NURS 317 - Pathophysiology I

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An integrated bio-behavioral approach to pathophysiology will be used in this course. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biologic, behavioral responses to pathophysiology across the lifespan. This is an upper division course in nursing which incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. Topics included are: Stress and immunity, immune system diseases, disease of hematologic, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. Placement: Junior year. Taken concurrently with NURS 319 and may be taken concurrently NURS 326 or NURS 365. (2 credits (2 hrs.) of lecture per week for 15 weeks) Prerequisite(s): Junior level standing in Nursing, NURS 300 and NURS 301 or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors.