NURS 407 - Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach

(3 units)

This course provides a conceptual foundation of pathophysiological principles for nursing practice.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223A with a C or better; Corequisite(s): BIOL 224A

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a working knowledge of the pathogenesis and progression of disease processes and concepts.
2. describe the impact of pathophysiological consequences surrounding disease at the cellular level.
3. develop an understanding of how pathophysiologic alterations affect multiple body systems.
4. describe the pathophysiologic factors and nursing implications related to clinical manifestations of common disease processes.
5. discover ethical, moral, and legal nursing responsibilities as they relate to patient safety in caring for clients with pathophysiologic alterations.

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