NRS 227 - Pathophysiology

This course will explore human physiological responses to disease, stress, and the environment, and pathophysiological processes will be analyzed to provide the scientific rationale for nursing interventions. Diagnostic and medical treatment modalities will be studied in conjunction with pathological dynamics. *For prior to Fall 2025 starts, see advisor for prerequisite and corequisites.

Semester hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

  • BIO 210 - Microbiology - Lecture and Lab
  • BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab
  • BIO 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab
  • CHM 110 - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Lecture and Lab

Co-requisites:

  • NRS 117 - Student Success and Nursing Concepts
  • NRS 125 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Theory
  • NRS 126 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Clinical
  • NRS 150 - Foundations of Community and Public Health Nursing:Theory

Restrictions and Notes:

  • LPN-BSN students see advisor.

Last updated: 05/16/2025