Concepts in Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan for the APRN

1 credits · School of Nursing

After establishing a foundation of advanced normal physiology with a focus on homeostasis, students will examine the impact of pathophysiological mechanisms and determinants of health on the development and trajectory of disease states. This conceptually based course is intended for the advanced practice nursing student who has already completed an Advanced Pathophysiology course at the Advanced Practice level, with a framework to further understand pathological conditions across the lifespan and apply them to clinical practice. Prerequisite: previously successful completion of an Advanced Pathophysiology Lifespan course for the Advanced Practice Nurse within the past 5 years