NUR-631 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Course Description This course focuses on advanced physiology and pathophysiology principles. This course is used to guide the advanced nursing practice student in understanding normal function and interpreting changes in normal function that result in symptoms and diagnostic markers indicative of illness. Emphasis is placed on the following systems: cellular environment and inflammatory changes; fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance; genetics, genetic diseases, and the role of the environment; stress, disease, and the development of neoplasms; hematology and alterations in immunity. In addition, the physiology and pathophysiology of the endocrine, pulmonary, renal, digestive and integumentary, cardiovascular and lymphatic, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and neurological systems, including mood disorders, are addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate nursing program or college approval. Pre-Requisites Admission to the graduate nursing program or college approval. Co-Requisites None NUR-631 C Course Materials Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children Description: McCance, K., & Huether, S. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic Basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ISBN-13: 2811 NOTE:This textbook is used in subsequent courses in the program. Students are advised retain all textbooks for use throughout the program. Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care - CareOnPoint