Helena Schaefer
Contact
Assistant Teaching Professor, Faculty of Nursing
- helenas@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-6417
- Address
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4-249 Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy
11405 87 Ave NWEdmonton ABT6G 1C9
Courses
NURS 116 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I
The focus is the application of human anatomy and physiology to the concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology. The course focuses on alterations to normal physiology and introduces the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in relation to alterations in health. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative Program. Prerequisites: INT D 120, NURS 106 (or NURS 140 and NURS 150), and NURS 120.
NURS 206 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II A
The course explores episodic and chronic health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. Main topics include perfusion, fluid & electrolytes, hormonal & glucose regulation, and elimination. The focus is on applying foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to evidence-informed nursing practice. Aligns with concepts from NURS 220/SC INF 223 and NURS 221/SC INF 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisite for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 116. Prerequisite for Bilingual Program students: PHYSE 152. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 216, or NURS 206 and NURS 207. Credit is required for both NURS 206 and NURS 207.
NURS 207 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II B
The course explores episodic, chronic, and conjunct health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. Main topics include neurology, exploration of more complex alterations such as shock, trauma, congenital disorders, and lifespan considerations. The focus is on more complex disorders of function through application of foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology, and more robust critical thinking. Evidence-informed nursing practice is central to the course. Aligns with concepts from NURS 220/SC INF 223 and NURS 221/SC INF 221 intentional clinical learning activities. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisite: NURS 206. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 216, or NURS 206 and NURS 207. Credit is required for both NURS 206 and NURS 207.