Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NUR 6200 - Advanced Pathophysiology

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on the pathophysiology of frequently encountered primary care conditions across the lifespan. In-depth theoretical and clinical case analysis using evidence-based research will be examined to understand risk factors, pathophysiological changes, diseases, and health disparities resulting from genetic, environmental, and stress. The utilization of critical thinking skills for pathophysiologic causes and treatments of given disease processes are used to facilitate optimal client care. Assessment findings, diagnostic testing, and interventions specific to selected health problems are explored. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply principles related to normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to pathophysiologic processes of common disease disorders
  • Differentiate among normal and abnormal variants of pathophysiologic and physical findings based on lifespan changes and normal anatomy and physiology
  • Synthesize pathophysiologic knowledge with current aspects of care relating to commonly occurring diseases
  • Incorporate current and emerging genetic/genomic evidence in advanced nursing care management plans for individuals, families, and communities
  • Discuss clinical manifestations of selected disease processes and health-related disorders across the life span
  • Identify appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment and management of specific health related disorders
  • Develop differential medical diagnoses based on analysis of pathophysiological findings
  • Identify the role of the advanced practice nurse in the development of an evidence-based treatment plan for specific pathophysiological processes

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Variants in anatomy and physiology
  • Pathophysiologic disease processes
  • Genetics/genomics
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Pharmacological management of disease
  • Non-pharmacological management of disease

Coordinator
Dr. Victoria Carlson Oehlers



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