Pathophysiology introduces students to the causes and mechanisms of disease. Students will recognize the symptoms of diseases in relation to the underlying biochemical, genetic and metabolic malfunctions. Students will be able to describe the pathogenesis of neoplasms, inflammatory disorders, disorders of the immune system, and specific hematologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, muscular, and endocrine disorders. This course provides an opportunity for students to investigate theories of leadership and management. Using classroom exercises, students develop management skills in the areas of communication, time management, decision making, performance appraisal, risk management, and resource allocation.
Students apply a specific change theory to a nursing practice problem.
Students develop citizenship skills by participating in sociopolitical activities. In this course, students discuss legal issues impacting current nursing practice. Students explore historical and social factors influencing the development of ethics in nursing practice and analyze ethical problems inherent in contemporary practice of nursing. Students analyze emerging professional roles in nursing, paying particular attention to the advocate component of these roles. The focus of this course includes family theory and assessment of the total family.