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- Effective Term:
- Spring 2019 through Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- NRS 233
- Course Title:
- Pathophysiological Processes II
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Access and interpret current, reliable information about selected pathophysiological processes.
2. Select and interpret focused nursing assessments based on knowledge of clinical manifestations, developmental considerations, and potential complications of selected pathophysiological processes in patients across the lifespan.
- 3. Teach persons from diverse populations across the lifespan regarding selected pathophysiological processes, focusing on:
- explaining how the risk factors relate to specific pathophysiological processes,
- describing selected pathophysiological processes in appropriate terms,
- explaining how the signs and symptoms relate to specific pathophysiological processes,
- explaining which signs and symptoms to report to a health professional, and
- explaining how developmental factors relate to pathophysiology, symptom experience, symptom reporting, and symptom management.
4. Communicate effectively with other health professionals regarding selected pathophysiological processes, focusing on:
- using appropriate technical language,
- clarifying technical details of pathophysiological processes, and
- prioritizing and reporting pertinent information regarding a patient’s status.
Course Activities and Design
Required Readings
Lecture
Project/Papers
Discussion groups
Case studies
Clinical Stories, case review
Group activities & presentations
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Summary of literature search in professional database
Written assignments
Presentation/projects rubric
Multiple choice exams
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes, Concepts & Issues:
Acid-base Imbalances
Endocrine Pathophysiology
Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
Renal and Bladder Pathophysiology
Neurological Pathophysiology
Neuropsychologic Pathophysiology
Immune and Autoimmune Disorders
Neoplasia Principles
Reproductive Pathophysiology
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology