Pathophysiology for Nursing Majors

General

Prefix

NURS

Course Number

316

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Disruptions in normal physiologic function in individuals, primarily adults. Objective and subjective manifestations of common illnesses.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Utilize knowledge of the normal cell structure and function relating to levels of adaptation in selected disease processes.

Outcome

Apply principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to the pathophysiologic processes of common health problems.

Outcome

Apply aspects of the disease process (etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations) toward alterations of specific body systems.

Outcome

Discuss clinical manifestations of selected disease processes and health problems.

Outcome

Examine the body's adaptive and compensatory mechanisms to pathologic changes.

Outcome

Explore genetic principles and concepts applicable to pathophysiology.

Outcome

Discuss the nurse's role and responsibility for assessment of individuals experiencing health problems that result in pathophysiological alterations.

Outcome

Discuss the impact of physiological alterations on aging.

Dependencies

Courses

NURS316 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

NURS316 is a completion requirement for: