NURS 506 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): Restricted by major in Nursing Education - Online - MS

Corequisite(s): None

This course synthesizes advanced concepts of pathophysiology, physical health assessment, and pharmacology for graduate nursing students in programs other than advanced clinical practitioner specializations. Students will comprehensively examine these concepts as they apply to diverse populations across the lifespan. Roles and responsibilities of interprofessional team members will be integrated throughout course content.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Synthesize the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease processes for diverse clients across the lifespan.
Integrate concepts of pharmacotherapeutics with various physiologic states.
Apply physical assessment skills across diverse populations.
Communicate, consult, and collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams