NURS 114 - Concepts of Altered States-Pathophysiology

3.0 Credits
Introduction to the human body’s physiologic responses to complex health disturbances in body systems and at a cellular level. Emphasis on application of scientific knowledge to the nursing process. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Co-requisites: NURS 115, NURS 118.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define the basic concepts of pathophysiology. [REASON]
Differentiate between normal physiology and pathophysiologic processes. [REASON]
Identify and discuss risk factors, behaviors, and cultural predispositions that contribute to alterations in health. [EXPLORE]
Describe the nurses’ role in disease prevention and health maintenance. [REASON]
Using correct medical terminology, identify and discuss risk factors, etiology, and elements of pathophysiology of: regulation and control, oxygenation and circulation, elimination and nutrition, protection and defenses. [REASON]
Differentiate between stable and unstable pathophysiologic states. [REASON]
Discuss the nurses’ role in communicating and documenting changes in client condition in common disease states. [COMMUNICATE]