DNP801 Advanced Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I (3 cr.)

This course is the first in a series of three courses. This initial course builds on the Registered Nurse’s prior baccalaureate curriculum in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to provide an advanced study in physiology and pathophysiology across the lifespan.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Describe normal anatomy and physiology for body systems across the lifespan, including cell biology, genetics, general physiology, membrane physiology, muscle physiology, and the autonomic and central nervous systems.
2. Apply the principles of physiology to recognize pathophysiologic states.
3. Synthesize knowledge of altered physiology to articulate appropriate differential diagnosis of pathophysiologic states.
4. Formulate a care plan based on a patient’s differential diagnosis.
5. Interpret the implications of pathophysiological alterations across the lifespan.
6. Describe the development of clinical manifestations of a disease based on the interrelatedness of pathophysiologic changes.