NRSE 500 Pathophysiology and Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
This course includes advanced health assessment knowledge and advanced physical assessment techniques. Pathophysiology of selected chronic disease processes are studied including, but not limited to: cancer, organ/multi-organ failure (ex. heart, respiratory, liver, renal), chronic neurological diseases and severe cognitive deficit. Pediatric, Adult, and Elderly considerations will be reviewed.
Credits
4
Prerequisite
Student must be matriculated into the MSN Program.
Corequisite
This course will be taken concurrent with NRSE 501, Theory of Hospice & Palliative Care.