NUR520 Advanced Pathophysiology

This course provides the background for graduate students to discuss the complex nature of disease and abnormal physiological processes. Students will gain advanced understanding in diseases processes and analyze the underlying cause of various disorders. Topics in this course will include signs and symptomatology, underlying causes, risk factors, progression of disease and approaches to care. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply pathophysiology concepts to nursing practice and nursing education.

Prerequisite: NUR 511