NUR 612 Spring 2020 Syllabus PDF

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES Spring 2020 Course Number & Title:

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3! credits (3 clock hours) !

F ! irst Semester (MSN) !

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C ! harles A. Downs PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN A ! ssociate Professor & Associate Dean for Research O ! ffice: Room 334, SONHS P ! hone: 305-284-2567 E ! mail: [email protected] Office hours: By Appointment. Please feel free to contact me directly through e-mail or by phone as well. !

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Tuesday 4:30- 7:30, SONHS 107

Catalog Description:

!Analysis of physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of health and illness.

Course Objectives: 1. Apply selected concepts and theories of physiological changes in clients of different ages and cultures foundational to advanced practice nursing. 2. Analyze the implications of selected pathophysiological disorders on client health. 3. Analyze the impact of intervention strategies on the delivery of health care to clients of different cultural groups. 4. Apply theories of physiologic alterations for identification of at-risk groups. 5. Apply select physiological and pathophysiological research findings to the practice of advanced practice nursing. Civic Engagement

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There is a tremendous amount of information contained within the field pathophysiology. It is unrealistic to expect to gain or receive all pertinent detailed information useful in your clinical practice

There is a tremendous amount of information contained within the field pathophysiology. It is unrealistic to expect to gain or receive all pertinent detailed information useful in your clinical practice within a three-hour lecture. The responsibility is upon you, the student, to cover the content in your assigned reading. You are responsible for all assigned readings, which will certainly aid in the successful completion of this course. Evaluation Methods: !

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Quizzes are multiple choice; exams may be a mixture of multiple choice, short answer, etc... Examinations are not cumulative. ! NOTE: AN 83% AVERAGE IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE Grading Scale: !% ! !98-100 !93-97 !90-92 !87-89 !83-86 !80-82 !78-79 !75-77 !73-74 !71-72 !66-70 !...