NSG 214 - Pathophysiology for the Professional Nurse

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course focuses on altered cell functioning resulting in deviations from homeostasis. Topics of study include principles of homeostasis and the immune, cardiopulmonary, renal, nervous, gastrointestinal, hematological, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems. The student's ability to relate this to the individual's need for care is emphasized. Pathological alterations in health at the systems level and implications for nursing care are emphasized. Requirement: Sophomore standing in the Nursing program.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

[[BIO-113]], [[BIO-116]], [[ENG-101]] [[PSY-101]]

Corequisites:

[[NSG-200]]

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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