Pathophysiology I

Catalog description

The first in a series of two, this course builds on the students\2019 knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The course will cover altered states of homeostasis and the effect on body functioning primarily at the cellular level. The body\2019s ability to compensate to these changes is also addressed. The course focuses on the mechanisms of the underlying disease, considering the unique factors that influence disease, and the basic processes of the development of disease. This will provide the background for holistic preventive and therapeutic health care measures and practices. Accelerated course for ABSN students only. Prerequisites: Undergraduate level NURS100 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS110 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS200 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS201 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS202 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS203 Minimum grade of C Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Nursing - Accelerated Course Attributes: 100 Percent Online No Set Meet, Accelerated BSN College of Nursing Nursing