NRSG 610 Advanced Pathopharmacology & Physical Assessment for the Nurse Leader
This course builds on the direct-entry MSN student’s prior knowledge and facilitates the development of advanced proficiencies in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment. The integration of concepts within this course enhances the student’s clinical judgement and promotes understanding of interrelationships between essential competencies in the delivery of quality healthcare across the lifespan and continuum of care. Students will be able to incorporate course concepts into advancing nursing roles as a provider, educator, and leader in multiple healthcare settings and systems.
Prerequisite
all previous NRSG courses
Student Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize knowledge of pathophysiological principles affecting disease progression for diverse patients across the lifespan. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
- Apply a clinical decision-making approach to the collection, synthesis, and communication of health data gathered. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.
- Analyze patient data to identify health-related factors, patterns for a risk profile, and altered health conditions. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
- Correlate appropriate pharmacological agents with physical assessment findings and selected disease states. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
- Anticipate assessment findings and clinical outcomes for specific drug therapies. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings.
- Use current evidence and innovative technologies to improve collaborative approaches for quality patient care and effective drug therapy. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#6 Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of health care. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.