NRS 233 - Pathophysiological Processes II

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): NRS 232

Course Description: This sequel to Pathophysiological Processes I continues to explore pathophysiological processes that contribute to disease states across the lifespan and human responses to those processes. Students will learn to make selected clinical decisions in the context of nursing regarding using current, reliable sources of pathophysiology information, selecting and interpreting focused nursing assessments based on knowledge of pathophysiological processes, teaching persons from diverse populations regarding pathophysiological processes, and communicating with other health professionals regarding pathophysiological processes. The course addresses additional pathophysiological processes not contained in Pathophysiological Processes I.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Access and interpret current, reliable information about selected pathophysiological processes.
CLO#2: Select and interpret basic focused nursing assessments based on knowledge of clinical manifestations, developmental considerations and potential complications of selected pathophysiological processes in patients across the life span. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Teach persons from diverse populations regarding selected pathophysiological processes, focusing on explaining how risk factors relate to specific pathophysiological processes describing selected pathophysiological processes in appropriate terms explaining how the signs and symptoms relate to specific pathophysiological processes explaining which signs and symptoms to report to a health professional, and explaining how developmental factors relate to pathophysiology, symptom experience, symptom reporting, and symptom management.
CLO#4: Communicate effectively with other health professionals regarding selected pathophysiological processes, focusing on using appropriate technical language clarifying technical details of pathophysiological processes, and prioritizing and reporting pertinent information regarding a patient’s status.