PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ESSENTIALS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

NURSING 811

In-depth study of selected physiological and pathophysiological concepts with application to advanced clinical practice across the lifespan.

NURSING 317

Introduces the foundational concepts of pharmacology, drug therapy, actions and interactions, and their therapeutic and adverse effects. Major drug classes are paired with health and illness concepts while considering the appropriate client-centered nursing interventions for disease states as they relate to retaining, attaining, or maintaining patients' health status across the lifespan.

PATH 803

This course will focus on disease pathogenesis and discussion of the leading disease research model. Throughout the course, we will combine expert clinicians, basic scientists, and literature review on specific major diseases.

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.

PATH 404

Provides a basic understanding of the causes, pathophysiology, pathology and clinical manifestations of disease states from a medical perspective.