NUR 312 - Pathophysiology

3 Credits
SPRING

This course will introduce the altered health states and patterns of illness in the individual. Alterations in cell physiology, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems will be presented and related to clinical models, and principles of nursing care. Course content builds upon previous knowledge of the natural sciences.

Prerequisite: SCI 245, SCI 261 and SCI 262; Acceptance into the Nursing Department or consent of instructor