NURS 323 - Pathophysiology for Clinical Practice

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Tkacs. Prerequisite(s): NURS 131, 132. This course uses group discussion of case studies to review common pathophysiological processes involving the major organ systems. Students are encouraged to draw on their knowledge of biochemistry ad metabolism, nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology as this knowledge is applied to complex disease processes. This integrated approach to understanding disease mechanisms will increase the student's ability to critically evaluate cases encountered in clinical course work and plan appropriate responses to improve outcomes.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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