NURS 445R - Complex Health Issues

Institution:

Washington Adventist University

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Description:

Prerequisites-RNs only and NURS 390R. This course presents concepts of altered health occurring as a result of and/or resulting in pathophysiological or psychopathologcal processes. Emphasis is on understanding alterations from normal physiology that occur during selected altered health states. Content includes all body systems from chemical cellular to structural, including mental and neurological health. Continued review of the principles of human nutrition is explored, with emphasis on food sources and functions of nutrients for good health and exploration of the medical and chemical aspects of nutrition for the critically ill clients.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wau.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 891-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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