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Sep 07, 2024
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NURS 2920 - Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II Credits: 2 Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: This course will facilitate ongoing critical thinking and analysis of pathophysiological concepts. Emphasis will be on interpretation and prioritization of data resulting from environmental, genetic, and stress-related maladaptations. This course complements the selected topics addressed in Acute & Complex Care to provide a comprehensive understanding of disease processes. This course requires completion of NURS 2900 and NURS 2950 with grades of C or higher or concurrently enrolled. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): NURS 2800 , NURS 2820 , NURS 2850 and BIOL 2035 with grades of C or higher Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: Computer skills are essential.
Major Content
- Professional Development & Identity in relation to acute pathophysiological conditions
- Health Care Delivery
- Evidence-based Practice
- Physiological integrity in relations to acute pathophysiological conditions
- Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
- Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
- Acid-Base Balance
- Thermoregulation
- Cellular Regulation
- Intracranial Regulation
- Metabolism
- Elimination
- Sexuality & Reproduction
- Oxygenation
- Perfusion
- Protection and Movement
- Immunity
- Inflammation
- Infection
- Tissue Integrity
- Sensory Perception
- Comfort
- Mobility
- Psychosocial Integrity in relation to acute pathophysiological conditions
- Behavioral Resilience
- Coping, Stress & Adaptation
- Vulnerability
- Lifespan Growth and Development in relation to acute pathophysiological conditions
- Determinants of Health
- Genetics
- Culture
- Individual Behavior
- Social & Economic Factors
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- analyze protective and predictive factors including genetics which influence the heath of clients.
- explain the common mechanisms of acute/complex disease progression in the human body.
- incorporate theory and research utilizing and prioritizing data from multiple relevant sources.
- utilizes theories and concepts from the sciences to expand understanding of the human pathophysiological experience.
Competency 1 (1-6) None Competency 2 (7-10) None Courses and Registration
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