NURS 301
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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
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
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Knowledge application
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a working understanding of basic cell anatomy and physiology.
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Knowledge application
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a working understanding of cell adaptation to disease or trauma and the commonalities of abnormal cell division (neoplasms).
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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.
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Pathophysiology application to nursing and patient care
Learning Outcome
Interpret basic understanding of congenital and genetic disorders, blood diseases, and cellular fluid shifts.
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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.
