ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

NURSING 318

Promotes the understanding of altered physiological processes underlying illness and disease. General concepts including etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic changes, and clinical significance are explored from the genetic, molecular, cellular, organ, and systems-levels. Connections between patient symptoms, clinical signs, diagnostics, prognosis, and therapeutic considerations will form the basis for early exposure to clinical reasoning for common acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan.

NURSING 722

Examine theoretical perspectives and evidence-based approaches to human responses to health and illness during adulthood and old age. Concepts and research from multiple disciplines will be examined as a framework for reflective practice with adults.

NURSING 446

Spend concentrated time in two settings focusing on the complex care of individuals across the lifespan, families, and communities. Demonstrate advanced ability to integrate professional nursing related theory and concepts as they develop and implement the plan of care. Mentoring by clinical nursing preceptors in the clinical setting and by School of Nursing faculty in simulation and seminar settings.

NEURODPT 675

Topics include: advanced cardiovascular physiology, advanced respiratory physiology, advanced endocrinology, membrane transport physiology and neurobiology.

NURSING 323

Focuses on health and illness concepts emphasizing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Gain a fundamental understanding of allostasis, oxygenation and hemostasis, and protection and movement. Gain knowledge of these concepts through exemplars that illustrate common health processes and/or alterations. Frames learning activities that foster understanding of the nursing role in providing care to individuals and families experiencing related health and illness concerns.