Professional nursing care of patients who are acutely ill is underpinned by comprehensive knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology and pathophysiology. This course will provide the acute care practitioner with foundational knowledge of pathophysiology pertinent to acute patient care. The course is designed to enhance and directly support students' understanding of homeostatic breakdown in core body systems informing their participation in advanced clinical assessment and intervention. Core systems examined are the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and central nervous systems. It will also address the pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems as they... -- Course Website
