NR507 Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor and class
As an advanced pathophysiology course, this class was a handful. This
online-based class was very informative and interactive. The bringing
together of students from several different disciplines added to the lively
discussions of diseases and new technologies used to treat these
diseases. My experience as a school nurse helped me relate to the
advances in treating patients with childhood diseases. I was amazed at
the technology and equipment used to help patients in intensive care
units around the states. It has been quite a while since I was in a
pathophysiology class but the interaction and sharing of knowledge from
diverse and experienced nurses was very educational. I learned of the
number of websites that provide very useful information about
laboratory values. The information provided in this class was very
informative. This course helped to prepare me for the rigors of graduate
instruction and increased my knowledge of pathophysiology, as well as
to be more objective as to how I view disease processes. Human
pathophysiology discussed the disease processes at all levels. Case
studies were utilized to develop the information learned to evaluate and
analyze how the cascade of events unfold and how body systems are
affected. It involved the understanding of lab values, signs and
symptoms presented, and how to approach treatment when appropriate.
MSN Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health
As the diversity of the U.S. population increases, it is crucial that the health system provides care and
services that are equitable and responsive to the unique cultural and ethnic identity, socio-economic
condition, emotional and spiritual needs, and values of patients and the population (IOM, 2003). Nursing
leadership within health systems is required to design and ensure the delivery of clinical prevention
interventions and population-based care that promotes health, reduces the risk of chronic illness, and
prevents disease. Acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to meet this demand is essential for
nursing practice ( Allanetal, 2005). Reflecting back I believe to me the best reflection of the essential
Professor and class
As an advanced pathophysiology course, this class was a handful. This
online-based class was very informative and interactive. The bringing
together of students from several different disciplines added to the lively
discussions of diseases and new technologies used to treat these
diseases. My experience as a school nurse helped me relate to the
advances in treating patients with childhood diseases. I was amazed at
the technology and equipment used to help patients in intensive care
units around the states. It has been quite a while since I was in a
pathophysiology class but the interaction and sharing of knowledge from
diverse and experienced nurses was very educational. I learned of the
number of websites that provide very useful information about
laboratory values. The information provided in this class was very
informative. This course helped to prepare me for the rigors of graduate
instruction and increased my knowledge of pathophysiology, as well as
to be more objective as to how I view disease processes. Human
pathophysiology discussed the disease processes at all levels. Case
studies were utilized to develop the information learned to evaluate and
analyze how the cascade of events unfold and how body systems are
affected. It involved the understanding of lab values, signs and
symptoms presented, and how to approach treatment when appropriate.
MSN Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health
As the diversity of the U.S. population increases, it is crucial that the health system provides care and
services that are equitable and responsive to the unique cultural and ethnic identity, socio-economic
condition, emotional and spiritual needs, and values of patients and the population (IOM, 2003). Nursing
leadership within health systems is required to design and ensure the delivery of clinical prevention
interventions and population-based care that promotes health, reduces the risk of chronic illness, and
prevents disease. Acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to meet this demand is essential for
nursing practice ( Allanetal, 2005). Reflecting back I believe to me the best reflection of the essential
