NURS 523 - Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Nursing

This course builds upon the entry to practice RN knowledge to develop a more advanced understanding of common pathophysiological processes. The focus of this course is on in-depth knowledge of applied pathophysiology relating to common variations in health across the lifespan. Students will gain an understanding of applied pathophysiology related to specific health problems in acute, chronic, and acute on chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Diagnostic and clinical reasoning frameworks are used to apply conceptual learning within various NP contexts.