NRSG 2360 - Pathophysiology

Credit hours: 3 (lecture)

Prerequisites: NRSG 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

Course Description:
This course utilizes program core concepts as a basis for an in-depth study of physiological adaptation processes. Emphasis is placed upon the biological basis of illness and disease, diagnostic indicators, assessment, prioritization of needs, and teaching and learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

Professional Behavior: Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
Communication: Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
Caring Interventions: Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity safety, and knowledge.
Teaching and Learning: Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
Collaboration: Collaborate when planning care.
Managing Care: Describe basic principles of managing care.