NUR 246 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology

This graduate level course covers general and advanced principles of physiology and pathophysiology that are applicable across the lifespan. In-depth examination of pathophysiologic mechanisms that are responsible for human illness and disease will be utilized as a framework for discussing common complex health problems encountered within major body systems. Alterations will be examined beginning at the cellular level with analysis of human responses to disease processes. Discussion of assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based management utilized in treatment of these health problems will be included. Prerequisites: Admission into the MSN Program, graduate standing and, NUR 203 (may be taken concurrently).

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission into the MSN Program, graduate standing and, NUR,203 (may be taken concurrently).

Distribution

NUR