NRS 306 - Pathophysiology

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN program or the ADN or RN to BSN program
Focuses on the altered processes of human physiology. An emphasis is placed on exploring changes of biological process of the body and the effects on homeostasis throughout the lifespan. Alterations of health problems are studied along with the associated clinical manifestations and treatments. Provides rationale for inter-professional interventions in common health care problems involving integumentary, sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, hematological, renal/genitourinary, and neurological body systems.
Graded: Letter Grade