NSG/521
Advanced Pathophysiology
Course level: NUR Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course focuses on the interrelationship between physiology and pathophysiology affecting wellness and disease states across the lifespan. Advanced practice nurses use this knowledge to understand how and why the symptoms and signs of various conditions appear, interpret changes in normal functions that indicate illness, and identify disease prevention strategies. This course serves as the foundation for clinical reasoning skills used for the advanced practice role.
Prerequisites
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- A valid, unrestricted/unencumbered RN license
(Evaluation of submitted requirements may take up to 72 hours to be approved.)
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Critical Thinking
Apply the concepts of pathophysiology to the critical thinking required for the advanced practice nurse
Physiological Process
Synthesize the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance of selected disorders of a specific body system
Disease Process Analysis
Apply concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiologic processes that result in disease