This course assists students to achieve an understanding of the pathophysiology associated with diminished health states within an individual. Prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology will be integrated into the principles of health alterations related to cardiac, acid-base balance, renal, hematologic, stress, cancer, pulmonary and endocrine function.
Prerequisites
All previously required support courses: General Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, sophomore standing in nursing or consent of faculty.