School of Nursing - UT Health Science Center San Antonio

Fall 2008

NURS 5338-01 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses

This course resides in the Department of Acute Nursing Care

Course packet / additional materials will be emailed or distributed in class on Thursday August 28, 2008

This course is Web Enhanced with WebCT icon
Please be sure to check the Current Computer Requirements
Preceptor Handbook - You must have Acrobat Reader to view this file (free download)

FACULTY

Phyllis A. Gordon, MSN, RN, CNS-BC
E-mail: gordonp@uthscsa.edu
Phone:(210) 567-5895 (Thu & Fri)
             (210) 567-6882(M,T &W)
Fax:      (210) 567-1719
             (210) 567-1762
Office: 2.218
Office Hours: Thu. 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Acute Nursing Care Department

Brenda Jackson PhD, RN
E-mail: jacksonbg@uthscsa.edu
Phone: (210) 567-1987
Fax: (210) 567-1719
Office: NS 2.644
Office Hours:  Mon. 1:00 pm- 4:00pm
Acute Nursing Care Department

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. The relationship between normal physiology and specific system alterations produced by disease will be explored. Particular attention will be given to etiology, pathogenesis, developmental and environmental influences, and clinical manifestations of major health problems that affect South Texas. Portions of this course will be delivered by distances technology.  Independent completion of modules is required in this course.

CREDIT AND TIME ALLOCATION
3 Semester hours  (3 clock hours per week)

PREREQUISITES
Masters level knowledge of physiology is expected.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Apply principles of normal physiology and pathophysiologic processes of major health problems.
2. Investigate current research finding in relationship to selected pathophysiological concepts.
3. Synthesize pathophysiology of selected diseases to predict possible therapeutic interventions.

CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
N/A

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION / GRADES

Assigned Activities - 35%

Case Study Paper  - 20%

Module Exams - 12%

Quizzes - 18%

Final Exam - 15%

Total - 100%

 A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = Below 60%

Class Schedule - Students are requested to come to class on the dates indicated. It is recommended that students attend class. Review normal physiology and be prepared to take a Knowledge Assessment Quiz on normal physiology at the beginning of the course.


SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the university. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." Regents Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
Any student seeking ADA Accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act should contact the Associate Dean for Students within the first week of the semester so that appropriate accommodations may be arranged. A Request for Accommodations (Form 100) must be completed. These forms are available in the Office for Students Room: 1.118-16

REQUIRED TEXT / REFERENCE

McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2006). Pathophysiology The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and
  Children. 5th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby.

McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2006). Pathophysiology The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and
  Children. Study Guide and Workbook 5th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby.

RECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) TEXT / REFERENCE
N/A

CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Cellular injury and adaptation
  2. Alterations of cardiovascular function
    1. Congestive heart failure in adults and children
  3. Alterations of pulmonary function
    1. COPD
    2. Asthma
  4. Alterations of renal function
    1. Renal failure in adults and children
  5. Alterations in hematologic function
    1. Anemias
    2. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
  6. Alterations in immunity and inflammation
    1. AIDS
    2. Impaired wound healing
    3. Auto-immune disease
  7. Alterations of digestive function
    1. Impaired digestive function
    2. Liver and gallbladder disease
  8. Alterations of neurologic function
    1. Review normal A & P of the nervous system
    2. Cerebral vascular disease in adults and children
    3. Psychoimmunology
    4. Psycoendocrinology
    5. Neurobiology of mental illness
    6. Neurotrauma
    7. Seizure disorders
    8. Auto-immune/ degenerative disease
  9. Alterations of musculoskeletal function
    1. Muscular dystrophy
    2. Osteomyolitis of adults and children
    3. Inflammatory joint disease in adults and children
  10. Alterations of hormonal function
    1. Diabetes
    2. Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
    3. Pituitary disorders
    4. Seizure disorders
    5. Adrenal cortical disorders
  11. Alterations of the reproductive system
    1. Breast Cancer
    2. Prostate

CALENDAR - First Week Only
Please check the Fall 2008 Schedules for recent updates on Class Dates & Room.
Date Topic / Assignment Due

Thursday August 28, 2008
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM


Note: Students, please review normal anatomy & physiology prior to start of course.  Suggested Website: http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/


For the 1st class August 28, 2008 you will meet in Room -1.463.

NOTE: Be prepared to take a Knowledge Assessment Quiz on normal physiology at the beginning of the course.