NUR2550 — Pathophysiology I
Students will study physiological and psychological changes that occur as a result of disease processes. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing assessment and the analysis of clinical manifestation development. Students will integrate concepts from chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology, and focus on their application to clinical practice. The course emphasizes the pathophysiology of clients/patients with disruptions in the following: cellular regulation, nutrition, elimination, and tissue integrity. Prerequisite: NUR 1520 and completion of BIO 2520 with a grade of C or better. Campus and term: J fall; C fall