CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the College curriculum by adding or combining courses.
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Course Title/Number: 28.510
Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology in Nursing
Number of Credit: 2
(course was 4 credits)
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Curriculum Program Title: Master of Science Degree Program in Nursing (MSN)
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Curriculum/Course is:
New
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Required Course
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Revised
Elective Course
List Prerequisites
Admission MSN Program, Registered Nurse License
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List Courses Being Replaced: 28.510 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing
4 credits
This course reduced to 2 credits.
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List Courses Being Deleted
No course deleted, Pharmacology content of course removed from this course and new
Pharmacology course added.
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Needs Statement (Give brief statement explaining the need for the new course or for
combining courses). Does this course adjustment alter the nature of the curriculum
program or the degree to be awarded?
This change does not alter the nature of the curriculum or degree to be awarded. The two
content areas are being divided and offered as 2 courses instead of combined as one
course. The need for this change is to meet accreditation standards. These changes were
also recommended by CCNE site visitors in spring of 2007.
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Catalogue Description of the course
28.510 Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology in Nursing
2:2:0
Exploration of system focused pathophysiology and disease processes.
Mechanisms of disease serves as an important foundation for clinical
assessment, decision making and management. The student’s ability
to relate this knowledge to assessment of an individual’s need for care
and response to pharmacological management of disease states is
emphasized. Differential diagnoses in advanced practice nursing
is a major course focus.
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List Objectives of the Course:
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Analyze the relations between normal physiology and pathological phenomena.
Synthesize concepts of developmental physiology, etiology, pathogenesis and
clinical manifestations of commonly occurring altered health states and diseases in
the U.S. population.
Analyze physiological responses to illness and related treatment modalities.
Appropriately select pharmacologic agents for the management of health problems
based on client manifestations, appropriate problem management and outcome
effectiveness.
Utilize the practice and skill of processing differential diagnoses in identifying
various disease processes.
Analyze role requirements and responsibilities related to primary care, health
promotion, disease prevention and health maintenance of the advance practice
nurse.
Attach Typical Course Outline
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Caring and Advanced Practice Nursing related to the Pathophysiological Processes
of Disease
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The Art and Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease
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The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Health Promotion, Maintenance and
Disease Prevention
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Analysis of Pathophysiological Processes of various diseases
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Diseases by Body Systems
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Incidence of diseases and other concepts of epidemiology
Patterns and outcomes of disease
Diagnostic Processes and treatment
Clinical Processes and limitations
Neurological Problems
Skin Problems
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
Respiratory Problems
Cardiovascular Problems
Abdominal Problems
Renal Problems
Men Health Problems
Women’s Health Problems
Musculoskeletal Problems
Endocrine and Metabolic Problems
Hematologic and Immune Problems
Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence. Attach course
descriptions and list course numbers.
This course fits in the first semester of the graduate program. “see program of study”
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Are there comparable courses in other departments: If so, list all comparable courses here:
None
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(Attach course descriptions for all comparable courses).
How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve students
professional competence, employability, and ability to pass professional examinations?
Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for graduation? Do the
course prerequisites increase the total number of semester hours in this curriculum
program?
This course does not increase the total program credit hours. The change will increase
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graduate employability and assist them in meeting professional standards for certification.
What effect will this new course have on University resources. Will this course require
new or additional resources and/or staffing?
Same Resources. No change
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How will this new course benefit the University?
Prepare graduates who meet the requirements to become certified advanced practice
nurses.
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How will the change affect the program?
Meet accreditation standards.
Submitted by:
Dr. Mary P. Watkins
Date: January 10, 2008
Approved by the Faculty of Department: May, 2007
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the College curriculum by adding or combining courses.
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Course Title/Number: 28.520
Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology in Nursing
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Number of Credit: 2
(was in a 4 credit course 28.510)
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Curriculum Program Title: Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
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Curriculum/Course is:
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New
Revised
Required Course
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Elective Course
List Prerequisites
Admission to MSN Program, RN license
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List Courses Being Replaced: none, course being divided
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List Courses Being Deleted: none
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Needs Statement (Give brief statement explaining the need for the new course or for
combining courses). Does this course adjustment alter the nature of the curriculum
program or the degree to be awarded?
This course is required to meet accreditation standards of CCNE that a separate course
in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology be offered to advance practice nurses so that they
meet professional standards and become eligible for certification.
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Catalogue Description of the course
28.520 Advanced Concepts of Pharmacology in Nursing
This course provides graduate level students with advanced knowledge
of physiological responses to drugs used in the treatment of disease.
Issues of drug interactions, polypharmacy, drug misuse and abuse are
explored. The nurse’s role in facilitating client compliance to treatment
regimens is emphasized.
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2:2:0
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List Objectives of the Course:
By the end of the course students will be able to:
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Analyze the role and responsibly of the advanced practice nurse in
pharmacological treatment modality of disease.
Assist clients to be compliant with medication treatment regimen.
Synthesis the action of drugs as they are used to treat various human diseases.
Evaluate actions, desired effects and undesired effects of the usefulness of
selected drugs.
Analyze the cost and access to drugs in the treatment of disease.
Course Outline (Attach Typical Course Outline)
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The role of the clinical nurse specialist in caring for the client treated with
medications
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Review of Principles of Pharmacology
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Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacogenomics
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Pharmacoeconomics
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Legal and Professional Issues in treatment of disease and medications
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Review of the treatment of disease with medications by systems
Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence. Attach course
descriptions and list course numbers.
“see attached program of study”
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Are there comparable courses in other departments: If so, list all comparable courses here:
none
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(Attach course descriptions for all comparable courses).
How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve students=
professional competence, employability, and ability to pass professional examinations?
Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for graduation? Do the
course prerequisites increase the total number of semester hours in this curriculum
program?
To meet certification and accreditation requirements.
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What effect will this new course have on University resources. Will this course require
new or additional resources and/or staffing?
No change
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How will this new course benefit the University?
Improved quality and success of graduates
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How will the change affect the program?
Improve the degree to which graduates meet professional standards.
Submitted by: Dr. Mary P. Watkins
Date: January 10, 2008
Approved by the Faculty of Department: May, 2007
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