Advanced Pathiophysiology/Pharmacology And Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

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This course is designed for students in a non-clinical track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program who do not plan to pursue an advanced practice nurse role (e.g. nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist). This integrative course provides advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment across the lifespan to enhance clinical competencies. Normal physiological changes are contrasted with those caused by disease. A focus on integration of concepts through the use of case studies and experiential learning is used to enhance application in the direct care advanced nursing roles. Health promotion/protection/prevention concepts for population health are included. Prerequisite: admission to DNP program (or permission of faculty; waived for current NP/CRNA).