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NUR 04-10 |
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Nix/Rittenmeyer |
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09-04-04 |
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Document Subject:
Nursing Major: Change in Course Description,.
Justification:
This course was an elective when it was previously offered. We are now making it a required course in order
to help the generic students keep their pathophysiology current throughout the four years in order
to be better prepared for State Boards.
Current:
NUR 415: Pathophysiology
Course Pattern: 3 lec hrs. 0 lab hrs. 3 cr. hrs.
Prerequisites: NUR 292 NUR 392 Instructor consent
Corequisites: None
Description: The most common morbidity problems manifested in clients in the middle to late
adult years are studied. Pathophysiologic concepts and physiologic adaptive responses are
integrated with the nursing process. Through the use of research specific
supportive-educative and partially compensatory interventions are designed.
Proposed:
NUR 415: Pathophysiology
Course Pattern: 3 lec hrs. 0 lab hrs. 3 cr. hrs.
Pre/Corequisites: NUR 292 NUR 392 Instructor consent
Description: The most common morbidity problems manifested throughout the lifespan are studied. Pathophysiologic concepts and physiologic adaptive responses are integrated with the nursing
process. The application of evidence based practice modalities provide a basis to formulate
therapeutic interventions which promote adaptation.
Impact on Students:
The added content will provide students a broader understanding of research methodologies
that are routinely utilized in nursing research.
Impact on Other Academic Departments:
None
Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department:
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Impact on General Education Requirements:
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Revised:04/27