NUR 315 - Pathophysiology of Disease Processes

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This pathophysiology course is designed to promote the understanding and application of fundamental disease processes. General pathophysiology concepts presented in this course are cell injury, necrosis, inflammation, wound healing and neoplasia. These concepts are applied to disorders in oxygenation, ventilation, circulation and perfusion, ingestion, digestion and absorption and elimination; adaptation, regulatory, reproductive and urinary function and movement, coordination and sensory input. The goal of the course is to teach students the pathogenesis of various symptoms and diseases affecting the human body. Altered, physiological functions of human organs are explained and then described on molecular, cellular, organ and systemic levels. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the relationship between clinical symptoms and diagnostic findings of selected disease processes. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103; BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208, 209, 212, 213. Co-prerequisites: NUR 307, 314, 316.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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