NUR-631
Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology Course
Syllabus
,Version 14.0
,Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Description
This course focuses on advanced physiology and pathophysiology principles. This course is used to guide
the advanced nursing practice student in understanding normal function and interpreting changes in
normal function that result in symptoms and diagnostic markers indicative of illness. Emphasis is
placed on the following systems: cellular environment and inflammatory changes; fluids, electrolytes and
acid-base balance; genetics, genetic diseases, and the role of the environment; stress, disease, and the
development of neoplasms; hematology and alterations in immunity. In addition, the physiology and
pathophysiology of the endocrine, pulmonary, renal, digestive and integumentary, cardiovascular and
lymphatic, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and neurological systems, including mood disorders, are
addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate nursing program or college approval.
Pre-Requisites
Admission to the graduate nursing program or college approval.
Co-Requisites
None
NUR-631
C Course Materials
Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children
Description:
McCance, K., & Huether, S. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic Basis for disease in adults and children (8th
ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ISBN-13: 9780323402811
NOTE:This textbook is used in subsequent courses in the program. Students are advised retain all textbooks for
use throughout the program.
Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care - CareOnPoint
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, Description:
Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care - CareOnPoint (3rd ed.). Scott, LA:
Advanced Practice Education Associates. ISBN-13: 9781892418258
Note: The content of this eBook is provided through the CareOnPoint application on a
program subscription through Grand Canyon University. Students who did not receive
access to CareOnPoint previously in the program will be provided access to
CareOnPoint in this course. Refer to CareOnPoint and specific instructions in individual
topics to successfully complete assigned readings.
Evolve Resources
Description:
Use the "Evolve Resources" throughout the course.
Evolve Resources Registration
Description:
Read the "Registering for Student Resources" document for information on how to access
the Evolve resources for this course. You will need the ISBN for "Pathophysiology: The
biologic Basis for disease in adults and children".
NUR-631 Course Objectives
Description:
By the end of the course, the student will:
1. Examine evidence-based research to explain the pathophysiological changes associated with patient case studies
of pathophysiological processes.
2. Describe the relevant findings of diagnostic or other clinical and laboratory evaluative studies as they relate to
pathophysiological processes.
3. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and manifestations of common disease processes for the
systems of the body.
4. Apply diagnostic reasoning to develop differential diagnoses.
Professionalism Grading Criteria
Description:
Review the "Professionalism Grading Criteria."
ProctorU: Online Account Registration
Description:
This course contains online exams that require live proctoring. The use of ProctorU
online proctoring allows trained proctors to view test-taker activity. Online proctoring
preserves exam integrity and prepares students for the National Board Exam.
Register for ProctorU at https://go.proctoru.com.Follow the instructions on the "ProctorU
Live+ Welcome to Live+" document as needed for assistance in setting up your online
account.
If necessary, proctored exams must be rescheduled at least 72 hours prior to the initial
registered time or the student will be responsible for the extra expense.Review the
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Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology Course
Syllabus
,Version 14.0
,Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Description
This course focuses on advanced physiology and pathophysiology principles. This course is used to guide
the advanced nursing practice student in understanding normal function and interpreting changes in
normal function that result in symptoms and diagnostic markers indicative of illness. Emphasis is
placed on the following systems: cellular environment and inflammatory changes; fluids, electrolytes and
acid-base balance; genetics, genetic diseases, and the role of the environment; stress, disease, and the
development of neoplasms; hematology and alterations in immunity. In addition, the physiology and
pathophysiology of the endocrine, pulmonary, renal, digestive and integumentary, cardiovascular and
lymphatic, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and neurological systems, including mood disorders, are
addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate nursing program or college approval.
Pre-Requisites
Admission to the graduate nursing program or college approval.
Co-Requisites
None
NUR-631
C Course Materials
Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children
Description:
McCance, K., & Huether, S. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic Basis for disease in adults and children (8th
ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ISBN-13: 9780323402811
NOTE:This textbook is used in subsequent courses in the program. Students are advised retain all textbooks for
use throughout the program.
Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care - CareOnPoint
page 1 of 39
, Description:
Hollier, A. (2018). Clinical guidelines in primary care - CareOnPoint (3rd ed.). Scott, LA:
Advanced Practice Education Associates. ISBN-13: 9781892418258
Note: The content of this eBook is provided through the CareOnPoint application on a
program subscription through Grand Canyon University. Students who did not receive
access to CareOnPoint previously in the program will be provided access to
CareOnPoint in this course. Refer to CareOnPoint and specific instructions in individual
topics to successfully complete assigned readings.
Evolve Resources
Description:
Use the "Evolve Resources" throughout the course.
Evolve Resources Registration
Description:
Read the "Registering for Student Resources" document for information on how to access
the Evolve resources for this course. You will need the ISBN for "Pathophysiology: The
biologic Basis for disease in adults and children".
NUR-631 Course Objectives
Description:
By the end of the course, the student will:
1. Examine evidence-based research to explain the pathophysiological changes associated with patient case studies
of pathophysiological processes.
2. Describe the relevant findings of diagnostic or other clinical and laboratory evaluative studies as they relate to
pathophysiological processes.
3. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and manifestations of common disease processes for the
systems of the body.
4. Apply diagnostic reasoning to develop differential diagnoses.
Professionalism Grading Criteria
Description:
Review the "Professionalism Grading Criteria."
ProctorU: Online Account Registration
Description:
This course contains online exams that require live proctoring. The use of ProctorU
online proctoring allows trained proctors to view test-taker activity. Online proctoring
preserves exam integrity and prepares students for the National Board Exam.
Register for ProctorU at https://go.proctoru.com.Follow the instructions on the "ProctorU
Live+ Welcome to Live+" document as needed for assistance in setting up your online
account.
If necessary, proctored exams must be rescheduled at least 72 hours prior to the initial
registered time or the student will be responsible for the extra expense.Review the
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