NURS 462 - 3 P's for the BSN: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, & Physical Assessment

Institution:

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Subject:

Description:

This course integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment using a concept-based framework. Select disease processes will be considered focusing on a basic understanding of cellular function, pathophysiology, pharmacologic mechanism of action, and corresponding physical assessment findings. Concepts addressed in this course include: health assessment, pharmacology principles; pharmacogenomics; altered cellular response & cellular proliferation; altered ventilation & perfusion; altered nutrition, fluids & elimination; altered metabolic & hormonal regulation; and altered neuro-sensory regulation. A lifespan approach will strengthen the nurses understanding of health-related information, focus on evidence-based practice guidelines, facilitate inter-professional collaboration, and improve nursing care across a wide variety of settings.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Distance Education

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mnstate.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 477-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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