Graduate Nursing: Adv Pathophysiology

In-depth examination of the biological and physical manifestations of disease as they correlate with pathophysiology to guide clinical decision making of the APRN and CNL. Prerequisite: Registered Nurse license or completion of Direct Entry Program in Nursing. Pre/Co-requisite: GRNS 7040.

8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3; Alternate weeks online Matriculated GRNS students should register for GRNS 6350 A; Meets live Tuesdays, 8:30 - 11:15 am: PACE students with RN status only;

This course is an introduction beyond the basic concepts of pathophysiology. Students examine the phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function and the resulting human response. Upon completion of this course, students will understand pathophysiological changes, including how pathological processes are manifested, progress in the body and primary and secondary effects. The major emphasis of this course will be on the physiological factors that underlie diseases states and that is clinically noted. Since all students will be nurse practitioners, this is a clinically based course. Therefore, all materials will be clinically relevant and relatable to case studies.

At completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Describe basic concepts of cell injury and its importance in pathophysiology. 2. Outline the important pathological processes, which affect the organ of interest. 3. Describe the impact of organ pathology on organ function. 4. Describe clinical characteristics of diseased state of the organ of interest.

Students are required to earn a final grade of B or better in the course. Two grades of B- or any grade below B- is grounds for dismissal. Refer to the School of Nursing Graduate Handbook, specifically the policy on low scholarship and The University of Vermont Graduate Catalogue for additional information regarding grading policies. A+ 97-100 B- 80-82 A 93-96 C+ 77-79 A- 90-92 C 73-76 B+ 87-89 F 72 or less B 83-86