Wright State University
College of Nursing & Health
Fall 2013
COURSE NUMBER: NUR 7102
COURSE TITLE: Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan for Advanced Nursing
Practice
PLACEMENT IN CURRICULUM: Master's Program.
PREREQUISITES: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
COURSE LOCATION AND CLASS TIMES: Wednesday 1:25-4:30 Millett 301
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An in-depth scientific knowledge base is explored relevant to
selected pathophysiological states across the lifespan confronted by graduate nurses.
‘This course provides a basis for the foundation of clinical decisions related to selected
diagnostic tests and the initiation of therapeutic regimens. Pathophysiology is correlated
to clinical diagnoses and management.
CREDIT HOURS: 3 semester credits
COURSE WEBSITE: _hitps:/ipiot wright edul
COURSE FACULTY: Kristine A. Scordo, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAANP
120 University Hall
(937) 775-2628
Office hours: Monday 12:00 to 1:00PM & Wednesday 12:25 PM to
4:25 PM. and by appointment
Virtual Office Hours: kscordo@cinci.rr.com
You are responsible for checking your WSU e-mail and the course message page
‘Monday-Friday.
(COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Analyze the interrelationships of biopsychosocial phenomena and physiologic
processes.
2. Examine the relationship between physiological conditions and client responses.
3. Apply knowledge of advanced pathophysiology to clinical care situations,
4, Discuss research findings for application to clinical practice.
5. Analyze medical management of disease process and resulting nursing
responsibilies.
6. Explore health care variations related to developmental, racial, ethnic and cultural
differences.
TEACHING METHODS: Lecture, discussion, intsgration of textbook and various reference
mmateriais, along with the use of resources on the world wide web.
NORTH A Seats — rags ToEVALUATION METHODS: (Tum in survey —page 7, first day of class.)
‘There are no re-dos on any assignments.
Class participation: Expected
‘Verbal evidence in class of having read and thoughtfully considered the learning
materials. Contributions to questions for discussion. Participation percentage is
based on the qualily, not simply the amount of your input.
‘Quizzes (10 questions each) —~“a094 (cover lecture and readings) —
“There will be six quizzes; one quiz score will be dropped. (Be certain to visit the
practice quizzes on the course's web page.) There are no make-up quizzes. If you miss one
‘quiz, this can be the one you drop. The Second missed quiz counts as a 0, as does the third,
‘te. Time permitting, the correct answers are reviewed immediataly after each quiz. There is
ro other test review.
Case Studies 20%
Exam (mulipie questions) 40%
Grading Scale:
Library password: pathophys
Required Textbook:
‘MeCance, K. & Huether, S, (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in
adults and children. (6th ed). St. Louis: Mosby.
‘Supplemental reading:
Bickley,L. (2012). Bates' Guide fo Physical Examination and History Taking. 11" ed.
Lippincott Willams & Wikins,
‘Chemecky, C. & Berger, B. (2072). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 6ed.
‘Saunders.
Cotran, R., Kumar, V., & Collins, T. (2003). Robbins pathologic basis of disease. 8 ed,
W.B. Saunders Co.: Philadelphia,
Kieinpell, R. (2009). Outcome assessment in advanced practice nursing. 2% ed,
‘Springer: New York.
‘Tiemey, L., McPhee & Papadakis, M. (2013). Current medical diagnosis and
treatment, 52” ed. CT: Appleton & Lange
a TICASE STUDIES"
There are four case studies, one of which you wil formulate yourselt. If you are repeating the
course, you must see Dr. Seordo. You cannot repeat any case study you have done in the past.
‘There is no credit given for repeated case studies. Number each question and write out the
question you are answering. Do not re-write the case study—write ONLY the question. No
credit is given if the question is not written out.
For the case study you formulate, choose content area that you are not familar with. Formulate
land answer a minimum of four questions that demonstrate your knowledge of the topic,
Remember to relate your answers to your case. The first question should be in refation (0
dliferential diagnoses. That is, what other diseasos/condition might the patient's presentation be
and what signs/symptoms rules out your differentials. Avoid very basic types of questions, such as
‘what is hypertension? Use a variety of recent references.
Check syllabus for due date. You are expected to use proper APA format and grammar.
Remember fo reference throughout your paper and list your reference at the end of the last case
study. You are expected to review the current iterature all topics, citing published articles in
referred journals and to use a variety of resources including current guidelines. Submit cas
studies together as one document (1 and 2; 3 and 4) using your last name as part of the
‘Me, Example: Scordo.Case 182
ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COURSE DROPBOX.
No credit is given for papers not submittod. There are no re-takes on any examinations
or other assignments.
Late papers: Late papers are those not received on the due date. They are not accepted or
excepted... Only exception is an emergency, such as a family death or severe iliness. In these
situations, the student must notify the faculty as soon as possible. All other late papers will
receive a 20% deduction for each week (5 days) they are late.
Check syllabus for due date. The paper must be typed double spaced, computer generated
Using APA format, Appropriate Internet and WWW resources are acceptable. These need to
be property referenced,
Your assignments and quizzes are to be done as an individual effort. The University
Guidelines for Acadomic Integrity apply to all work for the class. Please refer to your
student handbook for general policy and procedures regarding student conduct. You are
responsible for knowing these policies.
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College of Nursing
NUR 7102 Advanced Pathophysiology
Kristine A. Soordo, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Ploase complete and submit the first day of cass.
Name:
Current tractin graduate program:
((¢, adult healih CNS, practioner (CNP, FNP), community
If not enrolled in a tract and considered undecided, what tract are you looking at?
Area of interest
Most current nursing position:
‘What particular subject are you interested in learning more about?
My favorite topic will probably be
‘Ona scale of 1-10, I'd glve my interest in physiology @
My expectation(s) from this course is/are:
Feel free to add other information. Your ideas and concems are very important to the success of this,
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