NRS 230 Principles of Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

This course will introduce the essential elements of physiology and pathophysiology and focus on the physiologic changes and clinical manifestations of altered health. Students will explore the impact of health, wellness, illness, injury, and disease processes on major body systems.

Credits

3 s-h

Corequisite

NRS 210, NRS 220, NRS 240

Course Types

Nursing

Offered

• Fall

1. 1. Describe physiology and pathophysiology in relation to body structures and functions.
2. 2. Categorize relationships between symptoms and disease, analyzing how these variables relate to
   differential diagnosis.
3. 3. Identify clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning based on pathophysiological processes
   in major organ systems.
4. 4. Gain knowledge needed to assess acute and chronic health conditions.
5. 5. Understand the mechanisms of disease essential to the role of the professional nurse in determining the appropriate nursing management of the client.