N 512 - Advanced Pathophysiology

3 Credits

This course emphasizes concepts from the biological sciences and nursing science in an examination of pathophysiologic principles and common pathological conditions. Regulatory and compensatory mechanisms as they relate to commonly occurring diseases are examined. Cellular biology, anatomy, genes and gene-environment interactions, mechanisms of self-defense, cellular proliferation, and pathophysiologic alterations related to organs and body systems are included. Knowledge from this course will enhance the student's clinical judgment when providing care to patients and populations across the lifespan. This course requires the purchase of Shadow Health Advanced Pathophysiology software at a cost of $75-110.