NU 310 Pathophysiology
This course focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to the nursing actions and responsibilities needed to manage and provide care for clients who are experiencing acute or chronic physiologic health conditions. Reduction of risk potential including complications from existing conditions will also be explored as well as health promotion and disease prevention as it relates to the disease process. References to the aging process and genetics and their impact on pathophysiology will be included. Content builds on prior anatomy and physiology concepts learned in prerequisite coursework.
A prerequisite to NU 300, NU 330, and NU 340
Prerequisite
NU 205 Foundations of Professional Nursing and NU 220 Pharmacology & Nursing Implications; Pre- or Corequisites: NU 215 Health Assessment and
BI 161/
BI 162 Introduction to Microbiology with Lab