NURS 273 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology is part I of a two-part sequence that addresses pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts essential to nursing practice. Pathophysiologic concepts included but not limited to inflammation, immunity, stress, hematology, GI, cancer, endocrine, eyes, and ears are outlined through class lecture, independent evaluation, group analysis, and core concept reconstruction. Pharmacological needs of humans are discussed and dissected as essential for understanding major health problems that occur across the life span. Emphasis is on understanding how and why various pathophysiologic changes occur and the related pharmacologic modes of treatment. PRQ BIOL 209, CHEM 104 or CHEM 105, NURS 201, and NURS 202. Concurrent enrolment is permitted in NURS 201 and NURS 202. Scheduled: Fall and Spring yearly Meets: N

Credits

3

Attributes

  • May be used for major requirement