NUR 1406 - Pathophysiology For Nurses

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Description:

This course focuses on the biologic basis for disease in adults and children. Specifically, an in-depth and current understanding of disease processes across the life span is targeted. Attention will focus on health promotion/disease prevention by emphasizing risk factors, nutrition and disease, and other relevant therapeutic approaches. Discussion with regard to age-specific and gender-specific pathophysiological processes is highlighted. Student learning will be augmented by an emphasis on critical thinking using system-based case studies that focus on application of content presented in class. Further, students will investigate disease processes and present current therapeutic ideas to the class with rationale based on available medical and nursing research. Prerequisite: PBSN/BSN major

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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