UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
SUMMER/2012
COURSE NUMBER
NUR 4930 – Section 71BG
COURSE TITLE
Pathophysiology and Psychopathology
CREDITS
4
PLACEMENT
BSN Program: 1st Semester Upper Division
PREREQUISITES
Admission to Upper Division BSN Program
COREQUISITES
none
FACULTY
David J Derrico RN, MSN
Assistant Clinical Professor
derridj@ufl.edu
OFFICE
PHONE
HPNP
352-273-6341
3202
(cell) 352-562-6305
Anna Hall Kelley, MSN, ARNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
alkelley@ufl.edu
HPNP 2221
Martha (Jo) Snider, EdD, RN,
Associate Professor
snidemj@ufl.edu
HPNP 4229
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Joyce Stechmiller, PhD,ACNP-BC FAAN
Associate Professor
HPNP
Adult and Elderly Nursing
3230
stechjk@ufl.edu
352-273-6422
cell 352-494-8053
352-273-6359
352 273-6394
OFFICE HOURS
Thursday 1000-1200
Wednesday 1200-1400
By Appointment
By Appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to examine pathophysiology and psychopathology related to human
illness within a systems framework. Emphasis is on understanding pathophysiology and
psychopathology as alterations in normal functioning of individual client subsystems. Focus is
on presentation of selected pathophysiology and psychopathology and subsequent
symptomatology in diverse clients across the lifespan.
COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Utilize principles from the biological and behavioral sciences to understand
pathophysiological and psychopathological processes across the lifespan.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES (continued)
2.
Explain relationships among pathophysiological processes, laboratory and diagnostic
tests, and clinical manifestations of selected illnesses.
3.
Identify genetic factors that influence pathophysiological and psychopathological
processes in diverse clients.
4.
Distinguish differences between developmental physiological alterations and
pathophysiological processes.
5.
Explain psychological processes associated with functional alterations in clients
behavior.
6.
Differentiate between developmental and behavioral alterations in clients across the
life
span.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Monday
Tuesday
0800-1215
1400-1515
HPNP: G103
HPNP: G301
E-Learning in Sakai is the course management system that you will use for this course.
ELearning in Sakai is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at
http://lss.at.ufl.edu . There are several tutorials and student help links on the E-Learning login
site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send
email to helpdesk@ufl.edu .
It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and University
wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and notifications.
Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first day of classes.
ATTENDANCE & MAKE UP POLICY
Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work are
consistent with university policies that can be found at:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
Students are expected to be present for all classes, other learning experiences and examinations.
Students who have extraordinary circumstances preventing attendance should explain these
circumstances to the course instructor prior to the scheduled class as soon as possible.
Instructors will make an effort to accommodate reasonable requests.
A grade penalty may be assigned for late assignments or make-up exams. Make-up exams may
not be available in all courses.
ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITY
Each semester, students are responsible for requesting a memorandum from the Disability
Resource Center to notify faculty of their requested individual accommodations. This should be
done at the start of the semester.
UNIVERSTY COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/ (352) 392-1575
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are to refer to the College of Nursing Student Handbook for information about
University & College of Nursing policies, honor code, and professional behavior.
http://con.ufl.edu/currentStudents/e_docs/Undergraduate%20Handbook%202011.pdf
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/advising/info/student-honor-code.aspx#honesty
TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Cellular metabolism and genetic basis of health
2. Fluid and electrolytes
3. Acid/base balance
4. Alterations in physiological systems
a. Hematopoietic system
b. Immune system
c. Cellular proliferation
d. Circulatory system
e. Pulmonary system
f. Digestive system
g. Endocrine system
h. Renal system
i. Reproductive systems including Physiology of Pregnancy
j. Neurological system
k. Musculoskeletal system
l. Integumentary system
5. Alterations in cognition, perception and affect
TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, audiovisual materials, written materials, and presentation of case studies.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Worksheets, readings, participation in discussion, case study analysis, and study questions.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Classroom Behavior is covered under the Regulation of the University of Florida, Regulation
2.019. (j) Conduct Disruptive to the University Community. All students are expected to comply
with UF policies http://regulations.ufl.edu/chapter4/4041.pdf.
The UF policy defines disruption of a class or curricular activity as follows:
Classroom or other academic workplace behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor’s
authority or ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of other students to benefit from the
instructional program
EVALUATION METHODS/COURSE GRADE CALCULATION
3 Unit examinations 60%
Final exam 20%
Case study analysis 20%
Total 100%
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Evaluation will be based on four objective tests each worth 100 points and a case study analysis
assignment worth 100 points. Each exam is comprehensive and will include content previously
tested in this course. The test scores will be averaged with the case study analysis and rounded to
the nearest whole number to determine final course grade.
Testing will be done at the time indicated on the course syllabus. Early testing is not an option
and late testing will be given only in exceptional situations. Students must obtain approval of
absence from David Derrico (273-6341) prior to the scheduled exam. Late testing will be
completed within one week of the scheduled exam.
TEN PERCENTAGE POINTS will be deducted from the exam score for UNEXCUSED
absences. Alternate test forms will be given to students not taking exams at scheduled times.
GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTS
Letter Grade
Points
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
95 – 100
93 – 94
91 – 92
84 – 90
82 – 83
80 – 81
74* - 79
*74% is the minimum
72 – 73
70 – 71
64 – 69
62 – 63
61 or below
Quality Points
4.0
3.67
3.33
3.0
2.67
2.33
2.0
passing grade
1.67
1.33
1.0
.67
0.0
For more information on grades and grading policies, please refer to University’s grading
policies: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
REQUIRED TEXT
McCance, K.L., & Huether, S. E. (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease
in adults and children. (6th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier.
Townsend, M.C. (2011). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing: Concepts of care
in evidence-based practice (5th ed.). Philadelphia: FA Davis.
RECOMMENDED TEXT
Van Leeuwen, A.M. & Poelhuis-Leth, D.J. (2011). Davis’s comprehensive handbook of
laboratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications (4th ed.). Philadelphia:
F.A. Davis
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COURSE SCHEDULE: Readings are from the McCance Textbook unless otherwise stated
Week #
1
2
3
4
Date
Monday, May 14
Topics Readings & Assignments
Intro., Cellular Metabolism, ANS, Stress & Disease
Regulation, Metabolism, Oxygenation, Perfusion, & Stress
Cellular Injury & Inflammation
Protection & Inflammation
Tuesday May 15
Physiology of Pain, Sleep, Temperature Regulation & Vital Signs
Comfort & Sleep
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapter 1: pp 21-24, Chapters 2, 6, 10, 15
Aging & Free Radicals
Homework: VITAL SIGNS EXERCISE
Fluids and Electrolyte Disorders:
Regulation
Acid/Base Disorders
Monday, May 21
Tuesday May 22
Psychopathology Lecture #1: Introduction to psychopathology;
definitions; theoretical models
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapters 3: pp 96-123, Townsend Chapter 1
Homework: WORKSHEET #1 ELECTROLYTES & #2 ABG
Monday, May 28
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, May 29
Psychopathology Lecture #2: : Cognition; Processes and distortions
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapter 18, p. 647-651 &
Townsend, p. 43-44 and 305-313
0800 EXAM 1 G103
Hematologic Disease
Oxygenation & Immunity
Monday, June 4
Tuesday, June 5
Psychopathology Lecture #3: Cognition part 2:
Weekly assignments
5
Monday, June 11
Readings: Chapters 25, 26, 27, & 28: pp1071-1076, 1078-1080
Townsend, p. 238-246
Polycythemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia & DIC
Homework:
WORKSHEETS #3: CBC & #4: Coagulation
Immunity, Infection, Alterations in Immunity
Immunity & Infection
Tuesday, June 12
Psychopathology Lecture #4: Perception; processes and distortions
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapter 6, 7, 8, & 9
Infection, Leukopenia, & AIDS
Homework: WORKSHEET #5: Culture & Sensitivity
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Monday, June 18
0800 EXAM 2 G103
Cancer: Mutations & Metastasis, Leukemia & Lymphoma
Metabolism, Regulation, & Immunity
Tuesday, June 19
Genetics basics
Reproduction
Physiology of Pregnancy
Weekly assignments
7
8
Monday, July 2
Tuesday, July 3
Psychopathology Lecture #5: Affect: Dysfunctions I; depression
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapter 32, 33, & 34: 1336-1338
pg. 652-657; Townsend, pg. 332-342
Cystic Fibrosis & Lung Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Oxygenation & Perfusion
Monday, July 9
Tuesday, July 10
Weekly assignments
9
Readings: Chapters 4, 5, 11, 12, pp 823-850, 1019-1037,
Chapter 44
Disorders of the Breast
Disorders of the Integument
Pulmonary Disease
Oxygenation
Monday, July 16
Psychopathology Lecture #6: Affect: Dysfunctions 2; anxiety
Readings: Chapters 29 & 30
pg. 658-663; Townsend, pg. 230, 380-381; 413-415.
Peripheral Vascular Disease & Pulmonary Embolism
0800 EXAM 3 G103
Urinary Tract Disorders & Renal Disease
Regulation & Elimination
Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes
Regulation & Metabolism
Tuesday, July 17
Psychopathology Lecture #7: Stress 1
Weekly assignments
10
Monday, July 23
Tuesday, July 24
Readings: Chapters 23: pp.850-870 & Chapter 35, 36, & 38
Chapter 21: pp 745-765, Chapter 10; Townsend, Chapter 1
Reproductive disorders
Homework: WORKSHEET #6: UA
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Nutrition & Elimination
Psychopathology Lecture #8: Stress 2
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Weekly assignments
11
12
FINAL
EXAM
Approved:
Monday, July 30
Readings: Chapter 39, Townsend, ch. 18
Colon Cancer
Homework: WORKSHEET #7: LFTS & PANC.FUNCTION
Endocrine Disease
Regulation & Metabolism
Tuesday, July 31
Musculoskeletal Disease
Mobility
Friday, August 3
Case Study Analysis Due at noon – office HPNP 3202
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapters 20, 21, 41 & 42
Monday, August 6
Neurologic Disease , increased ICP
Cognition, Mobility, & Perception
Weekly assignments
Readings: Chapter 14, 16, 17
Brain Tumors & Muscular Dystrophy
Homework: WORKSHEET #8: CSF
Thursday, August 9
0900-1100 CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM in G301
Academic Affairs Committee:
General Faculty:
UF Curriculum Committee:
06/00; 02/03; 09/09
03/96; 03/03; 09/09
04/96; 05/03; 10/09
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