NUR5703 Pathophysiology for advanced clinical nursing

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Critically discuss the impact of genetics, epigenetics, inflammation and the ageing process on transition from healthy function to clinically complex disease states.

2. 2

   Analyse changes in physiological parameters for diseased states and determine subsequent clinical interventions.

3. 3

   Explain assessment data to prioritise safe and quality patient care in a specialty area of practice, using the core pathophysiological processes.

4. 4

   Demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical decision process in applying core concepts of pathophysiological and pharmacological knowledge in a specialty area of practice.

5. 5

   Use correct scientific terminology to discuss clinical presentations, assessment data and evaluation of interventions in the context of pathophysiology.