NUR 460 - Pathophysiology for the RN

Institution:

The University of Tennessee Southern

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Description:

This course will investigate disruptions to normal anatomy and physiology associated with diseases or injuries occurring in culturally diverse patients across the lifespan. Students will use critical thinking to link underlying pathophysiology to relevant patient risk factors and associated symptoms. The focus of the course is to increase the professional nurse�s understanding of pathophysiological principals to improve best-practices related to assessment and therapeutic intervention. Three (3) hours theory. Prerequisite: Current admission to the RN-BSN program. Co-requisites: NUR 461; 462.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utsouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 363-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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