environmental, genetic and stress-related maladaptations are analyzed. Diagnostic assessments are discussed for each disease process. Alternative medical and pharmacological management is discussed for selected disease processes, and related nursing implications and evidenced based strategies are explored. Open only to RN Completion Students. Prerequisite Course(s): Corequisite: NURS 322 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2