NURS 5121 Advanced Pathophysiology
In this the first in two core course sequence in which students engage in the advanced exploration of the scientific underpinnings of pathophysiology. Students will examine the changes in physiological parameters that occur resulting from selected disease processes as they occur across the life span. This course is a bridge between the basic sciences, such as anatomy, and the clinical sciences of Advanced Nursing Practice. This course will expand knowledge of pathophysiologic processes so as to expand the knowledge of concepts relevant for advanced practice nurse and to support more autonomous practice in the Uniformed Services health care system.