NUR-631
Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Syllabus
Version 14.0
,Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Code Type Duration Credit Hours
NUR-631 v:14 Credit Based 112 Days 4.0
.0
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: 9780323402811
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
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,Description:
Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care - CareOnPoint (3rd ed.). Scott, LA: Advanced
Practice Education Associates. ISBN-13: 9781892418258
Note: The content of this eBook is provided through the CareOnPoint application on a program
subscription through Grand Canyon University. Students who did not receive access to CareOnPoint
previously in the program will be provided access to CareOnPoint in this course. Refer to
CareOnPoint and specific instructions in individual topics to successfully complete assigned readings.
Evolve Resources
Description:
Use the "Evolve Resources" throughout the course.
Evolve Resources Registration
Description:
Read the "Registering for Student Resources" document for information on how to access the Evolve
resources for this course. You will need the ISBN for "Pathophysiology: The biologic Basis for
disease in adults and children".
NUR-631 Course Objectives
Description:
By the end of the course, the student will:
1. Examine evidence-based research to explain the pathophysiological changes associated with patient case studies
of pathophysiological processes.
2. Describe the relevant findings of diagnostic or other clinical and laboratory evaluative studies as they relate to
pathophysiological processes.
3. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and manifestations of common disease processes for the
systems of the body.
4. Apply diagnostic reasoning to develop differential diagnoses.
Professionalism Grading Criteria
Description:
Review the "Professionalism Grading Criteria."
ProctorU: Online Account Registration
Description:
This course contains online exams that require live proctoring. The use of ProctorU online proctoring
allows trained proctors to view test-taker activity. Online proctoring preserves exam integrity and
prepares students for the National Board Exam.
Register for ProctorU at https://go.proctoru.com.Follow the instructions on the "ProctorU Live+
Welcome to Live+" document as needed for assistance in setting up your online account.
If necessary, proctored exams must be rescheduled at least 72 hours prior to the initial registered
time or the student will be responsible for the extra expense.Review the assignments in this course to
ensure the proctored exams are scheduled in a timely manner.
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, Steps required:
1. Create an account with ProctorU at https://go.proctoru.com.
2. Schedule the designated exam affiliated with your course.
3. Choose the best time/day for you and your schedule during the assigned timeframe (7 days)
of the required test.
4. After you have registered, do not open the test link in the classroom until you are connected
with the Proctor. If the test link is opened, accidentally or intentionally, the grade for the test
will result in a 0.
5. If the exam is assigned and taken during the last week of the course, consider the possibility
of uncontrollable variables, such as IT/technology issues, that may require extra time in case
the test has to be rescheduled. There will be no allowances or exceptions made if the course
ends and the exam was interrupted or not completed by the closing of the class.
6. If a test needs to be rescheduled it must be done 72 hours prior to the initial test time chosen
in ProctorU's calendar or there will be an additional fee involved at the student's expense.
Additionally, review the test-taker resource center, instructional attachments, and the test policy
located in the University Policy Handbook. You should expect the startup process with the proctor to
take about 10–15 minutes (this time will not affect your exam time). You may direct any questions to
your faculty and program lead, along with the student support team, via the live chat within your
account.
CareOnPoint
Description:
Please check your my.gcu.edu e-mail for your user name and password.
You can access through http://app.careonpoint.com or download the app by searching APEA mobile.
CareOnPoint uses a completely mobile-friendly interface that makes the user experience quick and
smooth. Movement within the resource is simple, seamless and quick, allowing you to rapidly obtain
the information you need to provide patient care. It’s user-friendly each time. Simply search a
condition, diagnosis or symptom to find the information you need regarding diagnosis, testing and
treatment.
Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care Table of Contents
Description:
Utilize the "Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care Table of Contents" to guide your readings in the
CareOnPoint application.
What is CareOnPoint?
Description:
View "What is CareOnPoint?," from APEAinfo, located on YouTube.
T Topic 1: Cellular Changes and Genetic and Developmental Disorders
Description
Objectives:
1.
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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Syllabus
Version 14.0
,Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Code Type Duration Credit Hours
NUR-631 v:14 Credit Based 112 Days 4.0
.0
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: 9780323402811
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
page 1 of 39
,Description:
Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care - CareOnPoint (3rd ed.). Scott, LA: Advanced
Practice Education Associates. ISBN-13: 9781892418258
Note: The content of this eBook is provided through the CareOnPoint application on a program
subscription through Grand Canyon University. Students who did not receive access to CareOnPoint
previously in the program will be provided access to CareOnPoint in this course. Refer to
CareOnPoint and specific instructions in individual topics to successfully complete assigned readings.
Evolve Resources
Description:
Use the "Evolve Resources" throughout the course.
Evolve Resources Registration
Description:
Read the "Registering for Student Resources" document for information on how to access the Evolve
resources for this course. You will need the ISBN for "Pathophysiology: The biologic Basis for
disease in adults and children".
NUR-631 Course Objectives
Description:
By the end of the course, the student will:
1. Examine evidence-based research to explain the pathophysiological changes associated with patient case studies
of pathophysiological processes.
2. Describe the relevant findings of diagnostic or other clinical and laboratory evaluative studies as they relate to
pathophysiological processes.
3. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and manifestations of common disease processes for the
systems of the body.
4. Apply diagnostic reasoning to develop differential diagnoses.
Professionalism Grading Criteria
Description:
Review the "Professionalism Grading Criteria."
ProctorU: Online Account Registration
Description:
This course contains online exams that require live proctoring. The use of ProctorU online proctoring
allows trained proctors to view test-taker activity. Online proctoring preserves exam integrity and
prepares students for the National Board Exam.
Register for ProctorU at https://go.proctoru.com.Follow the instructions on the "ProctorU Live+
Welcome to Live+" document as needed for assistance in setting up your online account.
If necessary, proctored exams must be rescheduled at least 72 hours prior to the initial registered
time or the student will be responsible for the extra expense.Review the assignments in this course to
ensure the proctored exams are scheduled in a timely manner.
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, Steps required:
1. Create an account with ProctorU at https://go.proctoru.com.
2. Schedule the designated exam affiliated with your course.
3. Choose the best time/day for you and your schedule during the assigned timeframe (7 days)
of the required test.
4. After you have registered, do not open the test link in the classroom until you are connected
with the Proctor. If the test link is opened, accidentally or intentionally, the grade for the test
will result in a 0.
5. If the exam is assigned and taken during the last week of the course, consider the possibility
of uncontrollable variables, such as IT/technology issues, that may require extra time in case
the test has to be rescheduled. There will be no allowances or exceptions made if the course
ends and the exam was interrupted or not completed by the closing of the class.
6. If a test needs to be rescheduled it must be done 72 hours prior to the initial test time chosen
in ProctorU's calendar or there will be an additional fee involved at the student's expense.
Additionally, review the test-taker resource center, instructional attachments, and the test policy
located in the University Policy Handbook. You should expect the startup process with the proctor to
take about 10–15 minutes (this time will not affect your exam time). You may direct any questions to
your faculty and program lead, along with the student support team, via the live chat within your
account.
CareOnPoint
Description:
Please check your my.gcu.edu e-mail for your user name and password.
You can access through http://app.careonpoint.com or download the app by searching APEA mobile.
CareOnPoint uses a completely mobile-friendly interface that makes the user experience quick and
smooth. Movement within the resource is simple, seamless and quick, allowing you to rapidly obtain
the information you need to provide patient care. It’s user-friendly each time. Simply search a
condition, diagnosis or symptom to find the information you need regarding diagnosis, testing and
treatment.
Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care Table of Contents
Description:
Utilize the "Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care Table of Contents" to guide your readings in the
CareOnPoint application.
What is CareOnPoint?
Description:
View "What is CareOnPoint?," from APEAinfo, located on YouTube.
T Topic 1: Cellular Changes and Genetic and Developmental Disorders
Description
Objectives:
1.
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