Course description

Course Catalog Description:

In this course, learners will build upon existing understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease as they affect patients across the lifespan. Critical thinking is enhanced through the use of case studies that integrate principles of disease management and health promotion.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):

1. Apply concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiologic processes that result in disease. (PSLO 1) 2. Correlate the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, ethics, and diagnostic tests on disease progression, treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan and healthcare continuum. (PSLO 2) 3. Appraise the role and responsibilities of the nurse and members of an interdisciplinary team across multiple healthcare settings in recognition, assessment, and interventions for management of acute and chronic diseases. (PSLO 3, 4, 7) 4. Appraise best practices and clinical judgement to develop evidence-based nursing plan of care for management of acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan and healthcare continuum. (PSLO 2)

UNIT 1: Genetics, Cellular Regulation, Cancers, Fluid and Electrolyte Alterations

UNIT 2: Alterations in Hematological, Immune, Integumentary, and Urinary/Renal Function

Assignment Instructions: • Review the case study scenario below and the client's family history and medical profile information from unit 1. • Next, write a 6-8-page paper analysis of the client (including title and reference page) according to the assignment specifications, outline, and grading rubric. Client, Sarah Collins, has chronic kidney disease. She receives dialysis twice a week. Today when Mrs. Collins arrives at the dialysis clinic, the nurse assesses Mrs. Collins and notes her blood pressure is 145/90 mm Hg and she has gained three pounds since her last visit. Mrs. Collins tells the nurse she was trying earlier to walk to her mailbox at the end of the driveway and couldn’t because she was out of breath. Mrs. Collins' husband and 16-year-old grandson are at the clinic with her. Case Study Analysis Assignment Outline: The case study analysis paper should include the following sections with responses and rationales for all the prompts. Introduction (3-5 paragraphs) • Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of the disease exhibited by the client. Include: • What additional assessment findings would you look for? • What lab abnormalities would you expect to see? • What diagnostics would you anticipate the healthcare team ordering? • Provide a rationale for your answers. Implications for Self-Care (2 paragraphs) • Consider Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and describe where the client falls in that hierarchy and how this will impact care and healing. • How does this disease process impact the client’s and/or their care provider’s ability to care for themselves? Patient Education Strategy (2-3 paragraphs) • Identify 3-5 appropriate nursing interventions and teaching points for your client based on the pathophysiology and assessment findings. • Describe the educational strategies that should be incorporated when building a plan of care for your client. • Support with rationale. Interdisciplinary Collaboration (2-3 paragraphs) • Identify 2-4 interdisciplinary team members who need to be included in the care of the client. Include rationale. Unit 2: Case Study Analysis 1 Galen College of Nursing – NSG 3300 Syllabus – Version 9.1 • Consider the care the client will need while inpatient and upon discharge. • Consider nutrition, community services, and financial implications. Conclusion • Summarize the key concepts of this disease process and client case study scenario. References • A minimum of three references should be used in this paper. • References should be no more than five years old. Exceptions include seminal works, such as original publications by nurse theorists. • One reference must be your textbook, • One reference must be from a peer-reviewed journal, • One reference must be from an authoritative website such as the CDC, NIH or Healthy People 2030.

UNIT 3: Alterations in Cardiovascular Function

UNIT 4: Alterations in Pulmonary Function

UNIT 5: Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function

UNIT 6: Alterations in Neurological and Musculoskeletal Function

UNIT 7: Alterations in Endocrine and Reproductive Function  

What will i learn?

• 1. Synthesize knowledge from the arts and sciences to form a foundation for the practice of professional nursing.
• 2. Provide holistic, culturally competent care for individuals, families, and populations through health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.
• 3. Integrate professional values and behaviors when delivering standards-based nursing care to diverse patients and populations.
• 4. Develop leadership skills to provide and continuously improve the delivery of safe, patient-centered quality healthcare.
• 5. Incorporate best practices and the most current evidence when using clinical reasoning to make practice decisions.
• 6. Incorporate the use of information systems and technology in order to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making
• 7. Integrate effective communication and collaboration skills to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes.

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