International Institute for Health Care Professionals, Inc.
Pathophysiological
Concepts in Nursing Practice
NUR 520
Course Syllabus
Date
Course Title
Pre-requisite (s)
12 Weeks: CLASS STARTS
OCTOBER 18, 2015 AND
ENDS JANUARY 10, 2016
Pathophysiological
Concepts in Nursing
Practice
NONE
Course Credit:
3
Course Hours:
Course Number
45
NUR 320
Co-requisite (s)
NONE
Place and Time of Class Meeting
TBA
Website:
www.iihcp.com
Online Website:
http://iihcp.edu20.org/
Name and Contact Information of Instructor
Instructor: Dr. Matthews
Office: 561-394-5822
Office Hours: By appointment only.
Email: iihcp@bellsouth.net
Campus President: Dr. Emilie Razafikely
This syllabus is used as a guide and may be altered to include additional tests, quizzes, research papers, or
any combination of such. The instructor (with the permission of the Campus President) may also require
less testing, quizzes, or research papers.
Books Required
Essentials of Pathophysiology (4th ed.)
Author: Porth, C.M. (20014)
ISBN: 978-14511-9080-9
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Florida Board of Nursing: Nurse Practice Act
The professional student is expected to read the textbook, complete workbook assignments; complete all
homework assignments, and come to class prepared to discuss, explain and demonstrate knowledge
through application of skills and pass all evaluations exam as administered.
Methods of Instruction
The instructor will develop practical integrated student-centered lessons, organized under the
basic principles of adult learning and motivation. During this course, the student will be
motivated to learn about Human Nutrition with the use of various methods, and activities. The
interactive activities developed in class will be supported with lecture, discussion, videos, and
computer software, along with sample questions. The lessons will emphasize individual and
creative learning, as well as independent and group work. Activities will be planned in a logical
sequence to develop well-organized lessons and to facilitate the learning of growth and
development.
Websites and resource materials for this course:
American Nurses Association
http://www.nursingworld.org/
ANA Code of Ethics
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthics.aspx
Ethics and Nursing Practice Standards
http://www.nursingethics.ca/codes.html
International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics
http://www.icn.ch/ethics.htm
You Tube Videos on Nursing Ethics
http://www.youtube.com/user/Nevcoeducation
The International Centre for Nursing Ethics
http://www.nursing-ethics.org/
Attendance Policy
Classroom
Students are expected to attend all classes. Each student should identify at the beginning of his/her career
that a mature acceptance of his/her academic responsibilities is a requisite for accomplishment in school;
this applies particularly to class attendance. Any class sessions missed, regardless of cause, reduces the
academic opportunities of the student. When a student is absent, the student is responsible for all material
covered in class and for any assignments given in class.
Lab/Clinical/Simulation
All laboratory, simulation and clinical experiences are considered clinical time. Specified guidelines are
included with each course syllabus. It is expected that the student will assume responsibility for punctual
and regular clinical attendance. When it is impossible for the student to attend a clinical session, it is the
student’s responsibility to call the instructor and the assigned unit at least 30 minutes prior to the
beginning of the clinical experience. If the student is to be late, the assigned unit and instructor should be
notified as soon as possible. Tardiness is defined as arriving one minute later than assigned arrival time.
Chronic tardiness is not acceptable. Being tardy three times equals one absence. Clinical attendance is
mandatory. A “no-call/no-show” event equals two absences. A student may be in jeopardy of not passing
if absent more than 10% of the clinical experience. Students are not permitted to leave the clinical setting
at any time without permission from the clinical instructor. Students must present to clinical fit for duty.
Sleeping during clinical hours is strictly prohibited and is considered a critical incident. Cell phone use is
prohibited during clinical hours.
Student Tardiness Policy
A student is considered tardy/late if he/she comes to class 15 minutes late. With three tardies the student
accumulates one full absence. If the student misses half of the class period, it is a full absence. When a
student has more than 3 tardies, the instructor will contact the Institution Coordinator of Student Affairs
and Academic Department and request an intervention session with the student. The goal of the
intervention session is to develop and implement an intervention program to help students learn new ways
to save and manage time.
Course Description
The student will learn how structures and functions of the human body leads to disease processes from the
cellular to the multi-system level. Also, critical examination of the mechanisms underlying signs and
symptoms of disease pathology.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe abnormal physiological disorders in the human population.
2. Explain how disease affects and is manifested in the interrelated systems of the human
organism.
3. Explain the physiological basis for signs, symptoms, and diagnostic test results associated
with disorders affecting the human organism.
4. Explain operative compensatory mechanisms in selected disorders.
5. Describe current biological theories regarding the causes, mechanisms, and signs and
symptoms of selected disorders.
6. Recognize societal implications of and ethical issues involved with prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of given disorders.
7. Explain how a given preventive strategy or treatment might block, alter, or reverse the
course of selected disorders affecting the human organism.
8. Describe the interactions between genetic and environmental factors in the development of a
given disorder.
Topical Outline and Schedule
Week 1
Unit Topics:
Wednesday
April 02, 2014
Cellular Response to Stress, Injury and Aging
Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever
ANS, Stress & Disease
Regulation, Metabolism, Oxygenation, Perfusion, & Stress
Cellular Injury & Inflammation
Protection & Inflammation
Physiology of Pain, Sleep, and Temperature Regulation
Comfort, Pain, Activity, & Sleep
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
Chapters 1, 2,
and 3
TOPIC (S)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Cellular Metabolism
Chapter Exercises
Research Paper on selected topic
Homework: VITAL SIGNS EXERCISE
Study for Quiz # 1
Chapters 4 and 5
Week 2
Wednesday
04/09/2014
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
Chapters 4
and 5
Quiz # 1
Unit Topics:
Cell Proliferation, Tissue Regeneration and Repair
Neoplasia
Fluids and Electrolyte Disorders
Regulation, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Fluids and Electrolyte Disorders
TOPIC (S)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Neoplasia
Case Studies
Chapter Exercises
Homework: WORKSHEET #1: ELECTROLYTES
Study for Quiz 2
Read Chapters 6 and 7
Week 3
Wednesday
Quiz 2
4/16/2014
Unit Topics:
SPECIFIC
Hematopoietic Dysfunction
OBJECTIVES
Chapters 6
and 7
Acid/Base Disorders
Regulation, Acid-Base balance
Lecture: Introduction to Hematologic Disease
Protection, oxygenation, and vulnerability
Hematopoietic Dysfunction
TOPIC (S)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Case Studies
Chapter Review Exercises
Homework: WORKSHEET #2: ABG
Study for Midterm Exam
Chapters 8 and 9
Week 4
Wednesday
4/23/2014
Midterm Exam
Chapters 8 and
9
Infection and Immune Dysfunction
Hematology
Protection, oxygenation, and vulnerability
Hematology
Narrated PPTs: Polycythemia, S. Cell Disease, Hemophilia & DIC
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
TOPIC (S)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Unit Topics
Infection and Immune Dysfunction
Chapter review exercises
Case Studies
Read Chapters 10 and 11
Homework:
WORKSHEETS #3: CBC & #4: Coagulation
Week 5
Wednesday
4/3018/2014
Unit Topics:
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
Fluid and Electrolyte Dysfunction
Acid-Base Dysfunction
Immunity & Infection
Protection, Immunity, & Infection
Alterations in Immunity
Infection, Leukopenia, & AIDS
Chapters 10
and 11
TOPIC (S)
Fluid and Electrolyte Dysfunction
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Case Studies
Simulation Exercises Peer Evaluation I Opens at noon
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Study for Final Exam
Homework: WORKSHEET #5: Culture & Sensitivity
Week 6
Wednesday
5/07/2014
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
Chapters 12
and 13
TOPIC (S)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Unit Topics:
Cancer: Mutations & Metastasis
Protection & Vulnerability
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Narrated PPTs: Disorders of the Breast
Cancer: Mutations & Metastasis
Chapters 14
Final Exam
Competency Check Offs
Week 7
Wednesday
5/07/2014
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
Chapter 14
Unit Topics:
Open for Endocrine Prep
Endocrine Dysfunction II
Pulmonary Disease
Oxygenation
TOPIC (S)
Lecture: Pulmonary Disease
Narrated PPTs: CF & Lung Cancer
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Chapters 15 and 16
Final Exam
Competency Check Offs
Week 8 and 9
Wednesday
5/07/2014
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
Chapters 15
and 16
TOPIC (S)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNED
READINGS
Unit Topics:
Cardiovascular Dysfunction I
Cardiovascular Dysfunction II
Respiratory Dysfunction I
Cardiovascular Disease
Oxygenation & Perfusion
Cardiovascular Disease
Narrated PPTs: PVD and Pulmonary Embolism
Chapters 15 and 16
Final Exam
Competency Check Offs
Instructional Methods
In developing methodological strategies, it is best to discuss them between teachers and students in an
environment of freedom and mutual agreement in order to ensure that the students make them their own
and take responsibility for their execution and for attaining the goals of this course.
The following strategies may be used in this class:
1. A review of the literature.
2. Check of the reading.
3. Analysis of assigned readings.
4. Group discussions.
5. Individual and group discussions.
6. Preparation of reports.
7. Preparation of a didactic plan.
8. Carrying out a micro-class.
9. Web Enhanced
10. Lab Simulations
General Policies for Online Learning
Policy #1: Submission of Work
 If you are experiencing a problem with submitting your work or completing an assignment,
contact your instructor PRIOR to the deadline for submission of the assignment so that the
instructor or helpdesk personnel can assist you. Your correspondence should be clear, respectful,
calm and should include your name, clear description of the problem you are experiencing
his will ensure that a computer
glitch or a glitch in cyberspace won't erase your efforts which you may store in your student packet.
txt, or PDF file formats. ( Do not use word perfect)
Policy #2: Ground Rules for Online Communication & Participation
As graduate students, it is expected for you to maintain confidentiality of information shared regarding
classmate postings. Please conduct yourself in an ethical manner.
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General email: Students should use email for private messages to the instructor and other
students. When sending email other than assignments, you must identify yourself fully by name
and class in all email sent to your instructor and/or other members of our class.
Online threaded discussions: are public messages and all writings in this area will be viewable
by the entire class or assigned group members.
Online Instructor Response Policy: Instructor will check email frequently and will respond to
course-related questions within 24-48 hours.
Observation of "Netiquette": All your online communications need to be composed with
fairness, honesty and tact. Spelling and grammar are very important in an online course. What
you put into an Online course reflects on your level of professionalism. Here are a couple of
Online references that discuss writing Online http://goto.intwg.com / and netiquette
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html.
Please check the OFFICE area before you ask general course "housekeeping" questions (i.e.
how do I submit assignment 3?). If you don't see your question there, then please post your
question on the discussion Board.
Make up Tests will be at the discretion of the Instructor, providing you have documentation to
support missing a test or quiz or you have informed the instructor and received approval for the
absence prior to the exam due date.
Policy #3: What to do if you experience technical problems or have questions about the Online
classroom.
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If you experience computer difficulties (need help downloading a browser or plug-in, you need help
logging into the course, or if you experience any errors or problems while in your Online course, click on
the ?Help button in your Online Classroom, then click on the helpdesk menu item, and then fill out the
form for assistance.
 If the issue is preventing you from submitting or completing any coursework, contact your instructor
immediately via e-mail.
Policy #4: DISABILITY GUIDELINES: IIHCP is committed to meeting the needs of all students that
meet the criteria for special assistance.
It is our policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the
case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law
will apply.
Assessment Criteria and Methods of Evaluating Students
A= 90-100%
Excellent
B= 80-89%
Good
C= 76-79%
Fair
F= 75% or lower
Fail
 Skills Labs and Clinical are graded: Passing(P) or Failing(F).
 Only grades of ‘C’ (76% or better) qualify a student for progression into new term of
the nursing program.
Do not count on a curve!
Generally, the grades “A” through “C-” are considered passing grades. Grades "W" and "I"
indicate that no grades were earned for the course. A "W" grade indicates that the student
withdrew from the course. An "I" grade indicates that the student was passing the course, but
failed to complete all the required course work. The instructor, in his/her discretion may grant an
"I" grade instead of an "F", pending completion of the course work by the student within a
specified time arranged by the instructor and told to the student. It is the student's responsibility to
follow-up with the instructor to complete the course work. If the course work is not completed by
the arranged time, the “I” grade becomes an “F"
Distribution of Grade Elements
Section
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Midterm
Final Exam
Assignments
Attendance/Participation
TOTAL
Percent to final grade
15%
15%
25%
30%
10%
5%
100%
Note: Quizzes and Exams will consist of Math!
Date Syllabus Was Last Reviewed: 2/26/2015
Course – Pathophysiological
Concepts in Nursing Practice
NUR 520
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