NURS 301
Applied Pathophysiology in Nursing
Nursing
College of Nursing
Course Description
3-credit, in-person didactic course integrates knowledge from physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and nursing care in learning new knowledge about pathophysiology, disease processes, evidence-based health care interventions, and implications for nursing care for all body organ systems.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Knowledge application
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a working understanding of basic cell anatomy and physiology.
Title
Knowledge application
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a working understanding of cell adaptation to disease or trauma and the commonalities of abnormal cell division (neoplasms).
Title
Pathophysiology application to nursing and patient care
Learning Outcome
Apply basic principles of inflammation as a body defense system, infection and how it affects body system responses (such as WBCs) and wound healing.
Title
Pathophysiology application to nursing and patient care
Learning Outcome
Interpret basic understanding of congenital and genetic disorders, blood diseases, and cellular fluid shifts.
Title
Pathophysiology application to nursing and patient care
Learning Outcome
Analyze the pathophysiological basis of common diseases noted in the following systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, digestive, and neurological.
